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02-13-2007, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by jonathanm1966' post='391184' date='Feb 13 2007, 10:26 PM
All LCI E60's come with with what used to be called Air Con - Advanced.
Even in the UK it is not standard across the entire range.
The 520d doesn't get Advanced/Extended Aircon as standard.
02-13-2007, 01:58 PM
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I'm just gunna throw this out there regarding the USB/iPod thing, and I know a lot of people aren't going to want to do this and they're going to say, "If I'm spending 60K+ on a vehicle I shouldn't have to make any modifications to it, blah, blah, blah." But... What if you moved the USB connection yourself?
If it's like the AUX input there should be a tiny mounting plate that the connector goes through which you should be able to take off. Then you just pay $5 for a blank mounting plate and stick it in the old place. Now you can move your USB connection anywhere you want, and if it doesn't reach far enough just buy an extra cable to extend it.
Now I don't know if this is possible and I can't confirm that the USB and AUX inputs are similar in their mounting applications, but it could be worth a shot. Especially if it really is the worst place ever to have a USB port located.
If it's like the AUX input there should be a tiny mounting plate that the connector goes through which you should be able to take off. Then you just pay $5 for a blank mounting plate and stick it in the old place. Now you can move your USB connection anywhere you want, and if it doesn't reach far enough just buy an extra cable to extend it.
Now I don't know if this is possible and I can't confirm that the USB and AUX inputs are similar in their mounting applications, but it could be worth a shot. Especially if it really is the worst place ever to have a USB port located.
02-13-2007, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Heiss5' post='391208' date='Feb 13 2007, 10:58 PM
a lot of people aren't going to want to do this and they're going to say, "If I'm spending 60K+ on a vehicle I shouldn't have to make any modifications to it, blah, blah, blah."
02-13-2007, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Heiss5' post='391208' date='Feb 13 2007, 11:58 PM
I'm just gunna throw this out there regarding the USB/iPod thing, and I know a lot of people aren't going to want to do this and they're going to say, "If I'm spending 60K+ on a vehicle I shouldn't have to make any modifications to it, blah, blah, blah." But... What if you moved the USB connection yourself?
If it's like the AUX input there should be a tiny mounting plate that the connector goes through which you should be able to take off. Then you just pay $5 for a blank mounting plate and stick it in the old place. Now you can move your USB connection anywhere you want, and if it doesn't reach far enough just buy an extra cable to extend it.
Now I don't know if this is possible and I can't confirm that the USB and AUX inputs are similar in their mounting applications, but it could be worth a shot. Especially if it really is the worst place ever to have a USB port located.
If it's like the AUX input there should be a tiny mounting plate that the connector goes through which you should be able to take off. Then you just pay $5 for a blank mounting plate and stick it in the old place. Now you can move your USB connection anywhere you want, and if it doesn't reach far enough just buy an extra cable to extend it.
Now I don't know if this is possible and I can't confirm that the USB and AUX inputs are similar in their mounting applications, but it could be worth a shot. Especially if it really is the worst place ever to have a USB port located.
02-13-2007, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by pmmeke' post='391214' date='Feb 13 2007, 11:09 PM
advanced airco is stil a option in belgium, i asked. I guess its only oem in the uk part of the standard package
Hopefully, Ireland will (our spec usually matches the UK these days (except our speedos which are in km/h)).
It will be of course be standard in the US across the range.
Germany doesn't get it as standard...
Not sure how the other countries fare out.
02-14-2007, 02:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Raighne' post='391189' date='Feb 13 2007, 11:32 PM
Well, in the UK yes (but not in all countries)
Even in the UK it is not standard across the entire range.
The 520d doesn't get Advanced/Extended Aircon as standard.
Even in the UK it is not standard across the entire range.
The 520d doesn't get Advanced/Extended Aircon as standard.
02-14-2007, 03:36 AM
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Originally Posted by tume' post='391403' date='Feb 14 2007, 12:21 PM
Not in Finland! I was really looking for this new standard feature, and now it's still an option here.
i was not in control of temperature, the computer was.
02-14-2007, 04:08 AM
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Originally Posted by pmmeke' post='391411' date='Feb 14 2007, 06:36 AM
o well ac extented is overrated anyway. I dont miss it at all. In my previous bmw i had it and half of the time
i was not in control of temperature, the computer was.
i was not in control of temperature, the computer was.
I'm also in Belgium. Do you have any other info about what's new on the Belgian LCI model (525d or 530i specs specifically) ?
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Originally Posted by Dragonii' post='391415' date='Feb 14 2007, 02:08 PM
Hi,
I'm also in Belgium. Do you have any other info about what's new on the Belgian LCI model (525d or 530i specs specifically) ?
I'm also in Belgium. Do you have any other info about what's new on the Belgian LCI model (525d or 530i specs specifically) ?
new interior doors, new trim availeble. Middel console now in leather even with dakota leather.
New engines 3.O littres for the 525 model (previous 2,5 litres)
Shadow line high gloss included in M package.
6 preset buttons and some new little buttons on steering wheel (gear shift led for manual transmittion that lights up
when ideal shift moment is there)
5OO euro more for basic model.
New options: sound system individual cost about 22OO euro in stead of 12OO euro for logic 7
beige leather is gone, brown leather is gone: now in stead cream beige and natural brown.
Some new colors for outside. Other color are disapeared