Differences in "standard spec" between countries
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Hi all,
Does anybody know if there is a comparison list which shows what you get in the standard no-spec E60 in each country? Based on the posts in these forums it seems to vary quite considerably. I'd be very interested to see a table which shows maybe just one particular model and then the country, and then a list of options with tick boxes to show was is standard and what is extra.
Does anybody know if there is a comparison list which shows what you get in the standard no-spec E60 in each country? Based on the posts in these forums it seems to vary quite considerably. I'd be very interested to see a table which shows maybe just one particular model and then the country, and then a list of options with tick boxes to show was is standard and what is extra.
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Originally Posted by Russ1974' post='475773' date='Sep 29 2007, 05:44 PM
Hi all,
Does anybody know if there is a comparison list which shows what you get in the standard no-spec E60 in each country? Based on the posts in these forums it seems to vary quite considerably. I'd be very interested to see a table which shows maybe just one particular model and then the country, and then a list of options with tick boxes to show was is standard and what is extra.
Does anybody know if there is a comparison list which shows what you get in the standard no-spec E60 in each country? Based on the posts in these forums it seems to vary quite considerably. I'd be very interested to see a table which shows maybe just one particular model and then the country, and then a list of options with tick boxes to show was is standard and what is extra.
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From: Lancaster, UK
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Originally Posted by ipp' post='475781' date='Sep 29 2007, 05:18 PM
Atleast in Sweden heated seats and headlight washers ar std. due to our climate. Other than that there are not of much std. equipment.
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From: Germany
None of these are standard in Germany, we pay most that's my feeling and it is annoying, especially when you look to US where BMW is cheaper by far and is offering an extended warranty. In Germany you have to pay for any service or new wipers e.g. even within the warranty.
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From: Lancaster, UK
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Originally Posted by bernd22' post='475808' date='Sep 29 2007, 06:39 PM
None of these are standard in Germany, we pay most that's my feeling and it is annoying, especially when you look to US where BMW is cheaper by far and is offering an extended warranty. In Germany you have to pay for any service or new wipers e.g. even within the warranty.
Professional Satellite Navigation
Visibilty pack (Xenon, adaptive, washers)
Hi-Fi Sound System
It's ?30,000 in the UK, which is around $60,000 or EURO43,500.
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Originally Posted by Lancaster' post='475816' date='Sep 29 2007, 08:00 PM
How much would you pay for an 520d with:
Professional Satellite Navigation
Visibilty pack (Xenon, adaptive, washers)
Hi-Fi Sound System
It's ?30,000 in the UK, which is around $60,000 or EURO43,500.
Professional Satellite Navigation
Visibilty pack (Xenon, adaptive, washers)
Hi-Fi Sound System
It's ?30,000 in the UK, which is around $60,000 or EURO43,500.
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Originally Posted by Lancaster' post='475816' date='Sep 29 2007, 08:00 PM
How much would you pay for an 520d with:
Professional Satellite Navigation
Visibilty pack (Xenon, adaptive, washers)
Hi-Fi Sound System
It's ?30,000 in the UK, which is around $60,000 or EURO43,500.
Professional Satellite Navigation
Visibilty pack (Xenon, adaptive, washers)
Hi-Fi Sound System
It's ?30,000 in the UK, which is around $60,000 or EURO43,500.
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From: Belgium (home) - France (work)
My Ride: May 2008 530D "M" package Exclusive line.
In Belgium, standard specs are the... taxes 
- 21% VAT
- First registration tax:
up to 70 Kw - 61,5 Euros
71 to 85 Kw - 123 Euros
86 to 100 Kw - 495 Euros
101 to 110 Kw - 867 Euros
111 to 120 Kw - 1239 Euros
121 to 155 Kw - 2478 Euros
more than 155 Kw - 4957 Euros
- Yearly tax for a 525D 1061 Euros
- 21% VAT
- First registration tax:
up to 70 Kw - 61,5 Euros
71 to 85 Kw - 123 Euros
86 to 100 Kw - 495 Euros
101 to 110 Kw - 867 Euros
111 to 120 Kw - 1239 Euros
121 to 155 Kw - 2478 Euros
more than 155 Kw - 4957 Euros
- Yearly tax for a 525D 1061 Euros
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From: Italy, Milano
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Originally Posted by Lancaster' post='475798' date='Sep 29 2007, 07:30 PM
In the UK front and rear park distance control is standard - is that universal?
Here is standard on 545i/550i, but not on the others .
Usually in Germany cars are cheaper but completely *empty* .
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From: Enschede, Holland
Originally Posted by Lancaster' post='475816' date='Sep 29 2007, 08:00 PM
How much would you pay for an 520d with:
Professional Satellite Navigation
Visibilty pack (Xenon, adaptive, washers)
Hi-Fi Sound System
It's ?30,000 in the UK, which is around $60,000 or EURO43,500.
Professional Satellite Navigation
Visibilty pack (Xenon, adaptive, washers)
Hi-Fi Sound System
It's ?30,000 in the UK, which is around $60,000 or EURO43,500.
A 520d with abovementioned options would cost more than 56K Euro in Holland. And then you don't have metallic paint (which is 1600+) and it will come with 16" wheels. An automatic transmission costs approx 3500.
I think the E60 is just as basic in Holland as it is in Germany, only prices are way higher due to our BPM tax. We do however have some special option packages, like "Executive" and "High executive" for the most wanted options at a (slightly) reduced price.
Another interesting discount is the "business package" which I got on my car. It contains:
-Business Navigation
-Bluetooth
-Alarm
For only 1995 Euro. This is actually a very good deal.
Still it's ridiculous that I pay ~30% more for my car than my next door neighbours in Germany (I live 10km from the border). I thought we were 1 Europe...