Should I have the dealer update software to the latest version on new car?

White340 · 12-14-2018, 05:11 PM

Hi,

I am picking up a new 2018 M3 with a 8/18 build month. Should I ask the dealer to update to the latest version or is the one on the car good enough?

I didn't like it when they updated the software on my 340 (lost M3 coding and it didn't work after I changed it back), and it changed the driving dynamics a bit too, so this is why I am asking.

Thanks

White340 · 12-16-2018, 10:47 PM

Anyone?

allinon72 · 12-17-2018, 03:43 PM

I'm not even sure there is a newer software version than what you have.

White340 · 12-17-2018, 06:27 PM

ThAnks

gatorfast · 12-17-2018, 07:00 PM

No need to update. Whatever your car came with is fine.

IK6SPEED · 12-28-2018, 09:40 PM

Yes there is newer software....usually every month or so.

But I’d wait a year or so between updates.

ssgm1x · 01-09-2019, 12:23 PM

If someone is tuned then gets DME updated, will Tune work after the Update since software versions are changed?

12-14-2018, 05:11 PM	#1
White340 Lieutenant Colonel 1393 Rep 1,986 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Comp / 2022 X5 45e Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC iTrader: (3)	Should I have the dealer update software to the latest version on new car? Hi, I am picking up a new 2018 M3 with a 8/18 build month. Should I ask the dealer to update to the latest version or is the one on the car good enough? I didn't like it when they updated the software on my 340 (lost M3 coding and it didn't work after I changed it back), and it changed the driving dynamics a bit too, so this is why I am asking. Thanks __________________ 2022 X5 45e : AW/Tartufo 2018 M3 Competition : AW/SO 2016 340i xDrive : AW/CR (sold)
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White340 Lieutenant Colonel 1393 Rep 1,986 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Comp / 2022 X5 45e Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC iTrader: (3)	Anyone?
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12-17-2018, 03:43 PM	#3
allinon72 Brigadier General 4924 Rep 3,806 Posts Drives: 20' M2C, 23' X1 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (2)	I'm not even sure there is a newer software version than what you have.
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12-17-2018, 06:27 PM	#4
White340 Lieutenant Colonel 1393 Rep 1,986 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Comp / 2022 X5 45e Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC iTrader: (3)	ThAnks __________________ 2022 X5 45e : AW/Tartufo 2018 M3 Competition : AW/SO 2016 340i xDrive : AW/CR (sold)
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12-17-2018, 07:00 PM	#5
gatorfast Major General 4998 Rep 6,863 Posts Drives: 718 Cayman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoFla iTrader: (4)	No need to update. Whatever your car came with is fine.
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12-28-2018, 09:40 PM	#6
IK6SPEED Banned 4488 Rep 10,473 Posts Drives: BMW M3 / AH3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Cali iTrader: (23)	Yes there is newer software....usually every month or so. But I’d wait a year or so between updates.
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ssgm1x Captain 419 Rep 771 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i & 2018 M3 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Cherry hill ,NJ iTrader: (0)	If someone is tuned then gets DME updated, will Tune work after the Update since software versions are changed? __________________ 2020 BMW M340ix Dravit Grey 2018 BMW M3 Alpine White
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