Comments on: New iDrive Controller in the 5 http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/09/18/new-idrive-in-the-5/ 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: Kemp http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/09/18/new-idrive-in-the-5/comment-page-1/#comment-4407 Kemp Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:44:59 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=726#comment-4407 <p>Ordered a 5 series in nov 2008 it has arrived. New controller and new LCD with new system and harddrive. EU car.</p> <p>Gr</p> Ordered a 5 series in nov 2008 it has arrived. New controller and new LCD with new system and harddrive. EU car.

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]]> By: Mike S. http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/09/18/new-idrive-in-the-5/comment-page-1/#comment-3454 Mike S. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 23:54:06 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=726#comment-3454 <p>I received some 09 BMW brochures today, one of which was for the 5er, and it seems to confirm this: cars with nav will keep the DVD-based system, but they get the new controller. As for as cars without nav, I haven't the faintest idea what controller they get.</p> <p>The thing that surprised me was that the 3er coupe and convertible brochures made no mention of the Shadowline trim being added to the Sport package.</p> I received some 09 BMW brochures today, one of which was for the 5er, and it seems to confirm this: cars with nav will keep the DVD-based system, but they get the new controller. As for as cars without nav, I haven’t the faintest idea what controller they get.

The thing that surprised me was that the 3er coupe and convertible brochures made no mention of the Shadowline trim being added to the Sport package.

]]> By: Edward Heath http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/09/18/new-idrive-in-the-5/comment-page-1/#comment-3030 Edward Heath Wed, 24 Sep 2008 03:13:09 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=726#comment-3030 <p>Brett seems woefully uninformed here. The controller (if he had been reading articles in the blogs and esp. Jonathan Spira's columns) is not terribly relevant as compared to the new iDrive system.</p> Brett seems woefully uninformed here. The controller (if he had been reading articles in the blogs and esp. Jonathan Spira’s columns) is not terribly relevant as compared to the new iDrive system.

]]> By: Michael http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/09/18/new-idrive-in-the-5/comment-page-1/#comment-3029 Michael Wed, 24 Sep 2008 02:33:12 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=726#comment-3029 <p>Brett if you have been following along here you would understand why it is a big deal. I mean that in the nicest way possible, it is just too much to explain everything again.</p> <p>And you are misinformed to think that all models will receive the update, not all models can even receive it so I think you best check your facts.</p> <p>As far as your last statement not sure what you are insinuating there....</p> Brett if you have been following along here you would understand why it is a big deal. I mean that in the nicest way possible, it is just too much to explain everything again.

And you are misinformed to think that all models will receive the update, not all models can even receive it so I think you best check your facts.

As far as your last statement not sure what you are insinuating there….

]]> By: Brett http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/09/18/new-idrive-in-the-5/comment-page-1/#comment-3027 Brett Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:43:41 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=726#comment-3027 <p>Why is it a surprise that the 5 series will get the new controller? I mean, I'd hate to break it to ya but every model will be receiving this update... especially if the new 7 and 3 have it. Bimmerfile, can we post more fascinating information in the BMW World, please?</p> Why is it a surprise that the 5 series will get the new controller? I mean, I’d hate to break it to ya but every model will be receiving this update… especially if the new 7 and 3 have it. Bimmerfile, can we post more fascinating information in the BMW World, please?

]]> By: James Olson http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/09/18/new-idrive-in-the-5/comment-page-1/#comment-2987 James Olson Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:23:31 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=726#comment-2987 <p>I'd just like to update everyone. My dealer has confirmed that 5-ers will get the new controller only and the old iDrive system. Not a huge stink for me because I was expecting the whole older system anyway. The new buttons will just make things a few clicks easier. I should be picking her up in Wurzburg before the end of the month if you want I will take more shots of her and the iDrive or whatever you guys want to see.</p> I’d just like to update everyone. My dealer has confirmed that 5-ers will get the new controller only and the old iDrive system. Not a huge stink for me because I was expecting the whole older system anyway. The new buttons will just make things a few clicks easier. I should be picking her up in Wurzburg before the end of the month if you want I will take more shots of her and the iDrive or whatever you guys want to see.

