2006 3- and 5-series iDrive system
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I am currently vacillating between getting a 2006 530xi and a 2006 330xi (next fall). Since I am a gadget nut, I am curious how the new 3 stacks up agains the 5, gadget-wise.
From what I have been able to learn, both have (standard or optional) Nav, Satellite Radio, park-distance control, Bluetooth, and mp3 capabilities.
In terms of the Logic 7 premium stereo, I am guessing that since the have the same name, they are identical.
Does anyone know if they iDrive and Nav systems in the 3 and 5 are identical?
As far as I can tell, the only gadget that the 5 has that is not available in the new 3 is the Heads Up Display (and both will get the push-button keyless start in the fall).
Thanks for your thoughts....
From what I have been able to learn, both have (standard or optional) Nav, Satellite Radio, park-distance control, Bluetooth, and mp3 capabilities.
In terms of the Logic 7 premium stereo, I am guessing that since the have the same name, they are identical.
Does anyone know if they iDrive and Nav systems in the 3 and 5 are identical?
As far as I can tell, the only gadget that the 5 has that is not available in the new 3 is the Heads Up Display (and both will get the push-button keyless start in the fall).
Thanks for your thoughts....
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Originally Posted by Argelius' date='Mar 14 2005, 05:48 PM
I am currently vacillating between getting a 2006 530xi and a 2006 330xi (next fall).? Since I am a gadget nut, I am curious how the new 3 stacks up agains the 5, gadget-wise.
From what I have been able to learn, both have (standard or optional) Nav, Satellite Radio, park-distance control, Bluetooth, and mp3 capabilities.
In terms of the Logic 7 premium stereo, I am guessing that since the have the same name, they are identical.
Does anyone know if they iDrive and Nav systems in the 3 and 5 are identical?
As far as I can tell, the only gadget that the 5 has that is not available in the new 3 is the Heads Up Display (and both will get the push-button keyless start in the fall).
Thanks for your thoughts....
From what I have been able to learn, both have (standard or optional) Nav, Satellite Radio, park-distance control, Bluetooth, and mp3 capabilities.
In terms of the Logic 7 premium stereo, I am guessing that since the have the same name, they are identical.
Does anyone know if they iDrive and Nav systems in the 3 and 5 are identical?
As far as I can tell, the only gadget that the 5 has that is not available in the new 3 is the Heads Up Display (and both will get the push-button keyless start in the fall).
Thanks for your thoughts....
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i went to the dealer over the weekend and messed with a 330 with idrive and it looked and seemed to function exactly as mine does.
Other differece was location of wheel , further back in console and voice control button / menu button layout next to wheel.
gotta like the e90 330.. it's a peach in high spec..
Other differece was location of wheel , further back in console and voice control button / menu button layout next to wheel.
gotta like the e90 330.. it's a peach in high spec..
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Originally Posted by manc5' date='Mar 14 2005, 05:16 PM
i went to the dealer over the weekend and messed with a 330 with idrive and it looked and seemed to function exactly as mine does.
Other differece was location of wheel , further back in console and voice control button / menu button layout next to wheel.
gotta like the e90 330.. it's a peach in high spec..
Other differece was location of wheel , further back in console and voice control button / menu button layout next to wheel.
gotta like the e90 330.. it's a peach in high spec..
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Originally Posted by Argelius' date='Mar 14 2005, 06:39 PM
[quote name='manc5' date='Mar 14 2005, 05:16 PM']i went to the dealer over the weekend and messed with a 330 with idrive and it looked and seemed to function exactly as mine does.
Other differece was location of wheel , further back in console and voice control button / menu button layout next to wheel.
gotta like the e90 330.. it's a peach in high spec..
Other differece was location of wheel , further back in console and voice control button / menu button layout next to wheel.
gotta like the e90 330.. it's a peach in high spec..
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[/quote]Interesting point, just looked at the specs for the 06 3series.
330i hp=255hp
530i hp=255hp
330i torque=220 ft-lb at 2,750rpm
530i torque=220 ft-lb at 2,750rpm
330i weight = 3417lbs
530i weight = 3494lbs automatic
330i Price= $37k base
530i Price= $48k base
The 11k difference gets you larger size and bigger badge.
Yet in a sense if you want a 5 with the latest greatest options buy a 3.
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Well, we all know that the same engines are used in the 5 & 3 and the 7 & 5, and that most of the technology would trickle down from the 5 to the 3.
I have not looked closely at the 3, but the info on BMWNA was pretty impressive - looks like a nice car.
If you are truely comparing to see what you are getting for your $, I would look at the following:
- Since the weight is so similar between the two, are they using the same materials technology in the 3 that they used in the 5 to make it bigger than the E39, but lighter.
- Do the base numbers include active steering, active roll, adaptive headlights?
- Are you comparing the same interior features (i.e. Dakota leather, sport seats...).
It is amazing that the weight is so similar, yet there is such a big difference in size!
Then the bottom line is what you like. If size doesn't matter and you don't need comfortable back seat or trunk, then go for the 3 - smaller is always better for handling. I don't think prestige is an issue as they are both great cars! Enjoy!
I have not looked closely at the 3, but the info on BMWNA was pretty impressive - looks like a nice car.
If you are truely comparing to see what you are getting for your $, I would look at the following:
- Since the weight is so similar between the two, are they using the same materials technology in the 3 that they used in the 5 to make it bigger than the E39, but lighter.
- Do the base numbers include active steering, active roll, adaptive headlights?
- Are you comparing the same interior features (i.e. Dakota leather, sport seats...).
It is amazing that the weight is so similar, yet there is such a big difference in size!
Then the bottom line is what you like. If size doesn't matter and you don't need comfortable back seat or trunk, then go for the 3 - smaller is always better for handling. I don't think prestige is an issue as they are both great cars! Enjoy!
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Gotta have those comfort seats! I haven't seen them in a 3, but I'm not sure if they're available in the '06 models. If they were, I might have considered the 3 but I am having much fun using up mucho gas in my v8!
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I SERIOUSLY hope that iDrive on 3 series is VERY different from iDrive on 5 series.
Its all we have to remain different from 3series then
Its all we have to remain different from 3series then
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