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      10-08-2007, 01:30 PM   #1
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Why no i-drive in the X3??

Just sold my wife's 328xi coupe and got her an X3. She really got used to the i-drive and we were wondering why it is not yet in the X3?
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the X3 is based on the older model 3 series, that didn't have idrive, if memory serves. the car's just not built to have it. wait for the redesign in a couple of years, and it'll be an option.
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You did notice this before the purchase, right? I too am wondering. There are several technologies not available for the X3. The NAV system seems antiquated without iDrive. No 6FL either. No rear seat climate vents....

Not sure why BMW does not bring it up to date.
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You did notice this before the purchase, right?
Is that a joke? I was just wondering why the new ones don't have it yet, since i-drive has been around for awhile now.
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cuz X3s doesnt even have an interior....haha
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As mentioned previously, the current X3 is based on the E46 platform and the next generation X3, presumably MY2010, will be based on the E90 platform.
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You did notice this before the purchase, right? I too am wondering. There are several technologies not available for the X3. The NAV system seems antiquated without iDrive. No 6FL either. No rear seat climate vents....

Not sure why BMW does not bring it up to date.
too expensive to do that because of the car being on the old platform. The next generation X3 will do that. You also can not get Sat radio from the factory.
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As mentioned previously, the current X3 is based on the E46 platform and the next generation X3, presumably MY2010, will be based on the E90 platform.
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cuz X3s doesnt even have an interior....haha
I guess you have not seen the new intrior then because it actually mich nicer now espically with the right leather color.
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useless comment adding nothing to the thread. good job!
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