is iDrive upgradeable?

marwan · 08-15-2008, 10:06 AM

i was wondering if 2008 M3s iDrive software can be upgraded to 2009 new iDrive? is it something that BMW would do to upgrade 2008? and last, would the coupe M3s get get the new iDrive or is it a 4 door facelift only?

!Xoible · 08-15-2008, 10:07 AM

i believe nothing is impossible if you know longtran lol.... i wonder the same. this might require new parts as to the knob/controller, the center piece, software updates. that's assuming all the wirings and chipset inside is the same

marwan · 08-15-2008, 10:11 AM

btw, i heard a while back the Apple is helping BMW with the new iDrive interface, is this true?

Big Windy · 08-15-2008, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by marwan

btw, i heard a while back the Apple is helping BMW with the new iDrive interface, is this true?

don't think that one is true...but i could be wrong.

retrofit will undoubtedly be possible with the right amount of money, but i think that it will be very very expensive.

southlight · 08-15-2008, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Windy

retrofit will undoubtedly be possible with the right amount of money, but i think that it will be very very expensive.

Best regards, south

1ne · 08-15-2008, 10:40 PM

Under 5K USD I would do it..

ase2dais · 08-16-2008, 06:55 AM

I think abit more, like $67k

Big Windy · 08-16-2008, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 1ne

Under 5K USD I would do it..

i think 5k sounds about right. labor is going to crush you.

berniec · 08-17-2008, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by marwan

btw, i heard a while back the Apple is helping BMW with the new iDrive interface, is this true?

I doubt it. iDrive is based on Windows CE

apw2607 · 08-18-2008, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by berniec

I doubt it. iDrive is based on Windows CE

The current version is certainly not. Only the very first iteration was in the 7-series, and that was horrible.

MomoM3 · 09-04-2008, 01:00 PM

how big of a difference is idrive from idrive2?

I've never used idrive until I picked up my car and it's not THAT bad... mind you, I was used to the e46 M3's navi....

drvai · 09-04-2008, 02:54 PM

what's the big deal with the new idrive?

M2381 · 09-04-2008, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by drvai

what's the big deal with the new idrive?

Where do I start...?

----The interface is bad.
Takes too much work to go from one menu to the other.
If your trying to chose a song that starts with a "Z" have fun scrolling through all ur songs or going through the artist if you dont have it on a playlist.
It just looks ugly overall(color, design)
Sluggish(especially on start up)
I personally don't like the double hump
Difficult to use compared to say Lexus' system

Many more but I dont have the time to type them all out

tma1c · 09-21-2008, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 1ne

Under 5K USD I would do it..

Im looking into upgrading my 08 idrive and I think it will be under 5k.

marwan · 09-22-2008, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by M2381

Where do I start...?

----The interface is bad.
Takes too much work to go from one menu to the other.
If your trying to chose a song that starts with a "Z" have fun scrolling through all ur songs or going through the artist if you dont have it on a playlist.
It just looks ugly overall(color, design)
Sluggish(especially on start up)
I personally don't like the double hump
Difficult to use compared to say Lexus' system

Many more but I dont have the time to type them all out

are you talking about the current or new iDrive

islandguy19 · 10-06-2008, 03:20 AM

BMW if u read this! UPGRADE OUR iDRIVES!

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