[AlpWhite11]

Originally Posted by Sephanite

is this software updatable on the old system? if not, can this be retrofitted?

No it's full hardware and software update. List of hardware upgrade and info at http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=717644

[BRM6]

Are we going to be able to retrofit this? I currently have the 6.5" system. Very curious now ...

[Siggy]

Can anyone reconfirm that the November changeover date is still happening for the US market? I'm getting ready to build a 335. Spoke with my local dealer this week, and they are insisting that the US will not get the new nav system until MY 2014. Apparently they are hearing this from BMW...

-Steve

[dzaborn]

Originally Posted by Siggy

Can anyone reconfirm that the November changeover date is still happening for the US market? I'm getting ready to build a 335. Spoke with my local dealer this week, and they are insisting that the US will not get the new nav system until MY 2014. Apparently they are hearing this from BMW...

-Steve

I am insterested to know this also. I have been waiting to place my order, but would certainly go ahead and order now if this is the case.

[Ron Scott]

Originally Posted by Siggy

Can anyone reconfirm that the November changeover date is still happening for the US market? I'm getting ready to build a 335. Spoke with my local dealer this week, and they are insisting that the US will not get the new nav system until MY 2014. Apparently they are hearing this from BMW...

-Steve

Leaves one wondering why BMW won't clarify this themselves...

[bringonthenite]

Originally Posted by Maz335i

This was too funny!!! I nearly fell of my chair here at work!

But on a serious note: the Canadian market WILL NOT get the new nav until the next model year, i.e. 2014! These guys suck like hell here in BMW Canada; what a bunch of morons!

Not sure about the "will not get the new nav till 2014". BMW Canada has said the only F30 to receive it in CY2012 will be the ActiveHybrid. No mention of MY2013

[NISFAN]

Originally Posted by MaestroAl

.... "Vait! Ze Canadian car iz cummink down ze line! Shtop ze line und get ze old SatNAV!" That would be silly. Now if your car is built elsewhere then that might make sense

This is so wrong........but very funny

[zibawal]

so US gets with Nov built? wont that be 2014 model lol?

[NISFAN]

Originally Posted by zibawal

so US gets with Nov built? wont that be 2014 model lol?

Calling a car made in one year the next years model.....WTF is all that about? Sales BS!!!!

Over here in Europe they call a 2012 car............erm a 2012 car, simple

[skeeny]

OK, so I have one CA telling me he can order for November *now* and I will get the new Nav, and I have another CA at a different dealership saying they have no information when the new Nav will be available. So, order with CA #1 and keep my fingers crossed for 4 months, or play it safe but wait potentially even longer to get my new F30?

skeeny

[MaestroAl]

Wow he must have a few build slots free then. If you ordered for a "new" build slot now, you'd be lucky to get this year

[dzaborn]

Originally Posted by skeeny

OK, so I have one CA telling me he can order for November *now* and I will get the new Nav, and I have another CA at a different dealership saying they have no information when the new Nav will be available. So, order with CA #1 and keep my fingers crossed for 4 months, or play it safe but wait potentially even longer to get my new F30?

skeeny

By "order for November now" I assume you mean place an order now with a reserved November production slot?

MY CA hasn't been able to find out any firm info on the matter. He is supposed to be in contact with the regional manager this week and says he will know more specifics.

[Maz335i]

Originally Posted by bringonthenite

Not sure about the "will not get the new nav till 2014". BMW Canada has said the only F30 to receive it in CY2012 will be the ActiveHybrid. No mention of MY2013

I clearly mentioned next model year that is 2014.

I didnt say till the year 2014 but till the next model year. I may be wrong but this was the info I got. At this moment, YES only the Active Hybdrid will be the 3 series getting the new Nav here but nothing else.

Trust me, Canada is a bit weird. We get a lot of stuff later on...

[bringonthenite]

Originally Posted by Maz335i

I clearly mentioned next model year that is 2014.

I didnt say till the year 2014 but till the next model year. I may be wrong but this was the info I got. At this moment, YES only the Active Hybdrid will be the 3 series getting the new Nav here but nothing else.

