I-Drive standard in 2009?

MTVIEW · 06-04-2008, 10:56 AM

Anyone know if I-drive will be standard in 2009?

Thanks

e90fanatic · 06-04-2008, 10:59 AM

i'd place my bet on NO!

why would they even think about that stupid thing when it's the golden egg for them unless they're bumping the base price up by 3000.

LEDZEP · 06-04-2008, 11:05 AM

Highly unlikely. The percentage of 3 Series with iDrive is very low, and increasing the base price to cover the cost of making it standard would hurt sales dramatically. It would be interesting if iDrive were available as an option without NAV (like a base 5) or with NAV, to see where the division is.

itsxtian · 06-04-2008, 11:08 AM

how about they just make floormats standard in '09 models

smallseafishie · 06-04-2008, 12:58 PM

I'd like lumbar support to be standard

laperacfo · 06-04-2008, 01:18 PM

Here's a list that I got that lists everything that will become standard with each model year:

2009: Steering Wheel
2010: Tires and Wheels
2011: Windows (Only front and back)
2012: Windows All
2013: Engine
2014: Muffler
2015: iDrive

darkphantom · 06-04-2008, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itsxtian

how about they just make floormats standard in '09 models

+1 if I'm paying $50k+ for a car, I want the damn floor mats standard!!

akack79 · 06-04-2008, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTVIEW

Anyone know if I-drive will be standard in 2009?

Thanks

Ahhhh I highly doubt it.

wj4 · 06-04-2008, 01:24 PM

Why would it become standard when they can make more money making iDrive optional?

SharpC · 06-04-2008, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkphantom

+1 if I'm paying $50k+ for a car, I want the damn floor mats standard!!

+2 and please keep that hideous thing (idrive) as an option on the 3 series!

laperacfo · 06-04-2008, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SharpC

+2 and please keep that hideous thing (idrive) as an option on the 3 series!

Have you used the iDrive before? And if yes, how long?

SharpC · 06-04-2008, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by laperacfo

Have you used the iDrive before? And if yes, how long?

I don't mean to offend anyone who has it...
Yes, I have used it when I was test driving cars. I didn't find it too bad to use. I just find that it's not aesthetically well integrated. I don't like the second hump in the dash. I find that the interior is much cleaner and flows nicely without it...

e90fanatic · 06-04-2008, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SharpC

I don't mean to offend anyone who has it...
Yes, I have used it when I was test driving cars. I didn't find it too bad to use. I just find that it's not aesthetically well integrated. I don't like the second hump in the dash. I find that the interior is much cleaner and flows nicely without it...

actually i think the opposite...without the second hump, it looks like it's missing something

e92leon · 06-04-2008, 02:11 PM

doubt it...

laperacfo · 06-04-2008, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SharpC

I don't mean to offend anyone who has it...
Yes, I have used it when I was test driving cars. I didn't find it too bad to use. I just find that it's not aesthetically well integrated. I don't like the second hump in the dash. I find that the interior is much cleaner and flows nicely without it...

Use it for 1-2 hours and you'll love it. And 'cmon, that second hump gives the car the sexiness.

ianbiz · 06-04-2008, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e90fanatic

actually i think the opposite...without the second hump, it looks like it's missing something

I agree

ArmyBimmerDude · 06-04-2008, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e90fanatic

actually i think the opposite...without the second hump, it looks like it's missing something

Agreed. Honestly, without the second hump, the car has a really dull interior.

SteveMD · 06-04-2008, 05:12 PM

According to jspira, iDrive may be replaced as early as September 08 build 3 series with BMW's new Car Infotainment Computer. You will have to google it cus my dinner is ready

J BONE · 06-04-2008, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArmyBimmerDude

Agreed. Honestly, without the second hump, the car has a really dull interior.

Only reason I got I-drive. I love it now that I have it. I never use the nav though.

John 070 · 06-04-2008, 05:24 PM

In a way, one of the bennies of the German vehicles is that you can order options a la carte. You can get a 335 with no leather, no premium, no sport if you want to. That's not possible with the Japanese cars, who either give you everything (and build it into the price), or force you to take an entire package if you want 1 item.

It's not a bad idea, with BMW's slumping sales, to force options on the customers. Forcing everyone to get iDrive will automatically boost the avg selling price by 2 grand, which would look good to the execs in Munich.

chazzz · 06-04-2008, 05:28 PM

The second hump holds extra capacity of water. Wouldn't it be nice to have some additional water when you're really thirsty?

Me silly.

SRDV · 06-04-2008, 07:45 PM

iDrive is nice to have, although I won't die without it.

It's nice that you can do setup in the i-menu rather than relying on the small trip computer on the speedometer. Plus it shows the iPod song list in a bigger screen, and easier to scroll with the joystick rather than reaching the small knobs looking at the smaller screen.

