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Old 06-13-2006, 09:38 AM
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What are the changes between 2006 530i and 2007 530i
Old 06-13-2006, 09:43 AM
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AUX input is standard and mounted on the rear center console (for 2007). In the US market you also get 4 years of BMW Assist for no charge. TPM has also been updated to include the indication of what tire is flat.
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- Sport Pack on 2007 incl what used to be called Comfort Seats, now called Multi-Contoured seats. Pre 2007 Sport Pack incl Sport Seats. New Sport steering wheel also.

- aux input as already mentioned.

- iDrive knob has a little black faux leather on top, ala a toupee

- TPM as already mentioned.

- avx of Night Vision as an option.
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Lol you guys forgot the most important thing! 40 MORE HP FTW!
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Originally Posted by DesiE60' post='297456' date='Jun 14 2006, 01:57 PM
Lol you guys forgot the most important thing! 40 MORE HP FTW!
I believe MY06 has 255hp. The price increased around $1100US.
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I think HD Radio is also new for 2007
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y, 2006 also had the 255 engine
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Originally Posted by mullman' post='297026' date='Jun 13 2006, 12:51 PM
- iDrive knob has a little black faux leather on top, ala a toupee
MY06 also has the leather bit on top.
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