05-12-2012, 09:42 PM | #1 |
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Missing features in Canadian F30 (MY2012)
For reference, here's a list of features and options that seem to be missing on Canadian spec F30s for MY2012 vs those of other regions. Specifically these are options that we cannot order at all, whether we get the 320i/328i/335i.
Exterior - Headlight washers - Remote closure of windows/folding mirrors via key fob - Rear fog lights Interior - Rear electric sunshade - Rear side window manual shades - Storage compartment at driver's left knee - Storage nets on the backs of the front seats - Power socket under glove box Trunk - Floor net, side nets - Bag hooks - Side strap - First aid kit - Power socket - Warning triangle Other - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (Canada gets FTM) - Speed limit info - Traffic information in Nav - Adaptive Cruise Control Hopefully this helps any Canadian buyers who might have questions or confusion about feature availability. Options are variously available in US, Europe or a combination of regions. Some options may now be available for MY2013. I'm sure there are more, so if anyone notices a missing feature please post. Last edited by Raspartan; 06-11-2012 at 10:41 PM.. Reason: Added power socket note per RASHID007 |
05-13-2012, 12:56 AM | #2 |
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320i missing these from spec:
Factory installed heated seats *currently shipping without the heated seats, and is a dealer retrofit or $ credit.* Extended dashboard cluster My brother's 328 came with the B-pillar ambient lighting. Will dig up a pic tomorrow. Last edited by pokerface; 05-13-2012 at 07:24 PM.. Reason: clarification on heated seats |
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Just to clarify, the options I listed are unavailable no matter which F30 you choose. Added a clarification to the post. |
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05-13-2012, 08:23 PM | #5 |
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Thanks, now that's interesting. Maybe it only comes on the Luxury line. That's something I don't think we considered before. I'll remove it from the list.
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05-14-2012, 01:34 PM | #7 |
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I wouldn't be so sure about that though. Looks like Canada gets Flat Tire Monitor (FTM) instead of TPMS. FTM uses the ABS rotational speed data to determine whether you have a flat instead of monitoring the pressure via the valve stem TPMS sensors. I don't think FTM has any idea what the tire pressure is.
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05-14-2012, 04:31 PM | #8 |
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The tires on my dad's F25 had a low pressure situation so all he got was a warning on the screen as a diagram of the X3 with arrows pointing to four red-coloured tires. He had no idea which tire was low.
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05-15-2012, 01:14 PM | #9 |
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Exactly. I believe it operates this way in our Canadian F30s too. Maybe it would be possible to enable or retrofit TPM functionality, but I'm not sure that you'd want to really. FTM doesn't require the sensors on each wheel, which are expensive and prone to damage.
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05-15-2012, 07:41 PM | #10 |
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Anyone else have problems with the Canadian configurator. I never have problems when I go to the US site. I use a mac. I have contacted BMW Canada but no response. When it did work a few months ago, all their base prices were incorrect. Doesn't give you a lot of faith, when all the other manufacturers web sites (some are better than others) work without a problem.
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Thanks for starting this list Raspartan. From what I've seen, Canadians are also not able to order:
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I really don't understand why there are so many differences between the US spec and the Canadian spec.. We are paying a higher MSRP already.. why can't they list them as options?!
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When I was specifying my car, I think I saw that active cruise control would be available after July 2012. I can't remember where I saw this, but I noted it at the time.
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I'd love to have words with the mental midget at BMW Canada who made these decisions. |
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