But then again, adding iDrive as standard will give buyers less flexibility. I'd vote leave it as optional so one has the choice to get it or not.

06-04-2008, 10:56 AM	#1
MTVIEW Enlisted Member 42 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I-Drive standard in 2009? Anyone know if I-drive will be standard in 2009? Thanks
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

06-04-2008, 10:59 AM	#2
e90fanatic Absolute0 168 Rep 5,078 Posts Drives: Has a Roundel Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: TO/HK/NJ iTrader: (6)	i'd place my bet on NO! why would they even think about that stupid thing when it's the golden egg for them unless they're bumping the base price up by 3000. __________________ To procede or not to procede......
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-04-2008, 11:05 AM	#3
LEDZEP Lieutenant General 418 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	Highly unlikely. The percentage of 3 Series with iDrive is very low, and increasing the base price to cover the cost of making it standard would hurt sales dramatically. It would be interesting if iDrive were available as an option without NAV (like a base 5) or with NAV, to see where the division is. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-04-2008, 11:08 AM	#4
itsxtian Private First Class 12 Rep 189 Posts Drives: Nice Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	how about they just make floormats standard in '09 models __________________ e92 / Sparkling Metallic Graphite - Coral Red / Sports Package / Ipod Adapter / Steptronic
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-04-2008, 12:58 PM	#5
smallseafishie Colonel 110 Rep 2,017 Posts Drives: AW 07 e92 335i + AW 11 X5 35d Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Atlanta GA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	I'd like lumbar support to be standard
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-04-2008, 01:18 PM	#6
laperacfo First Lieutenant 48 Rep 372 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 X5 [0.00]	Here's a list that I got that lists everything that will become standard with each model year: 2009: Steering Wheel 2010: Tires and Wheels 2011: Windows (Only front and back) 2012: Windows All 2013: Engine 2014: Muffler 2015: iDrive
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-04-2008, 01:24 PM	#9
wj4 Major General 335 Rep 7,719 Posts Drives: E90 manual 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Burbank, CA iTrader: (8)	Why would it become standard when they can make more money making iDrive optional?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-04-2008, 02:11 PM	#14
e92leon 我的車車有Turbo&!!! 152 Rep 2,599 Posts Drives: 빠른차 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: ????? iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [10.00] 2006 RX-8 (SE3P) [0.00]	doubt it... __________________ Flickr
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-04-2008, 05:12 PM	#18
SteveMD Colonel 196 Rep 2,485 Posts Drives: 2016 F10 535i MSport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Raventown! iTrader: (3)	According to jspira, iDrive may be replaced as early as September 08 build 3 series with BMW's new Car Infotainment Computer. You will have to google it cus my dinner is ready __________________ 2006 E90 330i (retired) 2009 E90 335i (retired) 2012 E70 X5 50i M Sport (retired) 2016 F10 535i M Sport
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-04-2008, 05:24 PM	#20
John 070 Lieutenant General 1705 Rep 14,829 Posts Drives: 335i cpe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ZSP/ZPP/ZCW iTrader: (0)	In a way, one of the bennies of the German vehicles is that you can order options a la carte. You can get a 335 with no leather, no premium, no sport if you want to. That's not possible with the Japanese cars, who either give you everything (and build it into the price), or force you to take an entire package if you want 1 item. It's not a bad idea, with BMW's slumping sales, to force options on the customers. Forcing everyone to get iDrive will automatically boost the avg selling price by 2 grand, which would look good to the execs in Munich.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-04-2008, 05:28 PM	#21
chazzz Captain 116 Rep 712 Posts Drives: 2018 Chrysler 300S Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southern California iTrader: (4)	The second hump holds extra capacity of water. Wouldn't it be nice to have some additional water when you're really thirsty? Me silly. __________________ SOLD - 2007 BMW 335i Sedan, Montego Blue with Lemon seats, AluFelgen CS7 rims & Continental DW tires CURRENT - 2018 Chrysler 300S, Crystal Granite Metallic.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-04-2008, 07:45 PM	#22
SRDV Enlisted Member 0 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 08 335i E90 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335i [0.00] 2007 530i [0.00]	iDrive is nice to have, although I won't die without it. It's nice that you can do setup in the i-menu rather than relying on the small trip computer on the speedometer. Plus it shows the iPod song list in a bigger screen, and easier to scroll with the joystick rather than reaching the small knobs looking at the smaller screen. But then again, adding iDrive as standard will give buyers less flexibility. I'd vote leave it as optional so one has the choice to get it or not. __________________ 2008 335i Sedan / TiAg / Black Leather / Burl Walnut / Steptronic / ZPP / ZSP / Paddles / Navi+iDrive / 6FL / Htd Sts [Sold] 2007 530i / Jet Black / Beige Leather / Dark Poplar / Premium / NAV / STEP / SAT
	Appreciate 0 Quote