MY17 Ordering?

[bloke79]

Hi All,

New to the forums and am currently looking at picking up an M4 to replace a Lotus (yes, not an obvious next car choice). Went and took an M3 for a test drive over the weekend and was quite impressed with the car but still want to test drive the competitors before I make my decision.

I was having a look at one of the forums talking about MY17 delivery specs.
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1278555

They're talking about the MY17 having iDrive 5.0 and Carplay, neither are deal breakers, but if I'm buying a new car, I always like to have the latest tech.

Spoke to the Dealer in Melbourne and he didn't know anything about the MY17 spec yet. Just wondering if anyone in Australia is currently looking at an M3/M4 and whether you've had the same conversation with a local dealer with a different view?

Looking at an M4, Competition Package and Carplay if I can get it. Happy to wait if it means I get new tech.

Keen to hear anyone elses thoughts?

Cheers,
matt

[_Siin_]

I haven't... But easy to find out!

Are you trading the Lotus? I might know someone who'll take it off your hands - can you PM me full specs, kms, some photos & what you want for it?

[eff1dude]

I've just order an M3 Competition. My production slot is early September so definitely MY17 production but haven't heard if AUS cars will have the updates you mention. I've only seen these updates mentioned for MY17 production on the North American boards.

Will be nice if they are included but not a deal breaker for me. Will be interested to find out though!

[brownb_2]

yeah this is a yanky forum mostly, i believe their model years start at different times to ours.

for what its worth, a july built vin shows in the user manual that it has apple carplay, still says 2016

[gspannu]

Originally Posted by eff1dude

I've just order an M3 Competition. My production slot is early September so definitely MY17 production but haven't heard if AUS cars will have the updates you mention. I've only seen these updates mentioned for MY17 production on the North American boards.

Will be nice if they are included but not a deal breaker for me. Will be interested to find out though!

iDrive 5 & CarPlay is definitely arriving in US, Europe & UK cars from July 2017 builds.

Not sure if Aus builds are any different...

[zenderm3]

Originally Posted by gspannu

iDrive 5 & CarPlay is definitely arriving in US, Europe & UK cars from July 2017 builds.

Not sure if Aus builds are any different...

I think we just hope that we get iDrive 5.0. I do know we are getting an upgraded controller... Does this mean anything?

[brownb_2]

i dont think for the f80s we do the MY17 thing
sure the updates happen but its still classed as a 2016 no MY**
only get the year it was actually manufactured,

if you look at the history they did this for the e90
but try and find f80 with a MY** thingy

can anyone confirm?

[gspannu]

Originally Posted by zenderm3

I think we just hope that we get iDrive 5.0. I do know we are getting an upgraded controller... Does this mean anything?

If you are getting the updated controller i.e. the TEL button is replaced by the COM button, there is no Radio button, and there is an additional MAP button - then yes, you should be getting iDrive 5.0.

[gspannu]

Originally Posted by gspannu

If you are getting the updated controller i.e. the TEL button is replaced by the COM button, there is no Radio button, and there is an additional MAP button - then yes, you should be getting iDrive 5.0.

Attached the Canadian Update bulletin for more information.

[zenderm3]

Originally Posted by gspannu

If you are getting the updated controller i.e. the TEL button is replaced by the COM button, there is no Radio button, and there is an additional MAP button - then yes, you should be getting iDrive 5.0.

Thanks! Yes that is the change that I was told the controller has! So fingers crossed.

[gspannu]

Originally Posted by zenderm3

Thanks! Yes that is the change that I was told the controller has! So fingers crossed.

You can uncross your fingers. iDrive 5 is guaranteed with the new controller !

[bloke79]

Thanks everyone for the quick feedback - much appreciated. Makes it nice and easy to confirm.

_Siin_ - I'll shoot you a PM.

Cheers,
matt

[Ghosn]

It's disappointing that you have to come to forums to look for this info. Dealers are either lazy or not being given the info they need to pass onto customers.

BMW need to lift their game.

[bloke79]

Hi Ghosn - all good, I usually take what I'm told by a dealer with a grain of salt. If I want to confirm something, I've found these sorts of forums are always a good place to get quick answers from those in the know. I don't mind doing the research anyway.

Good news is I placed an order today. M4, Mineral Grey, Competition Package, DCT. Don't have a build slot etc yet though. Obviously the aussie cars are well equipped, don't think there's any other options other than sunroof/carbon ceramic brakes, neither of which I optioned.

Excited!

[mark3]

Been informed today that Australian cars from August builds will have new software and icontroller but no word on carplay cheers

[_Siin_]

Originally Posted by mark3

Been informed today that Australian cars from August builds will have new software and icontroller but no word on carplay cheers

Dealer mentioned to me that CarPlay is a software update- but obviously without touchscreen

[mark3]

Hi my dealer said yesterday he had no word on carplay as yet interesting cheers

[bloke79]

Yeah - as did mine. Have an October build slot - hopefully they know more by then.

[mark3]

Im still undecided as too build now or wait for a 17 build,my thinking is its close to end of year may as well wait,but i dont think i can wait that long,plus still undecided with manual or dct,sunroof or carbon and colour ,new world problems lol.

[Ghosn]

Originally Posted by mark3

Im still undecided as too build now or wait for a 17 build,my thinking is its close to end of year may as well wait,but i dont think i can wait that long,plus still undecided with manual or dct,sunroof or carbon and colour ,new world problems lol.

As far as I'm aware, the MY17 builds have started, no waiting needed.

[domino_z]

Idrive 5.0 now being fitted

https://youtu.be/KPP3Qa-tKfk

[mark3]

Originally Posted by domino_z

Idrive 5.0 now being fitted

Thanks