BMW's 'R6' 3.0-litre Engine
11-05-2004, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by BMW#4' date='Nov 5 2004, 03:05 PM
[quote name='E60525d' date='Nov 5 2004, 10:31 PM']Welcome, where are you from and what options have you ordered so far?
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Ordered: Carbon Black 530i Auto (with new R6 engine), MSports Package, Maple Anthracite, Black Dakota Leather, HiFi Loudspeaker System, Dynamic Drive, PDC, Xenon Lights, Prof Navigation.
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[/quote]If you really like having a great sound system in your car, you should consider getting L7 if available in SA. It sure is worth it and best bang for the buck (Compared to upgrading later).
I regret not getting it.
11-05-2004, 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Aaron' date='Nov 6 2004, 04:25 AM
If the new I6 engine is going to be available in SA starting March 2005 production build, when will it be offered in the US.? Also, is this only going to apply to the 530 or will it bump up the 525 power as well.? Will a 525 even be offered in the US for 2006 MY?
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11-05-2004, 11:24 PM
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11-06-2004, 04:06 AM
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Welcome BMW#4, You are never alone after joined here and if I remember correctly You are not alone from SA either.
I was Durban and Cape back in -95
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11-06-2004, 04:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Aaron' date='Nov 6 2004, 04:25 AM
If the new I6 engine is going to be available in SA starting March 2005 production build, when will it be offered in the US.? Also, is this only going to apply to the 530 or will it bump up the 525 power as well.? Will a 525 even be offered in the US for 2006 MY?
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There are definitely different release dates for different countries or markets. Eg we don't have the 630ci available here yet, but other countries do. So I can't help you on the US release date.
Re the 2.5 litre engine, take a look at the following link:
http://www.germancarfans.com/news.cfm/news....001/bmw/1.html
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The 2.5-litre BMW 325i also makes its European debut in early 2005
Its new engine produces 160 kW at 6,500 rpm thanks to VALVETRONIC and double-VANOS technology, with maximum torque of 250 Nm available between 2,750 and 4,250 rpm. The BMW 325i accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 7.1 seconds with a top speed of 245 km/h. The BMW 325i uses just 8.3 ltr/100 km on the combined EU cycle.
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As an example, here in SA, the E39 5 Series range started with 523, 528 and 540 variants. Once the 2.5 and 3.0 M54 engines were used in the E46 3 Series, they soon made their way into the 5's. IMHO, irrespective of where the R6 engine range starts off, I am pretty certain that both the the 2.5 and 3.0 R6 engines will make their way into all E60 markets somewhere over the next 2 years. It's a good way to keep the sales going strong
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11-06-2004, 04:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Iceman' date='Nov 6 2004, 12:56 AM
Welcome aboard, BMW#4 
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DD (ARS) does make the ride more comfortable.
I have it myself and tested other cars without it. It is a big difference, IMHO!?
!DD (ARS) does make the ride more comfortable.
I have it myself and tested other cars without it. It is a big difference, IMHO!?
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11-06-2004, 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by skaffa' date='Nov 6 2004, 03:06 PM
Welcome BMW#4, You are never alone after joined here and if I remember correctly You are not alone from SA either.
I was Durban and Cape back in -95
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I was Durban and Cape back in -95
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One of the great things about SA, is the great roads and scenery, especially around the Garden and Wine Routes. Of course all are best viewed from the seat of a BMW!!
11-06-2004, 04:53 AM
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Originally Posted by skaffa' date='Nov 6 2004, 03:48 PM
I remember that -95 was bad because of constitution vote and elections. Is it more quiet in Pretoria and Natal?
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