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11-28-2013, 10:32 AM | #1 |
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2011 vs 2012
Thinking if getting a 535. Does anybody know if there were meaningful improvements to the cars mechanicals between years to correct / fix launch year problems from. 2011 , fixed in 2012? Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving.
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11-29-2013, 03:08 PM | #3 |
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11-30-2013, 02:36 PM | #5 |
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Drives: 2011 535i Sport - P1, P2
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The key is to get a 2011 guilt after september of 2010. After that the steering issue and other chronic problems were resolved. The tip-in issue was over the 2011-2012 model years, but was resolved with a patch that came out in 2012.
In 2012 you gained the foot swipe trunk open feature. My favorite feature is the Sport and Sport + (and Comfort) button. The 2011s did not have that button. It is basically like a fly-by tune that can be turned on at any time. I think some 2011s with a certain package can get the button. If you are more of a daily cruiser, that button may not be a big deal. You still can slap the car into DS. |
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11-30-2013, 02:54 PM | #7 |
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Not sure where you are but in Europe , 99% sure that RTTI was introduced in I think September 2011. (Real time traffic info).
March 2011, the full black panel instrument cluster was an option . I think again September 2011, the full colour HUD was introduced. All those dates are from memory so best check those out to be 100% sure. A good search through this forum is a good idea, go back to the older posts. |
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11-30-2013, 04:46 PM | #8 |
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I have a 10/10 build 2011 535i M-Sport and I have the a Sport/Sport + button and don't experience any of the first model year issues described here.
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11-30-2013, 07:24 PM | #9 |
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Thanks for all the reply's. Based on the comments it appears that the " safer/better" year is the 2012. I then don't have to worry about build month.
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12-01-2013, 02:10 PM | #10 | |
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Also, does your Sport+ button work the same as the later model F10s with the button? |
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