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Old 01-08-2004, 08:06 PM
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Are the folding mirrors only available outside of the US. If so, does anyone know why. I would really love to get folding sideview mirrors when I order.
Old 01-08-2004, 09:54 PM
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My E60 in Singapore has folding mirrors as a standard feature. It is useful in tight parking situation.
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My e60 in the US has folding mirrors. 545i speed...i would think that all e60's have them.
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Folding mirrors should be included in the option - automatic dimming mirrors.
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I just haven't seen folding mirrors listed on any option lists for the US, but it seems like it is standard.

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Wait, wait, I may not have asked the question correctly. I meant electronically folding side mirrors, not just mirrors that you fold manually. With that statement, why aren't they available in the US, or are they?
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electronically folding aren't an option...at least it's not on any list I've seen.
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My -yet to be delivered- 520i, here in the UK, is being delivered with autodimming (rear and side view) which, apparently, includes electric folding mirrors -

will let you know for sure in a couple of weeks.

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Hi Aaron, I am not mistaken. I Singapore, electronically folding side mirrors are standard. Cheers!
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I think both electric folding mirrors and autodimming rearview mirrors come as a package...


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