2009 iDrive in Australia

ExMX5 · 08-24-2008, 05:07 AM

Has there been any more news on iDrive 2009's arrival in Australia?

When I talked to the dealer here in Perth they couldn't confirm or deny that there would be manufacturing changes in September.

I shelled out for the Pro nav option on the basis that it would probably come through given that half the world seems to be getting it - I'm not sure when my manufacturing date would be.

It wouldn't make a lot of economic sense to keep part numbers up for separate manufacturing lines at the same plant...

Also: Hi and thanks to everyone on the forums, 1addicts.com has been a great source of information!

cargeek · 08-24-2008, 07:49 AM

Apparently there is a meeting of some of the dealers this week in Melbourne and they expect confirmation about the NAV.

molar · 08-24-2008, 06:59 PM

Hi ExMX5,

Firstly Welcome to the forum and secondly, as a Perth boy, I hope to see you cruising around in your vert.

AutoClassic "cannot confirm nor deny" when the MY09 will go into production, but Sept is most likely. This is to protect their backsides. Like you I have opted for the Prof Nav. purely out of uncertainty.

I have been told that there was no Sept allocation and that my coupe will be an Oct build with a Jan09 delivery. I guess yours will be similar. :wink:

ExMX5 · 08-24-2008, 11:29 PM

Absolutely - the Perth chapter of the 1er brigade should have a few members early next year!

I was told build would be "after September" with delivery in March.

We're going to have to cross our fingers until later this week...

cargeek · 08-27-2008, 11:10 PM

My dealer confirmed today that BMW Australia said the new iDrive won't be in the 1 series until Dec 08 or Jan 09 production and won't see it in Australia until about Feb 09. Its disappointing but I'm not going to delay my order until December.

ExMX5 · 08-28-2008, 02:52 AM

My dealer just called and confirmed that with me as well...

My build's scheduled for Dec at the earliest so I guess I'll probably have it... :thumbup:...

... :smile: in March 2009...

.

takahashi · 08-28-2008, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cargeek

My dealer confirmed today that BMW Australia said the new iDrive won't be in the 1 series until Dec 08 or Jan 09 production and won't see it in Australia until about Feb 09. Its disappointing but I'm not going to delay my order until December.

Good timing when I order too........:biggrin:

SimonB · 09-15-2008, 09:28 AM

Photo's of an actual 2009 iDrive:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16037

BBK · 10-22-2008, 08:40 AM

Wish my dealer new what was going on! Thanks to 1Addicts they now know... Funny that the customers know before the seller...

Jaymz · 10-22-2008, 10:01 PM

Thats just Australia BBK, the dealers here are kept in the dark until the very last minute.
The good thing though due to the time difference between its actual release and when its released here is that you would assume all the bugs have been ironed out

white 125M · 10-23-2008, 02:47 AM

Interesting, I haven't heard from my dealer yet but then my 135 order isn't scheduled until Feb so I'm happy to wait.

Alpine* · 10-23-2008, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by phil_d

Interesting, I haven't heard from my dealer yet but then my 135 order isn't scheduled until Feb so I'm happy to wait.

You are expecting thm to call and tell you :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

By the way Phil tell us what the order looks like, colour specs and stuff... :thumbup:

white 125M · 10-23-2008, 05:49 AM

Hey mate, yes, Bill did say he would chase up the guy in Melbourne and get back to me but hey, my order is so far down the track, it ain't a problem.

My order - now that SGM is no longer available, we've decided to go for Black Sapphire with lemon interior and poplar grey trim. We'll go for the Pro nav and HiFi (I love my music), auto (it's an absolute hoot), alarm and the sun roof plus auto dimming mirrors. I'm undecided on the CA - I've managed to live without it for 30 odd years but the Pro Nav is what I want. Not quite sold on the fixed screen but the software looks very good so am prepared to go with it. The photo's that 123_D supplied were very good and I think, did a pretty good marketing job for BMW - I reckon 123_D should get a commission from BMW.

How's your 135 going? Any problems or is it running sweet?

Phil

SimonB · 10-23-2008, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phil_d

I'm undecided on the CA - I've managed to live without it for 30 odd years ...

Phil_d, the CA's a no brainer. I absolutely love it and don't regret it for one minute. I just wish my house had it too.

