should i update the software?

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10-29-2008, 04:29 PM

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My Ride: E60

My software version is about CIP 10.0 or less because CIP 10.0 has the Target data Status E060-03-12-525 and mine is E60 03-12-500.
My car is an E60 520i from Oct 2003. No mods yet because i just bought it for about 8 months and i had to deal with other thing more important (moving to another house) and so i did not have time to do something.
On the car everything works fine(sort of... but i will open another post for that)... that's why i am asking if i should have an update for the software. i think the cip now is about 31 ... so i am way behind.
Would i get something from an software update or i would just pay the dealer in vain?
Thank you for any answer.

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10-31-2008, 02:59 PM

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anyone?... is there someone that would tell me if i should or should not upgrade
thank you

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10-31-2008, 03:13 PM

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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny. 2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter. Retired: 2002 325I, Titanium silver on black leather. Premium package. Absolutely stock and proud of it.

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Originally Posted by giorgioand' post='709117' date='Oct 31 2008, 06:59 PM

anyone?... is there someone that would tell me if i should or should not upgrade
thank you

I'm no expert, but I think if it ain't broke, don't fix it. I've heard some of the upgrades may potentially bring out some gremlins you never had. Especially if you don't have NAV, there should be no noticeable improvements, if everything works well, now.