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Old 12-30-2005, 07:09 PM
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Just visited the UK BMW website for fun and there are sure a lot of choices that we do not have here in the states

Many engines, M sport pkg, and differnet options

Seems like it would be cheaper to spec all cars the same - unless the cars for Europe are made in a differnet factory, but I thought there was only one place they built e60's - well, two actually - I've read they assemble the e60's in China also

Wish we could get something like the 535d in the US - 6.5 0-60 and 35 mpg
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We get most of those options in Canada too!
They must not like you yanks!
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Originally Posted by dgjk' post='217490' date='Dec 31 2005, 06:09 AM
Just visited the UK BMW website for fun and there are sure a lot of choices that we do not have here in the states

Many engines, M sport pkg, and differnet options

Seems like it would be cheaper to spec all cars the same - unless the cars for Europe are made in a differnet factory, but I thought there was only one place they built e60's - well, two actually - I've read they assemble the e60's in China also

Wish we could get something like the 535d in the US - 6.5 0-60 and 35 mpg
But you US guys have a 3 litre engine in your 525i and you get your cars with a lot
better standard options than we here in the EU.
And a lot cheaper also!!!

I suppse the Indiviual option is not available in the US, and that is really strange!?

BMW's philosophy has always been that the owner buys the basic car and builds it
up with options to personalize it.

In sure the diesels will come as soon as the US market will be ready for them.

All EU and US E60's come from the Dingolfing Plant in Germany.

Learn more from www.bmwgroup.com
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Originally Posted by dgjk' post='217490' date='Dec 31 2005, 04:09 AM
Just visited the UK BMW website for fun and there are sure a lot of choices that we do not have here in the states

Many engines, M sport pkg, and differnet options

Seems like it would be cheaper to spec all cars the same - unless the cars for Europe are made in a differnet factory, but I thought there was only one place they built e60's - well, two actually - I've read they assemble the e60's in China also

Wish we could get something like the 535d in the US - 6.5 0-60 and 35 mpg

Yeah thats strange as the US is the second largest mkt for BMW after Germany. The UK is BMW's 3rd largest mkt I think. BMW choices appear restricted in the USA - it should be exactly the opposite. Go figure....
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Originally Posted by dgjk' post='217490' date='Dec 31 2005, 04:09 AM
Just visited the UK BMW website for fun and there are sure a lot of choices that we do not have here in the states

Many engines, M sport pkg, and differnet options

Seems like it would be cheaper to spec all cars the same - unless the cars for Europe are made in a differnet factory, but I thought there was only one place they built e60's - well, two actually - I've read they assemble the e60's in China also

Wish we could get something like the 535d in the US - 6.5 0-60 and 35 mpg

535d is a flying machine...Love it Ive heard whispers that it may be going stateside or was it Canada
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