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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 6:55 pm
Post subject: Original specs.
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Anyway of finding out what the original manufacturers specs are?
It would appear that some 'extras' are not visibly apparent, so if they are
not working on a s/h car, unless told, one would never know.
The reason I ask is that I have two 528 E39's. A '96 and a '98. The older
one certainly has a rain sensor for the wipers as the wipers do operate if
the sensor position is used and it starts to rain. The other looks exactly
the same, on the inside and outside area of the w/s, but either it hasn't
got a rain sensor, or it's not working.
Both have an auto-dim rearview mirror BTW
My local BMW dealer was unhelpful when asked the same question.
TIA.
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 6:55 pm
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On Sat, 14 Jul 2007 22:28:33 +0100, "Mike G" <metier.RemoveThis@lycos.co.uk>
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>Anyway of finding out what the original manufacturers specs are?
>It would appear that some 'extras' are not visibly apparent, so if they are
>not working on a s/h car, unless told, one would never know.
>My local BMW dealer was unhelpful when asked the same question.
Your local BMW dealer has this information. It is up to you to
sweet-talk it out of him. Either with your business or your money.
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 9:55 pm
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The local dealer can give you a Build Sheet from your VINs. The build sheet
will definately tell you which options are installed on each car. The Dealer
Options, if any, would not likely appear on the build sheet, but I do not
think the options you are interested in right now are dealer installed, they
come from the factory.
"Mike G" <metier DeleteThis @lycos.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Anyway of finding out what the original manufacturers specs are?
> It would appear that some 'extras' are not visibly apparent, so if they
> are not working on a s/h car, unless told, one would never know.
>
> The reason I ask is that I have two 528 E39's. A '96 and a '98. The older
> one certainly has a rain sensor for the wipers as the wipers do operate if
> the sensor position is used and it starts to rain. The other looks exactly
> the same, on the inside and outside area of the w/s, but either it hasn't
> got a rain sensor, or it's not working.
> Both have an auto-dim rearview mirror BTW
> My local BMW dealer was unhelpful when asked the same question.
> TIA.
> Mike. >> Stay informed about: Original specs. |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 9:55 pm
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"Mike G" <metier.DeleteThis@lycos.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Anyway of finding out what the original manufacturers specs are?
> It would appear that some 'extras' are not visibly apparent, so if they
> are not working on a s/h car, unless told, one would never know.
>
> The reason I ask is that I have two 528 E39's. A '96 and a '98. The older
> one certainly has a rain sensor for the wipers as the wipers do operate if
> the sensor position is used and it starts to rain. The other looks exactly
> the same, on the inside and outside area of the w/s, but either it hasn't
> got a rain sensor, or it's not working.
> Both have an auto-dim rearview mirror BTW
> My local BMW dealer was unhelpful when asked the same question.
> TIA.
> Mike.
In the UK BMW will email you a car spec' from the VIN if you have enough
about the car to show you are serious about buying. If you own it well
there should not be any problem at all. >> Stay informed about: Original specs. |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 10:55 pm
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"R. Mark Clayton" <nospamclayton RemoveThis @btinternet.com> wrote in message
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> "Mike G" <metier RemoveThis @lycos.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:46994013$0$1634$ed2619ec@ptn-nntp-reader02.plus.net...
>> Anyway of finding out what the original manufacturers specs are?
>> It would appear that some 'extras' are not visibly apparent, so if they
>> are not working on a s/h car, unless told, one would never know.
>>
>> The reason I ask is that I have two 528 E39's. A '96 and a '98. The older
>> one certainly has a rain sensor for the wipers as the wipers do operate
>> if the sensor position is used and it starts to rain. The other looks
>> exactly the same, on the inside and outside area of the w/s, but either
>> it hasn't got a rain sensor, or it's not working.
>> Both have an auto-dim rearview mirror BTW
>> My local BMW dealer was unhelpful when asked the same question.
>> TIA.
>> Mike.
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> In the UK BMW will email you a car spec' from the VIN if you have enough
> about the car to show you are serious about buying. If you own it well
> there should not be any problem at all.
Thanks for the info guys.
I do own both cars, so I'll have a go at the dealer again. If that fails,
I'll get in touch with BMW themselves.
Mike. >> Stay informed about: Original specs. |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 11:55 pm
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"Mike G" <metier DeleteThis @lycos.co.uk> wrote in message
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> "R. Mark Clayton" <nospamclayton DeleteThis @btinternet.com> wrote in message
> news:-4mdnRcGH5JY6wTbRVnygAA@bt.com...
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>> "Mike G" <metier DeleteThis @lycos.co.uk> wrote in message
>> news:46994013$0$1634$ed2619ec@ptn-nntp-reader02.plus.net...
>>> Anyway of finding out what the original manufacturers specs are?
>>> It would appear that some 'extras' are not visibly apparent, so if they
>>> are not working on a s/h car, unless told, one would never know.
>>>
>>> The reason I ask is that I have two 528 E39's. A '96 and a '98. The
>>> older one certainly has a rain sensor for the wipers as the wipers do
>>> operate if the sensor position is used and it starts to rain. The other
>>> looks exactly the same, on the inside and outside area of the w/s, but
>>> either it hasn't got a rain sensor, or it's not working.
>>> Both have an auto-dim rearview mirror BTW
>>> My local BMW dealer was unhelpful when asked the same question.
>>> TIA.
>>> Mike.
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>> In the UK BMW will email you a car spec' from the VIN if you have enough
>> about the car to show you are serious about buying. If you own it well
>> there should not be any problem at all.
>
> Thanks for the info guys.
> I do own both cars, so I'll have a go at the dealer again. If that fails,
> I'll get in touch with BMW themselves.
> Mike.
>
Or, go to a different dealer. When I bought my first 3 Series in 2000 (a '94
with 105,000 miles on the clock) the dealership volunteered to me that he
could provide me a build sheet from the VIN. I don't remember if he walked
out and got it off the car, or if I brought the registration form inside the
store. He also looked up to see if there were any outstanding recall
notices. >> Stay informed about: Original specs. |
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