Differences between US and Euro versions?
04-17-2008, 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Scooter' post='563330' date='Apr 17 2008, 05:17 PM
Also the power output of some motors may be different (lower) in the US compared to the same engines in Europe (certainly used to be the case)
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Both engine management and suspension is different from the European version so I would not advise you to import an US car. It may be difficult to get it served properly in the future. And with so many new, newish and used E60's around in Europe, I have to ask the question:... Why do it?
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Originally Posted by id0354' post='562896' date='Apr 17 2008, 02:54 AM
Hi all,
I 'm from Europe, and want to buy some re-imported E60 from United States. Do anybody can help me? - What is different between US-market and Euro-market E60 models 525, 530, 525xi and 530xi? Lights, dashbord (destination in Miles, temperature in F, fuel in gallons) something else?
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I 'm from Europe, and want to buy some re-imported E60 from United States. Do anybody can help me? - What is different between US-market and Euro-market E60 models 525, 530, 525xi and 530xi? Lights, dashbord (destination in Miles, temperature in F, fuel in gallons) something else?
Sorry for bad english
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Originally Posted by chrisod' post='563565' date='Apr 18 2008, 08:26 AM
maybe beacause the dollar is so cheep?
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Originally Posted by trojan.525i' post='563411' date='Apr 17 2008, 08:01 PM
the M-sport wheel is also thicker than the sport steering wheel. so its got a much nicer and sportier feel to it.
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Originally Posted by id0354' post='562896' date='Apr 17 2008, 01:54 AM
I 'm from Europe, and want to buy some re-imported E60 from US. Help me? - What is different between US- Euro E60 models 525, 530, 525xi and 530xi? Lights, dashbord (destination in Miles, temperature in F, fuel in gallons) something else? Andrei
The euro models have better mpg(with diesel/petrol), better choice of engines and HP, Better options, packages, features, off market mods. and accessories.
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Originally Posted by calpalmer' post='564244' date='Apr 19 2008, 01:02 PM
Are you sure this is true, on 2008? I think the difference in radial diameter may be with the heated steering wheel versus without? I have the 550i with Sport package and heated wheel; I wouldn't want the wheel any thicker, for sure.
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The first is the sport wheel, which does not have the hand grip bumps above the spokes. My 550 wheel has those, as does the M-Sport wheel in the second picture.
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Where did you dig up the diagrams? do you have a link to current parts diagrams for 08's? I'm wondering which wheel my 550i will come with..?
I'm picking up my 550i Carbon black/w/Natural interior sport package, heated steering wheel, etc etc...the end of the month..Any clue?
I'm picking up my 550i Carbon black/w/Natural interior sport package, heated steering wheel, etc etc...the end of the month..Any clue?
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Originally Posted by narvselius' post='563562' date='Apr 18 2008, 03:21 AM
Both engine management and suspension is different from the European version so I would not advise you to import an US car. It may be difficult to get it served properly in the future. And with so many new, newish and used E60's around in Europe, I have to ask the question:... Why do it?
My 535i was serviced by the Niederlassung in Stuttgart with no problems whatsoever....and the 535i is only sold in the U.S.
Getting past the import tariffs and conversions is going to be the hurdle.