10-30-2012, 06:43 PM | #1 |
First Lieutenant
41
Rep 327
Posts |
New Nav Pro delayed until MY2014
At least according to my SA.
Take that for what it's worth, in case you're waiting for the March 2013 production to order a F12/13. |
10-31-2012, 04:41 AM | #3 |
Enlisted Member
2
Rep 43
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-31-2012, 10:18 AM | #4 |
Banned
212
Rep 715
Posts |
You got to be kidding. I was waiting for the updated Idrive to order my 650i. Both dealers I am working with told me March production for the 6 series to get it. I mean Jesus, they start installing it tomorrow in the bottom end 3 series, but make the flagship 6 wait till '14??
I'm going to call my SA. If this is true, I may dump BMW - this is ridiculous. |
Appreciate
0
|
10-31-2012, 10:31 AM | #5 |
Colonel
1215
Rep 2,404
Posts |
I really don't think you will get a good answer until someone receives a march build 6 series.
In my opinion, you should make the decision to either use the holiday incentives and order now, wait until the my2014 comes out, or move on from bmw all together. My reasoning for this is, if you wait until someone receives a march build and it does have the new idrive, you car will at the very least be a late april build and wouldn't get in until may or june. At that point you are only a couple months from the my2014. And if you order a March build before really knowing and it doesn't come with the new idrive you are going to be really disappointed that you waited and didn't take advantage of the incentives. You should also probably go talk to the people in the m5 forum to see if they really think the new idrive is worth the wait. The hardware specs are a little better and you get 3d maps, but it really isn't anything astonishing. |
Appreciate
0
|
10-31-2012, 12:07 PM | #6 |
Banned
212
Rep 715
Posts |
Good advice, but a couple of points.
1) I should not have to wait for someone to take delivery in April to know for sure if the upgrade is actually being installed in the 6er. Frustrating that the dealers (in my experience) have not been able to give me a concrete answer on this - even after weeks of checking. I mean what's wrong with BMW that they can't provide accurate info to their dealers & customers? 2) I would only order this $85,000 dream car if I had a guarantee from the dealer that it would arrive with the new Idrive - and if not, I would refuse to take delivery. 3) The upgrade is actually fairly extensive and the first since 2008 of the Idrive hardware/software. Take a look at the specs below. Also read it also features better bluetooth, advanced receiver for traffic, GPS & connected drive. I deal with computer graphics, no comparison between Nvidia and Fujitsu or new Intel processor & Renesas. Bottom line there is no reason it should not be installing today. I don't want to wait until next August/Sept - may end up forgetting BMW. The list of hardware upgrades (vs. the current) which will power these upgrades include: Intel processor 1.3Ghz vs Renesas 600Mhz 1GB RAM (vs 512Mb) 8GB flash (vs 512Mb) Nvidia graphics (vs Fujitsu) 200GB hard drive (vs 80Gb) |
Appreciate
0
|
10-31-2012, 12:23 PM | #7 |
Colonel
1215
Rep 2,404
Posts |
Just out of curiosity what would you look at getting instead of the 6 series?
I completely agree with you that this is really frustrating, in my opinion they should have never even tried a mid year upgrade. Actually I am not sure why they even choose to upgrade the system now when they expect to release the idrive touch in some models next year. This is my first bmw so I really don't know what the company usually does, but it is possible they could be thinking to skip this idrive upgrade and put in the touch system next year. But either way they should be giving the customers more info so that they know what to expect. |
Appreciate
0
|
10-31-2012, 01:06 PM | #8 |
First Lieutenant
41
Rep 327
Posts |
Once it's available, I'm sure these guys can retrofit the new navigation in older F12/13.
