Difference between m3 2008 and m3 2010 (latest model) somebody can help me?

[checco026]

sorry for my english, i want some information about the difference between the "old" (2008) m3, and the latest with lci led 2010 m3.

the difference it is just the lci? there is some more difference?

thank you very match

[eluder]

Tons of differences. Off the top of my head, comparing an 08 to an 11, the current model:

space grey available for sedans
one of the blues was added I think?
competition package
new idrive
hd-based nav
hd storage for music
seat heater buttons moved
"all" button for locking the 2 zones
chrome headlight switch (huge, I KNOW!)
LED taillights
multiple package changes (no more tech, alarm included in conv...)
auto start/stop

I'm sure there's a ton more...

[checco026]

there is a chance to changes a 2008 e92 into a 2011 e 92 to 100%???

[mgx]

Originally Posted by checco026

there is a chance to changes a 2008 e92 into a 2011 e 92 to 100%???

if you have the money anything is possible

[checco026]

how much do you think i have to spend?
excluding the interior stuff, wich is the difference in exterior stuff?

[persian54]

Originally Posted by checco026

how much do you think i have to spend?
excluding the interior stuff, wich is the difference in exterior stuff?

rear LED tails is about $600 give or take, plus labor.

so not that bad.

CIC iDrive is amazing... retrofit is I think $3000

[checco026]

thank you. i saw i can buy just the consolo of the idrive for maybe 300 $?
and the exterior difference it is just the lci led?

[checco026]

somebody has news?thanks

[James T. Kirk]

It would not be worth it to try to upgrade a 2008 to a 2011. You'll end up spending more on parts and labor to MAYBE get things right. The upgrades, though numerous, are incidental.

Better to spend your money on a supercharge kit, exhaust and suspension upgrade. Then you'll have a car actually BETTER than a 2011.

[Bosna]

Originally Posted by GhostRideTheWhip

In 2008 BMW wasn't cost cutting. In 2011 BMW is cost cutting and has cheapened the quality and taken things out of the car yet still charges more.

... Like what? The vinyl sunshades? Aaaand....?

[persian54]

Originally Posted by Bosna

... Like what? The vinyl sunshades? Aaaand....?

no key spot for the trunk lol
at least not on my e93

[aus]

What year did the MDM come standard without Tech or any nav screen?
That's the only options that may get me to upgrade when the lease is up.

[checco026]

thaks u guys, but i want just to know the list of component of the new 2010....

lci led, the switch, the hard disk, and? stop? thanks

[checco026]

nobody can help me?

[persian54]

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...ight=2008+2011

should be a good read

there aren't many differences....

just buy one depending on mileage, condition, and price (along with your preferred options)

[reechar]

Originally Posted by GhostRideTheWhip

No keyhole in the trunk
Seatback pockets removed
Cigar lighter was removed.
Vinyl Sunshades
No sunroof for 328i(optional)
Roof liner now vinyl.
No flashlight in glovebox
No more alarm pre-wiring
No more air conditioning in the center armrest cup holder
Speakers on the base sedans went from 10 to 6
The storage net in the trunk, is gone.
The rest feature is also gone.


Want me to keep going?

Wow thats pretty interesting. I'm pretty curious about what else has changed, you seem to have noticed a lot.

[novablackm3]

I went from a 2008 to a 2010.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...highlight=2010

nothing major really other than idrive for me and slight difference in clutch feel

[shamoo]

Originally Posted by GhostRideTheWhip

Toolkit is gone
No spare tire
Health kit gone....

The E9X M3 never had a spare tire.

[persian54]

Originally Posted by shamoo

The E9X M3 never had a spare tire.

talking about BMWs in general

[///My5UV]

Originally Posted by GhostRideTheWhip

No keyhole in the trunk
Seatback pockets removed
Cigar lighter was removed.
Vinyl Sunshades
No sunroof for 328i(optional)
Roof liner now vinyl.
No flashlight in glovebox
No more alarm pre-wiring
No more air conditioning in the center armrest cup holder
Speakers on the base sedans went from 10 to 6
The storage net in the trunk, is gone.
The rest feature is also gone.

Damn that's alot of stuff.. some of it I don't really care about, but it sucks for putting in a radar detector on a loaner (only 12V outlet is back in the armrest!?).

Are the loops for the storage net at least still in the trunk? The PO of my E36 had lost/never had the net and I was able to buy one inexpensively. That sort of nickel-and-diming isn't so bad as when they make it impossible/really expensive to retrofit.