Comments on: The New 3 Series: In Depth (UK Market) http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/11/the-new-3-series-an-introduction/ BMW News and Opinion, BMW M3, BMW 1M, BMW 1 Series, BMW 3 Series, BMW 5 Series, BMW X5, BMW X6, BMW X3, BMW X1 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:49:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Michael http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/11/the-new-3-series-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-2108 Michael Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:44:07 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=379#comment-2108 <p>James: We have a section here dedicated to ED and may help answer some of your questions. ED cars are no different from US spec cars so if it is not available in the US it is not available for ED. The only diesels the US will be seeing are the 335d sedan and X535d, no need for Paris as they have already been revealed in great detail. <a href="http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/04/01/update-on-advanced-diesels/" rel="nofollow">Advanced Diesels</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/02/19/european-delivery-part-1/" rel="nofollow">European Delivery</a></p> James: We have a section here dedicated to ED and may help answer some of your questions. ED cars are no different from US spec cars so if it is not available in the US it is not available for ED. The only diesels the US will be seeing are the 335d sedan and X535d, no need for Paris as they have already been revealed in great detail. Advanced Diesels

European Delivery

]]> By: James http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/11/the-new-3-series-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-2102 James Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:50:07 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=379#comment-2102 <p>It may be asking too much, but what a day it will be when we have a range of diesel options to choose from in the US. Personally, I'm looking forward to a mid-2009 ED of a 3 series convertible, and am still holding out hope that the Paris auto show unveils a diesel. Any thoughts on this, positive or negative? Is there any added benefit to ED, specifically with respect to a custom diesel version for the convertible? (i.e. if diesel is cleared for delivery in all 50 states, can they customize it at the plant?) I'll save my questions on the Alpina D3 convertible for another day...</p> It may be asking too much, but what a day it will be when we have a range of diesel options to choose from in the US. Personally, I’m looking forward to a mid-2009 ED of a 3 series convertible, and am still holding out hope that the Paris auto show unveils a diesel. Any thoughts on this, positive or negative? Is there any added benefit to ED, specifically with respect to a custom diesel version for the convertible? (i.e. if diesel is cleared for delivery in all 50 states, can they customize it at the plant?) I’ll save my questions on the Alpina D3 convertible for another day…

]]> By: Robert http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/11/the-new-3-series-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-1715 Robert Sat, 12 Jul 2008 15:26:55 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=379#comment-1715 <p>Thanks Michael - so any idea why they seemed to designate certain of the new "Connected Drive" features specifically for the Sedan/Wagon? Just curious. I have a ED slot for an 09 Convertible so very happy to get both iDrive AND DCT on my new ride, so appreciate the good news. You knew before my dealer (assuming it is true for US as well).</p> Thanks Michael – so any idea why they seemed to designate certain of the new “Connected Drive” features specifically for the Sedan/Wagon? Just curious. I have a ED slot for an 09 Convertible so very happy to get both iDrive AND DCT on my new ride, so appreciate the good news. You knew before my dealer (assuming it is true for US as well).

]]> By: Antonio http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/11/the-new-3-series-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-1705 Antonio Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:54:03 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=379#comment-1705 <p>Seems a really cool car. I am sorry that instead of having the 330d we are having the 335d (I'll take any diesel from BWM anyway) has manual transmission, aceleration very close to 335d, better MPG.</p> <p>Antonio</p> Seems a really cool car. I am sorry that instead of having the 330d we are having the 335d (I’ll take any diesel from BWM anyway) has manual transmission, aceleration very close to 335d, better MPG.

Antonio

]]> By: Michael http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/11/the-new-3-series-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-1703 Michael Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:23:56 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=379#comment-1703 <p>Robert thanks for your comments! In a previous post we were able to obtain a BMWUK document that verified the launch in the 1&3 series... <a href="http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/06/new-idrive-confirmed-for-the-09-1-and-3-series/" rel="nofollow">new iDrive confirmed</a</p> Robert thanks for your comments! In a previous post we were able to obtain a BMWUK document that verified the launch in the 1&3 series… new iDrive confirmed

]]> By: Robert http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/11/the-new-3-series-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-1701 Robert Fri, 11 Jul 2008 18:08:25 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=379#comment-1701 <p>One thing that confuses me - they are sort of vague about the new iDrive in ALL 3 models. Since the entire document seems to be about the "Touring and Saloon" it could be interpreted as only in those face-lifted models. If the screen is a different size, I could see that being the case, you'd have to "facelift" the dash to fit it and that would cost money to do on the Coupe/Convertible separately. So that worries me.</p> <p>Also, they SPECIFICALLY state that the Saloon/Touring incorporate new "ConnectedDrive" functionality. You could take that as another indicator that only those models get the new iDrive, or that for some reason, only those models get specific FEATURES within the iDrive upgrade, which strikes me as odd.</p> <p>Very confused now, but EXCITED about the DCT arriving in the Coupe/Convertible! That's big news, previously only "confirmed" in Australia.</p> One thing that confuses me – they are sort of vague about the new iDrive in ALL 3 models. Since the entire document seems to be about the “Touring and Saloon” it could be interpreted as only in those face-lifted models. If the screen is a different size, I could see that being the case, you’d have to “facelift” the dash to fit it and that would cost money to do on the Coupe/Convertible separately. So that worries me.

