Is there a way to tell if a car has DDC from photos?

[c63er]

Is there any telltale sign on the exterior or interior to tell if a car has DDC from dealer photos? Looking to get into an X5, but the dealer will likely be clueless to the options, so I would like to know what the car has myself, but unfortunately I am just as clueless on the X5

[bluenote98]

Originally Posted by c63er

Is there any telltale sign on the exterior or interior to tell if a car has DDC from dealer photos? Looking to get into an X5, but the dealer will likely be clueless to the options, so I would like to know what the car has myself, but unfortunately I am just as clueless on the X5

The dealer can give you the VIN and then you can go to bmwvin.com and if option code 2VM is listed it has DDC

[c63er]

Originally Posted by bluenote98

The dealer can give you the VIN and then you can go to bmwvin.com and if option code 2VM is listed it has DDC

This worked perfectly for me. Much obliged. Do you happen to know if the DDC has always kept the same 2vm code or might it be under another code as part of a package in past years ?

[98PoleCat]

If you're looking at F15s (2014 MY or newer), it will be 2VM.

The E70 "Adaptive Drive" is a similar option. 2VA

[Alan l.]

Also if you want to be 100% sure in person you can easily see if the rear of the car has standard coil springs like traditional cars or two air bags looking things which means it has the air suspension.

[bluenote98]

Originally Posted by Alan l.

Also if you want to be 100% sure in person you can easily see if the rear of the car has standard coil springs like traditional cars or two air bags looking things which means it has the air suspension.

Air suspension is not a guarantee of DDC. It is more likely to be a 3rd Row F15 which includes the air suspension if it is on a dealer lot.

[BitteEinBit]

My truck has DHP and the suspension codes are listed as follows:

ZDH Dynamic Handling Package $4500
2VP Dynamic Performance Control+ARS N/C
2VM Dynamic Damper + rear axel sus N/C