Options on 08's
 

Hi All,

I'm trying to get an idea on what options will be in the 08's. Based upon the other BMW's can we expect

Night Vision
Lane Change warning
Update Nav
what else


Thanks'

John

possibly brake regeneration, or what ever they call it. '08 5 Series and 3 Series are getting it.

I think the following things are going to happen sometime in the future, just don't know if all will be in 08
1.maybe a more efficient x-drive like the new 5 series.
2. direct fuel injection for 3.0L I6 engine
3. twin turble I6 like the 335i, and 535i
4. 3.0 I6 diesel
5. power rear door
6. electronics power steeling wheel (replace the hydrolic one)
7. sport transmission (like the new 5 series)
8. maybe new color choice for X5

add also :
Auto Hold
Adaptive Cruise Control (with radar)

air suspension! air suspension! air suspension! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

release time
 

Hi, newbie here.

Any ideas when '08s would be go into production???

Thanks in advance

I think MY 08s are available Sept.

My idea would be software upgrades via free downloads. No more 8 hr jaunts to the stealer, and hoping they don't have to start over.

09/07

Does anyone see a new improved Nav in 08?

no, probably not.

They just updated the navi twice in the last 6 months. I highly doubt they would make an improvement.

Brake regeneration? Whats this?

lets not talk about 08 here,i got my X5 3 weeks ago.and if 08`s are going to have more options,it will just depress me

...you can't chase technology.....besides, you'll just have to pay more.

i'd like to see facelift :rofl:

i hope they come out with better colors for ext/int
 

.. i like those colors offered overseas compared to the usa. also,
1. better dvd system for the kids
2. better navg system
3. more hp
4. night vision
5. rear bumper - color body not that cheap black rubber piece..
ive been waiting for this 07 x5 for about 3 years and im really not into it as i though i would be..:confused:

+1:iagree:

paddles. as I cancelled the 07 I'm hoping for paddles.

and no bugs of course.

+1:iagree: This is the only reason I'm waiting until Spetember to order my 08MY E70.

I'm waiting for the bugs to be worked out too! But most of all I want the diesel, night vision to deal with the deers and a better a nav system. I would love the ability for my office to email the nav with my next appointment.

Most of all the diesel!

"Brake Energy Regeneration works by harnessing the energy currently lost through engine over-run during braking. The system uses an intelligent alternator, which during braking engages and powers up the battery to 100 per cent with what would have been lost energy. It also reduces drag on the engine by only engaging and charging when required. BMW’s Brake Energy Regeneration system cuts CO2 emissions and fuel consumption by around three percent.

Brake Energy Regeneration is part of the company’s Efficient Dynamics program that aims to reduce vehicle weight, lower fuel consumption and improve efficiency in other areas such as aerodynamics, all with the aim of developing more power from less fuel in a lower-weight vehicle."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvi0gMyB39M

A bit too optimistic but I too hope that the paddle shifters plus the height adjustable air suspension will be included in the MY08s.

While paddle shifts would be nice, the reason I'm waiting for MY08 is my hope that most of the BUGS will be worked out. I don't feel like spending $73K to be a test rat! Nor do I enjoy spending my free time @ the stealers shop and driving a $40K loaner.

So far between this forum & bimmerfest (and these forums represent only a fraction of E70 owners) I've read about the following problems:

Transmission Issues - MANY POST ON THIS ONE
I-Drive crash due to fried amplifier
Other misc. I-Drive issues
Cupping of front tires on 20"s
Problem with Throttle Potentiometer
Sunroof replaced due to?
Loss of RTTI data
Excessive Oil loss
Leak in WS washer line

I can see why you are waiting.....
I haven't had a single issue since I have gotten the car.
:thumbup:

You're just one of over 15,000 E70 owners, and a lucky one at that. Just puruse this forum and bimmerfest and you'll find many not so lucky E70 owners with theirs in the shop numorous times.

This is not limited to the first year of the E70. The 335, and just about every 1st year BMW has had many problems. Sad, but true. BMW uses its customers as its new vehicle test department.

It's killing me to wait, but the E70 will be my daily driver and I don't want a car I can't depend on.

my 50k+ hunk of metal is in the shop now.BMW said i should have it sometime next week

you sound like a former touareg owner :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :iagree:

one of the reason for waitng for the 08 was hopefully they upgrade the engine for 3.0, didnt wanted to get shaft again like the 330 becoming 335

Question worth thinking about - if you had a car with no problems, are you likely go to on a forum to tell people you have no problems and love your car? Or are you more likely to do so only to report problems and look for answers and see if others are experiencing the same problems?

I have had cars with no problems, and did in fact post in forums. My posts weren't specific to not having problems, rather, they were about tips, tricks, mods, etc.

Sadly, however, my X5 does not fall into that category. In the past 24 days (the first 24 days of ownership), it has been in the shop for eleven of those days, representing two trips. In both cases, the crux of the issue was a recurring engine light. (Both times, the claim is that it is an oxygen sensor.) Mixed in that, however, are software upgrades that don't work out---necessitating longer stays in the shop.


Though I like the vehicle, I've never had a vehicle with this poor of a record. I have two other cars that have never been in the shop for anything other than scheduled maintenance. (Toyotas)

I have a real issue being handed a $20,000 Camry as my $70,000 X5 is in the dealer's hands. BMW should step up their quality control on their vehicles. It isn't an "ultimate driving machine" when it is in the shop, and thus, not able to be driven.

Joel

I don't mean that no-one would post positive things, plenty of people on here do, probably as much or more than they do post problems... but I'm willing to bet there are more people who aren't on forums at all because it wouldn't occur to them unless they had problems and needed information or wanted to vent. Point being, the problems are most likely experienced by the minority. The real question, I guess, is how large is that minority.

My E70 is on order and I'm not looking forward to any of the problems being reported on here, hopefully won't experience them, and hopefully will not regret getting it now when I could've waited.

That's a good question. Statistically, I'm sure that people will post more about problems. This can be rooted in a few different categories: "Is this normal?" "Hey watch out!" and "Misery loves company."

I hope you don't have issues either. I wouldn't want anyone to plunk down a large chunk of money on something, only to lose the "joy of ownership" to the headaches of having to get things fixed all of the time.

Unfortunately for me, I didn't read about the X5 until after I'd purchased it. If I had, I would have waited a year. When comparing this to other car forums I've been on (non-BMW), there is an appearance that there are more complaints than I've seen on the others.

But, alas, I have purchased the car. Now it's time to deal with the issues. There is a large part of me that is hoping that these things (which in my case are relatively minor) are things that will be resolved---and I can go on my way. But there is also the fear that I will experience the transmission issues, oil issue, etc.

Joel

I definitely agree about the Camry as a loaner. That's absurd. In my opinion, even a 3-series means you're driving a less expensive car, but at least it's still a nice car and still a BMW.

I had a 3-series a few years ago and never had a single problem, took it in only for maintenance. That was the first year of that model also ('99). Hopefully I'll have the same experience, but I'm starting to wonder if I should cancel or put my order on hold for now.