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      09-29-2008, 10:24 AM   #1
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2009 5 Series and 6 Series iDrive

I'm with BMW of North America, LLC. We want to clear up some confusion that appears to exist regarding iDrive. You may have noticed in the "build your own" section of BMWUSA.com or in some pictures posted on forums, that the new iDrive controller and buttons will be installed in the 2009 model year 5 Series and 6 Series. The software and functionality of the iDrive, however, will remain unchanged from the 2008 Model Year in these vehicles. In Model Year 2009, the 1 Series, 3 Series and 7 Series will be equipped with the new version of iDrive. We hope this answers any questions that you may have had regarding the iDrive in the 5 Series and 6 Series. As always, if you have any questions, please contact us at 800-831-1117 or via email at customer.relations@bmwusa.com.
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      09-29-2008, 01:07 PM   #2
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Thanks for the clarification. It's good to see BMW actually participating in these forums.
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      09-30-2008, 04:46 AM   #3
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ok,thanks..but what about x6 production date from october 2008? is it getting new i drive ot what?
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      10-19-2008, 02:20 PM   #4
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X6 new i-Drive SOP is 3/09.
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      10-19-2008, 03:21 PM   #5
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well,i have ordered a new car,and 5 months after will have an old i drive..that sucks! Thanks anyway!
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      10-19-2008, 03:23 PM   #6
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BTW,is there any chance for later upgrade in BMW service?
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      10-19-2008, 03:29 PM   #7
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whan is x6 going to get powerful (35d) 3.0 r6 diesel engine,twin turbo with 220kw(299ps) 600Nm from serie 7 ?
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      10-25-2008, 07:07 PM   #8
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2009 bmw M5 has the new idrive
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      10-25-2008, 07:19 PM   #9
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Im Sorry............ New Idrive Controller And Buttons Old Software.
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      10-26-2008, 05:04 AM   #10
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hah,thats the way things go ..i dont care,much!
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      12-21-2008, 01:24 PM   #11
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So you get the new controller but keep the old software and functionality?

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      12-30-2008, 03:22 PM   #12
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Actually, in my personal opinion, having the shortcut buttons for CD, Nav, etc, is a great help.

Having just changed my e39 530d for an e60 M-Sport with prof nav (my first iDrive experience, as the e90 is a basic 320dSE) - and being someone who usually gets on with tech - I have found it a real pain when being in nav mode and then wanting to change the CD, etc...

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