2009 vs. 2008 M3 - differences?

[C17MooseDriver]

For coupe, the fold down rear seats are standard. For the sedan it's an option.

[4u3]

t what price is a good 08 price, when you can order an o9 for 5oo.oo over invoice?

[mapezzul]

Originally Posted by ebohon

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.

It is quite a difference, iDrive 4.0 BUT to me it was not worth an additional almost $10k....

I just experienced the full new iDrive in a 7 series last week and it is impressive, hopefully I can finish the review of it in the next day or so.

The new iDrive in the 1 & 3 are essentially the same as the 7 just toned down a bit..

Depending on what you can snag an '08 for vs. the '09 is really the difference. The iDrive in the 2008 is the best of the last gen and it is quite good compared to earlier renditions.

The other way I look at it: the 2008 ///M3 sedan will be a 1 year production= rare car

-M

[corbz]

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!

Just correcting 3. active head restraint is added on 2009 models. 2008 did not have this feature.

Can also recall reading somewhere that the ventilation system has been redesigned.

[jamesq]

Originally Posted by 4u3

t what price is a good 08 price, when you can order an o9 for 5oo.oo over invoice?

Gephardt in Boulder is advertising their 3 remaining coop's at $3000 under invoice.

[Adonislike]

Originally Posted by Jaypod

Someone has way too much time their hands! j/k

facelifted "rear end"

Hahaha!!! Info still appreciated

[09E92M34ME]

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!

good info put all together. I knew most of them and it's nice to have them all listed like that. thanks.

[MMMorish]

I never heard about the new ventilation system. Did anyone else hear about that?

My 08' coupe has fold down seats and rear seat nets. Maybe they were part of a package or something

[TwoSaints]

Originally Posted by gr8000

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?

Yeah, I've checked (a few times, lol) but nothing there. Thats a pretty lame thing to make an "option". I wonder if there is any performance reason for this or just another way to make a buck.

[V8MAN]

hmm...mine does, April '08 build.

Originally Posted by R2M3

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

[Manny212]

I honestly prefer the 08 tails with blacklines to the 09 tails. But i do wish i had the new iDrive.

BTW, how does the cup cooler work? I opened the center storage compartment about 2 times since i got the car 6 months ago. I saw the beverage cooler and thought it was cool but never tried it. I remember my buddys range rover sport had it and it worked great but i think it was a dedicated cooler unlike the M3's vents

[M3-Mike]

Originally Posted by V8MAN

hmm...mine does, April '08 build.

What are these nets you guys are speaking of? My 03/08 build coupe has fold down seats but I haven't seen any nets of any kind. Also, there is a hole in the back seat for skiis I believe, but there is no bag to put skiis in.. is this bag an option? The cusion in the middle of the seat comes out (not an arm rest like I first assumed it would be) and then there is a plastic door that can be removed leaving a hole into the trunk.

[Year's_End]

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!

10. Cupholders have silver accents.
11. Disc slots have been compiled into one, and can play DVDs.
12. Volume knob has a better feel to it. It has more resistance and feels smoother. I noticed this one by personal experience.

[rav7ks]

Doesn't matter about the 08 I drive as it's just distracting. Just enjoy the car.

[montreal red]

just get an 08... u can get killer deals on them.. unless of course the idrive is really that important to you...

[Herknav]

Originally Posted by M3-Mike

Also, there is a hole in the back seat for skiis I believe, but there is no bag to put skiis in.. is this bag an option? The cusion in the middle of the seat comes out (not an arm rest like I first assumed it would be) and then there is a plastic door that can be removed leaving a hole into the trunk.

If it is the same as the 335, that plastic door you take out has the bag inside it.

[samM376']

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.
10. no more Leather iPod pouch under armrest

[Year's_End]

Originally Posted by samM376'

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.
10. no more Leather iPod pouch under armrest

the pouch is horribly placed. i never use it.

[h1d]

Personal pref....but the new idrive is insane... if don't mind having a wii graphics then get the 08 otherwise 09!!!

Take a look at both cars before making a decision!!

[Eliminator]

I haven't used the 09 iDrive but can't complain about the 08 system. It is a bit slow at times, especially when it you first jump in and it has to pair with your phone.... you can't turn the volume down until it gets the phone icon ready. You can hit mute though... little trick there for you guys!

[gtlexec]

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!

Trim piece(s) on the dash mounted cup holders (pop-outs).

BTW - why do the head rests "lack" the active restraint system? I thought US DOT law requires it.

[JIO]

One more/less feature....the '09's lose the little flashlight in the glovebox. It's no longer offered. The '09's also lose the 10/13mm wrench in the toolkit.

I want my money back!!