Difference Between 2004-2005-2006 Models
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The 2006 model has got 31 hp and 5 NM more than the 2004. More standard equipment, that depends on where you live. The I-drive software has a newer version. You have I-drive with leather on top in stead of the silver idrive.
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Very subtle visual differences. Some 2004s came with black plastic inserts instead of lower rear reflectors (North America) - 2005s and 2006s have body coloured inserts. Inside, the lower panel in front of the shifter was black in 2004 and wood grained from 2005 on. There are some reuthenium accents also in the 2006s that were just plastic in 2004 and most of 2005. The motors are the biggest change.
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Originally Posted by mr_djurgarden' date='Oct 13 2005, 10:06 AM
The 2006 model has got 31 hp and 5 NM more than the 2004. More standard equipment, that depends on where you live. The I-drive software has a newer version. You have I-drive with leather on top in stead of the silver idrive.
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Right, as far as I know, the only difference of the exterior in the US is the rear bumper cut outs. From black plastic to color-matched.
I don't like either. The red reflectors is my choice or M sport package.
I don't like either. The red reflectors is my choice or M sport package.
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Originally Posted by Centurion' date='Oct 13 2005, 07:16 PM
Right, as far as I know, the only difference of the exterior in the US is the rear bumper cut outs.?
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Originally Posted by amigo525' date='Oct 14 2005, 06:48 AM
[quote name='Centurion' date='Oct 13 2005, 07:16 PM']Right, as far as I know, the only difference of the exterior in the US is the rear bumper cut outs.?
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[/quote]He is refering to the rear bumper location for the red reflectors if you opt to order them and replace the now body color inserts. They are located right below the tail lights on the bumper. Euro spec cars automatically get the reflectors.
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Exterior: the grill is now silver insted of black
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Originally Posted by markt540i' date='Oct 14 2005, 08:38 AM
[quote name='amigo525' date='Oct 14 2005, 06:48 AM'][quote name='Centurion' date='Oct 13 2005, 07:16 PM']Right, as far as I know, the only difference of the exterior in the US is the rear bumper cut outs.?
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[/quote]He is refering to the rear bumper location for the red reflectors if you opt to order them and replace the now body color inserts. They are located right below the tail lights on the bumper. Euro spec cars automatically get the reflectors.
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[/quote]Same red reflector i have on my current e60. Thanks. I got lost for a moment.