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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 01:38 PM
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But what does it mean when you say for example 525xi?

Is it an american thing? Ive only ever came across a simple 'i' before.
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by JLinardi' post='808562' date='Mar 5 2009, 05:38 PM
But what does it mean when you say for example 525xi?

Is it an american thing? Ive only ever came across a simple 'i' before.
Xi stands for all wheel drive.
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 01:40 PM
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Krozi beat me to it.....xi was term for all-wheel drive. BMW has gone back to using just "i" now with x-drive as an option, with the name plate on the front fender that says x-Drive.
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 01:43 PM
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Ah right I see, is it just a new feature like on the 08 cars and after?
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by JLinardi' post='808571' date='Mar 5 2009, 05:43 PM
Ah right I see, is it just a new feature like on the 08 cars and after?
I think Xi has been around for the same time as the E60 itself.
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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='808576' date='Mar 5 2009, 10:48 PM
I think Xi has been around for the same time as the E60 itself.
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