Any changes for 2016 model?

MK62 · 04-28-2015, 11:44 AM

Hi everyone, just wanted to know if anyone is aware of any upcoming changes for model year 2016, reason being, is it worth wait till Nov. for ordering a 2016 vs a 2015 now? Thank you in advance for any inputs.

Louv · 04-29-2015, 05:57 PM

I've been told there are no upcoming changes for 2016.

However... I have no reason to believe that the person was at liberty to speak freely.

Internet Rumors suggest addition of another color.

Carac · 04-29-2015, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MK62

Hi everyone, just wanted to know if anyone is aware of any upcoming changes for model year 2016, reason being, is it worth wait till Nov. for ordering a 2016 vs a 2015 now? Thank you in advance for any inputs.

If 2016s start delivering in Nov then the 2015 model year will have run 8 months...but the 2014 model only ran for 6 months so you never know.

carrera mobile · 04-29-2015, 06:27 PM

Adaptive Cruise, New Colours :Melbourne Red and Sapphire Black, option of One-tone Colours, upgraded Navi/Connected Drive(New 7-series), wider tires,etc...

Just wishing..

carrera mobile · 04-29-2015, 06:30 PM

By the way.. In Europe, the 2016-model year production starts i July...

MK62 · 05-05-2015, 12:04 AM

So hopefully I can check the BMW.de site in July and they may list the new options or changes if any.

carrera mobile · 05-05-2015, 01:57 PM

Yes... Normally it will show during June on the online configurator..

ucla95 · 08-09-2015, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MK62

So hopefully I can check the BMW.de site in July and they may list the new options or changes if any.

Looks like the Driver's Assistance pack (Forward Collision Warning etc) is available in Germany. - don't know if it always was but it is there now

MalibuBimmer · 08-09-2015, 04:14 PM

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Looks like the Driver's Assistance pack (Forward Collision Warning etc) is available in Germany. - don't know if it always was but it is there now

I've got the red (orange on HUD) car that pops up when the car thinks I am going to smash into the car in front of me. Is that the same thing?

Baron UK · 08-09-2015, 04:43 PM

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I've got the red (orange on HUD) car that pops up when the car thinks I am going to smash into the car in front of me. Is that the same thing?

That really annoys me

Not a good warning tool

ucla95 · 08-09-2015, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MalibuBimmer

I've got the red (orange on HUD) car that pops up when the car thinks I am going to smash into the car in front of me. Is that the same thing?

idk, as I'm still waiting on mine and don't want to try it out.
But on the Driver's Assist Pack the car will initiate some (not total) braking if you don't - not just a visual warning. That said the fact that it can tell you're nearing a car means it has a sensor looking in front.

MKSixer · 08-10-2015, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by MalibuBimmer

I've got the red (orange on HUD) car that pops up when the car thinks I am going to smash into the car in front of me. Is that the same thing?

Yes.
It goes from a gentle, lighted car icon to banshee-like screaming pretty quickly.

Epirali · 08-10-2015, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ucla95

idk, as I'm still waiting on mine and don't want to try it out.
But on the Driver's Assist Pack the car will initiate some (not total) braking if you don't - not just a visual warning. That said the fact that it can tell you're nearing a car means it has a sensor looking in front.

My thoughts on this:

1) I am not sure I ever want to test the system to see if it "works."

2) I am not sure I ever want to find out if the system triggers falsly, because I have to tell you there are times when the warning pops up red and angry, and there is just a truck on the other side of the road passing. If it decided to break for me that would be very very very bad.

I mean considering my experience with the i3 adaptive cruise control which randomly decides to drop out and trigger full regen at 65 mph, I have to say I no longer have any wish for the i8 to either have that or the active collision warning. No sir.

rap427 · 08-11-2015, 08:53 AM

I hear that a twin turbo V10 is on the way.

YungDro · 08-24-2015, 12:02 PM

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YungDro · 08-24-2015, 12:04 PM

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MK62 · 09-10-2015, 04:35 PM

Just placed my order for a 2016 Protonic Blue with Tera world. Late Nov. production, early Jan. delivery. Can't wait.

Carac · 09-10-2015, 04:56 PM

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will there be an LCI version of the i8? like facelift type?

Considering i8's have only been on sale for about 12 months...I'm going to say it might be a little early for a facelift.

MK62 · 09-10-2015, 05:52 PM

Agreed, but I am sure there will be some changes, maybe in the options offered, since there will be no more Pure Impulse. Also maybe the new Key, and some mechanical improvements. I am sure we'll know in the next few weeks as more info will be available.

twm6 · 09-10-2015, 11:41 PM

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Just placed my order for a 2016 Protonic Blue with Tera world. Late Nov. production, early Jan. delivery. Can't wait.

congrats, mine is the exact same as yours except 15

MK62 · 09-11-2015, 12:01 PM

Thanks, Nice Choice of color, I really like the blue. Now the long wait begins.

HHBruin · 09-11-2015, 06:18 PM

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congrats, mine is the exact same as yours except 15

so many protonic blues in socal. you guys are taking away my mojo =(

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MK62 New Member 1 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 650i Gran coupe, 650i Conv. Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA. iTrader: (0)	Agreed, but I am sure there will be some changes, maybe in the options offered, since there will be no more Pure Impulse. Also maybe the new Key, and some mechanical improvements. I am sure we'll know in the next few weeks as more info will be available.
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