I-drive or NOT?

symple84 · 01-05-2010, 12:49 PM

Should I get it or not? I could so many mods for 2,100....

antongk · 01-05-2010, 12:51 PM

get it

noro · 01-05-2010, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by symple84

Should I get it or not? I could so many mods for 2,100....

2100 is a lot of money...

rambalu80 · 01-05-2010, 01:12 PM

If you think you will later regret not getting it, get it now. I have the older version and I have no complains. The newer version is supposed to be much better. I would certainly recommend it.

JakeN5 · 01-05-2010, 01:17 PM

Oh my, the age old dilema of resource allocation. Most people who buy cars in this price range obviously can fit in or stretch their budget to include iDrive if they want it. If an extra $2100 causes you to ponder this choice. Ask yourself which is more important to you: performance-enhancing mods or glitzy gizmos (after all, a $200 portable gamin can do 70% of what iDrive does). Another alternative is what other options you're willing to give up in exchange for iDrive. IMO, for nearly the same monies, iDrive is a better choice than premium pkg + CA + heated seats if you have to pick and choose.

808AWD325xi · 01-05-2010, 01:23 PM

It also depends on how long you plan to own the car.

X number of years down the road, having an outdated piece of electronics of that magnitude may not be attractive.

I335 · 01-05-2010, 01:24 PM

I'd feel like my car would be severly lacking without it. I'm spoiled...

persian54 · 01-05-2010, 01:26 PM

I was in the same position

but ended up being 'forced' to get it because the one that didn't have it got sold

but, 2100 in a 5 year loan is not much... and I am REALLY happy I got it

It makes the car look much more luxurious

and it's also very helpful when wanting to change settings, music, navi.... list goes on

I used to think getting a navi in a car a waste.. we have our phones, googlemaps... etc...
but now, I will never get another car without a navi

Castel · 01-05-2010, 01:26 PM

I got it and love it. It's a much nicer interface and in the new models it's definitely improved, wish I had the newer model. Get it!

rkan · 01-05-2010, 01:26 PM

The nav is just a secondary reason to get it. The ipod and whole car integration is what sells it for me.

symple84 · 01-05-2010, 01:28 PM

I had it in my 07' 335i....I am just trying to make financial sense I guess you could say

coh4777 · 01-05-2010, 01:29 PM

I can't imagine not having the iDrive. I really like it even though mine is the 2007 version, which has been upgraded a couple times in subsequent models. And as a previous poster noted, it's not just about the navi. Having a large screen to scroll through your ipod, radio stations, phone contacts, etc is an awesome feature.

Zero.7 · 01-05-2010, 01:31 PM

iDrive and ZSP are the only two options that I really wanted. Luckily for me, 6MT comes standard

So, if you are considering it, GET IT! You won't regret it. Much improved from previous years.

Zero.7 · 01-05-2010, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by coh4777

I can't imagine not having the iDrive. I really like it even though mine is the 2007 version, which has been upgraded a couple times in subsequent models. And as a previous poster noted, it's not just about the navi. Having a large screen to scroll through your ipod, radio stations, phone contacts, etc is an awesome feature.

Exactly. It's not just about the Nav feature. And, the OEM setup is so clean.

wrickem · 01-05-2010, 01:33 PM

It's about time someone started a tread on this!

Here's some other suggestions:

What color interior/exterior should you get
X-drive or not
2 or 4 door
CA or not

^It would be nice if there was a thread on each of these.

mkato13 · 01-05-2010, 01:35 PM

I love it. I have only had the car 24 hours and I am glad I got it. It intagrates all the systems pretty well.

stevenqdz · 01-05-2010, 01:56 PM

i think its worth it... u can always change it to a backup camera or dvd player later....

kgb1637 · 01-05-2010, 02:04 PM

Its well worth it, the ipod interface alone is awesome, I've never had a problem with the Navi even on the old version. $2,100 seems like a lot, but again, if you're spending $45k, whats another $2k.

Captain Oblivious · 01-05-2010, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrickem

It's about time someone started a tread on this!

Here's some other suggestions:

What color interior/exterior should you get
X-drive or not
2 or 4 door
CA or not

^It would be nice if there was a thread on each of these.

Ummmmmm, there are plenty of other threads on this topic. You should probably

noro · 01-05-2010, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Oblivious

Ummmmmm, there are plenty of other threads on this topic. You should probably

I think he is being sarcastic...

heartcoldfusion · 01-05-2010, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noro

I think he is being sarcastic...

i think captain oblivious won't get it.

noro · 01-05-2010, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heartcoldfusion

i think captain oblivious won't get it.

and this is your 1st post?!?!

