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BMW 325i SE - am I mad to get one?!

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    #32
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    E92 wrote:
    An E39 Irish spec 530d with front PDC, adaptive headlights, auto dim & fold mirrors as standard:eek: ?

    I really don't believe that, unless its not an Irish spec model.
    I was asking a guy in a BMW dealership about the differences between UK and Irish models, and he said that there is no real difference in spec, as BMW UK and Ireland are one company.. Could be BS.

    My car is a UK car - couldn't find an Irish one in the same nick ;)


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    E92
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    commited wrote:
    I was asking a guy in a BMW dealership about the differences between UK and Irish models, and he said that there is no real difference in spec, as BMW UK and Ireland are one company.. Could be BS.

    My car is a UK car - couldn't find an Irish one in the same nick ;)

    That explains it then.

    You're right, since about 2004 when BMW took over the importation and distribution of cars themselves, they treat the UK and Irish market as one. BMW Ireland today is a subsidary of BMW GB.

    Today, Irish spec BMWs are identical to UK spec models, apart from the speedo in km/h for us and in mph for GB.

    But before 2004 Irish spec BMWs were the same as German spec models, and hence came with very little as standard.


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    A fountain of knowledge! That explains why I couldn't find many original irish sports, I just assumed it was because it was Ireland... Great cars though, wherever they're specced from :D


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    #35
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    E92 wrote:
    Congrats. The E90 is a lovely car anyway, never driven one, but a pleasure to be driven in, hopefully you will enjoy the lovely growl the 6 pot engine makes when you give it a few revs:D .

    What is it? Is it an E90(Saloon), E91(Touring), E92(Coupé) or E93(Coupé-Cabrio)?

    absolutely love that sound! dont think i'll have the radio on at all! I think thats part of the reason the diesel rattle was so unappealing. I'm actually looking forward to my drive to work on Monday - lots of twisty country roads. its an e90 btw.


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