|
|
|
|
|
|
BMW Garage | BMW Meets | Register | Today's Posts | Search |
|
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum
>
I-Drive or no I-Drive ?
|
|
11-01-2005, 02:19 AM | #1 |
Private First Class
17
Rep 108
Posts |
I-Drive or no I-Drive ?
I have placed my order for a E91 330d M Sport Touring, which is due in December.
Saphire Black/Terra Dakota/Burr Walnut I didn't go with the I-Drive as I didn't feel the need for this car. I have no problems with the system as I found it easy to use in my 7 series that I owned 18 months ago. It just got me thinking how many of you new owners have opted for the system ? Did you specify I-Drive for your car Yes/NO Last edited by sirees01; 11-01-2005 at 03:10 AM.. |
11-01-2005, 02:23 AM | #2 | |
Eh
108
Rep 653
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-01-2005, 02:36 AM | #3 |
Major General
333
Rep 8,811
Posts |
Congrats on ordering your car! Wow, the 330d M will be awesome!
I have I-Drive and love it, no regrets. I hear its got better since the 7 series version too. I can't tell you the number of times the Nav has improved my journeys. The live traffic updates are a life saver. I've avoided several accidents with long tailbacks because I was forewarned by the Nav - love it! We're having a UK meet in November, but keep an eye out for later meets as we would love to see your 330d M. Enjoy your ride. |
Appreciate
0
|
11-01-2005, 02:54 AM | #4 | |
Private First Class
17
Rep 108
Posts |
Quote:
As crazy as it seems, I now want more comfort,far better fuel economy & more practicality than the 911 offers. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-01-2005, 04:57 AM | #5 |
Major General
333
Rep 8,811
Posts |
Sirees01, comfort is awesome. I've done a 6 hour drive to the Lakes and it was effortless and very comfortable in the sport seats. They hug you nicely.
I did a trip at the weekend, mostly A roads and motorways and I got 41.5 mpg. Your diesel will be even better! Good luck with the waiting - my 3 month wait was agony! Loving this car....you won't regret it (although a Porsche is a bit special!!) |
Appreciate
0
|
11-01-2005, 05:20 AM | #6 |
Private First Class
15
Rep 152
Posts |
Congrats on ordering your car!
I got i-drive, but only because I really wanted navigation this time. The single knob interface of i-drive is fine, but could use some further improvement to make it more intuitive. Still, in combination with the redundant climate controls and voice commands, it works very well.
__________________
2023 330i Xdrive, phytonic blue/ tacora
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-01-2005, 05:21 AM | #7 |
Brigadier General
101
Rep 3,566
Posts
Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Melbourne Australia
|
i drive with all the bells and whistles. great for nav and phone calls.
__________________
328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-01-2005, 07:45 AM | #8 |
First Lieutenant
19
Rep 368
Posts |
Idrive yes... Loved it since day 1....
__________________
| 2006 325i | Jet Black | Black ette | 6spd manual| Nav | Xenon | Burl | Chrome Tips | 545 sport wheels | Blacklines|
|DOB 6/2/05|Delivered 7/14/05 | |
Appreciate
0
|
11-01-2005, 07:57 AM | #9 |
Colonel
93
Rep 2,168
Posts |
I ordered iDrive. I didn't think the interior would look right without it, and the test drive confirmed it once I saw how cool it was and how there was so many great things on it, making it a truly useful device, not just a bauble.
Can't wait to get my hands on my car though!!!!
__________________
'05 E90 325i | '06 E90 325i | '08 E90 325i LCI | '13 F30 328i M-Sport | '14 F10 535d M-Sport
Current: '19 G01 X3 M40i |
Appreciate
0
|
11-01-2005, 08:00 AM | #10 |
Second Lieutenant
6
Rep 260
Posts |
Wow, you're car will be awesome!
I did get I-drive, although my use of the nav system will be limited, I do like having it when I need it. The screen for the phone is priceless, I added bluetooth on my E46 and the one line display on the stereo was worthless. And I believe you will LOVE this car, just like the rest of us.
__________________
Now I don't mind the commute 330i Sparkling Graphite | Terra | Walnut | Steptronic | Sport | Premium | Navigation | Comfort Access | Cold Weather Pkg |
Appreciate
0
|
11-01-2005, 08:04 AM | #11 |
Freude am Fahren
454
Rep 359
Posts
Drives: G26 i4 M50, F11 M550d, E70 X5
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Oslo, Norway
|
I have I-Drive in my E60, and i love it. next BMW will have I-Drive to!
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-01-2005, 09:30 AM | #12 |
Captain
288
Rep 874
Posts |
I LOVE iDrive. No regrets. The integration and having a centralized way of doing things without much movement of my right hand is awesome.
__________________
2018 F87 M2 | LBB | Executive | Moon Roof | Apple CarPlay [2018 F22 M240 (sold) ; 2015 F22 M235i (sold); 2006 E90 330i (sold); 1983 E30 Coupe 320i (sold)]
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-01-2005, 09:43 AM | #13 | |
Second Lieutenant
30
Rep 278
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-01-2005, 09:48 AM | #14 |
Major
46
Rep 1,445
Posts |
I was in the same boat as you about ordering I-Drive and Navi. But I decided that I would regret it in the furture if I didn't order it. Now I have it and I can't be any happier that I decided to order it.
__________________
My other ride is your mom.
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-01-2005, 09:54 AM | #15 |
Non Resident
32
Rep 265
Posts |
Luv the i-Drive!!
__________________
Regards
SM 2006 325i | 6MT | Black Sapphire Metallic/Terra Leather/Burl Walnut | ZPP/ZCW | Premium Sound/Navigation/Xenon/PDC/Satellite Radio |
Appreciate
0
|
11-01-2005, 11:09 AM | #17 | |
Major General
333
Rep 8,811
Posts |
Quote:
"RDS-TMC is standard on all BMW vehicles sold with factory-installed satellite navigation systems. RDS-TMC is the only traffic information service to be featured as standard on BMW vehicles and will provide driver enhancement by allowing drivers to receive real-time and predictive traffic information from ITIS enabling them to avoid and re-route around traffic congestion on the strategic UK road network." Lee Connolly , BMW Product Manager said: "Following the introduction of RDS-TMC on the 7 series it was a logical development for BMW to standardise this important driver benefit across our entire range of vehicles. Satellite Navigation is a key requirement for many of our customers and with the added benefit of RDS-TMC drivers will be able to make informed routing decisions based upon prevailing traffic conditions. This could save them time and improve the quality of their journey and driving experience. " It certainly has for me!!!!! |
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-01-2005, 11:40 AM | #20 |
COLTS 4 LIFE!!!
99
Rep 1,746
Posts |
i got idrive. love it. it goes beyond being a function, i think it completes the car. have that second hump just makes it all better...
__________________
2006 330i --sapphire black--black leather --alumminum trim --premium package --cold weather package --park distace control --automatic transmission --navigation with iDrive
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-01-2005, 11:47 AM | #21 |
Second Lieutenant
40
Rep 215
Posts |
I got the idrive and I love it!! People (that have been in my car) that used to think that idrive (and nav for that matter) were useless and complex, now like it and will get it in their next purchase.
|
Appreciate
0
|
Bookmarks |
|
|