Trust me, Canada is a bit weird. We get a lot of stuff later on...

I understood you meant MY2014. I added the CY info as that is what I heard and read. I hope we (Canada) will get something in the new year as opposed to waiting another year. After all, they are already offering it in an F30 line.

[BMWBully]

Tested the new system in a F31 at my dealer last thursday...

Looks goood! SO fast and SO clean! The zoom function in map display is sooo smooth..

A little bummer for those who just got their cars, even tough the old one is nice too..

[Maz335i]

Originally Posted by bringonthenite

I understood you meant MY2014. I added the CY info as that is what I heard and read. I hope we (Canada) will get something in the new year as opposed to waiting another year. After all, they are already offering it in an F30 line.

Same here!

It does look like an awesome upgrade! Good luck...

[martinf79]

As I mentioned earlier ... Canada is 100% not getting new Nav for MY2013. You can tell me you heard otherwise, speak to CAs (who no nothing), etc. I correspond directly w/ the product managers at BMW Canada.

[MusclesCoupe]

OP you'd have to check the build time at your time of ordering your sales advisor should be able to pin point it for you

[skeeny]

Originally Posted by dzaborn

By "order for November now" I assume you mean place an order now with a reserved November production slot?

MY CA hasn't been able to find out any firm info on the matter. He is supposed to be in contact with the regional manager this week and says he will know more specifics.

It's been like pulling teeth to get this information, but yes, it is putting an order in their "order bank". They will keep pushing it out until they get an actual slot for November. My local CA still has not gotten any official word on the new system being available in November though.

skeeny

[dzaborn]

Originally Posted by skeeny

It's been like pulling teeth to get this information, but yes, it is putting an order in their "order bank". They will keep pushing it out until they get an actual slot for November. My local CA still has not gotten any official word on the new system being available in November though.

skeeny

My CA said it would be best to just wait and order in November to be safe, but it doesn't seem like there has been any clear directive from BMWNA on the subject.

I am going to be upset if I end up waiting an extra 2 months to order my car, only to find out the new Nav is not going to be starting production in November as anticipated. I wish we could get a more definitive answer!

[TheObviousChild]

Originally Posted by dzaborn

My CA said it would be best to just wait and order in November to be safe, but it doesn't seem like there has been any clear directive from BMWNA on the subject.

I am going to be upset if I end up waiting an extra 2 months to order my car, only to find out the new Nav is not going to be starting production in November as anticipated. I wish we could get a more definitive answer!

THIS! EXACTLY!

I just started a post in the tech/nav forum as well, but here's the gist.

So I just got off the phone with my CA who informed me, after researching the issue, that the F30 335 will not have the iDrive upgrade until MY2014 and that it's only being phased in to the d's, ActiveHybrids and wagons.

Now I'm not sure what to believe.

What I do know is I'm due to order my next car NOW and, while I'd easily extend if the November date was a sure and confirmed thing, I'm not sure I want to wait and extend my lease if it may all just be rumor.


This is a Colorado Center of Excellence dealership, fwiw.

[Ron Scott]

Originally Posted by TheObviousChild

THIS! EXACTLY!

I just started a post in the tech/nav forum as well, but here's the gist.

So I just got off the phone with my CA who informed me, after researching the issue, that the F30 335 will not have the iDrive upgrade until MY2014 and that it's only being phased in to the d's, ActiveHybrids and wagons.

Now I'm not sure what to believe.

What I do know is I'm due to order my next car NOW and, while I'd easily extend if the November date was a sure and confirmed thing, I'm not sure I want to wait and extend my lease if it may all just be rumor.


This is a Colorado Center of Excellence dealership, fwiw.

I sent my local dealer the link to Jason's post on the subject and he told me he has seen nothing to confirm a November release for the US.

Let's say Jason's right: Why does BMW withhold information from their dealers when people who want to buy are holding back specifically because of a lack of information?

I would have ordered a 335 during the summer but waited because I saw the announcement here re: the change in November.

The PR on this is nuts guys...