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    Posted: 08-August-2004 at 19:01

Does the 530i SE come with a rechargeable glovebox torch? I have a '53' model purchased recently but the salesman said that Beemers don't come with torches anymore.

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Points: 874 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08-August-2004 at 19:07

BOY THESE NEW BMW,S ARE REALLY GOING DOWN HILL NOT ONLY DO THEY BRAKE DOWN MORE BUT YOU DONT EVEN GET A TORCH TO LOOK AT THE MAP WITH SO AS YOU CAN TELL THE RAC/AA WERE YOU ARE.

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Points: 15508 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08-August-2004 at 21:08
I picked one up on www.Ebay.co.uk for next to nothing
Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor
Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE
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Points: 15508 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08-August-2004 at 23:17
BTW, if getting one from ebay, make sure it fits your car (E39, E60 or whatever) as I originally bought mine for the E30 not realising it wouldn't fit it. It works fine in my E39 though.
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Points: 20 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09-August-2004 at 18:53

How do I find out which model I have? I'm not familiar with the 'E' numbers. I have a '53' model 530i SE - which 'E' number is this?

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Your is an E39, you need one of the Black torches advertised on ebay.


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Points: 39 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09-August-2004 at 19:06

The official thing with the torches is that they no longer come with the cars as part of the pdi kit, the same as exhaust tips, if you want them there an extra or the dealers gotta pay for it-came in about 12 months or so ago.

 

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Thanks for all the replies. It all makes a bit more sense now.

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Before you waste your money on EBay find out how much they are from a dealer!
Lots of the E30 ones sold thru EBay were MORE money than you could pay at the stealer - especially with your discount!
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Points: 20 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09-August-2004 at 22:39

I'm actually popping into the dealer tomorrow morning to order a bluetooth cradle. I'll ask about the torch. By the way, what discount are you referring to?

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If you join the BMW Car Club you get a 10% discount on parts at your local BMW dealer


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I was quoted £16 from a dealer for the torch, picked up one on Ebay for £4.99 inc postage.
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Same here. Went to BMW Heathrow and was quoted 16GBP + VAT! Will buy from E-Bay...
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Points: 10000473 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10-August-2004 at 22:39
Originally posted by e34m5 e34m5 wrote:

If you join the BMW Car Club you get a 10% discount on parts at your local BMW dealer
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Or even 15% if you're lucky!
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