Simon....

white 125M · 10-23-2008, 06:24 AM

Cheers Simon, I have to say that I only have a cursory understanding of CA, it's not something that I've really researched much about - guess I'll have to get a lesson from my dealer!! As far as I know, CA just unlocks the car doors for you without you having to press the key fob and then locks the car as you walk away - is that pretty much it?

cargeek · 10-23-2008, 06:35 AM

Hi Phil,

I have ordered comfort access and I have a 3 series with comfort access and its great. You can open the car by placing your hand around the door handle, start the car with the key in your pocket or brief case, and lock the car by touching the top of the door handle. Its very convenient and I would recommend it.

SimonB · 10-23-2008, 06:48 AM

Phil_d, cargeek's pretty well summed it up. It still takes a semi-concious effort and you need to get used to being close to the car, but the opening is a totally natural movement, just grasp the handle naturally. Locking is a little worse, but still easy. The best part is leaving the keyfob in your pocket the whole time. I still feel the natural urge to remove the key from the ignition when getting out of the car, but it's the best thing - followed by the xenon headlights and adaptive headlights.

white 125M · 10-23-2008, 08:26 PM

Thanks for the info guys, sounds like a nifty option. Will definately consider CA.

Phil

BBK · 10-23-2008, 09:13 PM

It's quite handy, but I decided against it. $1500 to make me more lazy is not a good idea...

Gumball · 10-23-2008, 10:03 PM

I ordered CA, reason being is I have a massive key chain and was worried about scratching the dashboard and I think just jumping in and pressing a button is really cool (my mate's Lexus has a similar system and have always been envious).

Did not get Nav - I barely ever use my tomtom these days and my blackberry has a GPS (actually works quite well - Nav4all is the program) - I bet in 2 years mobile GPS will work very very well and I would rather save the cash for a 60" TV etc

cargeek · 10-24-2008, 12:29 AM

My dealer called today and confirmed that BMW Aust. have officially told the dealers that cars built from Oct 09 onwards will have the new idrive. He is unsure about those cars built in September 09. He did mention that the price has risen $500 but he won't be adding that to my already substantial invoice price.....

Jaymz · 10-24-2008, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phil_d

My order - alarm

Phil

Phil forget the alarm mate, its a waste of money.

The alarm won't stop people from stealing it, the immobiliser does, & that's free...kind of

