could anyone describe the i-drive features (benefits) for the M3

rai · 03-11-2008, 12:48 PM

I don't mind navi but it's not something I have to buy. I would 100000% not get the navi except it's connected to the M3 in a way b/c it is the only way to get the m-dynamic stability and various steering or throttle modes.

I would just like to be clear what I would miss out on by NOT getting the navi (navi = idrive).

I also like (would buy) CA, that's $500 which I would spend (but can't unless it's part of the $3200 technology package) it's just another way that BMW is screwing me with the option package (ie. CA and premium sound can not be ordered without navi).

Where I am comming from is that I love the M3 (may buy) but I don't love it at $69K. I'd like low-mid $60s but the navi is almost looking like a must order option since it has some features and it's the only way to get CA or premium stereo and if you add M-DCT, coupe, technology package you're looking at close to $70K.

apw2607 · 03-12-2008, 01:11 PM

Take a read through the owners manual. It describes all the features of i-drive and what they do. You can then decide if that makes sense for you.

For m-drive (within i-drive), as we've being through a million times already, you get access to the

sport mode for servotronic steering,
M Dynamic mode for the DSC,
Sport plus mode for Power

None of these settings are available if you dont order i-drive or the tech package.

03-11-2008, 12:48 PM	#1
rai Captain Drives: M3 coupe with DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: maryland Posts: 634 iTrader: (0)	could anyone describe the i-drive features (benefits) for the M3 I don't mind navi but it's not something I have to buy. I would 100000% not get the navi except it's connected to the M3 in a way b/c it is the only way to get the m-dynamic stability and various steering or throttle modes. I would just like to be clear what I would miss out on by NOT getting the navi (navi = idrive). I also like (would buy) CA, that's $500 which I would spend (but can't unless it's part of the $3200 technology package) it's just another way that BMW is screwing me with the option package (ie. CA and premium sound can not be ordered without navi). Where I am comming from is that I love the M3 (may buy) but I don't love it at $69K. I'd like low-mid $60s but the navi is almost looking like a must order option since it has some features and it's the only way to get CA or premium stereo and if you add M-DCT, coupe, technology package you're looking at close to $70K. Last edited by rai; 03-11-2008 at 04:42 PM.
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03-12-2008, 01:11 PM	#2
apw2607 Major Drives: 2009 X5 35d Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 1,240 iTrader: (0)	Take a read through the owners manual. It describes all the features of i-drive and what they do. You can then decide if that makes sense for you. For m-drive (within i-drive), as we've being through a million times already, you get access to the sport mode for servotronic steering, M Dynamic mode for the DSC, Sport plus mode for Power None of these settings are available if you dont order i-drive or the tech package.