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      04-24-2013, 07:46 PM   #1
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F31s: They're here!

I just got an email from my CA, they got their first F31 at their dealership - it's a sold order but I'm going to go take a look at it for sure. It looks absolutely GORGEOUS in M-Sport!

He sent me some pics, and yes, the car has satin aluminum roof rails instead of the Black ones... I remember sending an email to BMW Canada about this and they confirmed it came with black roof rails. I hope they fix this for future orders!
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Please post the pics Shag. Mine is still in transit and I'm wondering how they look with the satin roof rails.
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Just saw one today, it is amazing. The new idrive is very cool. Leg room in the back is also much better now. Not a fan of the satin rails but I just couldn't take my eyes off the car. Come July/August I'll be ordering one.
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Shag: bump for the pics you have!
My F31 left Dartmouth today!
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Just saw one today, it is amazing. The new idrive is very cool. Leg room in the back is also much better now. Not a fan of the satin rails but I just couldn't take my eyes off the car. Come July/August I'll be ordering one.
Have you had the chance to play with a ConnectedDrive-equipped car? This model-year brings new options with regards to BMW Online, Assist & Internet access...
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Have you had the chance to play with a ConnectedDrive-equipped car? This model-year brings new options with regards to BMW Online, Assist & Internet access...
I have and I was really impressed. Very smooth and there way more menus than in my E91 idrive. The graphics and menus are similar to what you would find on an iPhone.

The only things that I liked better on my E91 rather than on the new F31 are 1, the sunroof, on the F31 the front "openable" sunroof is much less longer than on my E91. Two is the steering on the F31 is completely different from what I'm used to. Three, no more ski bag on the F31, it's an accessory that needs to be added now (not a big deal thought), satin "silver" rails

Pros on the F31, I can now store the rear screen divider in the trunk (AMEN!)
new iDrive, space in the back seats, no more moving seats forward to accomodate friends or family riding along. Obvisoulsy, for me, is the added benefit of diesel, I do a lot of mileage and the E91 drinks more than double the diesel would.
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I have and I was really impressed. Very smooth and there way more menus than in my E91 idrive. The graphics and menus are similar to what you would find on an iPhone.

The only things that I liked better on my E91 rather than on the new F31 are 1, the sunroof, on the F31 the front "openable" sunroof is much less longer than on my E91. Two is the steering on the F31 is completely different from what I'm used to. Three, no more ski bag on the F31, it's an accessory that needs to be added now (not a big deal thought), satin "silver" rails

Pros on the F31, I can now store the rear screen divider in the trunk (AMEN!)
new iDrive, space in the back seats, no more moving seats forward to accomodate friends or family riding along. Obvisoulsy, for me, is the added benefit of diesel, I do a lot of mileage and the E91 drinks more than double the diesel would.
I went to play with the NBT iDrive in the new Touring yesterday... holy crap, what a HUGE improvement! No more waiting 2-3 seconds for the map to redraw when zooming in or out, fluid movements, 3D is great, etc... And yes, Canadian ConnectedDrive-equipped cars get BMW Online, internet browser & Advanced RTTI...

The screen divider storage bin is such a good idea, I agree... I took a peek at a CPO E91 Touring & a X1 next to it - there is simply no comparison. It's a hell of a car (in Melbourne Red too)...
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BMW Canada just updated options for the F31 to include front and rear PDC and the full 270 degree surround vision.

They also have details on the new 328d F31.
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BMW Canada just updated options for the F31 to include front and rear PDC and the full 270 degree surround vision.

They also have details on the new 328d F31.
In what package? Where did you get the info?

I have ordering guides & some bulletins but have not seen this info yet. Care to share?
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Its at my work It just came out in the past day or so.

I'll post tmrw morning.

The cost of the options rise slightly with the added features but all are good options.
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Here you go, the updated options.
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File Type: pdf PB 2014MY 3 Touring - 10 - Package Update.pdf (134.8 KB, 191 views)
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Hi sparkyg, do you have the pricing guide for the F31 328d ?
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I'll see if I can get a copy. I got a options list for the 328d but there should be more press than that.
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I'll see if I can get a copy. I got a options list for the 328d but there should be more press than that.
I have most of the info (guides, documentation) for the 2014 sedans but not so much info for the Tourings. No diesel Touring documents at all, except for some references in the Sedan documents.

Oddly enough, they've included the rear-view camera on all Sedans with the Premium package (328i) but not on the Touring where it is actually useful...
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The Touring for 2014 will have the full 270 deg view as part of the avail options.
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