2014 Changes for 3 Series

paulf · 11-07-2013, 10:18 AM

I'm about to order via Lex for delivery first quarter of next year... and seem to have read a lot about new iDrive, launch control etc...

In simple terms what changes and when?

Thanks in advance

bwrlane · 11-07-2013, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by paulf

I'm about to order via Lex for delivery first quarter of next year... and seem to have read a lot about new iDrive, launch control etc...

In simple terms what changes and when?

Thanks in advance

I think they have already been made. If you order now you will get them. From memory they include iDrive touch (touch sensitive knob) and sail mode - goes into neutral when coasting to save fuel - and an M-badge on the side if you get the msport. Probably others too but these are the ones that caught my attention. I just missed them - darn!

VonRat · 11-07-2013, 10:57 AM

Google

BMW 3 SERIES TOURING PRODUCT ACTIONS – JULY 2013

and click the top link (it's a PDF).

ukbeemerboy · 11-07-2013, 11:41 AM

Changes to model years generally happen from July production of any year....

Wo-Wo · 11-07-2013, 11:43 AM

Other than the obvious badges how would you know you have them? Think sail mode only works in Eco mode too.

paulf · 11-07-2013, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BigNPT

Other than the obvious badges how would you know you have them? Think sail mode only works in Eco mode too.

Looks like changes to idrive and the introduction of a touch function...

Wo-Wo · 11-07-2013, 11:57 AM

Yeah get that but I'm driving a 2014 car but don't think I've got the different iDrive, wondering if its just pro Nav?

VonRat · 11-07-2013, 01:48 PM

You only get the touch controller with pro nav. You can see this using the configurator.

Poohbore · 11-07-2013, 02:09 PM

And in my opinion the touch pad is pointless. I like the nice chunky I drive controlee and find its quicker than the gimmicky touch pad.

matk · 11-07-2013, 03:35 PM

the touch pad is annoying. I dint know about it at firs and i was adjusting my equalizer settings and the slider was going mental. I had a stray finger in the touch pad whilst using the I drive knob.

billyboym3 · 11-07-2013, 04:10 PM

someone say launch control? is this true?

Chunkv6 · 11-07-2013, 04:22 PM

I wondered why no-one had mentioned launch control yet. When I test drove in September the dealer hadn't realised it was there!

billyboym3 · 11-07-2013, 04:38 PM

I test drove a 13 plate so wouldnt of had it anyway, will all models have this as nothing was mentioned to me when ordering? (2 weeks ago)

Chunkv6 · 11-07-2013, 05:03 PM

All models with the sport auto transmission will have launch control as standard

steddyman · 11-07-2013, 05:11 PM

So does that mean only cars delivered after February or July 2014 will have these new features?

Chunkv6 · 11-07-2013, 05:15 PM

MY14 cars started being built from week 27 of this year so if you order now it will have the changes

Chunkv6 · 11-07-2013, 05:19 PM

The m sport plus pack is a great addition! I wanted all the individual parts anyway so saved me some cash by BMW putting it together. Similar to the LUX pack on my evoque which also saved me some money overall.

billyboym3 · 11-07-2013, 05:25 PM

excuse my ignorance, do you have to spec a "sport" auto? whats the difference from trip auto?

Chunkv6 · 11-07-2013, 05:36 PM

No probs at all. I see you have ordered a 320d so yes you do have to spec the type of auto gearbox. You can have the standard auto or the sport auto which includes the paddles on the steering wheel. I personally wouldn't have an auto without paddles after buying my evoque as it is handy to use the paddles in normal driving to override the gearbox's brain when you want to. (Keeps more of the control IMO)

billyboym3 · 11-07-2013, 05:40 PM

I will have to check this on my order but i bet it isnt specified! not happy, this is the problem with testing a fully loaded car, id be well cheesed off with mine when I got it if it had no paddles.

Chunkv6 · 11-07-2013, 06:13 PM

Yeah you should check as its not that much extra cost wise for the sport auto over standard auto. Are you able to change spec or is it too late??

dopper99 · 11-07-2013, 06:41 PM

Isnt the sport auto a quicker gear change too? Isnt the standard box a big sluggish?
I'm sure its a much better box for a few hundred quid more.

