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Nov 20, 2008 | 12:51 PM

schanE60

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I know the difference between the 07s and 08s are as follows:
1. 08 sport gets the M kit
2. 08 has LED taillights
3. 08 has new gearbox/tranny/shifter
4. 08 sport gets 19"
5. 08 has park distance control as standard?

Can someone let me know what are the differences between a 06 and 07?

Thanks

Nov 20, 2008 | 01:48 PM

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My Ride: 2006 550i Black Saphire/Black Dakota Leather- Loaded- M5 Appearance Package, Sport Package, Pro logic 7 Premium Sound, Navigation, Cold Weather Package, Comfort Package, Heads-up Display, park Distance Control, Bluetooth, Active Steering, Electric Rear Sunshade, Rear Folding Seats, Front/Rear Heated Seats, Xenon lights, Satelite Radio- Extended Maintenance, CPO (Considering Tire/Wheel Insurance)

As an owner of an '06, the answer is 1 year. Ha ha ha

Nov 20, 2008 | 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by schanM5' post='726752' date='Nov 20 2008, 04:51 PM

I have a 06 550 and my friend has an 07. I can't tell any difference.

Nov 20, 2008 | 02:00 PM

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One difference I'm aware of is that 07s have individual TPMS sensors in each wheel whereas the earlier models has a central sensor that monitors wheel spin..etc.. to tell you if a there's a flat. I think 07 is also when comfort access came out but not sure.

Nov 20, 2008 | 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by E60-550i' post='726803' date='Nov 20 2008, 05:58 PM

I have a 06 550 and my friend has an 07. I can't tell any difference.

How did you manage not noticing the sport steering wheel? Another major change, the 20-way comfort seats became a part of the sport package. 2006 sports seats were pretty bad making 20-way seats a must have options for any pre-2007 5-series.