MY 2015 changes?

MMVI · 03-12-2014, 02:20 AM

Does anyone have any ideas as to what might change on the 4 and 4GC this summer. Tricky one this as they are both new and the GC will very new.

I have a five but am thinking of switching back to a four. Every time I have had a new car it was for September 1st but and frustratingly that has also meant I got a build slot earlier in the summer and consequently took delivery of a un-updated car.

I am determined not to do that this year but wonder if for the first time it will not matter as there will genuinely be no differences.

Fundamentally the car will still be great i know that but there are often big changes that make a difference. Last time for example I missed the RTTI update on the nav by one week.

Some things that are missing on these cars do make me wonder about BMWs tech value position. I am disappointed for example that the lights aren't LED,
and why on earth is there no city braking option. No scratch that why is City braking not standard. It is on a golf GTi here, and £1650 for LED headlights, really, they too are standard on a Seat Leon (look it up), the iPhone integration is still appalling, why no Siri and why does there continue to be a hefty charge for USB phone control which admittedly gets you voice control which I have in my five but is generally so rubbish I don't use it though it can be entertaining sometimes with its terrible pronunciation of names and places.

I hope there are some updates that these cars are getting that makes my planned 1-2 month deferral worth it but any advance knowledge would be useful.

MikeRR · 03-12-2014, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MMVI

Some things that are missing on these cars do make me wonder about BMWs tech value position. I am disappointed for example that the lights aren't LED,
and why on earth is there no city braking option. No scratch that why is City braking not standard. It is on a golf GTi here, and £1650 for LED headlights, really, they too are standard on a Seat Leon (look it up), the iPhone integration is still appalling, why no Siri and why does there continue to be a hefty charge for USB phone control which admittedly gets you voice control which I have in my five but is generally so rubbish I don't use it though it can be entertaining sometimes with its terrible pronunciation of names and places.

I hope there are some updates that these cars are getting that makes my planned 1-2 month deferral worth it but any advance knowledge would be useful.

I wouldn't count on any of those.

LEDs are available on the 4 Series - but don't count on them to be standard anytime soon.
City Braking? Is available on the 4 Series - option 5AS
Siri? Just keep the voice control button pushed, it turns over to Siri.

MMVI · 03-13-2014, 03:24 PM

Come on people someone must have some idea what will be in MY2015, or a wish list at least.

Alpine435i · 03-13-2014, 03:45 PM

550+ HP, 400+ lb-ft. TQ, 8500 RPM redline, 7-speed manual, 3300 lb. curb weight, mechanical limited-slip diff, full carbon fiber interior/body panels, all the standard features and ride comfort of the 5-Series, same MSRP as 2014.

doug piston · 03-13-2014, 03:46 PM

I'd prefer it give hand jobs on long trips as well.

fecurtis · 03-13-2014, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by doug piston

I'd prefer it give hand jobs on long trips as well.

It'll be part of the new Driver Assistance Package XXX in 2015. Requires the Driver Assistance Plus Package.

I know a guy who knows a guy who's mom's first cousin's friend's husband's uncle told them.

Alpine435i · 03-13-2014, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by fecurtis

It'll be part of the new Driver Assistance Package XXX in 2015. Requires the Driver Assistance Plus Package.

I know a guy who knows a guy who's mom's first cousin's friend's husband's uncle told them.

I bet it will come standard on all Civics, Accords, and Camrys...but optional and requiring a specific option package to get it on the BMW.

SomeRandomer123 · 03-13-2014, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by doug piston

I'd prefer it give hand jobs on long trips as well.

So that's what the Interior Comfort Package is...

JustChris · 03-13-2014, 06:01 PM

I think the MSport Plus pack will come in like with other models.

I think with this pack LED lights are just £800 and £500 on some models. Total is around £3k for the 19 wheels, LEDs, HK audio, sun glass and MSport brakes?

Surely the GC is too new for any changes?

Chad20 · 03-13-2014, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpine435i

550+ HP, 400+ lb-ft. TQ, 8500 RPM redline, 7-speed manual, 3300 lb. curb weight, mechanical limited-slip diff, full carbon fiber interior/body panels, all the standard features and ride comfort of the 5-Series, same MSRP as 2014.

