SPY PHOTOS: Next Gen 2009 BMW 5-Series
10-12-2006, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Veight' post='344295' date='Oct 12 2006, 03:28 PM
But it was a 2004 model. The 2007 was available in March of 2006 but its a 2007.
The model year range of the E 60 is 2004 through 2007+
I don't care if the care was available Jan 1 2003. It was a 2004 model.
The model year range of the E 60 is 2004 through 2007+
I don't care if the care was available Jan 1 2003. It was a 2004 model.
10-12-2006, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Iceman' post='343921' date='Oct 11 2006, 04:30 PM
03 = MY 03 !!!
The launch in the US was later. You didn't get any MY03's in the US, but there was a MY03. The actual launch should have been even earlier, but due to problems the launch in Germany was pushed back.
The launch in the US was later. You didn't get any MY03's in the US, but there was a MY03. The actual launch should have been even earlier, but due to problems the launch in Germany was pushed back.
Then why does bimmerfest and this site specifically state the E 60 began in 2004 and the E 39 ended in 2003?
This is not a US issue. I would ask if anyone on this site has a 2003 (as verified by the VIN) E 60?
Anywhere in the world?
10-12-2006, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Sans' post='344297' date='Oct 12 2006, 03:31 PM
Agreed. I had one of the first production cars in the state. Built 09/03, delivery 10/03 - model year 2004.
Thanks,
Now I am interested if anyone knows who has a 2003 E 60. Vin Verified.
Maybe BMW actually made two models in the same model year.
10-12-2006, 01:23 PM
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The Germans take 5 weeks of vacation every year starting at the end of July. Then the factory starts up again in September. So US model year 2004 began production in Sept. 2003. I believe most manufacturers "cheat" on the model year in the US. I could have bought a "2007" Chevy Tahoe for a while already.
10-12-2006, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by redondoman' post='344319' date='Oct 12 2006, 04:23 PM
The Germans take 5 weeks of vacation every year starting at the end of July. Then the factory starts up again in September. So US model year 2004 began production in Sept. 2003. I believe most manufacturers "cheat" on the model year in the US. I could have bought a "2007" Chevy Tahoe for a while already.
10-12-2006, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by redondoman' post='344319' date='Oct 12 2006, 04:23 PM
The Germans take 5 weeks of vacation every year starting at the end of July. Then the factory starts up again in September. So US model year 2004 began production in Sept. 2003. I believe most manufacturers "cheat" on the model year in the US. I could have bought a "2007" Chevy Tahoe for a while already.
And I bought a MY2007 built in March 06. Not the point.
10-12-2006, 04:07 PM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 330i Orient Blue exterior Beigh leather interior with Wood trim, Premium package, Steptronic auto, Xenon headlights.
Originally Posted by Veight' post='344214' date='Oct 12 2006, 12:18 PM
So why is this article talking about a "major" facelift in 2009 model year? What you are saying is what I had understood up to this point.
10-12-2006, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='344024' date='Oct 12 2006, 11:25 AM
Yeah, the other images look more like a test mule than a photoshop job...
Clearly they're playing with the wheel well flares...
Clearly they're playing with the wheel well flares...
