2010 1 series info

dbtheo · 07-24-2009, 10:21 AM

Please see attached:

bigslick82 · 07-24-2009, 10:30 AM

Wow!

-The moonroof as an option on the 128i
-Deep Sea Blue replacing Monaco Blue
-HD Standard
-128i is $400 cheaper

All great things. Quick question - what is the difference the now standard BMW hi-fi system and the new BMW professional system? Is it an upgrade or downgrade?

dbtheo · 07-24-2009, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by bigslick82

All great things. Quick question - what is the difference the now standard BMW hi-fi system and the new BMW professional system? Is it an upgrade or downgrade?

I believe the professional system is what is a 3 series.... but to be honest I can't tell much a difference

Angry3 · 07-24-2009, 10:39 AM

Thanks for posting Dave! Changes are about what I was expecting, interesting choice to decontent the base stereo but add HD radio in. I'm guessing there is production efficiency at work with integrating HD into all of the head units and a bit of decontenting with the base stereo to keep prices in line. I expect the downgrade of the base stereo is also meant to increase the take rate on the premium h-fi option.

I'm bummed that the moonroof de-content wasn't done to the 135 as well, as a tall guy I would order the car without it even if there wasn't any price credit.

Monaco goes away as expected. Not sure how DSB will look on the 1, but color changes are generally good to keep the car fresh IMO. I just wish they wouldn't have axed 2 of the best colors on the car (MB and Sparkling Graphite).

dbtheo · 07-24-2009, 10:41 AM

I would have ordered deep sea blue for mysef had it been available... such a nice color

Angry3 · 07-24-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by dbtheo

I believe the professional system is what is a 3 series.... but to be honest I can't tell much a difference

I seem to remember there are a total of 4 stereo options available total on the 1 in other markets (Base, Prof., Hi-Fi, and Prem. Hi-Fi), in the U.S. we get the top 2 as the base and option. I'm guessing the standard radio is now the radio that is 1 notch down the ladder so to speak.

This is consistent with the ordering guide for the 2010 3 series coupe that I saw that shows a removal of 2 speakers from the base stereo option. Just a bit of cost cutting at work to allow them to retain the base prices, IMO this isn't bad at all compared to what's happened with the 3 series in the last year.

amdmaxx · 07-24-2009, 10:49 AM

Great post, dbtheo!

IS standard 663 Radio BMW Professional an upgrade over previous standard radio?
I guess we dont get free bluetooth or ipod integration? or radio professional has that included?
No price increase - Nice!

jkp1187 · 07-24-2009, 10:50 AM

@Angry3: The radio thing may also be balanced out a little by the fact that they now get HD Radio standard.

dbtheo · 07-24-2009, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by amdmaxx

Great post, dbtheo!

IS standard 663 Radio BMW Professional an upgrade over previous standard radio?
I guess we dont get free bluetooth or ipod integration? or radio professional has that included?
No price increase - Nice!

No standard BT or Ipod.. both optional

larryn · 07-24-2009, 02:04 PM

Dave, Any updates on the packages and stand-alone options? (I assume pricing changes there, or minimizing packages, like the OZ folks have with the Sport vs. M Sport packages)?

pit1 · 07-24-2009, 02:16 PM

Might be wrong about this, but that sounds like it might be a standard stereo downgrade. The Euro-spec models, if I recall from a thread about a year ago, have four stereo options. The standard hi-fi is the second-highest spec, where premium hi-fi is the highest. I though Professional was a step down (sans tweeters and subs)... though it could simply be a new naming scheme.

KingOfJericho · 07-24-2009, 02:35 PM

Professional is a step down but I think Lemon is now going to be a standard interior color.

dbtheo · 07-24-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by larryn

Dave, Any updates on the packages and stand-alone options? (I assume pricing changes there, or minimizing packages, like the OZ folks have with the Sport vs. M Sport packages)?

Hey long time no chat,

How ya been?

Actually, just got off the phone with an "addict" who was asking the same thing. I'll know for sure about options & package pricing within a few days

CrazyIvan · 07-24-2009, 03:02 PM

I would get mine in Monaco Blue, but it wasnt available when I ordered my car (4/08). I wish we could custom build our cars like they can in Europe. Just about everything is a stand alone option. I didnt want to pay for premium package just to get heated mirrors. What do you guys think: stand alone options or packages?

atr_hugo · 07-24-2009, 03:12 PM

Dave, is Deep Sea Blue a kinda blue/gray? Say, not unlike a Geneva Blue (an old Cord color ; -)?

dbtheo · 07-24-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by atr_hugo

Dave, is Deep Sea Blue a kinda blue/gray? Say, not unlike a Geneva Blue (an old Cord color ; -)?

