Can someone please explain this to me?

gthal · 04-09-2011, 09:54 PM

OK... no offense to anyway here who does this...

Would someone PLEASE explain why we are seeing 2011.5 and 2011.75 model year designations being noted by new owners? I don't think I have ever seen 2009.5 or 2010.75, etc. What am I missing here? Is it just OCD owners or is there some significance to this?

As far as I know, there are no changes between 2011.25, 2011.5, 2011.75 cars so I'm not seeing why anyone would care... to me its a 2011.00

Guys, sorry if this is a dumb question but it makes no sense to me...

OC3 · 04-09-2011, 10:01 PM

Take a seat next to sameh, plz. lulz

piloto · 04-09-2011, 10:02 PM

The Combox and 6NR are the 2011.75.
The ZCPs are 2011.5

I know I'm forgetting a thing or two as well. Nothing major. I think most are just being sarcastic with their quotations (I know I am), more to laugh at BMW for having such a long MY 2011.

gthal · 04-09-2011, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piloto

The Combox and 6NR are the 2011.75.
The ZCPs are 2011.5

Well, that makes some sense I guess. If it were me, I still don't think I would be so specific but at least there is some logic to it.

BimmerM · 04-09-2011, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piloto

The Combox and 6NR are the 2011.75.
The ZCPs are 2011.5

I know I'm forgetting a thing or two as well. Nothing major. I think most are just being sarcastic with their quotations (I know I am), more to laugh at BMW for having such a long MY 2011.

ZCP and LED taillights were available for all 2011 and newer.

2011.5 are what folks are calling cars made from sept 2010 and newer which includes auto start/stop, combox, and some package bundle changes during ordering.

2011.75 are what folks are calling cars built from March 2011 and newer which now have the BMW Apps option 6NR.

IFX · 04-09-2011, 11:04 PM

it basically makes the owner feel that much more special because he put the decimals at the end..

which in turn means his car is newer.

radiantm3 · 04-09-2011, 11:18 PM

I say blame BMW for making changes every 6 months.

geneatals · 04-10-2011, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BimmerM

ZCP and LED taillights were available for all 2011 and newer.

2011.5 are what folks are calling cars made from sept 2010 and newer which includes auto start/stop, combox, and some package bundle changes during ordering.

2011.75 are what folks are calling cars built from March 2011 and newer which now have the BMW Apps option 6NR.

^this...

the more info the better, as it helps answer q's sometimes IMO...

SoTempted · 04-10-2011, 12:27 AM

Or are they trying to get that much closer to Porsche status? (997.1, 997.2) Ooooh snap! Yeah I said it, wanna fight about it?

jk, dont mind me... it's late and I'm bored.

aajami · 04-10-2011, 12:42 AM

The three 2011 model years have meaningful distinctions between them. This has been discussed here before ad nauseum, but here's the basic rundown:

MY2011 (March 2010 production): Introduction of LCI (E92 & E93 only), introduction of ZCP (E90 & E92)
MY2011.5 (September 2010 production): Introduction of start/stop, iDrive changed from CIC to Combox, Mineral White added a color choice for E92 & E93, bare bones M-drive standard, manual seats as an option
MY2011.75 (March 2011 production): BMW Apps (6NR) as an option

tunawi7cheese · 04-10-2011, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoTempted

Or are they trying to get that much closer to Porsche status? (997.1, 997.2) Ooooh snap! Yeah I said it, wanna fight about it?

jk, dont mind me... it's late and I'm bored.

persian54 · 04-10-2011, 03:43 AM

cause we feel cool

2011.5 MW E93 M3 DCT

rjd598 · 04-10-2011, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IFX

it basically makes the owner feel that much more special because he put the decimals at the end..

which in turn means his car is newer.

This is so true

Gkap · 04-10-2011, 12:16 PM

I guess my car is a 2011.5, I would still just say its a 2011 lol

Gearhead999s · 04-10-2011, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gkap

I guess my car is a 2011.5, I would still just say its a 2011 lol

My ownership says 2011 which is really the only thing that matters!

