[pg80]

Originally Posted by TJZ67201

So many ppl are downplaying it but I think it looks so ridiculously cheap 🤮 I would definitely “upgrade” to a stitched leather if I got stuck with that BS

I got Quoted 1200 bucks for the part I think I’ll just close my eyes

[SNOW_G42]

In my opinion idrive 8 is better 8.5 has some cool features yes but i dont like the general layout i dont like how map is always there or you can have live vehicle show up or weather and music i personally prefer my idirve 8

I have a 23 M240I ID8
and my dad has a 24 X7 ID8.5

I can make a video on it later comparing both if you guys want more details but i think even YouTube will show you the main differences

[jakek66]

Originally Posted by SNOW_G42

In my opinion idrive 8 is better 8.5 has some cool features yes but i dont like the general layout i dont like how map is always there or you can have live vehicle show up or weather and music i personally prefer my idirve 8

I have a 23 M240I ID8
and my dad has a 24 X7 ID8.5

I can make a video on it later comparing both if you guys want more details but i think even YouTube will show you the main differences

Yeah I have cars with 7 / 8 and 8.5. 8.5 has a better climate system, fixed my gripe with the heated seats on the 8 always being on screen. 8 though is better for a home screen perspective the tiles are better. 7 is the easiest to use, still will go down as the best I've ever used, but the screen size is smaller on most models and looks less impressive.

Overall all have pros and cons. I think the 8 WILL be updated at some point with some 8.5 features. BMW updates 7 still, 8 is still being sold on new cars so it won't be forgotten yet.

Funny thing about that leather wheel cover comment, I was thinking of waiting for a 2025MY 3 or 4 series to order but that alone is making me consider just getting a 2024.

[tagoo]

I thought the rubber airbag cover of my '24 would bother me. It doesn't at all. I realized the center of my '74 2002 and the airbag cover of my '05 C325Ci were both rubber. The '74 was worse, the '05 was different, but about the same quality. I probably would still have preferred the non-rubber version, and might have even paid an additional $50 bucks or so to get it. But, in reality the ONLY time I ever think about the airbag cover is when I read this forum.

iDrive content: I must be old, but I spend all of my time looking out the window and almost no time looking at the screen. In my situation, I don't think 7, 8, or 8.5 would have made much of a difference.

[pg80]

It showed up today taking delivery Monday I’m over it Idrive 8 will be fine I’m sure I wanted a “small” coupe that’s all I care about

[pg80]

Vary Excited

[abrandonment]

Originally Posted by SNOW_G42

In my opinion idrive 8 is better 8.5 has some cool features yes but i dont like the general layout i dont like how map is always there or you can have live vehicle show up or weather and music i personally prefer my idirve 8

I have a 23 M240I ID8
and my dad has a 24 X7 ID8.5

I can make a video on it later comparing both if you guys want more details but i think even YouTube will show you the main differences

Please do.. haven't found much direct side by side.

[curtdragon]

I wonder if these will get 9. I'm looking to put in an order the next few months. My CA told me it most likely would end up being a 2025 model. Haven't seen anything yet but I haven't research much on changes

[marciteleki]

Mate, trust me, you will love it. I am ordering mine now as well. For coupes, the iDrive 8 climate system works great, and it looks modern compared to iD7. When you've had some time with the car, I would love to hear your experience. Cheers!

[kwikit356]

Originally Posted by pg80

It showed up today taking delivery Monday I’m over it Idrive 8 will be fine I’m sure I wanted a “small” coupe that’s all I care about

It is a small coupe in relation to the current Toyota Corolla, which I think is almost 3" longer.

[slickooz]

2024 m240i comes with idrive 8.5?

[Houdre]

Nope, mine is still on iD8 (made in November).