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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 08:02 AM
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Im looking into purchasing an e60 530 or 545, the 4 musts in this car are
1. xenon
2. bluetooth
3. I-drive
4. CA

now it looks to me like the first 3 come standard in the models im looking at, but i cant find CA in any of the ones I look at online. Im looking for an 05-06 for about 20k. I found an 05 545i with 43k miles loaded for 21.5k. When did CA start coming into the 5'er?

also any guys with a carfax account would be so amazing and run this VIN for me please WBANB33555CN64738

also how much hp difference in the V8 545, and I6 530?

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 05:05 PM
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get the 545i for better performance and must have Sport Package.
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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 06:10 PM
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Why would Comfort Access be a requirement?? To me it's one option that is virtually unnecessary although I do sell it.
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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by JeffNNJ' post='1064689' date='Nov 29 2009, 07:10 PM
Why would Comfort Access be a requirement?? To me it's one option that is virtually unnecessary although I do sell it.
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Old Nov 29, 2009 | 06:14 PM
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I believe ca came out in 06..
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Old Nov 30, 2009 | 09:56 AM
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CA came out in 2006 MY according to the manuals posted on this site. I don't think 545 ever had it. One more thing - there were 2006 models in the US that still have a traditional looking key. I have an early (US) MY 2006 530xi with production date of June 2005. That's just a few months after xi and has the N52 engine. I have a key and not the rectangular fob and start/stop button. My wife has a 2009 X5 with the start/stop button, but without CA. Personally I don't understand BMW's version of CA. Why do I have to have the fob inserted at all before I push the button? The whole thing should work off proximity.

CA would never be a deal breaker for me. Now, ZCW is another thing
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Old Dec 6, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by skelevirus' post='1064692' date='Nov 29 2009, 10:12 PM
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