Euro spec 1er vs US spec: what's the difference?

CrazyIvan · 08-06-2009, 01:00 AM

I always wanted to know just how different are our cars from what you can get in Europe. Besides clear turn signals and disconnected fog lights (easy fix - look in diy thread), I cant come up with anything else. Help me out here!

ptack · 08-06-2009, 06:41 AM

Just go look at one of the european BMW sites like BMW UK. There are different engines (ie. diesels), finishes and colors available in other parts of the world. I would imagine that nearly everything else is the same.

Taymaishu · 08-06-2009, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ptack

Just go look at one of the european BMW sites like BMW UK. There are different engines (ie. diesels), finishes and colors available in other parts of the world. I would imagine that nearly everything else is the same.

You guys have mandatory sunroofs

NickR1 · 08-06-2009, 07:09 AM

US models have the ugly azz amber turn signals in the headlights while the Euro versions dont

ChrisK · 08-06-2009, 07:16 AM

Euro cars have a second projector on the Xenon assembly, US cars don't. Another small difference besides the Amber corners.

m_thompson · 08-06-2009, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Taymaishu

You guys have mandatory sunroofs

Not for 2010 models. The sunroof is now ordered separately or as part of the Premium package.

EngPhys09 · 08-06-2009, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisK

Euro cars have a second projector on the Xenon assembly, US cars don't. Another small difference besides the Amber corners.

Canadian cars have this!

imported_mega · 08-06-2009, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by m_thompson

Not for 2010 models. The sunroof is now ordered separately or as part of the Premium package.

damnit, sometimes I hate bmw

I did not want a stupid sunroof, however I did want premium

Simsims · 08-06-2009, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by EngPhys09

Canadian cars have this!

no we don't

jkp1187 · 08-06-2009, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by imported_mega

damnit, sometimes I hate bmw

I did not want a stupid sunroof, however I did want premium

Yeah, I could've done without the sunroof, too. Oh well....

ulrichd · 08-06-2009, 09:07 AM

Euro models have cool leather/fabric seat options. Every time I lower my butt into my leather seats on a 100 degree Texas day I curse BMW NA for this.

CrazyIvan · 08-06-2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ulrichd

Euro models have cool leather/fabric seat options. Every time I lower my butt into my leather seats on a 100 degree Texas day I curse BMW NA for this.

I hear you on that one. I have a leatherette in mine, not as bad but still. We could use ventilated seats. My neighbor got those on his Lexus IS.

superpowers · 08-06-2009, 10:05 AM

i saw 2 canadian 128i just on the road with 2 projectors.
i was a little confused...

Simes · 08-06-2009, 10:26 AM

The main one is the Price! UK 125i M Sport(that's the de-tuned 128i which everyone else seems to have!) retails at about £26k for a base model. In the US it seems to be about $26k (so much for the 1:1.7 exchange rate). Thus, for my 125i which I've just ordered I could have had a 135i with every option in the States.

Additional bits incude:

US have the M Sport Footrest - there's no RHD version available.

US also have the 2nd cupholder - the removeable one (on a stalk) on the right of the center console near the passenger's footwell. Even if we have iDrive we (in the UK) still don't get that.. we have 1 cupholder only.

I'm sure there are a few more differences...including choice of colour. We have only about 5 or so for a 125i. A few more for a 135i.

Hope this helps.

m_thompson · 08-06-2009, 11:04 AM

When I was in Germany a few weeks ago I discussed the purchase price of my 128i with my collegues. It looks like I paid in USD what the Europeans pay in Euros. Thats about a 40% discount.

pi2 · 08-06-2009, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by m_thompson

When I was in Germany a few weeks ago I discussed the purchase price of my 128i with my collegues. It looks like I paid in USD what the Europeans pay in Euros. Thats about a 40% discount.

that's right
in Switzerland the entry price is:60.000CHF
something like 40K euros

We also have the "non leather" option called Sensatec,that was my choice,and very happy with it.

the ugly amber is deleted

the cupholder depends on witch interior finish you choosed.
you can have one behind the amrest and the optional one...

i didn't get either,don't ask why

i think some changes in suspension too.

and other little differences...

Simes · 08-10-2009, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by m_thompson

When I was in Germany a few weeks ago I discussed the purchase price of my 128i with my collegues. It looks like I paid in USD what the Europeans pay in Euros. Thats about a 40% discount.

Either my Geography is THAT bad or the USA is closer to Europe than I thought! Currently your saving is about £10k or just over 11.5k Euro on what we pay in the UK and Europe....I'm presuming here that USA is BMW's largest market?

m7ammed · 08-10-2009, 12:42 PM

we have a place where you can put stuff on between the steering column and the lights switch, not sure what its called. Euro version comes with sport seats as standard if I'm not mistaken because mine did without ordering it. We don't get a button to open the boot from the inside next to the driver's foot well I believe the US cars have this. We have to order the 10 HiFi Speaker option which is your standard speaker system, as European version comes with 6 speakers standard. Not sure if you guys have rear fogs or not.

jeremyc74 · 08-10-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisK

Euro cars have a second projector on the Xenon assembly, US cars don't. Another small difference besides the Amber corners.

That European car must not have the adaptive headlights or something. The inside lights on the US 1 light up the corners as you turn, and I don't see how they could do that without the special lens we have.

Intersting.

ChrisK · 08-10-2009, 12:54 PM

Not sure what the real reason is?

Wierd part is, I have never seen a Euro 1er with our type of inner lenses either.

jeremyc74 · 08-10-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisK

Not sure what the real reason is?

Wierd part is, I have never seen a Euro 1er with our type of inner lenses either.

Do they get the Adaptive headlights at all? Or is it just a US option? I'm wondering if their lighting regulations will even allow it.

jkp1187 · 08-10-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by adood84

we have a place where you can put stuff on between the steering column and the lights switch, not sure what its called. Euro version comes with sport seats as standard if I'm not mistaken because mine did without ordering it. We don't get a button to open the boot from the inside next to the driver's foot well I believe the US cars have this. We have to order the 10 HiFi Speaker option which is your standard speaker system, as European version comes with 6 speakers standard. Not sure if you guys have rear fogs or not.

We don't have the rear fog switch in the USA, although since we do have the adaptive brakes, all we need to do is install the European headlight/foglight switch and they are enabled.

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Simes New Member 0 Rep 16 Posts Drives: BMW 125i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Surrey iTrader: (0)	Differences....UK & US The main one is the Price! UK 125i M Sport(that's the de-tuned 128i which everyone else seems to have!) retails at about £26k for a base model. In the US it seems to be about $26k (so much for the 1:1.7 exchange rate). Thus, for my 125i which I've just ordered I could have had a 135i with every option in the States. Additional bits incude: US have the M Sport Footrest - there's no RHD version available. US also have the 2nd cupholder - the removeable one (on a stalk) on the right of the center console near the passenger's footwell. Even if we have iDrive we (in the UK) still don't get that.. we have 1 cupholder only. I'm sure there are a few more differences...including choice of colour. We have only about 5 or so for a 125i. A few more for a 135i. Hope this helps.
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