MY09 1ers

molar · 10-19-2008, 04:06 AM

Hi All,

For those who's boat is coming in, do you have the MY09 model?

If so what are the differences?

MikeVictor · 10-19-2008, 04:18 AM

09 Deliveries are probably still a week or two away. Current deliveries are end-August builds, "09" are September onward.

ExMX5 · 10-19-2008, 06:00 AM

The biggest difference is the all new iDrive which now has a non-moving, much bigger, higher res display and a 20GB (12 useable) hard drive. You only get the one DVD slot now too. Highlights include the new shortcut button system and topographical mapping.

Other changes are a couple of minor improvements to some engine parts, new smart phone USB interface and the replacement of SGM by space grey.

If your car was built past the middle of September it will definitely be a '09.

professor · 10-19-2008, 06:16 PM

that's interesting information. thanks. tell me, if i order a space grey 1er, would that mean that by default it would have to be an MY09 or could it still be a an MY08?

Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! · 10-19-2008, 07:35 PM

Space grey = MY 09. Unless it was a BMW personal (and you'd have to be crazy to ay for that)

aus135i · 10-19-2008, 08:46 PM

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If your car was built past the middle of September it will definitely be a '09.

My car was finished on the 15th of September, FFS i hope i made the 09 build with the new idrive...

cargeek · 10-19-2008, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by aus135i

My car was finished on the 15th of September, FFS i hope i made the 09 build with the new idrive...

The new idrive appears to be a mystery. The 09 model apparently starts with the September build but my dealer believes the new idrive doesn't start in Australia until October build cars. It seems pointless and more complicated to continue with the old model for one month after the rest of the world charged. The last time I looked at the Australian BMW configurator the new idrive was pictured so assume we will get it sometime!!!

aus135i · 10-19-2008, 10:18 PM

hmmm seems my work pc died on me .. =(

aus135i · 10-19-2008, 10:21 PM

Yea thats what my dealer told me as well... but still there is hope they might just put it in... HOPE!

oneill3 · 10-20-2008, 06:40 AM

So does the new iDrive screen not fold down anymore? is it permanently fixed in place?

123D-M · 10-20-2008, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by oneill3

So does the new iDrive screen not fold down anymore? is it permanently fixed in place?

Yes it is a fixed screen. No more folding. Much bigger screen than before.

oneill3 · 10-20-2008, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 123D-M

Yes it is a fixed screen. No more folding. Much bigger screen than before.

I liked the fact that if you weren't using the screen you could fold it away. I wonder what the thought process was behind that decision?

I guess I'll have to see before making a decision on whether I like it or not.

qship · 10-20-2008, 06:58 AM

Like this.

123D-M · 10-20-2008, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by oneill3

I liked the fact that if you weren't using the screen you could fold it away. I wonder what the thought process was behind that decision?

I guess I'll have to see before making a decision on whether I like it or not.

I think the thought process was that it is now too big to fold. And I find that I always have something to display. If I'm not using the nav then it is displaying the radio or what I am playing off the HDD. And you can still turn the screen off if you really want to.

oneill3 · 10-20-2008, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 123D-M

I think the thought process was that it is now too big to fold. And I find that I always have something to display. If I'm not using the nav then it is displaying the radio or what I am playing off the HDD. And you can still turn the screen off if you really want to.

This seems like such a (poor) after thought. It wreaks the whole flow of the dash. It just sticks out like, very big and ugly, dogs balls. If I wanted a big sceen sticking out of the dash then I'd get a hand held nav and stick it to the dash. :iono:

I'm still probably going to get one though

123D-M · 10-20-2008, 07:37 AM

Wait till you see it. It really doesn't stick up that much. I don't understand why people don't like it. When I'm sitting in the drivers seat I can still see the bonnet in front of the iDrive screen so it definitely doesn't block your vision.

Alpine* · 10-21-2008, 03:32 AM

I would be guessing it was cost driven :biggrin:.

Audi did it with their S3's and VW with golfs (GTi and R32s). Initial launch cars had certain interior materials then as a running update those materials were substituted... for poorer quality stuff.. just a thought.

BBK · 10-22-2008, 07:31 AM

Ordered mine :-D Specified for an 09 build and hopefully was told a March/April delivery date.

molar · 10-22-2008, 10:14 PM

Welcome onboard.

This forum is full of friendly knowledgable people

busyguy8 · 10-22-2008, 11:57 PM

I ordered mine 4 weeks ago, it's already on the boat, and it's definitely an '09.

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ExMX5 Engineering Tool 5 Rep 152 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 iTrader: (0)	The biggest difference is the all new iDrive which now has a non-moving, much bigger, higher res display and a 20GB (12 useable) hard drive. You only get the one DVD slot now too. Highlights include the new shortcut button system and topographical mapping. Other changes are a couple of minor improvements to some engine parts, new smart phone USB interface and the replacement of SGM by space grey. If your car was built past the middle of September it will definitely be a '09. __________________ 135i M-sport Convertible <> Monaco Blue, Lemon Interior, Brushed Al Trim, Black Rag, Hi-Fi, Pro Nav, Front/Rear PDC, BMW Performance SSK Due December 15th!
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professor Major 46 Rep 1,473 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	that's interesting information. thanks. tell me, if i order a space grey 1er, would that mean that by default it would have to be an MY09 or could it still be a an MY08?
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aus135i Captain 27 Rep 828 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SYD iTrader: (0)	Yea thats what my dealer told me as well... but still there is hope they might just put it in... HOPE!
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oneill3 Private 5 Rep 99 Posts Drives: 135i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	So does the new iDrive screen not fold down anymore? is it permanently fixed in place? __________________ "I'm here to chew bubblegum and kick ass, and I'm all out of bubblegum"
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Alpine* Brigadier General 1281 Rep 4,093 Posts Drives: M2 G87 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I would be guessing it was cost driven :biggrin:. Audi did it with their S3's and VW with golfs (GTi and R32s). Initial launch cars had certain interior materials then as a running update those materials were substituted... for poorer quality stuff.. just a thought.
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