Canadian 2010 MY info

[IS+1]

FYI

[Simsims]

doesn't look too bad. A few things like bluetooth and USB integrated.

Prolly means 1000$ on top of existing prices

[Brady1984]

Looks like Monaco is going away; finally exclusivity!

[IS+1]

Originally Posted by Brady1984

Looks like Monaco is going away; finally exclusivity!

At least in Canada, not sure about the US.

Also, a heads-up for those of you thinking of buying a 2010 128i coupe, the exterior color selection will be cut down to 6 choices only!

So if you want a color other than black, silver, white, grey, or that new blue, you may be forced to go 2009!

[amdmaxx]

Ipod and bluetooth now will be standard in Canada?
What about those with Blackberries? Is there a connection for them if I want to listen to music stored on my Blackberry's SD card (Standard 3.5")?

[nordique14]

Originally Posted by amdmaxx

Ipod and bluetooth now will be standard in Canada?
What about those with Blackberries? Is there a connection for them if I want to listen to music stored on my Blackberry's SD card (Standard 3.5")?

To play music from a device plugged into the USB port, the device has to be read as a mass storage device. iPod, Zune and Blackberry are not setup (i.e. the manufacturers do not allow) the device to be a portable hard drive. The iPod sound does not come from the USB connection. The USB controls the iPod via the USB connection but the sound comes from the aux port. I think BMW calling the 6FL USB option an "iPod adpater" has led people to think that any device with music files plugged into the USB slot will play music.

The easiest way to test to see if a device will play music via the USB connection is to plug it into a computer first. If it comes up as a mass storage device then you should be good. Other factors (such as drive formatting, etc) may cause issues with playing but that is the first hurdle.

[supraking]

I notice that on this one, they explicitly state the High Speed Maximum increase to 240km/h. I originally thought they still increased it on 2009 and prior models and didn't bother stating it, but now I wonder if they didn't.

Could just be a marketing thing, adds one more line item to the sport package.

[amdmaxx]

Thanks.
I cant believe that I wont be able to play music from blackberry storm..
When you say ipod music is being played off aux port - does that mean ipod gets connected to standard 3.5" jack in addition to Ipod connector?

Originally Posted by nordique14

To play music from a device plugged into the USB port, the device has to be read as a mass storage device. iPod, Zune and Blackberry are not setup (i.e. the manufacturers do not allow) the device to be a portable hard drive. The iPod sound does not come from the USB connection. The USB controls the iPod via the USB connection but the sound comes from the aux port. I think BMW calling the 6FL USB option an "iPod adpater" has led people to think that any device with music files plugged into the USB slot will play music.

The easiest way to test to see if a device will play music via the USB connection is to plug it into a computer first. If it comes up as a mass storage device then you should be good. Other factors (such as drive formatting, etc) may cause issues with playing but that is the first hurdle.

[Chap]

When are we going to get M Sport on the 128i?!

[cookie]

i hope those changes doesn't result with a price increase

[Xin1120]

hmm I dunno how to feel about monaco blue going away. I like it cuz now we're that much more rare but also I won't be seeing anymore of them ... not that I've ever seen one other than mine

[supraking]

Originally Posted by Xin1120

hmm I dunno how to feel about monaco blue going away. I like it cuz now we're that much more rare but also I won't be seeing anymore of them ... not that I've ever seen one other than mine

Meh, I'm happy to see it go. I love my MB 1er, but I find people don't take care of their dark BMWs and they end up looking terrible when they're dirty. If you're going to drive a BMW, at least put some effort into keeping it looking good, doesn't take more than a couple hours every couple weeks. So yeah, I could care less about seeing others on the road.

[nordique14]

Originally Posted by amdmaxx

Thanks.
I cant believe that I wont be able to play music from blackberry storm..
When you say ipod music is being played off aux port - does that mean ipod gets connected to standard 3.5" jack in addition to Ipod connector?

iPod gets connected with a Y-cable. From the iPod, the cable splits with one end going in the aux port and one end in the USB. The USB is for control (change track, etc) and charging the iPod. The aux port is where the sound comes from. Lame. Better off using a thumb drive so you hear the music digitally.

[EngPhys09]

Originally Posted by nordique14

iPod gets connected with a Y-cable. From the iPod, the cable splits with one end going in the aux port and one end in the USB. The USB is for control (change track, etc) and charging the iPod. The aux port is where the sound comes from. Lame. Better off using a thumb drive so you hear the music digitally.

Can you use a thumb drive now? I haven't tried yet?

[Trowa]

Originally Posted by EngPhys09

Can you use a thumb drive now? I haven't tried yet?

I use a thumb drive on my 1er. works like a charm.

[nordique14]

Originally Posted by EngPhys09

Can you use a thumb drive now? I haven't tried yet?

Always been able to use a thumb drive. There are some issues I have heard (but not tested myself so I am only passing along second hand info). First is you should format the drive using FAT format. NTSF may cause problems. Also some people have reported problems using a size greater than 32GB. My 8GB thuimb drive has worked perfectly since day one.

There are threads out there where people discuss the best way to format the music and put into into the ID3 tags to enable quick selecting of music.

[wtiger127]

My SANDisk 2GB and 8GB are readable and play. however, often the player stops and runs back to the radio mode. I tried to re sample music from 128kb to 192+ and I still have the same issue. I don't know if is to do with the track or just where the track sits on the usb drive. I tried to go from 8GB down to 2GB and same issue. Using FAT and FAT32 same issue.

[EngPhys09]

Originally Posted by wtiger127

My SANDisk 2GB and 8GB are readable and play. however, often the player stops and runs back to the radio mode. I tried to re sample music from 128kb to 192+ and I still have the same issue. I don't know if is to do with the track or just where the track sits on the usb drive. I tried to go from 8GB down to 2GB and same issue. Using FAT and FAT32 same issue.

I tried mine and had the same issue. After using it for a while it would stop until I put the stick back in.