Brenzo · 03-13-2014, 06:50 PM

Does anyone know when BMW has historically unveiled the changes for the upcoming model year?

I believe last year that they announced MY '14 changes in October of '13, several months after production began... Is this kept under wraps in an effort to push out the remaining inventory?

fecurtis · 03-13-2014, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Brenzo

Does anyone know when BMW has historically unveiled the changes for the upcoming model year?

I believe last year that they announced MY '14 changes in October of '13, several months after production began... Is this kept under wraps in an effort to push out the remaining inventory?

Yup, every manufacturer does this.

claykin · 03-13-2014, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Brenzo

Does anyone know when BMW has historically unveiled the changes for the upcoming model year?

I believe last year that they announced MY '14 changes in October of '13, several months after production began... Is this kept under wraps in an effort to push out the remaining inventory?

Not really. For MY14, BMW released the ordering guide on May 23rd. So, I would expect the MY15 changes will be known by end of May.

fecurtis · 03-13-2014, 08:00 PM

I misread his original post, manufacturers will release info a few months BEFORE production begins. Which is typically in the summer time.

synclastica_86 · 03-15-2014, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SomeRandomer123

Quote:

Originally Posted by doug piston

I'd prefer it give hand jobs on long trips as well.

So that's what the Interior Comfort Package is...

No... Hand jobs comes with the technology package... With the interior comfort package, you get a head that comes out from where the airbag used to be to give I BJs... As for the 500+ whp and 8,500 rpm redline... U need the I just jizzed my pants package

DesertSmokeBBQ · 03-15-2014, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by doug piston

I'd prefer it give hand jobs on long trips as well.

+1

FeckinSpaceman · 03-15-2014, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by synclastica_86

No... Hand jobs comes with the technology package... With the interior comfort package, you get a head that comes out from where the airbag used to be to give I BJs... As for the 500+ whp and 8,500 rpm redline... U need the I just jizzed my pants package

Also important to note that when you add either the HJ tech package or the BJ interior comfort package......it automatically deletes the Wife package, since it becomes obsolete.

Which is a great thing..... and a cost savings of about $100k

gnosis8 · 03-16-2014, 08:05 AM

Mods, please make this a sticky.

(no pun intended)

Who? · 03-16-2014, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by gnosis8

Mods, please make this a sticky.

(no pun intended)

im pretty sure it already is

Gastoys · 03-16-2014, 10:04 AM

2015Y
335i - 320hp/325tq
328i - 265hp/270tq
320i - 200hp/220tq
Apple iCar
MSport - 10mm lower, 20% stiffer suspension w/ LSD & DCT
Luxury - auto rear trunk
Price increase 2% across the board

MMVI · 03-17-2014, 06:22 PM

That's very interesting and I hope that is correct. I would like to see city braking
A full digital binnacle and the 330d get a power hike to 280

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MMVI Lieutenant 79 Rep 449 Posts Drives: 4 something Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	MY 2015 changes? Does anyone have any ideas as to what might change on the 4 and 4GC this summer. Tricky one this as they are both new and the GC will very new. I have a five but am thinking of switching back to a four. Every time I have had a new car it was for September 1st but and frustratingly that has also meant I got a build slot earlier in the summer and consequently took delivery of a un-updated car. I am determined not to do that this year but wonder if for the first time it will not matter as there will genuinely be no differences. Fundamentally the car will still be great i know that but there are often big changes that make a difference. Last time for example I missed the RTTI update on the nav by one week. Some things that are missing on these cars do make me wonder about BMWs tech value position. I am disappointed for example that the lights aren't LED, and why on earth is there no city braking option. No scratch that why is City braking not standard. It is on a golf GTi here, and £1650 for LED headlights, really, they too are standard on a Seat Leon (look it up), the iPhone integration is still appalling, why no Siri and why does there continue to be a hefty charge for USB phone control which admittedly gets you voice control which I have in my five but is generally so rubbish I don't use it though it can be entertaining sometimes with its terrible pronunciation of names and places. I hope there are some updates that these cars are getting that makes my planned 1-2 month deferral worth it but any advance knowledge would be useful.
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MMVI Lieutenant 79 Rep 449 Posts Drives: 4 something Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	That's very interesting and I hope that is correct. I would like to see city braking A full digital binnacle and the 330d get a power hike to 280
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