]]> By: Joe http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/09/18/new-idrive-in-the-5/comment-page-1/#comment-2970 Joe Sun, 21 Sep 2008 14:57:55 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=726#comment-2970 <p>I love 6 speed bimmers. I owned a 530i for 4 years and it was the best car I have ever owned. Now in SMG3 for the M5 and its truly an amazing transmission.</p> I love 6 speed bimmers. I owned a 530i for 4 years and it was the best car I have ever owned. Now in SMG3 for the M5 and its truly an amazing transmission.

]]> By: Jonathan Spira http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/09/18/new-idrive-in-the-5/comment-page-1/#comment-2969 Jonathan Spira Sun, 21 Sep 2008 14:37:21 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=726#comment-2969 <p>You are right that it´s probably close to 90% but I would imagine among enthusiasts, the number of automatics is somewhat lower. I meant my comment to be somewhat tongue in check in any event. My 550i has a nice normal standard transmission.</p> You are right that it´s probably close to 90% but I would imagine among enthusiasts, the number of automatics is somewhat lower. I meant my comment to be somewhat tongue in check in any event. My 550i has a nice normal standard transmission.

]]> By: Gragop http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/09/18/new-idrive-in-the-5/comment-page-1/#comment-2967 Gragop Sun, 21 Sep 2008 14:21:07 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=726#comment-2967 <p>Jonathan - correct me if I'm wrong but aren't something around 90+% of all BMW's sold in the U.S. an automatic? I think it's surprising to see only because of the typical 5 Series buyer - I just wouldn't expect many to leave the box for "Steptronic transmission" unchecked. Frankly I'm glad to see that some BMW buyers still have some sense and buy a 4.8L V8 with a manual.</p> Jonathan – correct me if I’m wrong but aren’t something around 90+% of all BMW’s sold in the U.S. an automatic? I think it’s surprising to see only because of the typical 5 Series buyer – I just wouldn’t expect many to leave the box for “Steptronic transmission” unchecked. Frankly I’m glad to see that some BMW buyers still have some sense and buy a 4.8L V8 with a manual.

]]> By: Jonathan Spira http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/09/18/new-idrive-in-the-5/comment-page-1/#comment-2944 Jonathan Spira Sat, 20 Sep 2008 04:16:55 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=726#comment-2944 <p>Why is it such a surprise to get a 6-speed standard transmission with the 550i? Esp. with the Sportpaket.</p> <p>The alternative (electronic automatic transmission) isn't pretty, in more ways than one.</p> Why is it such a surprise to get a 6-speed standard transmission with the 550i? Esp. with the Sportpaket.

The alternative (electronic automatic transmission) isn’t pretty, in more ways than one.

]]> By: Gragop http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/09/18/new-idrive-in-the-5/comment-page-1/#comment-2936 Gragop Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:19:46 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=726#comment-2936 <p>James, my hat goes off to you for getting a proper manual with that big V8. That's definitely the way to do it. Especially if you're breaking it in on the Autobahn!</p> <p>So this brings the "E60 5er manual transmission count" to 7...with the other 30,000 being steptronic.</p> <p>My dad is 65 and he still drives a manual car, I hope to be able to do the same when I'm his age regardless of the car I own.</p> James, my hat goes off to you for getting a proper manual with that big V8. That’s definitely the way to do it. Especially if you’re breaking it in on the Autobahn!

So this brings the “E60 5er manual transmission count” to 7…with the other 30,000 being steptronic.

My dad is 65 and he still drives a manual car, I hope to be able to do the same when I’m his age regardless of the car I own.

]]> By: James Olson http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/09/18/new-idrive-in-the-5/comment-page-1/#comment-2933 James Olson Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:51:09 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=726#comment-2933 <p>Gragop, The picture of the bottom 550i is the one I purchased. It is a U.S. spec'ed 550i with a 6 speed manual, I wouldnt have it any other way. I enjoy rowing my own gears. The car was bought through Military Sales in Germany so she will atleast see the Autobahn for a little while.</p> Gragop, The picture of the bottom 550i is the one I purchased. It is a U.S. spec’ed 550i with a 6 speed manual, I wouldnt have it any other way. I enjoy rowing my own gears. The car was bought through Military Sales in Germany so she will atleast see the Autobahn for a little while.

