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      02-27-2014, 06:25 PM   #1
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6 series M Sport Steering Wheel

Hi guys,

Wondering if you can help, we are looking at a nearly new 6 series. I notice the latest models seem to have a new more sporting steering wheel, like in the link below:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RzP72aNFAB...6+Coupe+IP.jpg

What is the story with this, was there a model update or did they just change the steering wheel design?
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      02-27-2014, 06:39 PM   #2
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That is an M6, i can see the cf trim and DTC
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      02-27-2014, 06:59 PM   #3
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Hi guys,

Wondering if you can help, we are looking at a nearly new 6 series. I notice the latest models seem to have a new more sporting steering wheel, like in the link below:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RzP72aNFAB...6+Coupe+IP.jpg

What is the story with this, was there a model update or did they just change the steering wheel design?
Thats a M6 but on MY2014 6's with sport package or sport edition have that steering wheel..
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      02-27-2014, 07:01 PM   #4
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Sorry, like in this M Sport:

http://pictures2.autotrader.co.uk/im...640&height=480
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      02-27-2014, 07:02 PM   #5
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Thats a M6 but on MY2014 6's with sport package or sport edition have that steering wheel..
Thanks, was this the only change or were there other changes? and if so does anyone have a link or info, because I cannot find one.

We are looking to buy nearly new, so want to ensure there have not been any other changes.
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      02-27-2014, 07:04 PM   #6
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with M sport package you get:
•Aerodynamic kit
•Shadowline exterior trim
•M steering wheel <--- this is what you are seeing
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with M sport package you get:
•Aerodynamic kit
•Shadowline exterior trim
•M steering wheel <--- this is what you are seeing

Thanks but what I mean is that the design of the M Sport steering wheel has changed recently and I was wondering if this is part of a wider set of model changes.
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Thanks but what I mean is that the design of the M Sport steering wheel has changed recently and I was wondering if this is part of a wider set of model changes.
Well in 2014 M sport edition became available which for only like 1100 more than M sport package also includes exec package and lighting package. I would be looking for a M Sport Edition version. No other changes other than upgraded NAV software
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      02-27-2014, 07:10 PM   #9
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Well in 2014 M sport edition became available which for only like 1100 more than M sport package also includes exec package and lighting package. I would be looking for a M Sport Edition version. No other changes other than upgraded NAV software
Thanks LSM, that clears things up, much appreciated.
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      02-27-2014, 07:13 PM   #10
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Well in 2014 M sport edition became available which for only like 1100 more than M sport package also includes exec package and lighting package. I would be looking for a M Sport Edition version. No other changes other than upgraded NAV software
Digital dash as well correct?
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      02-27-2014, 07:22 PM   #11
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Confusing as I am not sure BMW offered this in the U.K, I will phone tomorrow and check.
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      02-27-2014, 07:43 PM   #12
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Confusing as I am not sure BMW offered this in the U.K, I will phone tomorrow and check.
I did forget to mention that I noticed you were in the UK and not everything is always the same, obviously!
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Digital dash as well correct?
Yes sorry, digital dash as well...
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The steering wheel and dash were part of this change
http://blog.caranddriver.com/dial-m-...arts-at-80625/

Officially with July production, but rumor has it some late June builds had the new dash but not the new steering wheel (or it was the other way around). Either way, as of July that is the steering wheel.

Of note, my friend has this steering wheel in his 550 and does not like the layout at all. Prefers the old one.
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Have that steering wheel on my 640 ix vert built end December 13 (MY '14) M Sport Edition. Very happy with it. Ver comfy. Takes a little getting used to the additional thickness but very nice to hold. Only complaint: single digit temps and it takes a bit longer to warm up after the heater is turned on.
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Multifunction digital dash is an option on the UK models
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the 2013 6 series brochure looks to have a different one than is on my 2014. The 2014 looks more sporty. Maybe they changed it for MY 2014.
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the one in the brochure was the exact same one I had on my 2011
550i msport. Prefer the 2104, def. more sporty
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the one in the brochure was the exact same one I had on my 2011
550i msport. Prefer the 2104, def. more sporty
I Had a 2013 Gran Coupe with the older steering wheel. Now have M6 with new steering wheel. New one more sporty and like it better.
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Yup, there are lots of market specific differences in packages and feature availability. Seems to me more an issue of what BMW thinks people will pay extra for than any genuine tailoring of features to different markets.
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