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11-02-2004, 07:42 PM
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Software versions are numeric. So many people you talk to at the dealers don't have a clue. We really know more about a lot of this than they do. A service tech will have to tell you what software they installed. It should be 13.something...
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Software versions are numeric. So many people you talk to at the dealers don't have a clue. We really know more about a lot of this than they do. A service tech will have to tell you what software they installed. It should be 13.something...
Originally Posted by malone' date='Nov 2 2004, 07:42 PM
robg -
Do you go to Wide World of Cars in Spring Valley for service?? I heard that the service manager there was one of the best in the region.
Do you go to Wide World of Cars in Spring Valley for service?? I heard that the service manager there was one of the best in the region.
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11-02-2004, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by malone' date='Nov 2 2004, 07:40 PM
A couple of things - I just called my dealer and he said that my software version was "NAV".? Does that make sense?? I was expecting a number, like 13.1.
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11-02-2004, 10:33 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i 6 spd Sports Package | NAV | PDC | Logic 7 | BT retrofit | SW V13.3
Originally Posted by malone' date='Nov 2 2004, 06:40 PM
That last post was mine.
A couple of things - I just called my dealer and he said that my software version was "NAV".? Does that make sense?? I was expecting a number, like 13.1.
I also asked about Bluetooth functionality and he said that if I bought a BMW control module for $434, plus two others accessories for about $100 each, then I could have Bluetooth in my car which would work with any Bluetooth enabled phone.? From what I read, Bluetooth should be in all 2005 5 series.? I got a passkey with the car, and I can access the Bluetooth menu from the IDrive.? Does anyone know what he's talking about?? All I can think of is that he is confusing the functionality in the 2005 cars with the Bluetooth implementation in prior BMWs.
Also, I have the Logic7 system in my car.? There's an "AUTOSCAN" via the AM band menu, but the FM band menu has a menu listing called "ALL STATIONS" which seems to do the same thing as AUTOSCAN.? I find the difference in naming intriguing.? My FM RDS does not seem to be working either.? I do not have call letters for any of the FM stations.? Is this functionality unavailable to me because I have navigation or something?
A couple of things - I just called my dealer and he said that my software version was "NAV".? Does that make sense?? I was expecting a number, like 13.1.
I also asked about Bluetooth functionality and he said that if I bought a BMW control module for $434, plus two others accessories for about $100 each, then I could have Bluetooth in my car which would work with any Bluetooth enabled phone.? From what I read, Bluetooth should be in all 2005 5 series.? I got a passkey with the car, and I can access the Bluetooth menu from the IDrive.? Does anyone know what he's talking about?? All I can think of is that he is confusing the functionality in the 2005 cars with the Bluetooth implementation in prior BMWs.
Also, I have the Logic7 system in my car.? There's an "AUTOSCAN" via the AM band menu, but the FM band menu has a menu listing called "ALL STATIONS" which seems to do the same thing as AUTOSCAN.? I find the difference in naming intriguing.? My FM RDS does not seem to be working either.? I do not have call letters for any of the FM stations.? Is this functionality unavailable to me because I have navigation or something?
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11-03-2004, 07:30 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550, Carbon Black Metallic, Natural Brown Dakota Leather, Sport Package, Sport Automatic Transmission, Cold Weather Package, Power Rear and Manual Side Sun Shades, etc.
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Originally Posted by malone' date='Nov 2 2004, 08:42 PM
robg -
Do you go to Wide World of Cars in Spring Valley for service?? I heard that the service manager there was one of the best in the region.
Do you go to Wide World of Cars in Spring Valley for service?? I heard that the service manager there was one of the best in the region.
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The name of the dealership I use is Westchester BMW, on Route 119 in (or right outside of) White Plains, NY. Very close to most of the Westchester highways.
As i mentioned in my earlier post, it is a "factory" dealership. The sales people and severice advisors have all been very helpful, and the techs I have dealt with have all been very knoweldgeable.
It is the only BMW dealership I have ever dealt with so I cannot compare to other BMW service, but it is far superior to any other dealership I ever dealt with, including Volvo, Honda, and Saab.
11-15-2004, 09:31 AM
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Two weeks with the car and all seems great. I was able to get over the
last nagging issue I had with the car yesterday when I was able to get the
car to pair with my Nokia 6260 cellphone. The car is not fully functional
with the phone, but I am able to use the car's microphone and speakers to
carry a conversation, which is all that I really need.
I am going to take the car in next week to get invisible bras put on the
front and rear bumpers. I hope the detailer will do a great job.
Robg - Thanks for the info! I'll have to stop by that dealership - give me
another reason to drive the car!
last nagging issue I had with the car yesterday when I was able to get the
car to pair with my Nokia 6260 cellphone. The car is not fully functional
with the phone, but I am able to use the car's microphone and speakers to
carry a conversation, which is all that I really need.
I am going to take the car in next week to get invisible bras put on the
front and rear bumpers. I hope the detailer will do a great job.
Robg - Thanks for the info! I'll have to stop by that dealership - give me
another reason to drive the car!
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