http://www.bimmer-tech.net/shop/bmw-f12-f13-2011 |
Appreciate
0
|
10-31-2012, 02:09 PM | #9 | |
Banned
212
Rep 715
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
10-31-2012, 02:14 PM | #10 | |
Banned
212
Rep 715
Posts |
Quote:
450 HP/450Lb torque. We'll see. And BTW - the point is they upgraded the idrive for the other models, why not the 6? |
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-01-2012, 07:36 AM | #11 | |
Lieutenant
7
Rep 513
Posts |
Quote:
If this thread is true, BMW REALLY screwed up on this one. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-01-2012, 08:48 AM | #12 | |
Banned
212
Rep 715
Posts |
Quote:
That being said, BMW just announced their holiday incentives $3500 off all 6 series for Nov/Dec! Combined with USAA discount my price would be $17500 off list !! Tempting - is the new Idrive worth $3500 ?? |
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-02-2012, 12:25 AM | #14 |
Southern6er22
41
Rep 841
Posts
Drives: 2012 650i xDrive M Sport Coupe
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Alabama
|
This is highly reminiscent of "The Great F12/13 Engine Debacle of Summer 2012."
Just goes to show how little we enthusiasts matter in the grand scheme of BMW customers. While we all track these upgrades and changes for the slightest variation and become highly offended by these changes, we are the 1%... or maybe 5% to 10%, but that's not as pithy The prime 6er demographic is older, a lot more female than these forums would suggest, and includes customers who often care most about the badge and the looks (i.e. clueless to changes like power output, hardware changes, and processing speeds). Sad but I think it is the best explanation for BMW's, "sorry, but sh!t happens" attitude toward our complaints about these unfortunate decisions.
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-02-2012, 05:57 AM | #15 |
Brigadier General
2570
Rep 3,971
Posts |
Personally I think it is about marketing. If the cars had everything today, what would they upgrade tomorrow? The 5 got the new iDrive but not the upgraded power. The 6 got the upgraded power, but not the iDrive. These are real world enhancements and they drive customers to the showrooms. Just kind of sucks if you are an enthusiast. Just ask the guy wo picked up an 06 550 in Dec of 2005 only to have the 07s come out ( unexpectedly) in March of 06.
__________________
2011 1M, Black loaded sans sat radio
2021 911 C4S Gentian Blue, manual 2023 X3 M40i - loaded sans Park Assist |
Appreciate
0
|
11-02-2012, 09:35 AM | #16 |
Private
0
Rep 64
Posts |
For someone like me who just stepped into a new 650 from a different manufacturer, the present iDrive is just fine! Also, I would imagine that the 3-series would get this upgrade first seeing as though it is the best selling model.
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-02-2012, 12:38 PM | #17 | |
Lieutenant
7
Rep 513
Posts |
Quote:
Personally, I don't care. USAA incentives aren't going anywhere and I can get 6% off sticker with nary an argument any day of the week. Have to live with this car for 4 years. I'm not going to settle for what's in my M3 for the last 2.5 years when the 3 series cars are getting it. Last edited by BigHat; 11-02-2012 at 02:49 PM.. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-02-2012, 06:21 PM | #18 | |
Banned
212
Rep 715
Posts |
Quote:
You don't think the 650 which is close to twice the price of a 3 series should have the newest/best Idrive before or at least the same time as it's low end siblings? |
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-02-2012, 06:24 PM | #19 | |
Banned
212
Rep 715
Posts |
Quote:
The $6K USAA discount is off dealer invoice. Also just found out we can't use the $3500 holiday incentive, since it has to be through BMWFS which drops USAA to a lousy $1K discount. I'm not buying. Their year end "promotion" is garbage. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-02-2012, 07:21 PM | #20 |
Lieutenant
7
Rep 513
Posts |
I'd be interested in your thoughts on this. Was the 6K off invoice only on the '12s hanging around? Was my impression those cars were almost being given away, especially with the hp upgrade in the '13s.
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-05-2012, 08:37 AM | #21 |
Banned
212
Rep 715
Posts |
No the 6K USAA incentive is off '13's as well. Actually not much difference in discount between 12 & 13. Go for a '13
|
Appreciate
0
|
11-05-2012, 08:46 AM | #22 |
Private
7
Rep 67
Posts |
malarkey
Well, i was waiting for for the new I Drive as well. I might wind up getting one of these...
__________________
03 M5/ 02 540/ 01 M5/ 00 X5 4.4/ 99 M3/ 95 M3
"If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always gotten." Tony Robbins |
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|