Series 1 vs Series 2

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Series 1 vs Series 2

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What is the difference?
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The E12 platform remained until mid-1982 when the change to the E28 5-series platform was introduced.

Have a look here for a far more comprehensive answer to your question:
http://www.e-24.ru/eng/theory/evolution/
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Ah thanks. I knew about the E12 vs E28, just never called them Series 1 or Series 2. Now I know!
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Some also call the late '88-89 models Series 3 if I recall...
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tschultz wrote:Some also call the late '88-89 models Series 3 if I recall...
We call them "Highlines" in the UK.
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