M drive & EDC??

[Mpower1985]

I just got my new m3 sedan. I just picked it up from the dealer I just notice that the M drive and EDC are not in the package. Are they really necesary for a 6 speed manual tranmission? Could you add them later on?

[RandyB]

I noticed that the silver demo sedans had the stand alone Nav but no ZTP. I was wondering if anyone would be misled by this. I hope that is not the case here. Whenever I see a new M3 with the double hump I just assume it has ZTP, but that is not always the case. The tip off that made me notice was the missing EDC button, which is bundled with the ZTP.

I doubt either could be added later, unfortunately. The good news is that you may not miss them, especially if you just realized they were not there. Enjoy your new M3!

[Mpower1985]

I was told that Mdrive button was not there but you could control everything through the nav. I knew that the EDC was not there but I am not sure if it really a must? What does it really do?

[RandyB]

Originally Posted by Mpower1985

I was told that Mdrive button was not there but you could control everything through the nav. I knew that the EDC was not there but I am not sure if it really a must? What does it really do?

The EDC just gives you three different suspension settings - normal, sport and comfort. If you're happy with the way your car rides now then I doubt you will miss it.

[Mpower1985]

If i dont have the EDC what setting would it be like?

[Hammer]

i read "ztp" in many threads now, i hestitated to ask(already googled it), what exactly does it mean?(wrote out like esp = electronic stability programm)

[RandyB]

Originally Posted by Hammer

i read "ztp" in many threads now, i hestitated to ask(already googled it), what exactly does it mean?(wrote out like esp = electronic stability programm)

It's the BMW ordering code for the technology package.

The standard suspension is believed to be somewhere between normal and sport.

[Hammer]

Originally Posted by RandyB

It's the BMW ordering code for the techology package.

The standard suspension is believed to be somewhere between normal and sport.

thanks

to the topic:

i think both arent necessary but nice-to-haves. therefor it just depends on your purse

[KonigsTiger]

In the US or Canada, don't think you need that!!! There is a slight difference in feel from Normal to Sport but not that much at all.