iDrive w/o Nav Pricing

nostrum09 · 09-23-2005, 12:05 PM

I bought the iDrive package not so much for the navigation, but more for the LCD screen and the enhanced displays when controlling the radio and car functions. So this option costs us $2000. The 525i option for navigation (since it already comes with iDrive and the screen) is $1800.

Now I'm fairly certain that the iDrive system alone is probably something more than $200 (factored into the base price of the 525) but I wonder how much BMW would charge to offer just the iDrive system, no nav, on the E90. I think that it would be an option a lot more people would opt for that way. Any insights into this?

longtran · 09-23-2005, 12:08 PM

i dont think they offer idrive only.

nostrum09 · 09-23-2005, 12:17 PM

Oh, I know they don't offer iDrive alone. This is more of a "things I wish they would have and wonder how much they would cost if they did" kind of thread.

When I get my car in November, and if I get a call from BMW asking for follow-up, I'll suggest it though.

Red · 09-23-2005, 12:26 PM

I think most people would not get just the idrive because I don't think it be worth the extra money just to be adjust specific car settings electronically. This is the reason why idrive is standard and NOT an option for the 5 and 7 series. Because BMW knew most people wouldn't get it.

09-23-2005, 12:05 PM	#1
nostrum09 Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 257 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	iDrive w/o Nav Pricing I bought the iDrive package not so much for the navigation, but more for the LCD screen and the enhanced displays when controlling the radio and car functions. So this option costs us $2000. The 525i option for navigation (since it already comes with iDrive and the screen) is $1800. Now I'm fairly certain that the iDrive system alone is probably something more than $200 (factored into the base price of the 525) but I wonder how much BMW would charge to offer just the iDrive system, no nav, on the E90. I think that it would be an option a lot more people would opt for that way. Any insights into this? __________________ Current: 2008 E85 3.0i \| Bright Red \| Beige \| Black Roof \| Dark Poplar \| STEP \| ZPP \| Navigation \| Heated Seats \| Premium Sound \| Xenon Current: 2006 E90 325i \| Monaco Blue \| Black \| Aluminum \| STEP \| ZCW \| ZPP \| ZSP \| iDrive \| CA \| Xenon \| Logic7 \| Sat Radio Retired: 2003 E46 325Ci \| Mystic Blue \| Gray \| Myrtle Wood \| STEP \| ZPP \| ZSP \| Xenon \| H/K Sound
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09-23-2005, 12:08 PM	#2
longtran Lieutenant General 1433 Rep 16,628 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	i dont think they offer idrive only.
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09-23-2005, 12:17 PM	#3
nostrum09 Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 257 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Oh, I know they don't offer iDrive alone. This is more of a "things I wish they would have and wonder how much they would cost if they did" kind of thread. When I get my car in November, and if I get a call from BMW asking for follow-up, I'll suggest it though. __________________ Current: 2008 E85 3.0i \| Bright Red \| Beige \| Black Roof \| Dark Poplar \| STEP \| ZPP \| Navigation \| Heated Seats \| Premium Sound \| Xenon Current: 2006 E90 325i \| Monaco Blue \| Black \| Aluminum \| STEP \| ZCW \| ZPP \| ZSP \| iDrive \| CA \| Xenon \| Logic7 \| Sat Radio Retired: 2003 E46 325Ci \| Mystic Blue \| Gray \| Myrtle Wood \| STEP \| ZPP \| ZSP \| Xenon \| H/K Sound
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Red Chris Bangle For Prez 7 Rep 240 Posts Drives: Ford (yea, I know) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	I think most people would not get just the idrive because I don't think it be worth the extra money just to be adjust specific car settings electronically. This is the reason why idrive is standard and NOT an option for the 5 and 7 series. Because BMW knew most people wouldn't get it. __________________ Twin kidneys 4 evar...
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