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07-15-2008, 10:43 AM
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Guys...
I'm on the market shopping for a used E60. Mainly 530i.
I know the 2005 530i has the different engine than the 2006 530i. What is the best way to differentiate between the old and new 530i?
Will I be able to tell by looking at the VIN no.? or.. what is the different if I look at the engine bay.. Anything that can easily for me to tell whether it's a new or old version?
Same thing with the 525i... the 2004-2005 525 has less than 200hp and the 2006-current 525 has the 220hp engine.. how can I tell the different by looking at the engine bay?
Thanks a million..
Cheers
andy
I'm on the market shopping for a used E60. Mainly 530i.
I know the 2005 530i has the different engine than the 2006 530i. What is the best way to differentiate between the old and new 530i?
Will I be able to tell by looking at the VIN no.? or.. what is the different if I look at the engine bay.. Anything that can easily for me to tell whether it's a new or old version?
Same thing with the 525i... the 2004-2005 525 has less than 200hp and the 2006-current 525 has the 220hp engine.. how can I tell the different by looking at the engine bay?
Thanks a million..
Cheers
andy
07-15-2008, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by mr2andy' post='624582' date='Jul 15 2008, 02:43 PM
Guys...
I'm on the market shopping for a used E60. Mainly 530i.
I know the 2005 530i has the different engine than the 2006 530i. What is the best way to differentiate between the old and new 530i?
Will I be able to tell by looking at the VIN no.? or.. what is the different if I look at the engine bay.. Anything that can easily for me to tell whether it's a new or old version?
Same thing with the 525i... the 2004-2005 525 has less than 200hp and the 2006-current 525 has the 220hp engine.. how can I tell the different by looking at the engine bay?
Thanks a million..
Cheers
andy
I'm on the market shopping for a used E60. Mainly 530i.
I know the 2005 530i has the different engine than the 2006 530i. What is the best way to differentiate between the old and new 530i?
Will I be able to tell by looking at the VIN no.? or.. what is the different if I look at the engine bay.. Anything that can easily for me to tell whether it's a new or old version?
Same thing with the 525i... the 2004-2005 525 has less than 200hp and the 2006-current 525 has the 220hp engine.. how can I tell the different by looking at the engine bay?
Thanks a million..
Cheers
andy
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07-15-2008, 11:09 AM
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just look here and all your answers are right there boss.
just look here and all your answers are right there boss.
07-15-2008, 11:44 AM
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2004-2005 http://www.e60.net/information/optio...s/my2004_530i/
2006-2007 http://www.e60.net/information/optio...s/my2006_530i/
there is a 525i with 3.0L (only for US and Canada) http://www.e60.net/information/optio...s/my2006_525i/
2006-2007 http://www.e60.net/information/optio...s/my2006_530i/
there is a 525i with 3.0L (only for US and Canada) http://www.e60.net/information/optio...s/my2006_525i/
07-15-2008, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by miguex' post='624678' date='Jul 15 2008, 03:44 PM
2004-2005 http://www.e60.net/information/optio...s/my2004_530i/
2006-2007 http://www.e60.net/information/optio...s/my2006_530i/
there is a 525i with 3.0L (only for US and Canada) http://www.e60.net/information/optio...s/my2006_525i/
2006-2007 http://www.e60.net/information/optio...s/my2006_530i/
there is a 525i with 3.0L (only for US and Canada) http://www.e60.net/information/optio...s/my2006_525i/
should have looked harder. lol.
it's all good now.
07-15-2008, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by RJH&CO' post='624702' date='Jul 15 2008, 02:55 PM
man i wish i had gotten the 3.0 525i instead.
should have looked harder. lol.
it's all good now.
should have looked harder. lol.
it's all good now.
07-15-2008, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Martin525i' post='624711' date='Jul 15 2008, 04:02 PM
There is not a 525i in the USA @ present. The 528i has the 3.0. 535i has the same basic engine, but, turbocharged.
no biggie.
07-15-2008, 12:25 PM
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Wow... I've yet to own a E60... but I can sure felt the welcome from you fellows on this board.
Thanks you all so very much!
Reliability wise... which 530 has a better reputation? The 2004-2005 one or the 2006-2007?
Should I consider the 2006 525 over the 2005 530?
Thanks you all so very much!
Reliability wise... which 530 has a better reputation? The 2004-2005 one or the 2006-2007?
Should I consider the 2006 525 over the 2005 530?
07-15-2008, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by mr2andy' post='624735' date='Jul 15 2008, 04:25 PM
Wow... I've yet to own a E60... but I can sure felt the welcome from you fellows on this board.
Thanks you all so very much!
Thanks you all so very much!
ask me anything. i have whored the forum and memorized every thread. lol
dont' spend too much time here, u will go bankrupt
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Originally Posted by RJH&CO' post='624741' date='Jul 15 2008, 03:32 PM
welcome man. i have been here like 27 days.
ask me anything. i have whored the forum and memorized every thread. lol
dont' spend too much time here, u will go bankrupt
ask me anything. i have whored the forum and memorized every thread. lol
dont' spend too much time here, u will go bankrupt
Reliability wise... which 530 has a better reputation? The 2004-2005 one or the 2006-2007?
Should I consider the 2006 525 over the 2005 530?]
I have also came across a few 05 545 with good price? Should I be worry with 545 because of the V8?
I plan on buying a 2-3 yrs old E60 and keep it for at least 4-5 yrs....