All cars can be coded to have TV as for moving function a signal generator [square wave] hooked to it at anthing over 50HZ.

 

Are you saying that the tuner system BMW uses relies on a signal source from some other device to determine that the car isn't moving? Does some signal have to be present at all times? What vendor does BMW use for TV equipment now?

 

The KOMBI sends a speed signal around to different ECU's that need a speed signal. The tuner is built in all BMW 's with NAVI. VDO or SEIMANS depends on year.

 

I do want the new M5, but I don't want to wait that long, plus 500+ HP is gonna be too fast for this old fart! And I am sure if I get all these options for an M5, it could go over $85K or $90K. Add these options to a 545i and it may *just* be around $65K. Man, that's a lot of dough... May be I shouldn't...

And then I looked at your list, now I want even more! I want to add TV function, Logic7 audio, climate control, and parking distance control! I hope that most of the handling and driving options are part of the sport package. Better start saving!

What's the difference between the normal navigation and the professional navigation, beside the larger screen? [/quote]
Lister, The Prof Nav has full map functionality whereas the Business Nav has arrows and indicators.

 

Thanks FastBuck. I definitely want the Prof version then. I have a Honda Odyssey with Navigation. I never look at just the arrows and indicators. I always look at the map.

 

• 545iA
• Split-Folding Rear Seats
• Window Shades
• 4 Way Power Lumbar Support

 

I don't know about you guys, but that 535i is sounding more & more like a certainty for the 2005 model. I'm DEFINITELY going to hold out for that bad boy. Nothing like a brand new version of a BMW inline six!!!

Hopefully, they will get all of the major price increases out of the way in the first model year. I might get the Sport Package w/SMG, but the only other option I might consider would be some type of wood trim for the dash. B.T.W., I don't know if anyone remembers this from the E39 board, but there used to be a beautiful BIRCH wood trim kit that you could get in Germany for the E39....I wonder if that will be available for the E60?

R.R.

 

I have read three different engine types ascribed to the 535i at this point. I have attached a couple of links that I have come across. One is from Popular Mechanics, and though I have no idea how reliable their advance car information is, the are otherwise pretty reliable. They are saying the the 535 will use a V-6 instead of an I-6. I hadn't heard that BMW was working on a V-6. The other link is from a Canadian website and it indicates that the 535 will use a small block V-8. I have read this elsewhere and I seem to recall that the article stated that the smaller displacement V-8 is available in Europe, but would not be imported to the U.S. So, is it a revised version of the inline 6, a new V-6, or a small V-8. About the only consistency I have seen is that all these articles have indicated a power output in the 272 to 275hp range. By the way, really good site.

 

Duh, here are the links:

http://www.carbc.com/Car-News-302.html

http://popularmechanics.com/automotive/spy...ope_spy_report/

 

Just like Richreq, I'll wait for the 535i.