Technic · 04-10-2011, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aajami

The three 2011 model years have meaningful distinctions between them. This has been discussed here before ad nauseum, but here's the basic rundown:

MY2011 (March 2010 production): Introduction of LCI (E92 & E93 only), introduction of ZCP (E90 & E92)
MY2011.5 (September 2010 production): Introduction of start/stop, Telematics changed from TCU to Combox, Mineral White added a color choice for E92 & E93, MDM standard, manual seats as standard
MY2011.75 (March 2011 production): BMW Apps (6NR) as an option

Fixed

piloto · 04-10-2011, 04:19 PM

Like I said, it's more sarcasm towards BMW for having such a long model year. I suppose for those looking to buy a used on in the next few years, it would be helpful to know which MY2011 they're looking for, if they want any the particular features that the later cars have.

Friend: So, what kind of car are you driving these days?

M3Post member: A 2011 M3.

Friend: Oh, I didn't tihnk you'd go for a 2 door coupe.

M3 Post: It's a sedan.

Friend: Oh! Didn't know they made it in a sedan. I don't like the that start/stop feature I read about in the magazines.

M3 Post: Oh, mine doesn't have that.

Friend: I thought you said it's a MY2011.

M3 Post: Yes, but it doesn't have that feature.

Friend: Oh, so you don't have ZCP either? Why pass on the extra 50 hp AT THE WHEEL?

M3Post: No, It has ZCP. Do you seriously think I'd pass on that extra power and status?

Friend: I'm confused. I thought you said you have a MY2011 M3.

M3 Post: I do dammit. But it's an early one.

Friend: ???

M3 Post: A MY 2011.00.

Friend: Oh, why didn't you say so in the first place?

Friend: I heard the 6MT is tought to shift from 1st to 2nd.

M3 Post:I have the DCT (gestures pulling paddles behind the wheel).

Friend: You bought an automatic M3???

M3 Post:

As you can see by my example above, calling it MY2011.00, MY2011.50, MY2011.75, MY2011.99 is to save lives, specifically the lives of your friends.

PKL · 04-10-2011, 04:59 PM

Most important info in this thread is that:

DCT = Automatic

mkoesel · 04-11-2011, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Technic

Fixed

Can't agree with the notion that it is MDM that became standard rather than M-Drive, Technic.

M-Drive is the ability to configure the car's driving dynamics and activate them via the M Button. This is indeed a standard feature as of MY2011.5. Sure, the level of customization that you get for the base car is not the same as if one has IDrive also, but it is there nevertheless. Also, calling it "MDM" is not really accurate anyway since Servotronic Sport steering is there standard as well.

mkoesel · 04-11-2011, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piloto

M3 Post:

Figures that a guy who just learned he is impervious to bullets gets his face sliced off seconds later. Bad luck there.

greycrx87 · 04-11-2011, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IFX

it basically makes the owner feel that much more special because he put the decimals at the end..

which in turn means his car is newer.

lol, when they sell it in a few years, the decimals won't really matter

Nine · 04-11-2011, 09:45 AM

What annoys me is that people bling out their profile, sell their car but don't put up the replacement.

Ex. AW ZCP 2011 E92
Car Sold,
Ex. ....