11-07-2013, 10:18 AM	#1
paulf Lieutenant 55 Rep 414 Posts Drives: 330e M Sport 2020 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ashby de la Zouch iTrader: (0)	2014 Changes for 3 Series I'm about to order via Lex for delivery first quarter of next year... and seem to have read a lot about new iDrive, launch control etc... In simple terms what changes and when? Thanks in advance __________________ Driving - 330e M Sport 2020 Previous - 2017 F32 420d M Sport, 2014 F30 330d M Sport, 2011 E90 320d Efficient Dynamics
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Wo-Wo Captain 297 Rep 701 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Comp Coupe Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: East Mids iTrader: (0)	Other than the obvious badges how would you know you have them? Think sail mode only works in Eco mode too.
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Wo-Wo Captain 297 Rep 701 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Comp Coupe Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: East Mids iTrader: (0)	Yeah get that but I'm driving a 2014 car but don't think I've got the different iDrive, wondering if its just pro Nav?
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VonRat Private 2 Rep 97 Posts Drives: F31 330d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kent iTrader: (0)	You only get the touch controller with pro nav. You can see this using the configurator.
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Poohbore Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 252 Posts Drives: Mineral White F31 xDrive Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	And in my opinion the touch pad is pointless. I like the nice chunky I drive controlee and find its quicker than the gimmicky touch pad. __________________ 320d SE xdrive Mineral White Touring
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matk Captain 32 Rep 652 Posts Drives: 330d F31 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	the touch pad is annoying. I dint know about it at firs and i was adjusting my equalizer settings and the slider was going mental. I had a stray finger in the touch pad whilst using the I drive knob.
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11-07-2013, 04:10 PM	#11
billyboym3 Private First Class 11 Rep 173 Posts Drives: BMW 520D Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Oxford iTrader: (0)	someone say launch control? is this true?
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Chunkv6 Private 3 Rep 52 Posts Drives: Range Rover Evoque Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Scottish Borders iTrader: (0)	I wondered why no-one had mentioned launch control yet. When I test drove in September the dealer hadn't realised it was there!
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billyboym3 Private First Class 11 Rep 173 Posts Drives: BMW 520D Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Oxford iTrader: (0)	I test drove a 13 plate so wouldnt of had it anyway, will all models have this as nothing was mentioned to me when ordering? (2 weeks ago)
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11-07-2013, 05:03 PM	#14
Chunkv6 Private 3 Rep 52 Posts Drives: Range Rover Evoque Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Scottish Borders iTrader: (0)	All models with the sport auto transmission will have launch control as standard
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steddyman Lieutenant 40 Rep 458 Posts Drives: BMW F30 330D M-Sport Auto Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	So does that mean only cars delivered after February or July 2014 will have these new features?
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11-07-2013, 05:15 PM	#16
Chunkv6 Private 3 Rep 52 Posts Drives: Range Rover Evoque Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Scottish Borders iTrader: (0)	MY14 cars started being built from week 27 of this year so if you order now it will have the changes
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11-07-2013, 05:19 PM	#17
Chunkv6 Private 3 Rep 52 Posts Drives: Range Rover Evoque Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Scottish Borders iTrader: (0)	The m sport plus pack is a great addition! I wanted all the individual parts anyway so saved me some cash by BMW putting it together. Similar to the LUX pack on my evoque which also saved me some money overall.
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11-07-2013, 05:25 PM	#18
billyboym3 Private First Class 11 Rep 173 Posts Drives: BMW 520D Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Oxford iTrader: (0)	excuse my ignorance, do you have to spec a "sport" auto? whats the difference from trip auto?
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Chunkv6 Private 3 Rep 52 Posts Drives: Range Rover Evoque Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Scottish Borders iTrader: (0)	No probs at all. I see you have ordered a 320d so yes you do have to spec the type of auto gearbox. You can have the standard auto or the sport auto which includes the paddles on the steering wheel. I personally wouldn't have an auto without paddles after buying my evoque as it is handy to use the paddles in normal driving to override the gearbox's brain when you want to. (Keeps more of the control IMO)
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billyboym3 Private First Class 11 Rep 173 Posts Drives: BMW 520D Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Oxford iTrader: (0)	I will have to check this on my order but i bet it isnt specified! not happy, this is the problem with testing a fully loaded car, id be well cheesed off with mine when I got it if it had no paddles.
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Chunkv6 Private 3 Rep 52 Posts Drives: Range Rover Evoque Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Scottish Borders iTrader: (0)	Yeah you should check as its not that much extra cost wise for the sport auto over standard auto. Are you able to change spec or is it too late??
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dopper99 Lieutenant General 3531 Rep 11,292 Posts Drives: Golf R Mk8 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (1)	Isnt the sport auto a quicker gear change too? Isnt the standard box a big sluggish? I'm sure its a much better box for a few hundred quid more.
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