is really Japanese version BMW 5er E60 better than Germany version?

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Sep 13, 2009 | 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='1006136' date='Sep 13 2009, 08:38 AM

So I didn't dream it then...

Thanks for the info!

I'm not 100% sure that is what BMW does, or in what markets.. but it would make sense.

Sep 13, 2009 | 08:59 AM

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Wow.. 3 pages and I still don't understand what the topic is about!

Sep 13, 2009 | 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by designo' post='1006184' date='Sep 13 2009, 06:59 PM

Wow.. 3 pages and I still don't understand what the topic is about!

It started goofy about the E60 and country specs and ended up beeing funny about my moderating pal...

Sep 13, 2009 | 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='1005752' date='Sep 12 2009, 04:12 PM

The Japanes have a Yen for quality, but it's the same quality car in Japan as it is for the rest of the world.

Well, whatever...porsche gets points for his pun, which has so far gone unremarked...

Sep 13, 2009 | 04:33 PM

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Rudy - You are a true dorky professor! If I were in your class, I'd throw spit balls at you.

Sep 13, 2009 | 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dasdas' post='1005678' date='Sep 12 2009, 08:10 PM

They say that Japanese version of BMW 5er E60 better than Germany version...The quality and reliability. IS that really correct!!?
Also , was wondering where is built Japanese BMW 5er E60 ? in Germany or in Japan?
And lastly what's the difference between Japanese and Germany version (E60) ? Which one is better indeed?

Please give me competent suggestions.

Thanks in advance!

I think I know what you're talking about. Are you referring to the YANASE version of BMW? For the re-export (from Japan) I think they are just models that have a higher options-spec, as well as AT-transmission only, an option that isn't too popular with non-US versions. But generally-speaking Japanese (YANASE) versions are the same as made-in-Germany variants. The BS about being better really is a marketing ploy for whoever is importing these cars into your market to make extra money, I think.
I do not know the origins of the YANASE variant (usually with the yellow and blue decal on the rear windshield). You may want to find out more.

Sep 13, 2009 | 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='1006537' date='Sep 13 2009, 08:33 PM

Rudy - You are a true dorky professor! If I were in your class, I'd throw spit balls at you.

Oh C, I pity the teachers who had to teach you in their classes.

(Not that mine were any luckier to get me in their class).

Sep 14, 2009 | 12:56 PM

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Hi all

Can you help me with problem?

I have bmw 530i 2004 japanese version but i can't use navigation system in UAE with all dvd version (G.C.C., germany and U.S.A) . is impossible to use it outside japan? or i have to change the navigatioin system?

THNX

Sep 14, 2009 | 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mnsr2020' post='1007399' date='Sep 14 2009, 04:56 PM

I think you'll get a much better response if you post this question as a new topic instead of burying it in this thread.

Please go ahead and repost this as it's own topic so you can hopefully get an answer to your question if, in fact, that's what your overall goal is...