2009 3-series LCI + 2nd gen iDrive Training Manual

[Jason]

=> 2009 3-series, Advanced Diesel & new iDrive Training Manual (right-click-save-as)

Click (right-click-save-as) on the link above for the "2009 3-series, Advanced Diesel & new iDrive Training" Manual.

There's some great insight into all the changes of the new LCI 3-series, BMW diesel technology and the new 2nd generation iDrive.
Now you'll know exactly how your sales advisor will try to sell you on the 2009 3-series

Thanks to Michael for the info.

[ase2dais]

I like the new look! Kudos!

[Gig103]

That's an interesting read... I did NOT know that the 2009 CWP will have a heated steering wheel - I'll be looking into a retrofit!

[IrvRobinson]

Originally Posted by Gig103

That's an interesting read... I did NOT know that the 2009 CWP will have a heated steering wheel - I'll be looking into a retrofit!

Stole it from another blog

Here are some key points:

* Interior 3 Series improved refinement
* Standard Active Headrests
* windows controls moved 20 mm towards the driver
* New iDrive
* Three new exterior colors: Space Gray, Blue Water, Tasman Green
* New Fine Line Aluminum replaces current trim
* Light Burl Walnut Wood replaces Light Poplar Wood
* Two new leather choices: Oyster Dakota and Saddle Brown
* Chestnut Brown Dakota leather replaces Terracotta Leather
* Finally, the 3 Series will be getting front and read PDC sensors
* Sport Package getting new wheel options and High Gloss Shadowline
* Cold Weather package will include heated steering wheel
* BMW 335d and X5d coming early 2009 (yes, we reported that earlier but BMW said November, still unclear)
* Automatic transmission only on the 335d and no xDrive
* Diesel Exhaust Fluid(DEF) service intervals: 11, 000 miles for the X5 and 13,000 miles for the 335d
* When DEF indicator shows zero miles, the car will not start anymore
* Better fuel economy for the 335d: 23MPG City and 33MPG Hwy
* Better fuel economy for the X5d: 19MPG City and 26MPG Hwy
* BMW X5 xdrive35d will give you a saving of 3.7 cents per-mile
* iDrive: 80GB Hard Drive with 12GB reserved for music
* New iDrive started off with 4 versions and based on the customer testing, the iDrive 2.0 was chosen

[danniexi]

Heated Steering Wheel?
New i-drive?
High Gloss Shadowline trim for ZSP?

Poop. I would appreciate all these things in my current E92. At least the Logic 7 was standard though (now an option).

Thanks Jason. Twas a great read

[methodtim]

High gloss shadow line... yummy. I can't wait for my e90 to arrive (heck, I can't wait for them to start building the damn thing).

edit: Sorry, meant e90. I keep thinking I'm still getting a coupe...

[letterkills155]

is all this added stuff going for the e90 going in the e92 also

[PLAYON]

JASON, you are THE MAN! Thanks for the post/info.

[methodtim]

Originally Posted by PLAYON

JASON, you are THE MAN! Thanks for the post/info.

Well, shoot, as long as we're handing out props, I scooped this a while back:

http://www.e90post.com/forum/showthr...24#post3134124

Just sayin...

[dlwhite]

Browse the site if you wish.

http://qacds.bmwuniversity.com/bmwlm...ent/index.html

[slimshady523]

Originally Posted by letterkills155

is all this added stuff going for the e90 going in the e92 also

My E92 order (335i, ZSP) shows shadowline trim and hi-fi sound system, so it seems like at least a few of these changes are hitting the E92 as well.

[uhn2000]

Honestly this is amazing great news. The only thing that ever stopped me from getting an M3 sedan was no heated steering wheel... AWESOME F'N news!!!!

[reinaldo335]

so, e92 m3 is getting new i drive?

[Big Windy]

Originally Posted by reinaldo335

so, e92 m3 is getting new i drive?

yes

[m3larson]

Want to drive the X5 diesel. however I would have only saved $51.80 after 14,000miles with a diesel. I'll keep the V8

[reinaldo335]

Originally Posted by Big Windy

yes

i mean in the US?