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      01-16-2020, 06:41 PM   #6
LogicalApex
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Drives: 2020 BMW 530xe
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Originally Posted by runbuh View Post
No CD/DVD drive in the dash.

It does have iDrive 7, but everyone seems to be calling it "iDrive 7 lite". What features are lacking, I don't know.

CarPlay is full screen without having to do anything (read: coding).

I had a 2018 530i, and now have a 2020 M550i. I am OK with either instrument panel (but I coded my M550i to use the Alpina gauges, which I prefer).

Other than that, I'm not sure what actual differences there are, besides features/packages are probably bundled a little differently.

Wait for the LCI if you want the technology upgrade (remote start, and whatever else a new 3-series/X5 has that a 5-series does not). I suppose the 540 might even get a powerplant upgrade. New M340 has 382hp, compared to the current 540i's 335hp. I would not bet on the HP bump, though.
The G30 is missing remote software update (which may come later, but may not) and it is missing Drive Recorder, Reverse Assistance, and Traffic Jam Assist Pro.

So far I am not missing out on anything...
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