Ummm Have i been royally *****d
02-09-2007, 09:59 PM
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I was reading through this article and came accross "all model variants in the BMW 5 Series are available with a six-speed automatic transmission as a no-extra-cost option.".... Now only yesterday I placed my order for a 525d M Sport with the 6 speed auto box, my order states "Option 205 Automatic Gearbox", also if i spec my car up with the pre LCI configurator on www.bmw.co.uk it shows "Option 205 Automatic Gearbox ?1475.00".
Anyone shed any light on this ? ... I mean in simple terms I could add a number of options including Logic7 (mmmMMM nice) for the cash i'm payig out on the FREE Auto Box.
Since i posted this, I've read through both the US & UK 2008 5 Series Press Releases....
US: "Optional: six-speed automatic transmission and automatic sports mode.As an option and, indeed, as a highly interesting alternative to the standard six-speed manual gearbox, all model variants in the BMW 5 Series are available with a six-speed automatic transmission as a no-extra-cost option."
UK: "Gearbox choices - All 5 Series Saloon and Touring models come as standard with a six-speed manual gearbox (automatic standard on 535d variants). A high proportion of customers are expected to specify BMW?s new six-speed automatic gearbox"
Seriously unimpressed :thumbsdown:
Anyone shed any light on this ? ... I mean in simple terms I could add a number of options including Logic7 (mmmMMM nice) for the cash i'm payig out on the FREE Auto Box.
Since i posted this, I've read through both the US & UK 2008 5 Series Press Releases....
US: "Optional: six-speed automatic transmission and automatic sports mode.As an option and, indeed, as a highly interesting alternative to the standard six-speed manual gearbox, all model variants in the BMW 5 Series are available with a six-speed automatic transmission as a no-extra-cost option."
UK: "Gearbox choices - All 5 Series Saloon and Touring models come as standard with a six-speed manual gearbox (automatic standard on 535d variants). A high proportion of customers are expected to specify BMW?s new six-speed automatic gearbox"
Seriously unimpressed :thumbsdown:
02-09-2007, 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by e60scotland' post='389537' date='Feb 10 2007, 06:59 AM
I was reading through this article and came accross "all model variants in the BMW 5 Series are available with a six-speed automatic transmission as a no-extra-cost option.".... Now only yesterday I placed my order for a 525d M Sport with the 6 speed auto box, my order states "Option 205 Automatic Gearbox", also if i spec my car up with the pre LCI configurator on www.bmw.co.uk it shows "Option 205 Automatic Gearbox ?1475.00".
Anyone shed any light on this ? ... I mean in simple terms I could add a number of options including Logic7 (mmmMMM nice) for the cash i'm payig out on the FREE Auto Box.
Since i posted this, I've read through both the US & UK 2008 5 Series Press Releases....
US: "Optional: six-speed automatic transmission and automatic sports mode.As an option and, indeed, as a highly interesting alternative to the standard six-speed manual gearbox, all model variants in the BMW 5 Series are available with a six-speed automatic transmission as a no-extra-cost option."
UK: "Gearbox choices - All 5 Series Saloon and Touring models come as standard with a six-speed manual gearbox (automatic standard on 535d variants). A high proportion of customers are expected to specify BMW?s new six-speed automatic gearbox"
Seriously unimpressed :thumbsdown:
Anyone shed any light on this ? ... I mean in simple terms I could add a number of options including Logic7 (mmmMMM nice) for the cash i'm payig out on the FREE Auto Box.
Since i posted this, I've read through both the US & UK 2008 5 Series Press Releases....
US: "Optional: six-speed automatic transmission and automatic sports mode.As an option and, indeed, as a highly interesting alternative to the standard six-speed manual gearbox, all model variants in the BMW 5 Series are available with a six-speed automatic transmission as a no-extra-cost option."
UK: "Gearbox choices - All 5 Series Saloon and Touring models come as standard with a six-speed manual gearbox (automatic standard on 535d variants). A high proportion of customers are expected to specify BMW?s new six-speed automatic gearbox"
Seriously unimpressed :thumbsdown:
In the UK it is a cost option because 'everybody' drives manuals.
02-09-2007, 11:59 PM
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Mmm, automatic seems to be in high fashion nowadays. Just look at the new X5 - try to get that with a manual!
Again, it's fascinating how many differences there are between US-versions, UK-versions, Mainland Europe models, Scandinavian models ... They must have an enormous department in Munich just working with these issues...
Again, it's fascinating how many differences there are between US-versions, UK-versions, Mainland Europe models, Scandinavian models ... They must have an enormous department in Munich just working with these issues...
02-10-2007, 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by KAF' post='389552' date='Feb 10 2007, 03:22 AM
Auto is standard in US because 'everybody' drives autos.
In the UK it is a cost option because 'everybody' drives manuals.
In the UK it is a cost option because 'everybody' drives manuals.
In the US is a different story, competition is VERY strong and it is a huge market and very profitable.
02-10-2007, 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted by the-oneil' post='389571' date='Feb 10 2007, 10:07 AM
I beg to differ, I can assure you that the majority of E60s sold in the UK are Autos. BMW know that, but they also know that people in the UK will still forkout for the Auto box.
In the US is a different story, competition is VERY strong and it is a huge market and very profitable.
In the US is a different story, competition is VERY strong and it is a huge market and very profitable.
US it is the other way around.
02-10-2007, 02:06 AM
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Originally Posted by the-oneil' post='389571' date='Feb 10 2007, 10:07 AM
In the US is a different story, competition is VERY strong...
For example, WTF has gone on with diesel prices the last few years? The UK market is almost alone in pricing low sulphur diesel significantly (about 5%) higher than unleaded petrol at the pumps. We roll over and take it.
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02-10-2007, 03:08 AM
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Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='389579' date='Feb 10 2007, 11:06 AM
For example, WTF has gone on with diesel prices the last few years? The UK market is almost alone in pricing low sulphur diesel significantly (about 5%) higher than unleaded petrol at the pumps. We roll over and take it.
Isn't that illegal?
02-10-2007, 03:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Raighne' post='389582' date='Feb 10 2007, 12:08 PM
Do you suspect collusion between the suppliers/distributors?
Isn't that illegal?
Isn't that illegal?
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Originally Posted by Uk525i' post='389592' date='Feb 10 2007, 01:20 PM
Why not stick with the manual ( free ), no time delay when you put your foot down, better economy...
In both cases we await feedback with interest.
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