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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeThailand' post='474164' date='Sep 25 2007, 11:34 PM
no,they have just 520d in diesel,you would have to import 525 or 530d and the price will go crazy!
The new models will soon be there!

Check the LINK I gave you.
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 12:37 PM
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You may want to rethink low profile tires with expensive rims. They are not very forgiving in potholes and blind curbs etc. Lots of members have destoyed tires and wheels on poor roads. Get an insurance package to cover tire/wheels if you can .
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='474166' date='Sep 25 2007, 03:37 PM
You may want to rethink low profile tires with expensive rims. They are not very forgiving in potholes and blind curbs etc. Lots of members have destoyed tires and wheels on poor roads. Get an insurance package to cover tire/wheels if you can .
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Thanks alot indeed for your tip!
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='474165' date='Sep 25 2007, 03:36 PM
The new models will soon be there!

Check the LINK I gave you.
please believe me I am talking about the new engine in thailand ,it is just released in september beginning,and I have asked all over thailand
its new engine 218 hp but 2500 cc,i didnt believe myself in the beginning,its weird as i say..only happens in thailand though..they do have a BMW factory in outskit of bangkok delivering also for neighbor countries I am guessing..

Thanks for your good intentions!
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeThailand' post='474168' date='Sep 25 2007, 11:41 PM
...they do have a BMW factory in outskit of bangkok delivering also for neighbor countries I am guessing.
Oh s**t, but the N52B25 engine is not the end of the world.
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