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      01-27-2007, 01:39 PM   #1
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At Dick Lovetts Hungerford today and was advised of new engine specs in Production week 10 (5th March 2007)
See attached link for Four cylinder engine specs also we are going to see USB Interface (205GBP Option) ,

http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/about/new...156___,00.html

Hang on to that order.......
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At Dick Lovetts Hungerford today and was advised of new engine specs in Production week 10 (5th March 2007)
See attached link for Four cylinder engine specs also we are going to see USB Interface (205GBP Option) ,

http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/about/new...156___,00.html

Hang on to that order.......
That link takes me to BMW UK News: 18/01/2007 New 1 Series three-door arrives ... I can't see anything about new 3 Series engines..?

What's the USB interface for - music/MP3 playing or faster software upgrades? Either or both would be very useful... though too late for me this time around unless there's a retrofit, which seems unlikely.
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That link takes me to BMW UK News: 18/01/2007 New 1 Series three-door arrives ... I can't see anything about new 3 Series engines..?
Me neither, but I'm not sure I like the Auto Start Stop feature, but see that it can be switched off.
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Ah, just found this in another thread:

USB Audio Integration

Option 6FL - USB Audio Integration
.. Now available on all 3 Series
.. Option price of $350
.. USB port allows for connection of iPods and various other USB storage device
.. Files can be navigated and accessed via the radio controls, multi-function steering wheel or iDrive menu (if equipped with optional Navigation System)
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The USB interface is as listed above and will cost £205.
This is already on my Fleet company software as well as Chrome buttons on the professional radio.

The Engines are standard between 1 Series and 3 series as they are at the moment. The changes are being applied to the 3 in March according to dealer
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That link takes me to BMW UK News: 18/01/2007 New 1 Series three-door arrives ... I can't see anything about new 3 Series engines..?

What's the USB interface for - music/MP3 playing or faster software upgrades? Either or both would be very useful... though too late for me this time around unless there's a retrofit, which seems unlikely.
I have seen a link on here about retro fitting this is the US, should be possible
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\Have a look at this
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44502
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Additionally both the USA and Canadian spec suggests that the programmable iDrive shortcut keys may appear:

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.. Includes Programmable Memory Keys for Sedan, Touring and Coup as of 03/07.. Functionality same as that introduced on X5 SAV, 3 Series Cabriolet and MY08 5 Series
The engine upgrades I would think will probably have to wait until the September updates, rather like the 5 has had to wait 6 months for the newer x35d engine.

That engine start-stop stuff has been tried a few times before by other manufacturers (VW gold some years ago) but doesn't seem to have caught on yet. I guess the mention of it being able to be turned off is because of this.

According to the following article Citroen are going a stage further and using a hybrid alternator design as a starter motor as well in order to auto start and stop the car everytime that it somes to a halt.
http://uk.cars.yahoo.com/car-reviews...t-1004467.html
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