Also, they SPECIFICALLY state that the Saloon/Touring incorporate new “ConnectedDrive” functionality. You could take that as another indicator that only those models get the new iDrive, or that for some reason, only those models get specific FEATURES within the iDrive upgrade, which strikes me as odd.

Very confused now, but EXCITED about the DCT arriving in the Coupe/Convertible! That’s big news, previously only “confirmed” in Australia.

]]> By: in867 http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/11/the-new-3-series-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-1699 in867 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:53:05 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=379#comment-1699 <p>The pdf does not mention that BMW ConnectedDrive is limited to specific countries. Does this mean we will see full access to the internet in US vehicles too? That would be monumental.</p> The pdf does not mention that BMW ConnectedDrive is limited to specific countries. Does this mean we will see full access to the internet in US vehicles too? That would be monumental.

]]> By: Michael http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/11/the-new-3-series-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-1697 Michael Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:40:43 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=379#comment-1697 <p>This is the UK press release. BMWNA has not released any info at this time.</p> <p>The US will keep the 328 and 335 and the 335 diesel will be added.</p> <p>That has been confirmed.</p> This is the UK press release. BMWNA has not released any info at this time.

The US will keep the 328 and 335 and the 335 diesel will be added.

That has been confirmed.

]]> By: John http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/11/the-new-3-series-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-1696 John Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:20:19 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=379#comment-1696 <p>I did not see they mentioned about the 328i in the Press Release. Though, I see 330i. So does this mean that they are replacing 328i with 330i?</p> <p>Thanks</p> I did not see they mentioned about the 328i in the Press Release. Though, I see 330i. So does this mean that they are replacing 328i with 330i?

Thanks

]]> By: bsd107 http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/11/the-new-3-series-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-1695 bsd107 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:01:13 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=379#comment-1695 <p>When will US pricing be available so that orders can be placed for MY09 sedans?</p> When will US pricing be available so that orders can be placed for MY09 sedans?

]]> By: Allen http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/11/the-new-3-series-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-1692 Allen Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:41:31 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=379#comment-1692 <p>So according to the pdf file...the 328 will no longer be available. Now it will be 335i, 330i, 325i 300hp, 272hp, 218 respectively in gasoline engines. Most likely BMWNA will only offer two of those engines, it would be nice if they offered all 3.</p> So according to the pdf file…the 328 will no longer be available. Now it will be 335i, 330i, 325i 300hp, 272hp, 218 respectively in gasoline engines. Most likely BMWNA will only offer two of those engines, it would be nice if they offered all 3.

]]> By: Eli http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/11/the-new-3-series-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-1691 Eli Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:37:24 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=379#comment-1691 <p>is this information, along with the info that all 3's are getting the idrive for the US market (North America)??</p> is this information, along with the info that all 3’s are getting the idrive for the US market (North America)??

]]> By: Big Windy http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/11/the-new-3-series-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-1690 Big Windy Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:20:07 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=379#comment-1690 <p>So, Michael, all 3's includes the M3? Because obviously I know that it is a 3, but why isn't it even mentioned. I don't think that M is mentioned at all anywhere in the pdf.</p> So, Michael, all 3’s includes the M3? Because obviously I know that it is a 3, but why isn’t it even mentioned. I don’t think that M is mentioned at all anywhere in the pdf.

]]> By: Big Windy http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/11/the-new-3-series-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-1689 Big Windy Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:16:26 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=379#comment-1689 <p>I cannot possibly think of one logical reason besides production constraints as to why the 3 series would receive the updates (i-drive, etc) and the M3 counterparts would not. This would deal a seriuos blow to M3 sales, as the margin between the 335i and M3 is already close enough and I know I'd definitely take the cheaper 335i with the new tech over the more expensive M3. I can't stand how they don't mention it at all!</p> I cannot possibly think of one logical reason besides production constraints as to why the 3 series would receive the updates (i-drive, etc) and the M3 counterparts would not. This would deal a seriuos blow to M3 sales, as the margin between the 335i and M3 is already close enough and I know I’d definitely take the cheaper 335i with the new tech over the more expensive M3. I can’t stand how they don’t mention it at all!

]]> By: Michael http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/11/the-new-3-series-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-1688 Michael Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:15:38 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=379#comment-1688 <p>the M3 sedan should see the same cosmetic changes in the rear. All 3s will get the new iDrive.</p> the M3 sedan should see the same cosmetic changes in the rear. All 3s will get the new iDrive.

]]> By: Big Windy http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/11/the-new-3-series-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-1686 Big Windy Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:07:11 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=379#comment-1686 <p>When are we going to know about the M vehicles???</p> When are we going to know about the M vehicles???

]]> By: Michael http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/07/11/the-new-3-series-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-1684 Michael Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:34:03 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=379#comment-1684 <p>nothing about the E90 M3 it seems</p> nothing about the E90 M3 it seems

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