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      07-01-2012, 06:59 AM   #221
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Well, the answer was staring me in the face. I need to get another 5 series.

If I change my colour from MW to Jet Black, and lose the folding rear seats (which I only ticked because the F30 is smaller) I can spec up a very similar F10 for similar money.

Only downside is that the 520d SE has full leather and I have a slight preference for cloth\ leather. Unlike the F30 modern line, I get to choose the interior colour though. I fancy oyster\ black with anthracite wood trim.
It is slightly slower and has an extra 1% BIK but I can live with that. The F30 looks nicer too.

And I get the new updated navigation system - something that is important to me.
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Well, the answer was staring me in the face. I need to get another 5 series.

If I change my colour from MW to Jet Black, and lose the folding rear seats (which I only ticked because the F30 is smaller) I can spec up a very similar F10 for similar money.

Only downside is that the 520d SE has full leather and I have a slight preference for cloth\ leather. Unlike the F30 modern line, I get to choose the interior colour though. I fancy oyster\ black with light wood trim.
It is slightly slower and has an extra 1% BIK but I can live with that. The F30 looks nicer too.

And I get the new updated navigation system - something that is important to me.
So you changed your order to an F10 and cancelled the F30?
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      07-01-2012, 01:52 PM   #223
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Another kick ass marketing decision by BMW. I don't mind waiting for improvements if they are genuinely in development but it frustrates the hell out of me when it is just the marketing department phasing things in at their pace, seemingly arbitrarily.

My current order will miss out on the updated iDrive sat nav system because of this. Also, they have introduced the xdrive into the UK on a model very few people buy - the 320i. Again, the 320xd is developed - they were showing it in Zurich - but I can't have one. This is far and away the most popular engine for UK F30s.

With over a month to go before my F30 is due to be built, I find myself flirting with the Audi and Mercedes configurators (well, I will when Mercedes has finished upgrading theirs...) I may well cut off my nose to spite my face but I'm sick of being manipulated. If the damn technology is developed and available, just sell it to me!
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So you changed your order to an F10 and cancelled the F30?
I'm going to sleep on it, but yes, I think I will. The F30 was due to be built Week 1 in August, so I have time.
In the UK, the F10 is a bit of a bargain - a 520d SE auto is close in price to a 320d Modern auto, with the spec being very similar. By dropping the metallic paint and through loading options I had ticked on the F30, it starts to become attractive. And I will get the updated 609 now, which is important to me.

My preference would be to have a 320d xdrive with the updated 609 option but my lease means I have to change in August (it's a company car).

Sorry for the long answer to a simple question!
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UPDATE: Per this thread, the new Navigational Professional system will be on all F30 models beginning with November production
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UPDATE: Per this thread, the new Navigational Professional system will be on all F30 models beginning with November production
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Besides the touchwheel on the physical iDrive controller, the rest of the upgrades are all software related.

Any hint as to whether those of us with the non-touch F30 iDrive will still get the software enhancements like faster response, realtime weather, etc?

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UPDATE: Per this thread, the new Navigational Professional system will be on all F30 models beginning with November production
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Besides the touchwheel on the physical iDrive controller, the rest of the upgrades are all software related.

Any hint as to whether those of us with the non-touch F30 iDrive will still get the software enhancements like faster response, realtime weather, etc?

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It's not just software; there is a faster processor and other hardware improvements
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Am I going crazy or did Jason delete the post (including mine) saying this and then posted the same info himself?!
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Am I going crazy or did Jason delete the post (including mine) saying this and then posted the same info himself?!
No, you're not going crazy...I've also had posts deleted and reposted by Jason or consolidated into another post...even had one where my post was actually changed with a few new sentences that I never wrote...a little weird.
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Am I going crazy or did Jason delete the post (including mine) saying this and then posted the same info himself?!
No, I saw your post last night. He deleted my post as well.
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No, you're not going crazy...I've also had posts deleted and reposted by Jason or consolidated into another post...even had one where my post was actually changed with a few new sentences that I never wrote...a little weird.
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No, I saw your post last night. He deleted my post as well.
Great! Then I can enjoy my vacation without being afraid of going insane and instead just wonder why we are being censored!
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This is not cool, BMW!!!
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      07-08-2012, 08:55 AM   #232
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Jason:

Besides the touchwheel on the physical iDrive controller, the rest of the upgrades are all software related.

Any hint as to whether those of us with the non-touch F30 iDrive will still get the software enhancements like faster response, realtime weather, etc?

BJ
Touchwheel will not be part of the new iDrive yet.
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      07-08-2012, 10:43 AM   #233
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^^^ +1

The only real new thing would be the upgrade in software but not in the physical hardware that you see in the car...
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It would be nice if this ends up just being a simple Combox swap out; meaning only a couple of part #s to swap (or even just one!) It looks like the screen is the same resolution and the controls are the same. Would convince me to keep my F30 order in tact.

If anyone has done a similar conversion before or anything of that nature, maybe they could chime in?? I would feel 10000000x better about my F30 order if I knew that it'll be a simple swap in the future.
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The only real new thing would be the upgrade in software but not in the physical hardware that you see in the car...
And hardware you don't see.
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Why did Jason close the other thread on all of the new releases???? I don't get this... one of the biggest new updates... and he shuts down the thread???? What gives??
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I wonder if 2012 models can be upgraded to the new version of this software.
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      07-13-2012, 11:08 PM   #238
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I wonder if 2012 models can be upgraded to the new version of this software.
anything can be done, but with new hardware and software it would probably be cheaper to trade up for a 2013. good luck.
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Hi. Just registered to say I got my 320i F30 yesterday. I cannot see any difference in the iDrive of my car compared to what's shown in this post thread.

I can see all this Office stuff with calendar and sms integration, the same menus, facebook integration, weather, internet, news RSS Feeds, split screens, and zoom function, also 3 different map views, perspective, and 2x 2D, etc..

How can I see if I have the new or the old one?

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Hi. Just registered to say I got my 320i F30 yesterday. I cannot see any difference in the iDrive of my car compared to what's shown in this post thread.

I can see all this Office stuff with calendar and sms integration, the same menus, facebook integration, weather, internet, news RSS Feeds, split screens, and zoom function, also 3 different map views, perspective, and 2x 2D, etc..

How can I see if I have the new or the old one?
I just checked the Options on a brand new 535i built 2012-07-11, and it has the Next Generation Navigation, however, it is still listed as having S609A Navigation system Professional, so apparently there is not a new Option Code for it.

The only way I know is to check which module is installed with E-Sys. The new ECU should be HU_NBT instead of HU_CIC.
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Hi. Just registered to say I got my 320i F30 yesterday. I cannot see any difference in the iDrive of my car compared to what's shown in this post thread.

I can see all this Office stuff with calendar and sms integration, the same menus, facebook integration, weather, internet, news RSS Feeds, split screens, and zoom function, also 3 different map views, perspective, and 2x 2D, etc..

How can I see if I have the new or the old one?
My car isn't here yet, but as I understand it the new navigation has a different color scheme and it shows the previous menu at an angle.

New:


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But as I said, I don't have a F30 yet so this is just from what I've read.
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My car isn't here yet, but as I understand it the new navigation has a different color scheme and it shows the previous menu at an angle.

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But as I said, I don't have a F30 yet so this is just from what I've read.
Much easier then checking the ECU!
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