2009 vs. 2008 M3

M3-Mike · 01-11-2009, 10:50 AM

Anyone know what the differences are between the 09 M3's and the original 08's? I got a good deal on an 08 but am still curious as to what I'm missing out on in the 09's. I hear the iDrive is new.. anything else?

aggs400 · 01-11-2009, 11:19 AM

There have been many posts regarding this, why dont you search this forum and read them.

enricob · 01-11-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by M3-Mike

Anyone know what the differences are between the 09 M3's and the original 08's? I got a good deal on an 08 but am still curious as to what I'm missing out on in the 09's. I hear the iDrive is new.. anything else?

only idriveII and the lights button

Roadkiller · 01-11-2009, 11:24 AM

Sedan got new tail.....

Eliminator · 01-11-2009, 11:29 AM

Window controls are 0.5 inches closer to the driver.

doba_s · 01-11-2009, 11:33 AM

cup holders has a new trim i think ...

Eliminator · 01-11-2009, 11:37 AM

You're right. Oh, the start button has new shiny(er) ring.

M3-Mike · 01-11-2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Eliminator

You're right. Oh, the start button has new shiny(er) ring.

LOL.. damn, can't believe I missed out on that feature...

Eliminator · 01-11-2009, 12:13 PM

Don't worry, you can replacement diamond studded bling bling versions on line!

MMMorish · 01-11-2009, 01:07 PM

1. New idrive.
2. Arm rest compartment drink cooler now becomes just a storage.
3. New headrests that look very similar but lack the "active head restraint" feature.
4. Ring around the start button is slightly thinner.
5. Window controls are half inch closer to the driver.
6. Sedan gets a facelifted rear end.
7. Lights switch gets a chrome accent to it.
8. Sparkling Graphite gets discontinued.
9. LeMans Blue becomes available.

If I missed anything just fill in where I left off!

M3-Mike · 01-11-2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MMMorish

1. New idrive.
2. Arm rest compartment drink cooler now becomes just a storage.
3. New headrests that look very similar but lack the "active head restraint" feature.
4. Ring around the start button is slightly thinner.
5. Window controls are half inch closer to the driver.
6. Sedan gets a facelifted rear end.
7. Lights switch gets a chrome accent to it.
8. Sparkling Graphite gets discontinued.
9. LeMans Blue becomes available.

If I missed anything just fill in where I left off!

Sweet! So really the new iDrive is the only thing to cry about.

Interesting that some features are removed, such as the cooler and active head restraints? Are these replaced by something better?

Eliminator · 01-11-2009, 01:39 PM

Nope, just cheeper.

BIGNTASTIE · 01-11-2009, 02:10 PM

o shit i didnt even know sparkling graphite was discontinued

tightie · 01-11-2009, 02:38 PM

just get the 08..

Jaypod · 01-11-2009, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMMorish

1. New idrive.
2. Arm rest compartment drink cooler now becomes just a storage.
3. New headrests that look very similar but lack the "active head restraint" feature.
4. Ring around the start button is slightly thinner.
5. Window controls are half inch closer to the driver.
6. Sedan gets a facelifted rear end.
7. Lights switch gets a chrome accent to it.
8. Sparkling Graphite gets discontinued.
9. LeMans Blue becomes available.

If I missed anything just fill in where I left off!

Someone has way too much time their hands!

j/k

facelifted "rear end"

mapezzul · 01-11-2009, 02:53 PM

The '09 also loses the ski bag as part of the Cold Weather Package.

Not to thread hijack but does anyone know why my 2008 E90 does not have seat back nets? Was there a tsb on it, and are they replaced for free?

Thanks.

R2M3 · 01-11-2009, 04:25 PM

I don't think any 08, coupe or sedan has seat back nets. Mine surely doesn't.

Voltigeur · 01-11-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by R2M3

I don't think any 08, coupe or sedan has seat back nets. Mine surely doesn't.

Too bad - useful for maps.

TwoSaints · 01-11-2009, 05:21 PM

My 08 doesn't even have a fold down rear seat. LOL! It's a good thing I don't haul anything with it.

ebohon · 01-11-2009, 05:30 PM

I didn't realize the 09 rear seat folded down... will have to check that! So far, the iDrive is the biggest and most important difference ... and, it is a HUGE difference from what others have told me.

MysticBlue · 01-11-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by R2M3

I don't think any 08, coupe or sedan has seat back nets. Mine surely doesn't.

Not sure about 08, but my 09 coupe has seat back nets.

gr8000 · 01-11-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TwoSaints

My 08 doesn't even have a fold down rear seat. LOL! It's a good thing I don't haul anything with it.

Are you sure? Mine has (Euro spec) but I can't think why US spec '08 M3s wouldn't... Have you seen / are there any plastic "pull" handles at the top of the inside of the trunk?

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