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      09-29-2015, 08:30 AM   #1
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So Confused

Just a quick rant.

New to BMW and all these models and model numbers are confusing the shit out of me.
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      09-29-2015, 08:35 AM   #2
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what, the 4 series (3 series coupe) gran coupe (not a coupe) 435 (not 3.5 liter) isn't straightforward?
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      09-29-2015, 08:43 AM   #3
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And now the 340s are out but I saw another thread about a 2016 330? Then there's the d, the i, the ix, then i saw a 540e at the dealer. WTF man. I feel like I just walked into a Walmart for some reason.
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      09-29-2015, 08:46 AM   #4
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HAHAHA you forgot sDrive and iDrive
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      09-29-2015, 08:53 AM   #5
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i - Fuel injection (gasoline)
d - Diesel
ix - gas, all wheel drive
e - electric?
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      09-29-2015, 09:00 AM   #6
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i - Fuel injection (gasoline)
d - Diesel
ix - gas, all wheel drive
e - electric?
Serenity now! Serenity now!

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      09-29-2015, 09:20 AM   #7
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It's not that hard.

i = fuel injected
d = diesel injected
sDrive = RWD
xDrive = AWD

Odd numbered series are sedans, even numbered sedans are two doors or 4 door hatchbacks (gran coupe).
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      09-29-2015, 09:43 AM   #8
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serenity now!! Insanity...later!!! lolol
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      09-29-2015, 11:04 AM   #9
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      09-29-2015, 11:39 AM   #10
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Maybe you should shop for cars that are called Corolla, Camry, and Avalon just sayin
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      09-29-2015, 11:54 AM   #11
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Maybe you should shop for cars that are called Corolla, Camry, and Avalon just sayin
BMW is weeding out the ones who don't have an appreciation of their taxonomy.
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      09-29-2015, 12:41 PM   #12
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Just remember: the higher the number, the more luxurious. And the more expensive
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WTF is a 'Gran Coupe' ? Either it's a Coupe or Sedan...pick a lane

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      09-29-2015, 01:04 PM   #14
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e - ETA ...
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      09-29-2015, 01:31 PM   #15
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And just as confusing are these internal codes! Me262, He111, Ju90, etc.
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      09-29-2015, 03:12 PM   #16
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Omg what is up with the English language amirite? I mean like why are there SOOO many words O M G
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      09-29-2015, 03:13 PM   #17
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WTF is a 'Gran Coupe' ? Either it's a Coupe or Sedan...pick a lane

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Easy it's a better 3 series.
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      09-29-2015, 03:32 PM   #18
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WTF is a 'Gran Coupe' ? Either it's a Coupe or Sedan...pick a lane

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4 door 4 seater. 6 gran coupe where its at
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      09-30-2015, 08:52 AM   #19
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...Odd numbered series are sedans, even numbered sedans are two doors or 4 door hatchbacks (gran coupe).
Dont forget the 1er is still manufactured in EU and it is a coupe
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      09-30-2015, 09:36 AM   #20
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Dont forget the 1er is still manufactured in EU and it is a coupe
this is no correct. 1series is a 3/5 doors hatchback. The 2series took over from the 1-coupe.
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      10-03-2015, 05:13 AM   #21
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Don't forget these...

F01 5th-gen 7-series, 2008-
F02 5th-gen 7-series LWB, 2008-
F03 5th-gen 7-series armoured, 2008-
F10 6th-gen 5-series saloon, 2010-
F11 6th-gen 5-series Touring, 2010-
F12 3rd-gen 6-series convertible, 2011-
F13 3rd-gen 6-series coupe, 2011-
F15 3rd-gen X5 replacement, 2014-
F16 2nd-gen X6 replacement, 2014-
F20 2nd-gen 1-series five-door, 2011-
F21 2nd-gen 1-series three-door, 2011
F22 2nd-gen 1-series coupe (badged 2-series), 2013-
F23 2nd-gen 1-series cabriolet (badged 2-series), 2014-
F25 2nd-gen X3, 2011-
F30 6th-gen 3-series saloon, 2011-
F31 6th-gen 3-series Touring, 2012-
F32 3-series coupe replacement (badged 4-series), 2013-
F33 3-series convertible replacement (badged 4-series), 2014-
F34 3-series Gran Turismo, 2013-
F35 4-series four-door coupe, 2015-
F44 1-series Gran Turismo, 2014-
F45 1-series Touring, 2014-
F46 1-series City, 2015-



BMW E3 2500/2800 saloons, 1968-1977
BMW E9 2000-2800 coupés, 1968-1974
BMW E12 1st-gen 5-series, 1975-1981
BMW E21 1st-gen 3-series, 1976-1983
BMW E23 1st-gen 7-series, 1978-1987
BMW E24 1st-gen 6-series, 1977-1989
BMW E25 Turbo concept car, 1972
BMW E26 M1 supercar, 1978-1981
BMW E28 2nd-gen 5-series, 1982-1988
BMW E30 2nd-gen 3-series, 1984-1992
BMW E31 8-series, 1989-1999
BMW E32 2nd-gen 7-series, 1986-1994
BMW E32/2 2nd-gen 7-series LWB, 1987-1994
BMW E34 3rd-gen 5-series, 1989-1995
BMW E36 3rd-gen 3-series, 1992-1999
BMW E36/5 3-series Compact, 1994-2000
BMW E36/7 Z3, M Roadster, M Coupé, 1995-2002
BMW E38 3rd-gen 7-series, 1994-2001
BMW E38/2 3rd-gen 7-series LWB, 1994-2001
BMW E38/3 3rd-gen 7-series armoured, 1998-2001
BMW E39 4th-gen 5-series, 1996-2004
BMW E46 4th-gen 3-series, 1999-2005
BMW E46/5 2nd-gen 3-series Compact, 2001-2004
BMW E52 Z8, 2000-2003
BMW E53 1st-gen X5, 2000-2006
BMW E60 5th-gen 5-series, 2004-2010
BMW E61 5th-gen 5-series Touring, 2004-2010
BMW E63 2nd-gen 6-series, 2003-
BMW E65 4th-gen 7-series, 2001-2008
BMW E66 4th-gen 7-series LWB, 2002-2008
BMW E67 4th-gen 7-series armoured, 2001-2008
BMW E68 4th-gen 7-series hydrogen
BMW E70 2nd-gen X5, 2007-
BMW E82 1st-gen 1-series, 2004-
BMW E83 1st-gen X3, 2003-
BMW E85 1st-gen Z4, 2003-2009
BMW E90 5th-gen 3-series saloon, 2005-
BMW E92 5th-gen 3-series coupé, 2005-
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