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Old 10-09-2008, 03:29 AM
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It's interesting to me the different names that's been given for the same thing in different countries.

For example, here in South Africa we have the option of having Pro Logic 7 instead of Harman Kardon Pro 7. And our vehicles come standard with a Motorplan, our term for the full maintanance warrenty package. For the first 75 miles that is.

Do you guys in USA also have the choice between a Standard E60 and an Executive E60?
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The 'Li' (Long wheel base) is only available for the 7Series all over the world except China where they have a Li version for the E60 as well... and yes packages vary from place to place..for example the Cold Package isn't available here in Pakistan because it's not so cold
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I didn't even know you had a "Cold Package"! Just goes to show the differences. As a matter of interest, what is the "Cold Package"?
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Originally Posted by benstone' post='688860' date='Oct 9 2008, 07:37 AM
I didn't even know you had a "Cold Package"! Just goes to show the differences. As a matter of interest, what is the "Cold Package"?

cold weather package includes integrated headlamp washers and heated seats. Also may include fold down center arm rest that has a ski bag
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Originally Posted by gravis121' post='688879' date='Oct 9 2008, 06:37 AM
cold weather package includes integrated headlamp washers and heated seats. Also may include fold down center arm rest that has a ski bag

and heated steering wheel.
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Originally Posted by miguex' post='688920' date='Oct 9 2008, 10:10 AM
and heated steering wheel.
Oh yeah....love that!
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oddly I have heated steering wheel, heated seats, fold down ski pass but no headlight washers?
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Originally Posted by benstone' post='688858' date='Oct 9 2008, 02:29 PM
It's interesting to me the different names that's been given for the same thing in different countries.
There are quite big equipment and even engine differences between US/UK/EU/SA and Asian E60's.

Check them out by using bmw. pages.
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