2005 Model Changes
07-22-2004, 01:38 PM
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From Owner's Circle: 2005 models add more "value"
The interior of all models has been enhanced with more extensive wood trim on the center console.
Poplar Grain wood trim is now standard on the 525i and 530i, as well as the 545i.
Anthracite Maple wood trim is available as a no cost option.
Front lumbar supports are now standard on the 530i and 545i.
Active Steering is a new stand-alone option on all models (it is still part of the Sport Packages).
Park Distance Control is now standard on the 545i.
The 545i now comes standard with the six-speed manual transmission. The six-speed STEPTRONIC automatic is now a no-cost option.
The Sequential Manual Gearbox is available for 530i and 545i. SMG requires the Sport Package.
The interior of all models has been enhanced with more extensive wood trim on the center console.
Poplar Grain wood trim is now standard on the 525i and 530i, as well as the 545i.
Anthracite Maple wood trim is available as a no cost option.
Front lumbar supports are now standard on the 530i and 545i.
Active Steering is a new stand-alone option on all models (it is still part of the Sport Packages).
Park Distance Control is now standard on the 545i.
The 545i now comes standard with the six-speed manual transmission. The six-speed STEPTRONIC automatic is now a no-cost option.
The Sequential Manual Gearbox is available for 530i and 545i. SMG requires the Sport Package.
07-22-2004, 02:07 PM
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My Ride: 2001 BMW 316ti, 2004 BMW 530d, 2006 BMW 530xd, 2013 BMW 320d touring, 2014 BMW 520d touring, 2016 BMW X5, 2020 BMW 320da touring, 2020 BMW 540i
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Mine is a 530d and here in Portugal the lumbar regulation and the PDC are factory equipment (and the advanced AC, the auto rear shade,).
07-22-2004, 03:23 PM
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Well currently you can get a Titanium finish if you do not order the Premium pkg, are you saying that now in '05 that Titanium finish is gone? and only wood is standard?
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07-24-2004, 01:39 PM
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Still no allocation at my dealer as of today(7/24), expected pretty soon though. Memo apparently sent to dealers notifing that Sat Radio can be order with NAV. Dealer did not know about M Sport package.
07-24-2004, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by CRRobert' date='Jul 24 2004, 03:39 PM
Still no allocation at my dealer as of today(7/24), expected pretty soon though. Memo apparently sent to dealers notifing that Sat Radio can be order with NAV. Dealer did not know about M Sport package.
If you want that appearance, look for a trustworthy bodyshop to paint the parts for you and just oreder the parts from Cravier BMW Parts. That is your only chance.
Just what I know about BMWNorth America.
cheers,
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07-25-2004, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by hinckley' date='Jul 25 2004, 09:35 AM
Beewang, are you saying that Crevier has the sport package BMW aero parts available???
But I do know that the boys at Cravier Parts are on the ball and they have a great internet pricing. You should call then and ask them to do research on the parts number.
I do reacll that the E39 M5 body kits were available as parts long before the E39 M5 reached U.S.
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