Speculation regarding 2009 5-series
04-24-2008, 09:07 AM
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The gang at BimmerFile has been busy this week:
BMW 555i to Debut in 2009
E60 Spotted with Updated iDrive
Adding it all together, could we see the following configuration this Fall as a 2009 model?:
555i with the twin-turbo V-8
DCT transmission
updated iDrive
They also point out that BMW typically has offered some very special packages in the final year of a 5-series model run - and we certainly should expect the same in the case of the E60. I know my 1995 540i (the last of the E34 series) was loaded with M-bits, and so was the 2003 E39 540i.
BMW 555i to Debut in 2009
E60 Spotted with Updated iDrive
Adding it all together, could we see the following configuration this Fall as a 2009 model?:
555i with the twin-turbo V-8
DCT transmission
updated iDrive
They also point out that BMW typically has offered some very special packages in the final year of a 5-series model run - and we certainly should expect the same in the case of the E60. I know my 1995 540i (the last of the E34 series) was loaded with M-bits, and so was the 2003 E39 540i.
04-24-2008, 01:56 PM
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If this is true it may be time to trade in my 535
The tuning potential on this beast should be awesome!!!
If this is true it may be time to trade in my 535
The tuning potential on this beast should be awesome!!!
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Originally Posted by tachyon' post='567202' date='Apr 24 2008, 09:07 AM
They also point out that BMW typically has offered some very special packages in the final year of a 5-series model run - and we certainly should expect the same in the case of the E60. I know my 1995 540i (the last of the E34 series) was loaded with M-bits, and so was the 2003 E39 540i.
04-24-2008, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by tachyon' post='567202' date='Apr 24 2008, 01:07 PM
The gang at BimmerFile has been busy this week:
04-25-2008, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by tachyon' post='567202' date='Apr 24 2008, 08:07 PM
Adding it all together, could we see the following configuration this Fall as a 2009 model?:
555i with the twin-turbo V-8
DCT transmission
updated iDrive
555i with the twin-turbo V-8
DCT transmission
updated iDrive
As they write:
"In fact it?s perhaps particularly telling that BMW will be updating the E60,
a car scheduled to be replaced for the 2010 model year."
04-25-2008, 09:25 AM
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I could see an upgraded I-Drive being put into use this fall since it's going into service on other models as well as more trickle down M5 goodies that BMW needs to liquidate (such as the aero kit now standard on 550). My 330i performance pack was practically an M3 less motor as it was replaced a year later my current e90.
04-25-2008, 10:38 AM
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I can almost see a few p*ssed LCI owners who bought there cars 'in between' iDrives.
04-25-2008, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by JSpira' post='567475' date='Apr 24 2008, 07:58 PM
Ja, I especially liked this piece (not one of the ones linked to already)
yeah, the expert in that story has all the good info, perhaps he'll let us know when this will be presented to the 6er/5ers!!!! 
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Originally Posted by tachyon' post='567202' date='Apr 24 2008, 12:07 PM
The gang at BimmerFile has been busy this week:
BMW 555i to Debut in 2009
E60 Spotted with Updated iDrive
Adding it all together, could we see the following configuration this Fall as a 2009 model?:
555i with the twin-turbo V-8
DCT transmission
updated iDrive
They also point out that BMW typically has offered some very special packages in the final year of a 5-series model run - and we certainly should expect the same in the case of the E60. I know my 1995 540i (the last of the E34 series) was loaded with M-bits, and so was the 2003 E39 540i.
BMW 555i to Debut in 2009
E60 Spotted with Updated iDrive
Adding it all together, could we see the following configuration this Fall as a 2009 model?:
555i with the twin-turbo V-8
DCT transmission
updated iDrive
They also point out that BMW typically has offered some very special packages in the final year of a 5-series model run - and we certainly should expect the same in the case of the E60. I know my 1995 540i (the last of the E34 series) was loaded with M-bits, and so was the 2003 E39 540i.
04-26-2008, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by m630' post='568114' date='Apr 25 2008, 03:23 PM
yeah, the expert in that story has all the good info, perhaps he'll let us know when this will be presented to the 6er/5ers!!!!