Originally Posted by rh71

Is everything including the nav pretty much instant? THe current idrive has a delayed response for everything, most notably the nav as it searches the disc.

Originally Posted by HIRISC

2010 model, releasing fall '09 according to my dealer..

My wifes new '09 335xi has the updated iDrive/hard disk/nav screen update - nice and certainly better than the current E70, but not a reason not to buy IMO.

I bought an '09 anyway.

Originally Posted by Bigfoot

Of course your dealer will tell you that. He wanted you to buy the X5 now. There is no way he would want you to wait until March/April to possibly buy the X5 because you could fall in love with something else and never buy another X5.

I think BMW just might offer the new iDrive/Nav update in the X5 starting in March/April 2009. Not only that, but because there is a chance (in my mind) that it could be called a 2010 model with the turbocharged 6 cylinder engine finally available in the X5, I am patiently waiting. If the 8 cylinder becomes available, that's just icing on the cake.

Although my contacts at both Twin Cities dealers would only say they don't know, they did not deny the possibility.:thumbup:

Originally Posted by LeMansX5

Scott has also confirmed spring release of new iDrive on X5 and X6.

Originally Posted by HIRISC

On 12/31/08 I placed an order for an '09 4.8i. I have been waiting for the new 'M' or whatever they are going to call the 4.4TT (as well as waiting for the new CIC/iDrive). Prior to my order I had asked about the arrival of the new/updated X5 and was told that it 'wouldn't arrive until later in the year'.

I was doing some more digging today, ran across a post on the X6-side, and re-connected with my local dealer. Here's a paste when I pushed for what 'later in the year' actually meant regarding the 4.4TT:

I just spoke with the rep from BMW and he said it may be released earlier

But, they are not definite yet......

....BMW is not ready to make an official statement yet.


Could they be announcing at one of these?

http://www.naias.com/the-2009-show/overview.aspx Aka Detroit Auto Show (Public Show - January 17-25, 2009)
http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/about/index.asp (Public Show - February 13-22)


FWIW, I just cancelled my order - I'm waiting to see what Feb 13th brings Worst case is I re-order the '09 4.8i and drive a rental for a few weeks

Daddy likes ----> http://www.autofans.us/images/BMW/Tw...W%20X5%201.jpg

Originally Posted by BGM

Well BMW will never let the cat out of the bag (nor will any other brand) on new features, engines at a later date---they want the sales now. The M that has been talked about on here will have even a bigger engine than the X6 5.0. And it definitely will have a bigger price tag (like $20K more) than the 4.8 you just cancelled. IMO they will put the 2 TT engines they have in the X6 as the non-M X5 models and launch the M that has some ridiculous :wow: HP number.

Originally Posted by HIRISC

I understand and agree.

I say 'M' and what I mean is what the dealer has told me is coming in the near term - an enhanced 4.4 TT aka 5.0 (+/- 407 hp)..

I should have differentiated that from any potential ///M (X5) variation.