Folding Mirrors and Look-down Backing Up?

DavidJS · 01-19-2012, 11:04 AM

While I wait for my 2012 Z4 to go into production, I've been reading the manual (obtained from BMWUSA.com). It refers to a button on the driver's door armrest that purportedly folds in the side-view mirrors. It also refers to a tilt-down feature on the passenger side mirror when backing up. Are these two features included in the 2012 Z4?

Thanks in advance!

Wiles · 01-19-2012, 12:41 PM

I have them on my car. So I would expect so. Not sure if it is standard on the base car in the US or if it is part of the Premium package.

ZheHbKa · 01-19-2012, 01:23 PM

premium pack only

DavidJS · 01-19-2012, 02:06 PM

Thank you! I ordered the premium package, so I guess I'll be getting those features, too. Great!

Colorado · 01-19-2012, 03:05 PM

David JS---I am waiting on a 2012 Z4 also. I'm glad to hear we have that mirror feature. You didn't find a back up camera yet did you? I have ordered NAV but have seen no mention of the back up camera.

az34 · 01-19-2012, 03:56 PM

that folding mirror is a good feature, i like it.

DavidJS · 01-19-2012, 04:32 PM

Colorado, no camera unless you go aftermarket. When do you expect yours? Mine goes into production week 5.

cdeslandes · 01-19-2012, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by az34

that folding mirror is a good feature, i like it.

Perfect in a tight garage like mine.

Many cars offer this in Europe and Japan, especially SUVs (tight streets...) unfortunately that feature seldom makes it to the North America market.

richard in NC · 01-19-2012, 08:49 PM

The tilt down feature is great. I back into the garage and need to see the ground near the car.

z4z4z4 · 01-19-2012, 08:56 PM

I like that I can select the tilt-down to Not tilt for certain situations when I don't need to see the ground or a curb. Just slide the mirror adjust select button to the passenger mirror adjust position and the mirror doesn't tilt.

Colorado · 01-20-2012, 07:10 AM

David JS. My dealer had a production number in March but called yesterday to tell me that they were able to get an earlier number. I will log on Monday with the new production number and see where I am. In Colorado, I really wasn't in a big hurry for delivery. The 1st of April would have been fine. Monday I will log on using my new prodiction number and want to watch some of the videos.

DavidJS · 01-20-2012, 09:54 AM

Colorado, I was also hoping for later to avoid the possibility of snow right away, but given that I wanted the "Mission to Drive" incentive I had to order before Jan 3. Even so, the dealer said they expect delivery mid-March, so it may just work out.

MyBMW won't tell you the production date before it actually goes into production. You have to get that from your sales advisor. My advisor has been very helpful and responsive. I hope yours is, too!

Colorado · 01-20-2012, 11:01 AM

David JS We are in the same boat. Mid March would be fine with me. I ordered on Jan 3rd in order to get the discount. I experienced this production date shipping program when I ordered a new Mini Cooper S back in 2007.

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DavidJS Private First Class 4 Rep 119 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive 35is Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Thank you! I ordered the premium package, so I guess I'll be getting those features, too. Great!
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Colorado Private First Class 3 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2012 Z428i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	David JS---I am waiting on a 2012 Z4 also. I'm glad to hear we have that mirror feature. You didn't find a back up camera yet did you? I have ordered NAV but have seen no mention of the back up camera.
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DavidJS Private First Class 4 Rep 119 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive 35is Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Colorado, no camera unless you go aftermarket. When do you expect yours? Mine goes into production week 5.
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richard in NC Colonel 1229 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 35i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	The tilt down feature is great. I back into the garage and need to see the ground near the car. __________________ 2020 X3M non-comp, Alpine White over black : Exec Pkg, ventilated M Sport seats, 20"s 2020 M2 Comp, Sunset Orange/Blk: Orange stitching, DCT, exec pkg, bicolor rims Gone '18 M550i, '16 X4 M40i, '15 M5, '13 X3 35i, '12 335is, '11 X5 50i, '09 Z4 35i, '08 550i, 06 X3, 06 650i, '02 M5, '99 540i
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z4z4z4 Lieutenant 45 Rep 547 Posts Drives: 2002 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: mild mediterranean breezes iTrader: (1)	I like that I can select the tilt-down to Not tilt for certain situations when I don't need to see the ground or a curb. Just slide the mirror adjust select button to the passenger mirror adjust position and the mirror doesn't tilt. __________________ Sold 2011 Z4, kept 2002 M3 PM for various e89 parts 4sale.
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Colorado Private First Class 3 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2012 Z428i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	David JS. My dealer had a production number in March but called yesterday to tell me that they were able to get an earlier number. I will log on Monday with the new production number and see where I am. In Colorado, I really wasn't in a big hurry for delivery. The 1st of April would have been fine. Monday I will log on using my new prodiction number and want to watch some of the videos.
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DavidJS Private First Class 4 Rep 119 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive 35is Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Colorado, I was also hoping for later to avoid the possibility of snow right away, but given that I wanted the "Mission to Drive" incentive I had to order before Jan 3. Even so, the dealer said they expect delivery mid-March, so it may just work out. MyBMW won't tell you the production date before it actually goes into production. You have to get that from your sales advisor. My advisor has been very helpful and responsive. I hope yours is, too!
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Colorado Private First Class 3 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2012 Z428i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	David JS We are in the same boat. Mid March would be fine with me. I ordered on Jan 3rd in order to get the discount. I experienced this production date shipping program when I ordered a new Mini Cooper S back in 2007.
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