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09-01-2005, 10:47 AM

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I just joined this website. Obviously I am aware that is based upon BMW 5-series. I am puzzled as to the references to E60/E61. Is this software versions that the different year cars run off of? or something else? Let me know what version applies to my 2006 525xi. thx.

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09-01-2005, 10:51 AM

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I just joined this website.? Obviously I am aware that is based upon BMW 5-series.? I am puzzled as to the references to E60/E61.? Is this software versions that the different year cars run off of?? or something else?? Let me know what version applies to my 2006 525xi.? thx.

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The E60 stands for the body style. All 5 series sedan bodystyles are the same. They are classified as E60.

Similarly All 5 Series Touring/Sports Wagon bodystyle are the same. They are classified E61.

THe new 3 Series bodystyle for example is E90.

Hope this helps.

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09-01-2005, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ajay' date='Sep 1 2005, 01:51 PM

[quote name='jtblaw1' date='Sep 1 2005, 01:47 PM']I just joined this website.? Obviously I am aware that is based upon BMW 5-series.? I am puzzled as to the references to E60/E61.? Is this software versions that the different year cars run off of?? or something else?? Let me know what version applies to my 2006 525xi.? thx.

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Thnaks

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09-01-2005, 10:55 AM

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Look HERE for an explanation.

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09-01-2005, 10:55 AM

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AS said before its BMW's internal name for different body styles

Some more examples

E63 6 Series Coupe
E64 6 Series Convertible
E65 7 Series Short wheel base
E66 7 Series Long Wheel Base

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09-01-2005, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by E60Speed' date='Sep 1 2005, 01:55 PM

AS said before its BMW's internal name for different body styles

Some more examples

E63 6 Series Coupe
E64 6 Series Convertible
E65 7 Series Short wheel base
E66 7 Series Long Wheel Base

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Just in case you where wondering what BMW stands for, it's Bayerishce Motoren Werke. In English, it's Bavarian Motor Works. IN TEXAS, it stands for:

Bubba's (or Billy-Bob) Motor Wagon

What does BMW stand for in your region?

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[quote name='E60Speed' date='Sep 1 2005, 01:55 PM']AS said before its BMW's internal name for different body styles

Some more examples

E63 6 Series Coupe
E64 6 Series Convertible
E65 7 Series Short wheel base
E66 7 Series Long Wheel Base

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Bayerische Mist Wagen- but it is NOT true of course, Mist is like crap

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