Does Anyone Know The Answer To This Question?

alan64 · 12-03-2009, 12:12 AM

Why does the car im looking at not have the dual climate controls, but rather just the one climate control on the right, but yet the ones I see now at the dealers have the dual cimate controls showing the temps for each side?

MilitaryE89 · 12-03-2009, 02:24 AM

well, it depends on what model you are looking at. I believe the 35i has the dual zone thing (which is ridiculous in a roadster...IMHO) standard and is optional on the 30i, at least as of the 09 model yr. Can't say for the 2010 model yr.

Mick70 · 12-03-2009, 03:33 AM

1 zone = "manual air condition" = standard in all models
2 zones = "automatic air condition" = option 534 = € 584,-

Even the 35i is not supplied with the automatic air condition as a standard, at least here in Germany.

BTW: As we have much rain at the moment, I am quite glad about the 2 zones - my wife still likes it hot

Best regards

Mick

MilitaryE89 · 12-03-2009, 05:05 AM

it is standard for north american 35i models...at least in the US...check bmwusa...

alan64 · 12-03-2009, 05:24 AM

then this is strange as im looking at a canadian demonstrator 35i and it only has the one heat control for temperature on the right. What would be the explanation for that do you think, when all the other z4s sitting there that are 35i's have the dual termp controls. Could it be possible that the car was rebuilt in some way from something from overseas? Or what?

siscobmw · 12-03-2009, 07:13 AM

I didn't know that some market use manual aircon....In italy dual automatic control is standard, as light paket wid deflector etc...

lux good · 12-03-2009, 07:48 AM

Dual automatic control is standard in uk too!!

Mick70 · 12-03-2009, 08:40 AM

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Dual automatic control is standard in uk too!!

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In italy dual automatic control is standard, as light paket wid deflector etc...

Not in Germany

- see here page 12, option "534" - "Klimaautomatik".

(And we are well aware of the fact that your prices in the US/Canada are much lower than in Germany

)

Best regards

Mick

Memphis1 · 12-03-2009, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by alan64

then this is strange as im looking at a canadian demonstrator 35i and it only has the one heat control for temperature on the right. What would be the explanation for that do you think, when all the other z4s sitting there that are 35i's have the dual termp controls. Could it be possible that the car was rebuilt in some way from something from overseas? Or what?

according to the Canadian website Automatic climate control should be standard...

BTW you could've easily gone to the website and check it out yourself...

www.bmw.ca/ca/en

riccis · 12-03-2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by siscobmw

I didn't know that some market use manual aircon....In italy dual automatic control is standard, as light paket wid deflector etc...

Extended Lighting is optional in the UK on the 23i & 30i. It's standard on the 35i.

Deflector is a cost option on all models.

We do get velor carpets as standard though.

alan64 · 12-08-2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by memphis2012

according to the Canadian website Automatic climate control should be standard...

BTW you could've easily gone to the website and check it out yourself...

www.bmw.ca/ca/en

you clearly didnt read my question. The car exists and its in canada..

Memphis1 · 12-08-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by alan64

you clearly didnt read my question. The car exists and its in canada..

i read your question and my point was both the 30i and 35i come with auto climate control... so whatever the car you're looking at has is irrelevant, because you wont get that, you'll get auto climate control...

alan64 · 12-08-2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by memphis2012

i read your question and my point was both the 30i and 35i come with auto climate control... so whatever the car you're looking at has is irrelevant, because you wont get that, you'll get auto climate control...

its a demonstrator and is being offered for sale?? It is the one I would get?

BarrowJon · 12-08-2009, 04:40 PM

According to sales brochure for North America, left/right temperature controls are standard on 35i and included as an option within the premium package for the 30i. Almost seems as if the 35i you're looking at has been equiped with the standard 30i manual climate control.

BarrowJon · 12-08-2009, 08:12 PM

Here's a page from 30i owner's manual showing standard heat/air conditioning controls, one only temperature control dial on right side.

scan0006.pdf

alan64 · 12-09-2009, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BarrowJon

Here's a page from 30i owner's manual showing standard heat/air conditioning controls, one only temperature control dial on right side.

Attachment 332930

thats what im concerned about. the car im looking at is a demonstrator 35i, but clearly has these controls in it. Isnt that strange? It makes me suspicious that the car was in some kind of accident and the dash has been replaced.

BarrowJon · 12-09-2009, 06:41 AM

What's the dealer's explanation for this, what is car's history?

alan64 · 12-09-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BarrowJon

What's the dealer's explanation for this, what is car's history?

they said it was a press car used for journalists to test.. The buy is good, but it makes me suspicious, and I feel it might have been in an accident...what are your feelings on this..

BarrowJon · 12-09-2009, 11:59 AM

Assume this vehicle has a very early serial number, maybe built before finalizing the standard and option offerings for each model. In order to need dash replacement as result of an accident there would have been significant damage to the car, this level of damage would suggest a total loss. Even if a dash replacement were made, can't imagine exchanging automatic dual temperature climate control for manual single temperature climate control, as I would believe this would cause unnecessary changing a number of additional supporting components. You should be able to get the dealer to verify and certify that vehicle is accident free.

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Mick70 Private First Class 9 Rep 157 Posts Drives: Z4 sdrive35i (before: 23i) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	1 zone = "manual air condition" = standard in all models 2 zones = "automatic air condition" = option 534 = € 584,- Even the 35i is not supplied with the automatic air condition as a standard, at least here in Germany. BTW: As we have much rain at the moment, I am quite glad about the 2 zones - my wife still likes it hot Best regards Mick
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MilitaryE89 Private First Class 7 Rep 188 Posts Drives: 2008 328i, 2009 sDrive30i Join Date: May 2009 Location: APO, AE iTrader: (0)	it is standard for north american 35i models...at least in the US...check bmwusa...
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alan64 Lieutenant 19 Rep 484 Posts Drives: z4 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	then this is strange as im looking at a canadian demonstrator 35i and it only has the one heat control for temperature on the right. What would be the explanation for that do you think, when all the other z4s sitting there that are 35i's have the dual termp controls. Could it be possible that the car was rebuilt in some way from something from overseas? Or what?
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siscobmw freude am fahren ....scheiden freude... 17 Rep 299 Posts Drives: Z4 Sdrive30i tiefseeblau Join Date: May 2009 Location: Italy iTrader: (0)	I didn't know that some market use manual aircon....In italy dual automatic control is standard, as light paket wid deflector etc...
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BarrowJon Private First Class 69 Rep 157 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seneca, SC iTrader: (0)	According to sales brochure for North America, left/right temperature controls are standard on 35i and included as an option within the premium package for the 30i. Almost seems as if the 35i you're looking at has been equiped with the standard 30i manual climate control.
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BarrowJon Private First Class 69 Rep 157 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seneca, SC iTrader: (0)	Here's a page from 30i owner's manual showing standard heat/air conditioning controls, one only temperature control dial on right side. scan0006.pdf
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BarrowJon Private First Class 69 Rep 157 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seneca, SC iTrader: (0)	What's the dealer's explanation for this, what is car's history?
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BarrowJon Private First Class 69 Rep 157 Posts Drives: Z4 M40i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seneca, SC iTrader: (0)	Assume this vehicle has a very early serial number, maybe built before finalizing the standard and option offerings for each model. In order to need dash replacement as result of an accident there would have been significant damage to the car, this level of damage would suggest a total loss. Even if a dash replacement were made, can't imagine exchanging automatic dual temperature climate control for manual single temperature climate control, as I would believe this would cause unnecessary changing a number of additional supporting components. You should be able to get the dealer to verify and certify that vehicle is accident free.
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