German product brochure - 2009 E60
08-06-2008, 07:20 AM
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I like split screen! There might be less chance of updates, the new idrive nav data is stored on a hard drive rather than DVD, there's probably a major difference between the idrive hardware in these and our older e60s.
08-06-2008, 07:38 AM
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I see the new 520i has 4 cylinders instead of I6 from older e60.
Also the new 535i has 286 HP instead of 300 hp from 2008 ???? See that pdf (Last pages)
Also the new 535i has 286 HP instead of 300 hp from 2008 ???? See that pdf (Last pages)
08-06-2008, 07:48 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Originally Posted by pennetta' post='640690' date='Aug 6 2008, 08:03 AM
I thought only the US had cupholders!
08-06-2008, 07:50 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Originally Posted by Brettski' post='640495' date='Aug 5 2008, 09:45 PM
I came across this on BMW's International (German language) site:
It clearly shows the new iDrive controller knob and new navigation screens. Also note the absence of the second (DVD) drive.
I know it's not a BMW NA catalog, but I think this is pretty convincing evidence that BMW has implemented the new controller and software into the E60's.
It clearly shows the new iDrive controller knob and new navigation screens. Also note the absence of the second (DVD) drive.
I know it's not a BMW NA catalog, but I think this is pretty convincing evidence that BMW has implemented the new controller and software into the E60's.
08-06-2008, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by miguex' post='640806' date='Aug 6 2008, 05:38 PM
Also the new 535i has 286 HP instead of 300 hp from 2008 ???? See that pdf (Last pages)
the 286 BHP is for the 535d.
08-06-2008, 11:04 AM
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funny thing In Bangladesh its such a TINY TINY market but BMW here offers EVERY single BMW that is available..... I guess as the number of buyers are soo limited they dont care what we get and dont lol !
08-06-2008, 12:16 PM
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Hmm...not sure about this. Buttons and GUI are the same as in Audis...now every A3 or A4 owner is saying that they have the same graphix than in 5-series Beemer. Downgrading to me!
Many different car manufacturers are having same parts like aircon control, switches, etc. The fact that BMW is now in talks with Fiat is scary. Let's hope that F10 won't have any part from them...
Many different car manufacturers are having same parts like aircon control, switches, etc. The fact that BMW is now in talks with Fiat is scary. Let's hope that F10 won't have any part from them...
08-06-2008, 12:49 PM
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some interesting stuff
1. love the full screen map...i personally think the split screen with two maps was a dumber decision than having the AC controls in idrive.
2. i see bmw online and the word google. also in the picture i see a weather forecast.
3. the steering wheel choice. i didn't know you can choose between styles like that. i love the way my 04 steering wheel looks compared to the circle design. but i'm not a traditional bmw driver. also the material of the non-circle one looks a little cheap compared to my 04 wheel.
4. the words soft-close automatic for the doors. i wonder if the doors will shut fully themselves now. i personally would rather it not, because every benz i know that does this ends up needing a repair on the striker.
1. love the full screen map...i personally think the split screen with two maps was a dumber decision than having the AC controls in idrive.
2. i see bmw online and the word google. also in the picture i see a weather forecast.
3. the steering wheel choice. i didn't know you can choose between styles like that. i love the way my 04 steering wheel looks compared to the circle design. but i'm not a traditional bmw driver. also the material of the non-circle one looks a little cheap compared to my 04 wheel.
4. the words soft-close automatic for the doors. i wonder if the doors will shut fully themselves now. i personally would rather it not, because every benz i know that does this ends up needing a repair on the striker.
08-06-2008, 05:24 PM
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My Ride: [color="#0000FF"]On order:[/color] 2009 535i Space gray metallic/cream beige and bamboo anthracite. Sport Package, CWP, LDW, CA, PDC, Rear seat heaters and side airbags, iPod/L7 and Nav.
I wonder if NAV updates will be done by loading a DVD into the main CD drive and allowing it to somehow copy to the hard drive? Any thoughts?