Changes for Sept-production e90's: can we summarize

Argelius · 08-08-2005, 08:02 AM

I have placed an order for a 330xi (September production, for delivery sometime in October, I guess...

I've been scanning the post for some time now and wanted to see if we can summarize what changes are expected with the September production vehicles.

From what I've gathered, the changes are:
[1] Availability of AWD
[2] Comfort access
[3] Addition of Barrique red and Sonora colors
[4] mp3-capability of CD players in Navigation-equipped cars (not entirely sure about this one)

Can anyone add to this list (even minor things)?

bimmer4me · 08-08-2005, 08:05 AM

Also...
1) Availability of the Wagon
2) Addition of Mystic Blue
3) More software updates (not sure what exactly outside of MP3/Nav support)

E90Fleet · 08-08-2005, 08:13 AM

M Sport pack avaiable in Europe

E90Fleet · 08-08-2005, 08:14 AM

Also E91 available in Europe

medicus · 08-08-2005, 08:32 AM

will AWD be available in Europe?

E90Fleet · 08-08-2005, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by medicus

will AWD be available in Europe?

Should be in Germany, dont know about the rest of europe

E90Fleet · 08-08-2005, 11:03 AM

just remembered SMG will be available in europe

Hornet · 08-08-2005, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Should be in Germany, dont know about the rest of europe

Just saw the new BMW pricelist for finnish market and all AWD-models are included. The prices start from 49700€ (325xi).

I miss my 325xi · 08-08-2005, 02:06 PM

Deep green right? didn't they add that too?

E90Fleet · 08-08-2005, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by I miss my 325xi

Deep green right? didn't they add that too?

Yes

2Pumped · 08-08-2005, 05:48 PM

I heard from the dealer that they are going to change the key fob, so that you don't have to insert it into the dash. Does anyone know if they are doing that soon?

mapezzul · 08-08-2005, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 2Pumped

I heard from the dealer that they are going to change the key fob, so that you don't have to insert it into the dash. Does anyone know if they are doing that soon?

that is an option called comfort access it is listed above, will be available as an option for $500.

The software for the memory seats/mirrors etc. will be available. DRL functioning will be available as well as auto lock/unlock, NAV w/MP3. Basically a lot of software updates. New colors; Sonora, Deep Green, Barrique Red and Mystic Blue. Compfort Access, XI,325XIt, oh yeah and NO SMG! That is it folks...

I have attached an official PDF with the listed updates. Compliments of BIMMERFEST!!!

eelton · 08-08-2005, 06:28 PM

Does anyone know if comfort access be ordered in the U.S. yet? Or would I need to wait until September to order the car?

mapezzul · 08-08-2005, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by eelton

Does anyone know if comfort access be ordered in the U.S. yet? Or would I need to wait until September to order the car?

Yes you can order it now, you could have ordered it a while ago, it must be a September build date. So expect delivery in Oct/Nov.

davinet78 · 08-09-2005, 06:28 AM

the 318i
318d
330d will also be launched in september

MCS · 08-09-2005, 07:16 AM

I find it ridiculous that BMW charges comfort access for 500$. Before I decided on the 3 (coming soon) I test drove Infiniti (both the G and M), Audi (A4&A6), and the Cadillac CTS.
The Infiniti brand is rapidly catching up to BMW in performance in my opinion. I was very torn between the M45 and 330i. 2 different types of car and pricepoints, but Infiniti has just about everything loaded and included. Feel and power of the car made it almost as fun in the twisties as the 3. My cousin has a G35 and he loves it; I'm not going to argue the better car, suffice to say its a fun car to drive and ride.
My guess is that comfort access will be part of the premium package in the near future... BMW can't affort to nickle and dime their customers.

thebigman · 08-09-2005, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by medicus

will AWD be available in Europe?

We won't get it in the UK

Dealer says the new M3 will be available as saloon, coupe and estate. About time too.

E90Fleet · 08-09-2005, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by thebigman

Dealer says the new M3 will be available as saloon, coupe and estate. About time too.

And cabrio, but coupe will be the fastest

But these are not for september

stressdoc · 08-09-2005, 05:38 PM

Wow, an estate (aka touring, E91) M3? That will be incredible! Kudos to BMW.

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