]]> By: Joe http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/09/18/new-idrive-in-the-5/comment-page-1/#comment-2926 Joe Fri, 19 Sep 2008 03:45:41 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=726#comment-2926 <p>Thanks what I call good holding of value for your refreshes. Why destroy the residuals on the current platforms. People who buys these cars will rarely make the decision not to buy it just because it has the old Idrive.</p> Thanks what I call good holding of value for your refreshes. Why destroy the residuals on the current platforms. People who buys these cars will rarely make the decision not to buy it just because it has the old Idrive.

]]> By: Joe http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/09/18/new-idrive-in-the-5/comment-page-1/#comment-2925 Joe Fri, 19 Sep 2008 03:44:10 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=726#comment-2925 <p>I saw the original BMW post to all the dealers with my own eyes. The 5er and 6er will only get the new controller but will keep the same system - for now.</p> I saw the original BMW post to all the dealers with my own eyes. The 5er and 6er will only get the new controller but will keep the same system – for now.

]]> By: Ben http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/09/18/new-idrive-in-the-5/comment-page-1/#comment-2922 Ben Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:54:16 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=726#comment-2922 <p>New controller with old system - just so disappointing.</p> <p>Mercedes's 09' E-Class is also entering its final year of production. Despite that, an updated Navi / interface is introduced (again for the last model year). That is what I call good engineering / customer value.</p> New controller with old system – just so disappointing.

Mercedes’s 09′ E-Class is also entering its final year of production. Despite that, an updated Navi / interface is introduced (again for the last model year). That is what I call good engineering / customer value.

]]> By: Michael http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/09/18/new-idrive-in-the-5/comment-page-1/#comment-2918 Michael Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:03:05 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=726#comment-2918 <p>Ha! I don't even think like that since I get in my 6 speed manual E60 sport pack wagon everyday and love it!</p> Ha! I don’t even think like that since I get in my 6 speed manual E60 sport pack wagon everyday and love it!

]]> By: GSKChicago http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/09/18/new-idrive-in-the-5/comment-page-1/#comment-2917 GSKChicago Thu, 18 Sep 2008 21:39:30 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=726#comment-2917 <blockquote>You guys are missing the most important thing in these photos: SOMEONE BOUGHT A MANUAL TRANSMISSION’D 5 SERIES?!</blockquote> <p>BINGO! I thought the same exact thing. It was a very nice thing to see. :)</p> You guys are missing the most important thing in these photos: SOMEONE BOUGHT A MANUAL TRANSMISSION’D 5 SERIES?!

BINGO! I thought the same exact thing. It was a very nice thing to see. :)

]]> By: Gragop http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/09/18/new-idrive-in-the-5/comment-page-1/#comment-2916 Gragop Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:58:31 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=726#comment-2916 <p>You guys are missing the most important thing in these photos: SOMEONE BOUGHT A MANUAL TRANSMISSION'D 5 SERIES?!</p> <p>There's hope after all!</p> <p>Must not be a US-spec car, though my boss drives a 530i with a manual.</p> You guys are missing the most important thing in these photos: SOMEONE BOUGHT A MANUAL TRANSMISSION’D 5 SERIES?!

There’s hope after all!

Must not be a US-spec car, though my boss drives a 530i with a manual.

]]> By: Michael http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/09/18/new-idrive-in-the-5/comment-page-1/#comment-2915 Michael Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:31:28 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=726#comment-2915 <p>Jon- Thanks for the input! That helps sort some things out.</p> Jon- Thanks for the input! That helps sort some things out.

]]> By: jon gray http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/09/18/new-idrive-in-the-5/comment-page-1/#comment-2912 jon gray Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:23:18 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=726#comment-2912 <p>I'm a bmw tech in england and i pdi'd a e60 yesterday with the new controller but old system.</p> I’m a bmw tech in england and i pdi’d a e60 yesterday with the new controller but old system.

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