Glad to see you around here too

I would describe deep sea blue to be similar to interlagos blue, but without so much purple. Deep sea is the launch color for the Z4, all those blue ones you see in pics are deep sea. Beautiful color

dbtheo · 07-24-2009, 03:41 PM

MY'10 Launch Dates (tentative):
The European Delivery tentative launch dates are:

1 Series: October 15th
3 Series: October 15th
335 Diesel: October 26th
5 Series: available
6 Series: available
7 Series: October 15th
750xi: October 15th
760Li: November 2nd
Z4: October 15th
X3: October 15th

=========================

This means these would be the first available dates for EURO delivery on 2010's

Dave

nordique14 · 07-24-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dbtheo

I would describe deep sea blue to be similar to interlagos blue, but without so much purple. Deep sea is the launch color for the Z4, all those blue ones you see in pics are deep sea. Beautiful color

Here are some Z4 pics...

http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/07/17/bm...unning-photos/

cagekicker · 07-24-2009, 04:16 PM

good news for the 128 buyers

larryn · 07-24-2009, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbtheo

Glad to see you around here too

You dragged us out!

Going well! Hope the same for you.

larryn · 07-24-2009, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by nordique14

Here are some Z4 pics...

http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/07/17/bm...unning-photos/

Looks like Oreintblau. Thanks for posting. FYI, take BMW promo pics with a grain of salt, colorwise. I've seem quite a few pre production catalogs and brochures that were terrible color representations. (smurf blue M3 is just one)

dbtheo · 07-24-2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by larryn

Looks like Oreintblau. Thanks for posting. FYI, take BMW promo pics with a grain of salt, colorwise. I've seem quite a few pre production catalogs and brochures that were terrible color representations. (smurf blue M3 is just one)

orient is darker, those images from link are bit too dark as well

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bigslick82 Second Lieutenant 64 Rep 209 Posts Drives: - Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: - iTrader: (0)	Wow! -The moonroof as an option on the 128i -Deep Sea Blue replacing Monaco Blue -HD Standard -128i is $400 cheaper All great things. Quick question - what is the difference the now standard BMW hi-fi system and the new BMW professional system? Is it an upgrade or downgrade?
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Angry3 All your 1 are belong to us!!! 20 Rep 658 Posts Drives: '08 135i 'Vert Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	Thanks for posting Dave! Changes are about what I was expecting, interesting choice to decontent the base stereo but add HD radio in. I'm guessing there is production efficiency at work with integrating HD into all of the head units and a bit of decontenting with the base stereo to keep prices in line. I expect the downgrade of the base stereo is also meant to increase the take rate on the premium h-fi option. I'm bummed that the moonroof de-content wasn't done to the 135 as well, as a tall guy I would order the car without it even if there wasn't any price credit. Monaco goes away as expected. Not sure how DSB will look on the 1, but color changes are generally good to keep the car fresh IMO. I just wish they wouldn't have axed 2 of the best colors on the car (MB and Sparkling Graphite).
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amdmaxx My gift Registry: M2 119 Rep 1,432 Posts Drives: Future Mowner of Monster Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Great post, dbtheo! IS standard 663 Radio BMW Professional an upgrade over previous standard radio? I guess we dont get free bluetooth or ipod integration? or radio professional has that included? No price increase - Nice! Last edited by amdmaxx; 07-24-2009 at 11:04 AM..
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larryn Lieutenant General 2146 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Dave, Any updates on the packages and stand-alone options? (I assume pricing changes there, or minimizing packages, like the OZ folks have with the Sport vs. M Sport packages)?
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pit1 Captain 239 Rep 790 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: May 2008 Location: It's always Sunny... iTrader: (1)	Might be wrong about this, but that sounds like it might be a standard stereo downgrade. The Euro-spec models, if I recall from a thread about a year ago, have four stereo options. The standard hi-fi is the second-highest spec, where premium hi-fi is the highest. I though Professional was a step down (sans tweeters and subs)... though it could simply be a new naming scheme.
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KingOfJericho Major General 2452 Rep 7,341 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	Professional is a step down but I think Lemon is now going to be a standard interior color.
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CrazyIvan Lieutenant 29 Rep 488 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	I would get mine in Monaco Blue, but it wasnt available when I ordered my car (4/08). I wish we could custom build our cars like they can in Europe. Just about everything is a stand alone option. I didnt want to pay for premium package just to get heated mirrors. What do you guys think: stand alone options or packages?
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atr_hugo No longer moderate 325 Rep 4,401 Posts Drives: '13 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - iTrader: (0)	Dave, is Deep Sea Blue a kinda blue/gray? Say, not unlike a Geneva Blue (an old Cord color ; -)?
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cagekicker Major 16 Rep 1,335 Posts Drives: '09 crimson red 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: miami (vice city) fl. iTrader: (0)	good news for the 128 buyers __________________ 6MT/ Sport Package/ N54/ Asa wheels/ Eibach pro kit springs/ Active autowerke Exhaust/ 35% tint
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