2011 vs. 2012 Z4 sDrive35is

Boomer67 · 01-02-2011, 01:00 PM

I am seriously looking into purchasing a Z4 sDrive35is but am wondering if there will be any significant changes in next year's model. Anyone have any advanced details to share in that regard? The Engine Start/Stop functionality would be great to have but it seems like BMW is only putting this on various 1 and 3 Series models currently.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 01-02-2011, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Boomer67

I am seriously looking into purchasing a Z4 sDrive35is but am wondering if there will be any significant changes in next year's model. Anyone have any advanced details to share in that regard? The Engine Start/Stop functionality would be great to have but it seems like BMW is only putting this on various 1 and 3 Series models currently.

Did you Google this "BMW Z4 2012 additions"

here is one result that is of interest ... CLICK

juhap · 01-02-2011, 03:39 PM

"When accelerating in the BMW Z4 sDrive35is, the disciplinarian feels the added torque and beef decidedly at average and aerial agent speeds."

Sounds like the article has been autotranslated from German to Chinese to English.

mrboon · 01-02-2011, 04:02 PM

most useless link ever

cdeslandes · 01-02-2011, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by godius

most useless link ever

No. There's worse: http://www.zombo.com

BMWZ4 · 01-02-2011, 05:48 PM

Yep, both pretty crappy links! I'm guessing not much change from MY11 to MY12, certainly from an exterior point of view anyway.

I had heard that there will be some updates to the iDrive software (something to do with Blackberry's & email/text to voice playback).

Also, not sure if the N55 engine ships with MY12 or not?

EDIT: Actually this link is pretty useless, has nothing to do with cars, somewhat funny!

http://endoftheinternet.com/

Dave

Merefield · 01-02-2011, 05:54 PM

I thought BMW were introducing the advanced iPod Touch/iPhone integration into iDrive aka 'ConnectedDrive' from next year? ie MY 2012 ('real year' 2011)

As discussed in this thread

teagueAMX · 01-02-2011, 05:58 PM

Haven't heard anything for sure, but likely that means there's no n55 for MY 2012.

As mentioned above, BMW announced new interface software/apps for apple, eliminated the Y cable and compatibility with certain Blackberrys.

If you lived in Japan you could get a bi-color special edition

davidmbell · 01-02-2011, 11:57 PM

"Combox" is the new idrive capability you're refering to. Also plays music over Bluetooth and accesses iTunes artwork from iPhone on the screen, as well as displaying texts and emails from blackberrys.

Hoping to retrofit this to my 2009 Z4 35i.

Alext · 01-03-2011, 04:38 AM

Yeah i got this iphone link to play music over bluetooth. It's ok but I prefer to just use a USB to store 320kbps or WMA lossless to play music. Just out of interest, the upgraded sound system in the Z4 is very intolerant of low bitrate/quality music.

BMWZ4 · 01-03-2011, 07:33 AM

+1 Alext. Low bitrates & using preset equalizer settings built-in to most PMP players, including iPhones, iTouches etc absolutely make the system sound horrible.

Get those bitrates up to 320k and turn off any equalizer settings on your PMP and the sound will be huge improvement.

Dave

Mr. ///M3 RD · 01-03-2011, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by godius

most useless link ever

What was I thinking .... yes you are right

it is a useless link, I blame it on the glass of red I had at the time

teagueAMX · 01-03-2011, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by juhap

"When accelerating in the BMW Z4 sDrive35is, the disciplinarian feels the added torque and beef decidedly at average and aerial agent speeds."

Sounds like the article has been autotranslated from German to Chinese to English.

Not sure, but I sense just a twinge of Austro-Hungarian as well.

juhap · 01-03-2011, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by teagueAMX

Not sure, but I sense just a twinge of Austro-Hungarian as well.

Yes, you could be right, my fellow disciplinarian

Merefield · 01-03-2011, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by davidmbell

"Combox" is the new idrive capability you're refering to. Also plays music over Bluetooth and accesses iTunes artwork from iPhone on the screen, as well as displaying texts and emails from blackberrys.

Hoping to retrofit this to my 2009 Z4 35i.

Is this possible, if you follow the link i posted, someone in the thread stated that it won't be retrofit-able?

Is it already in new Z4's rolling off forecourts today?

teagueAMX · 01-03-2011, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by juhap

Yes, you could be right, my fellow disciplinarian

Reshdiu · 01-08-2011, 04:40 PM

Collected my new 3.5is three weeks back, has iPod integration, Bluetooth audio etc all in there , highly unlikely any changes this year.
New drive takes software updates through USB too

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BMWZ4 Major General 1910 Rep 5,102 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	+1 Alext. Low bitrates & using preset equalizer settings built-in to most PMP players, including iPhones, iTouches etc absolutely make the system sound horrible. Get those bitrates up to 320k and turn off any equalizer settings on your PMP and the sound will be huge improvement. Dave __________________ '11 Z4 30i (retired);'11 X3 28i (retired); '15 M235i Stage 1 Dinan (recalled & crushed); '16 M235i Stage 3 Dinan (retired); '15 X3 28i (retired); '14 328i (retired), 2019 X3M40i (retired); Loaded '18 X1 (retired); Loaded '20 X3MC DG, Black/Tan Merino (retired); Loaded '23 X1 Cape York green and Red/Black interior; '23 Audi A4 Allroad Progressiv
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