01-05-2010, 12:49 PM	#1
symple84 First Lieutenant 83 Rep 316 Posts Drives: 18' SMB M3CS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	I-drive or NOT? Should I get it or not? I could so many mods for 2,100....
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antongk Private 25 Rep 74 Posts Drives: '08 328xi e92 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: michigan iTrader: (0)	get it
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JakeN5 Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 257 Posts Drives: e90 328i LCI Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Oh my, the age old dilema of resource allocation. Most people who buy cars in this price range obviously can fit in or stretch their budget to include iDrive if they want it. If an extra $2100 causes you to ponder this choice. Ask yourself which is more important to you: performance-enhancing mods or glitzy gizmos (after all, a $200 portable gamin can do 70% of what iDrive does). Another alternative is what other options you're willing to give up in exchange for iDrive. IMO, for nearly the same monies, iDrive is a better choice than premium pkg + CA + heated seats if you have to pick and choose.
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808AWD325xi Ballin' out of control. 520 Rep 1,289 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moline, IL iTrader: (0)	It also depends on how long you plan to own the car. X number of years down the road, having an outdated piece of electronics of that magnitude may not be attractive. __________________ Alpina B3 Flash/BMS OCC/ER CP/ETS 5/HKS BOV/M3 Control Arms
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I335 Brigadier General 123 Rep 4,249 Posts Drives: '08 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (11)	I'd feel like my car would be severly lacking without it. I'm spoiled...
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persian54 Lieutenant General 923 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	I was in the same position but ended up being 'forced' to get it because the one that didn't have it got sold but, 2100 in a 5 year loan is not much... and I am REALLY happy I got it It makes the car look much more luxurious and it's also very helpful when wanting to change settings, music, navi.... list goes on I used to think getting a navi in a car a waste.. we have our phones, googlemaps... etc... but now, I will never get another car without a navi __________________ From E93 335i to E89 Z4 to E93 M3/E89 Z4 to E350/SL550
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Castel Captain 71 Rep 801 Posts Drives: Tanzanite Blue '13 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (6)	I got it and love it. It's a much nicer interface and in the new models it's definitely improved, wish I had the newer model. Get it!
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rkan Private First Class 1 Rep 175 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe' -Black Sapphire Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha iTrader: (1)	The nav is just a secondary reason to get it. The ipod and whole car integration is what sells it for me.
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symple84 First Lieutenant 83 Rep 316 Posts Drives: 18' SMB M3CS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	I had it in my 07' 335i....I am just trying to make financial sense I guess you could say
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01-05-2010, 01:29 PM	#12
coh4777 Lieutenant 29 Rep 533 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Vegas iTrader: (0)	I can't imagine not having the iDrive. I really like it even though mine is the 2007 version, which has been upgraded a couple times in subsequent models. And as a previous poster noted, it's not just about the navi. Having a large screen to scroll through your ipod, radio stations, phone contacts, etc is an awesome feature. __________________ COH4777 2007 335i Coupe - Jet Black / Coral Red / Aluminum Trim / 6MT / Sport / Premium / CA / Navi / iPod + USB
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Zero.7 Colonel 97 Rep 2,415 Posts Drives: F30 340i AW M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SOCAL iTrader: (6)	iDrive and ZSP are the only two options that I really wanted. Luckily for me, 6MT comes standard So, if you are considering it, GET IT! You won't regret it. Much improved from previous years. __________________ '16 f30 AW 340i M-sport 8-speed Auto BMW ///M Performance Power and Sound Kit with Carbon Tips / Gloss Black Performance grilles
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wrickem Big Beaver Smile 2101 Rep 3,791 Posts Drives: What he wants to Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: lambertville nj iTrader: (0)	It's about time someone started a tread on this! Here's some other suggestions: What color interior/exterior should you get X-drive or not 2 or 4 door CA or not ^It would be nice if there was a thread on each of these. __________________ ______________________________________________ Current- '21 430 , '19 911, 07 M6 ,'17 Jeep Wrangler, "23 Bronco OBXluxsquatch
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mkato13 Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 2010 Jet Black 335xi Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0)	I love it. I have only had the car 24 hours and I am glad I got it. It intagrates all the systems pretty well.
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stevenqdz First Lieutenant 10 Rep 394 Posts Drives: 08 335xi e90 Join Date: May 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 e90 335xi [0.00]	i think its worth it... u can always change it to a backup camera or dvd player later....
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kgb1637 Lieutenant Colonel 21 Rep 1,519 Posts Drives: RS5 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (0)	Its well worth it, the ipod interface alone is awesome, I've never had a problem with the Navi even on the old version. $2,100 seems like a lot, but again, if you're spending $45k, whats another $2k. __________________ Retired - '08 E90 335i Sparkling Graphite/Gray Dakota Leather, ZSP, ZCW, ZPP, Navi, ipod, Sat
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