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iDriver faile and I'm not covered

Old Feb 15, 2010 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by porsche911targa
I have a feeling they'll disassociate the climate from iDrive to avoid covering iDrive.
How? unless they start adding new buttons to the old cars... I can see it for future cars but the current ones...

Its even worse for the M... you control suspension, engine power, lighting, climate thru the iDrive.
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 04:40 PM
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The real underlying issue here is that BMW needs to make a reliable computer for their I-DRIVE system. IMO, since the I-DRIVE plays such a central role in these cars, they should give it a 10 year/unlimited mile warranty. Seriously, how can you make a car with a central brain/computer like I-DRIVE, and then after 5 years it breaks and expect your customer to pick up the tab. It's a joke if you ask me.

The alternative is of course just make cars like they used to, without a central brain to cause issues.

My 2 cents anyway.
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by NYC530XI
The real underlying issue here is that BMW needs to make a reliable computer for their I-DRIVE system. IMO, since the I-DRIVE plays such a central role in these cars, they should give it a 10 year/unlimited mile warranty. Seriously, how can you make a car with a central brain/computer like I-DRIVE, and then after 5 years it breaks and expect your customer to pick up the tab. It's a joke if you ask me.

The alternative is of course just make cars like they used to, without a central brain to cause issues.

My 2 cents anyway.
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Tonio 550i
My iDrive in my 550i stopped working I took my car to bmw and they said I have to pay because it's considered entertianment so CPO doesn't cover it???
What year is your 550?
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 04:21 AM
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My 550i is a 2006
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