08-24-2008, 05:07 AM	#1
ExMX5 Engineering Tool 5 Rep 152 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 iTrader: (0)	2009 iDrive in Australia Has there been any more news on iDrive 2009's arrival in Australia? When I talked to the dealer here in Perth they couldn't confirm or deny that there would be manufacturing changes in September. I shelled out for the Pro nav option on the basis that it would probably come through given that half the world seems to be getting it - I'm not sure when my manufacturing date would be. It wouldn't make a lot of economic sense to keep part numbers up for separate manufacturing lines at the same plant... Also: Hi and thanks to everyone on the forums, 1addicts.com has been a great source of information!
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08-24-2008, 06:59 PM	#3
molar Private 1 Rep 66 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2008 iTrader: (0)	Hi ExMX5, Firstly Welcome to the forum and secondly, as a Perth boy, I hope to see you cruising around in your vert. AutoClassic "cannot confirm nor deny" when the MY09 will go into production, but Sept is most likely. This is to protect their backsides. Like you I have opted for the Prof Nav. purely out of uncertainty. I have been told that there was no Sept allocation and that my coupe will be an Oct build with a Jan09 delivery. I guess yours will be similar. :wink: __________________ My order just got BUMPED Cancelled my order
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08-24-2008, 11:29 PM	#4
ExMX5 Engineering Tool 5 Rep 152 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 iTrader: (0)	Absolutely - the Perth chapter of the 1er brigade should have a few members early next year! I was told build would be "after September" with delivery in March. We're going to have to cross our fingers until later this week...
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08-27-2008, 11:10 PM	#5
cargeek Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 239 Posts Drives: Old man's comfy car Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tasmania iTrader: (0)	My dealer confirmed today that BMW Australia said the new iDrive won't be in the 1 series until Dec 08 or Jan 09 production and won't see it in Australia until about Feb 09. Its disappointing but I'm not going to delay my order until December. __________________ E90 M3 \| DCT \| EDC \| M-drive \| AW \| 19's E91 323 18's E46 320i
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08-28-2008, 02:52 AM	#6
ExMX5 Engineering Tool 5 Rep 152 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 iTrader: (0)	My dealer just called and confirmed that with me as well... My build's scheduled for Dec at the earliest so I guess I'll probably have it... :thumbup:... ... :smile: in March 2009... . __________________ 135i M-sport Convertible <> Monaco Blue, Lemon Interior, Brushed Al Trim, Black Rag, Hi-Fi, Pro Nav, Front/Rear PDC, BMW Performance SSK Due December 15th!
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10-22-2008, 08:40 AM	#9
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10-22-2008, 10:01 PM	#10
Jaymz Private 1 Rep 94 Posts Drives: Coming soon; E39M5 powered E24 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunshine Coast iTrader: (0)	Thats just Australia BBK, the dealers here are kept in the dark until the very last minute. The good thing though due to the time difference between its actual release and when its released here is that you would assume all the bugs have been ironed out __________________ Cheers, Jamie.Higgison@CoastlineBMW.com.au
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10-23-2008, 02:47 AM	#11
white 125M Private First Class 11 Rep 140 Posts Drives: White 125 M Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canberra iTrader: (0)	Interesting, I haven't heard from my dealer yet but then my 135 order isn't scheduled until Feb so I'm happy to wait.
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10-23-2008, 05:49 AM	#13
white 125M Private First Class 11 Rep 140 Posts Drives: White 125 M Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canberra iTrader: (0)	Hey mate, yes, Bill did say he would chase up the guy in Melbourne and get back to me but hey, my order is so far down the track, it ain't a problem. My order - now that SGM is no longer available, we've decided to go for Black Sapphire with lemon interior and poplar grey trim. We'll go for the Pro nav and HiFi (I love my music), auto (it's an absolute hoot), alarm and the sun roof plus auto dimming mirrors. I'm undecided on the CA - I've managed to live without it for 30 odd years but the Pro Nav is what I want. Not quite sold on the fixed screen but the software looks very good so am prepared to go with it. The photo's that 123_D supplied were very good and I think, did a pretty good marketing job for BMW - I reckon 123_D should get a commission from BMW. How's your 135 going? Any problems or is it running sweet? Phil
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white 125M Private First Class 11 Rep 140 Posts Drives: White 125 M Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canberra iTrader: (0)	Cheers Simon, I have to say that I only have a cursory understanding of CA, it's not something that I've really researched much about - guess I'll have to get a lesson from my dealer!! As far as I know, CA just unlocks the car doors for you without you having to press the key fob and then locks the car as you walk away - is that pretty much it?
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10-23-2008, 06:35 AM	#16
cargeek Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 239 Posts Drives: Old man's comfy car Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tasmania iTrader: (0)	Hi Phil, I have ordered comfort access and I have a 3 series with comfort access and its great. You can open the car by placing your hand around the door handle, start the car with the key in your pocket or brief case, and lock the car by touching the top of the door handle. Its very convenient and I would recommend it. __________________ E90 M3 \| DCT \| EDC \| M-drive \| AW \| 19's E91 323 18's E46 320i
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SimonB 135 to 335 M Sport to X3 30d M Sport 164 Rep 1,788 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 30d, optioned up! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia iTrader: (0)	Phil_d, cargeek's pretty well summed it up. It still takes a semi-concious effort and you need to get used to being close to the car, but the opening is a totally natural movement, just grasp the handle naturally. Locking is a little worse, but still easy. The best part is leaving the keyfob in your pocket the whole time. I still feel the natural urge to remove the key from the ignition when getting out of the car, but it's the best thing - followed by the xenon headlights and adaptive headlights. __________________ 2018 X3 30d, Carbon Black Metallic, M Sport Package, Panorama glass sunroof, Lumbar support, Instrument panel in Sensatec, Ambient Lightning, Harmon Kardon Surround Sound , Dynamic Damper Control
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10-23-2008, 08:26 PM	#18
white 125M Private First Class 11 Rep 140 Posts Drives: White 125 M Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canberra iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info guys, sounds like a nifty option. Will definately consider CA. Phil
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Gumball Lieutenant 12 Rep 599 Posts Drives: A45 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	I ordered CA, reason being is I have a massive key chain and was worried about scratching the dashboard and I think just jumping in and pressing a button is really cool (my mate's Lexus has a similar system and have always been envious). Did not get Nav - I barely ever use my tomtom these days and my blackberry has a GPS (actually works quite well - Nav4all is the program) - I bet in 2 years mobile GPS will work very very well and I would rather save the cash for a 60" TV etc
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10-24-2008, 12:29 AM	#21
cargeek Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 239 Posts Drives: Old man's comfy car Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tasmania iTrader: (0)	My dealer called today and confirmed that BMW Aust. have officially told the dealers that cars built from Oct 09 onwards will have the new idrive. He is unsure about those cars built in September 09. He did mention that the price has risen $500 but he won't be adding that to my already substantial invoice price..... __________________ E90 M3 \| DCT \| EDC \| M-drive \| AW \| 19's E91 323 18's E46 320i
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