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Thread: What does IM Designate?

  1. 01-28-2005, 05:01 PM #1
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    Default What does IM Designate?

    Hope this is not to stupid of a question
    I drove my car to the post office at lunch and a guy said nice IM. I thought mine was just a 535i w/5sp...what does IM designate?
    TIA
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  2. 01-28-2005, 05:08 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by califblue
    Hope this is not to stupid of a question
    I drove my car to the post office at lunch and a guy said nice IM. I thought mine was just a 535i w/5sp...what does IM designate?
    TIA
    Simple iM for manual, iA for automatic - just 'shorthand' for 5 speed and automatic.

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  3. 01-28-2005, 05:19 PM #3
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    Thanks ERIC...I would never have figured that out!
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  4. 01-28-2005, 06:22 PM #4
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    Default "immense manhood"

    I think he was trying to pick you up.


    Ha - kidding. yeah - short hand for 5-speed, so those of us with non ///M cars can at least take pride in using the same letter...
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  7. 01-28-2005, 08:44 PM #7
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    I am Mad?
    Its made up though isnt it?BMW dont call em that do they????I know they call the autos ia's but i haven't seen them called im's except on boards like this(well not quite like this )
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  8. 01-29-2005, 09:15 AM #8
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    iM=infinately magnificent
    iA= infinately awesome
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  9. 01-29-2005, 10:21 AM #9
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    Default I only know of SE models in the U.K.

    "SE" Stands for Special Equipment.
    For the E32 (in the UK anyway) this means: Leather trim, auto trans, climate control. When new, the difference betwen a normal and an SE was a whopping $14K!!! However, they were never badged 'SE' and the only way of telling was looking inside, or the build sheet. For example, it would have been quite possible to spec a non-SE with climate control and electric seat adjustement on cloth seats.

    The options lists was endless and it's unusual to find a 'basic' SE - An LSD, servotronic steering, remote alarm, lumbar support, electric seat adjustment etc. were all options.

    The 'L' versions were stretched SE's - with 4" more rear legroom.

    I also have heard of an E34 "SE" made by BMW during the 1996(?) Olympics in Atlanta. It was basically a special combination of trim and accessories, suited for comfortable taxi'ing of Olympians and officials around the Olympic Village in style and class.
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  10. 01-29-2005, 11:16 AM #10
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    Actually, I think iA does appear on the VIN plate of many automatic BMWs. I don't think I've ever seen M though.
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