Couple of reasons to hold off ordering your new M5

Andrew P's M5 · 11th July 2012, 05:55

BMW has decided to launch a new iDrive, SDK kit and ConnectedDrive next gen navigation.

I think the US bound M5s will get ConnectedDrive though.

Check it out...

ConnectedDrive: BimmerFile » Archive » World Debut: BMW’s New ConnectedDrive System

SDK: BimmerFile » Archive » BMW Announces SDK Kit for 3rd Party Apps & Future Android Support

Next gen iDrive: BimmerFile » Archive » World Debut: BMW’s New iDrive Controller

MJ · 11th July 2012, 08:50

Andrew,

I am not just saying this because I have a M5 about to hit the water, but NAV and iDrive are about the least important features on the car for me. Now if they are planning a better transmission, tweaked motor and revolutionary new suspension...well...

MJ

cmhsam · 11th July 2012, 13:17

The 2013 M5 is supposed to have the new iDrive and Connected drive

BMWDave · 11th July 2012, 19:39

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Originally Posted by cmhsam

The 2013 M5 is supposed to have the new iDrive and Connected drive

True Story.

cmhsam · 11th July 2012, 21:20

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Originally Posted by BMWDave

True Story.

When is your ED Delivery Date?

cmhsam · 11th July 2012, 22:06

See thread, BMW Model Rollout Schedule for New Navigation Pro and iDrive-ConnectedDrive - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32) | F30POST

mdyaman · 12th July 2012, 04:57

I would hold off simply for the reason that you know BMW is going to do it's LCI refresh and add either cosmetic enhancements or add subtle features. Another reason is that kinks and gremlins will be worked out in later models.

cmhsam · 12th July 2012, 05:05

Bmwdave. Did you register on the bimmerpost.com board? There is a thread for ED. We have 22 people on 9/1

NickyBlack · 12th July 2012, 16:18

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Originally Posted by mdyaman

I would hold off simply for the reason that you know BMW is going to do it's LCI refresh and add either cosmetic enhancements or add subtle features. Another reason is that kinks and gremlins will be worked out in later models.

model was just introduced when do you expect the refresh? in 3 years?

mdyaman · 12th July 2012, 18:40

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Originally Posted by NickyBlack

model was just introduced when do you expect the refresh? in 3 years?

Probably 3 years, or into its 4th year. For example, the e60 M5 came out in '05 (Europe) and LCI was '08 models. It's just my preference to wait.

I'm never in a rush to jump into first production year cars. That and these cars take a significant hit in depreciation and within 1.5 years, will be about half the cost (depending on mileage, options, etc). My M5 was $98K MSRP. Built in Nov '08, I bought it used in April '10 for $54K with 26K miles on it. That means in about 1.5 years, it was worth about half the original MSRP. I could buy new, but having the option to buy used and save some money is appealing too, especially if I find one used with all the options and color I want.