04-09-2011, 09:54 PM	#1
gthal Major General 1907 Rep 5,678 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (2)	Can someone please explain this to me? OK... no offense to anyway here who does this... Would someone PLEASE explain why we are seeing 2011.5 and 2011.75 model year designations being noted by new owners? I don't think I have ever seen 2009.5 or 2010.75, etc. What am I missing here? Is it just OCD owners or is there some significance to this? As far as I know, there are no changes between 2011.25, 2011.5, 2011.75 cars so I'm not seeing why anyone would care... to me its a 2011.00 Guys, sorry if this is a dumb question but it makes no sense to me... __________________ 2020 X3 M40i \| Black \| Current DD 2020 C8 Corvette \| Z51 \| Torch Red ... built and waiting for delivery 2016 M2 \| Long Beach Blue \| 6MT 2015 M4 \| Austin Yellow \| DCT 2012 MB C63AMG \| 2011 E92 M3 \| 2010 E92 M3
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04-09-2011, 10:02 PM	#3
piloto Captain 29 Rep 843 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 - AW/FR Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	The Combox and 6NR are the 2011.75. The ZCPs are 2011.5 I know I'm forgetting a thing or two as well. Nothing major. I think most are just being sarcastic with their quotations (I know I am), more to laugh at BMW for having such a long MY 2011.
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IFX Banned 69 Rep 2,536 Posts Drives: AW e46M/N54 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Fla. iTrader: (1)	it basically makes the owner feel that much more special because he put the decimals at the end.. which in turn means his car is newer.
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SoTempted Captain 20 Rep 764 Posts Drives: Incompetently Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Clovis, NM iTrader: (4)	Or are they trying to get that much closer to Porsche status? (997.1, 997.2) Ooooh snap! Yeah I said it, wanna fight about it? jk, dont mind me... it's late and I'm bored.
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04-10-2011, 12:42 AM	#10
aajami Brigadier General 436 Rep 4,567 Posts Drives: Space Gray '09 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA iTrader: (4)	The three 2011 model years have meaningful distinctions between them. This has been discussed here before ad nauseum, but here's the basic rundown: MY2011 (March 2010 production): Introduction of LCI (E92 & E93 only), introduction of ZCP (E90 & E92) MY2011.5 (September 2010 production): Introduction of start/stop, iDrive changed from CIC to Combox, Mineral White added a color choice for E92 & E93, bare bones M-drive standard, manual seats as an option MY2011.75 (March 2011 production): BMW Apps (6NR) as an option __________________ '09 E92 M3: Space Gray, Black, Carbon Leather \| ZTP 2MK ZPP 2MT 6FL \| link 1 / link 2 Mods: M Performance exhaust \| ZCP retrofit \| Euro airbox \| GTS DCT flash \| JPN 240 ECU flash \| Euro LCI taillights \| CRT lip \| OEM alarm retrofit \| Space Gray bumper plugs \| BMW Performance: Mk. II spoiler / Mk. II non-electronic steering wheel / mirror caps / front grilles / side gills / intake louvers / emblem
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persian54 Lieutenant General 951 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	cause we feel cool 2011.5 MW E93 M3 DCT __________________ From E93 335i to E89 Z4 to E93 M3/E89 Z4 to E350/SL550
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04-10-2011, 12:16 PM	#14
Gkap BMF Movement 51 Rep 3,024 Posts Drives: Women Crazy Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: GTA iTrader: (1)	I guess my car is a 2011.5, I would still just say its a 2011 lol
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04-10-2011, 04:19 PM	#17
piloto Captain 29 Rep 843 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 - AW/FR Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Like I said, it's more sarcasm towards BMW for having such a long model year. I suppose for those looking to buy a used on in the next few years, it would be helpful to know which MY2011 they're looking for, if they want any the particular features that the later cars have. Friend: So, what kind of car are you driving these days? M3Post member: A 2011 M3. Friend: Oh, I didn't tihnk you'd go for a 2 door coupe. M3 Post: It's a sedan. Friend: Oh! Didn't know they made it in a sedan. I don't like the that start/stop feature I read about in the magazines. M3 Post: Oh, mine doesn't have that. Friend: I thought you said it's a MY2011. M3 Post: Yes, but it doesn't have that feature. Friend: Oh, so you don't have ZCP either? Why pass on the extra 50 hp AT THE WHEEL? M3Post: No, It has ZCP. Do you seriously think I'd pass on that extra power and status? Friend: I'm confused. I thought you said you have a MY2011 M3. M3 Post: I do dammit. But it's an early one. Friend: ??? M3 Post: A MY 2011.00. Friend: Oh, why didn't you say so in the first place? Friend: I heard the 6MT is tought to shift from 1st to 2nd. M3 Post:I have the DCT (gestures pulling paddles behind the wheel). Friend: You bought an automatic M3??? M3 Post: As you can see by my example above, calling it MY2011.00, MY2011.50, MY2011.75, MY2011.99 is to save lives, specifically the lives of your friends.
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04-11-2011, 09:45 AM	#22
Nine Banned 49 Rep 1,922 Posts Drives: Not ZCP, FML. Join Date: May 2010 Location: DC, Miami, NYC iTrader: (2)	What annoys me is that people bling out their profile, sell their car but don't put up the replacement. Ex. AW ZCP 2011 E92 Car Sold, Ex. ....
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