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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 04:47 AM
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Hi, I've done my homework and looked up all the codes and abbreviations that BMW uses. this forum has been of great help, thanks to all who contributed to compiling the list and material.

What i still can't figure out is what on earth does the "A" stand for in 525iA?

would someone please shed some light?

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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 05:01 AM
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Automatic transmission.
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 05:04 AM
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List of abbreviations used by BMW

The L in that list can also mean: Long wheel base, long version.
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 05:20 AM
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Many Thanks!
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Cool! I didn't know that... Thanks Rudy!
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Hey thanks Iceman or Rudy or whomever posted that list. (the post I read was from Iceman, but no big deal)
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Originally Posted by miguex' post='685101' date='Oct 4 2008, 03:59 PM
Cool! I didn't know that... Thanks Rudy!
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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Iceman' post='685181' date='Oct 4 2008, 11:52 AM
It stands for anonymous. When a BMW is finished on the assembly line a Quality inspector signs off on the vehicle. His signature is electronically lasered into the area under the battery. If the person does not believe the car meets all standards he refuses to sign off on it. So the A indicated anonymous ( no signature) and the vehicle is sold as a "second" or irregular. That saving should be passed on the the buyer.
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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Martin525i' post='685218' date='Oct 4 2008, 08:03 PM
It stands for anonymous. When a BMW is finished on the assembly line a Quality inspector signs off on the vehicle. His signature is electronically lasered into the area under the battery. If the person does not believe the car meets all standards he refuses to sign off on it. So the A indicated anonymous ( no signature) and the vehicle is sold as a "second" or irregular. That saving should be passed on the the buyer.
Is there a way i can verify this? because i was not made aware that the car did not pass any quality checks, and in which case, i will definately sue...
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Old Oct 5, 2008 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Egypt_525i' post='685798' date='Oct 5 2008, 02:56 PM
Is there a way i can verify this? because i was not made aware that the car did not pass any quality checks, and in which case, i will definately sue...
Dude,
I was pulling your leg. A stands for automatic.
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