[Touring]

Originally Posted by rsyed

BMW - we are not in the computer industry where you need upgrades every 6 months!!!!!!!!!

Whats the alternative? Every 5. year? I think its good BMW brings us new technology as fast as possible. And I think its a smart strategy to test it out in vehicles like 6 and 7 series which are produced in relatively small numbers before its offered in 5 and 3 series.

[tim-atl]

Originally Posted by ibimmer346

Not sure what's changing with the HUD there. I have the HUD on a May production 535i. It's already in color. Amber for speed, green for Nav and Cruise, red for alerts.

Not a lot of information on "3d color hud bmw" but I did find this mock up at www.bmwcoop.com

[ibimmer954]

Originally Posted by tim-atl

Not a lot of information on "3d color hud bmw" but I did find this mock up at www.bmwcoop.com

That's very close to what my HUD already does. Maybe the Nav part looks a little better, but it looks pretty much the same to me.

[nosnoop]

Originally Posted by rsyed

yup guys, BMW is turning into a KIA with mini-facelift (or in BMW language: mini-LCI changes) every 6 months.
..... ok I am getting a bit mad since my car (that is only 3 weeks old) is going to lose out big time on value because of this change
......FUMING
....but I hate their model politics and their RFT policy!!!
We are talking about a car that nearly costs as much as a small apartment; BMW - we are not in the computer industry where you need upgrades every 6 months!!!!!!!!!

Sorry, I find your whining totally absurd and ridiculous.

You are throwing a fit because the model next year has more updated features than yours???
So depriving new owners of best equipment possible would somehow make you feel better?

I find this mind boggling.

In contrary, I am thrilled that BMW would implement new technology as soon as possible instead of waiting for facelift or major model year change. That's the best way to keep up or stay ahead of its competitor.

[nosnoop]

Originally Posted by grimlock

I could only see one still pic on the numbers gone off.. that does look cooler

Here's a pic:

[tallshorty]

I'm really dissappointed at the current "black panal" on the 5. The full black panael should have been implemented from the beginning. The way it is now is pretty ugly at night with a off center black box.

[blackberrycubed]

Originally Posted by tallshorty

I'm really dissappointed at the current "black panal" on the 5. The full black panael should have been implemented from the beginning. The way it is now is pretty ugly at night with a off center black box.

I am not sure what you mean? do you have a picture that shows this flaw?

[dagobertsmurf]

Originally Posted by blackberrycubed

I am not sure what you mean? do you have a picture that shows this flaw?

It is barely visible during the day.
You can see the outline of the lcs screen on the right side of the dash.



but at night...

[NewBimmerMD]

I know I'm in the minority here but I kinda like the current set-up with the real gauges and the lcd box for vehicle info and warnings. The completely black panel LCD set up looks.....well kinda Japanese/Lexus-like IMO. Not that there's anything wrong with that

[Grover432]

What is a combox? Also, the black screen gauges: is this really such a big deal??

[blackberrycubed]

DAMN, any chance they are using the full black panel on the dec build

[Lost-Again]

Originally Posted by Grover432

What is a combox? Also, the black screen gauges: is this really such a big deal??

+1 The overall look of the dash and the data presented is almost the same, very little changes!

[Breach]

Originally Posted by rsyed

yup guys, BMW is turning into a KIA with mini-facelift (or in BMW language: mini-LCI changes) every 6 months. With the september production we had the combox, but with March 2011 we have the following changes:

1) 530d and 535i with xdrive -> ok can live with this as it is a not a change but an addition to the model line-up
2) HUD in colour as we know from the new 6 serires -> hmmm, interesting but not fuming it.
3) 530d with 258hp (for x-drive only, RWD will have the 245hp engine) -> ok I am getting a bit mad since my car (that is only 3 weeks old) is going to lose out big time on value because of this change
4) extended blackpanel as we know it from the 7 series and GT - why the F(§$ could not implement this change when they introduced the full black panel for the GT -> FUMING

I love BMW, i love driving BMWs but I hate their model politics and their RFT policy!!!

We are talking about a car that nearly costs as much as a small apartment; BMW - we are not in the computer industry where you need upgrades every 6 months!!!!!!!!!

Source?

[mlai]

Originally Posted by Grover432

What is a combox? Also, the black screen gauges: is this really such a big deal??

Combox, IMHO, is a much bigger deal than the black screen.

BMWs with combox can:
1) Bluetooth streaming (A2DP) from cell phones,
2) SMS/Text display from phones supporting mobile office protocol
3) Single USB connection to iPod with album arts
4) internet access via cell phone
etc

The black screen may look cool, but adds very little useable feature/info display......

[tallshorty]

I still cant figure out how to get internet via the phone. I have the combox but that feature is no where to be found. Anyone I'm canada or US figure that feature out yet?

[HFR]

Anybody having any info regarding the 525d being 6 cyl or 4 cyl from march production?

[blackhawk_pilot2000]

Originally Posted by blackberrycubed

DAMN, any chance they are using the full black panel on the dec build

Man that would be a real gift if they did. Mine is a week 49 build and I'll pick it up tomorrow. I'll let you know.

[tallshorty]

Highly doubt it.

[yreiser]

as already has been said, the bp will be optional so you certainly won't get this gift!

[svdb]

Originally Posted by HFR

Anybody having any info regarding the 525d being 6 cyl or 4 cyl from march production?

I think it will just be the engine from the 123d or X23d. So 204 hp , I guess.
This will give a different between current 520d 2 liter and 525d 3 liter.
But I'm only guessing, but this would make sense.

[nosnoop]

Originally Posted by NewBimmerMD

The completely black panel LCD set up looks.....well kinda Japanese/Lexus-like IMO. Not that there's anything wrong with that

Actually, it does not. Go and check one out in a 7 series or GT in the dealership. It really is very nice.

Originally Posted by Lost-Again

+1 The overall look of the dash and the data presented is almost the same, very little changes!

The main advantage is that the info can be spaced out nicely instead of bunched up in a small area. This is more apparent in navigation info displaying, and you get much larger graphics. And you also get the nice red lines background complementing the interior ambient lighting.

[RichReg]

Umm......does anyone have a picture of any BMW that has this new 'Amazonite Silver' color?