Huge difference between 2012 and 2013?

necknight · 12-28-2013, 05:53 PM

Not features, but build quality and overall feel of 2013 vs 2012?

Wheel vibration, wind noise, etc.

CHCCubs · 12-28-2013, 06:22 PM

I don't have any experience with the 12 models, but after having my 13 model for a year now, I have not experienced any of the issues I've read about on the 2012's (wheel vibration, wind noise, rusty seat bases, etc).

HFW003 · 12-28-2013, 06:42 PM

I have owned both and luckily I had no problems with the 2012 model so there is no real difference in my experience.

steve@codemybimmer · 12-28-2013, 07:48 PM

This is what I have noticed so far

- No line designation badge on the sides for 2013 models
- 2013 models have quiet actuators for the door unlocking mechanism
- 2013 models fold mirrors more quietly
- 2013 models have the auto start stop indicator on the instrument cluster
- 2012 models have a louder turn signal sound on the cluster
- Some late 2013 models will allow you to use your iPhone's cable in the armrest without the Y-cable and will display album art if you have 609 + 6NH.

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necknight New Member 7 Rep 25 Posts Drives: Honda Accord Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ATL iTrader: (0)	Huge difference between 2012 and 2013? Not features, but build quality and overall feel of 2013 vs 2012? Wheel vibration, wind noise, etc.
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CHCCubs Colonel 97 Rep 2,101 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Sport Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada iTrader: (0)	I don't have any experience with the 12 models, but after having my 13 model for a year now, I have not experienced any of the issues I've read about on the 2012's (wheel vibration, wind noise, rusty seat bases, etc). __________________ 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Sport Line Mineral Grey on Everest Grey
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HFW003 Brigadier General 5684 Rep 3,225 Posts Drives: 2024 M340i xdrive Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Newcastle, Australia iTrader: (0)	I have owned both and luckily I had no problems with the 2012 model so there is no real difference in my experience.
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