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Stevooo · 06-22-2010, 10:30 AM

Hi guys

I am thinking to take my 2007 328i coupe to Europe.
I was wondering what modifications do I have to have done on the car and the
main thing will my Idrive work there if I but the European map.! ?
Due to different regions it may not read the disc.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated .
Thanks

m_thompson · 06-22-2010, 12:55 PM

I thought that regions were only for video DVDs, not for data. Your traffic data may not work. Your BMW Assist will probably not work because the built in phone electronics are different in Europe.

Patrys@BimmerTech · 06-24-2010, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Stevooo

Hi guys

I am thinking to take my 2007 328i coupe to Europe.
I was wondering what modifications do I have to have done on the car and the
main thing will my Idrive work there if I but the European map.! ?
Due to different regions it may not read the disc.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated .
Thanks

I can do the full coding of your car to the Euro spec. It can also be done remotely.
Send me a PM if you are interested.

m_thompson · 06-24-2010, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Patrys

I can do the full coding of your car to the Euro spec.

That won't fix the hardware difference in the cell phone module.

Patrys@BimmerTech · 06-24-2010, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by m_thompson

That won't fix the hardware difference in the cell phone module.

The TCU will work just fine in Europe. Are you referring to any specific feature?

m_thompson · 06-25-2010, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Patrys

The TCU will work just fine in Europe. Are you referring to any specific feature?

The OP said that he has a USA spec. 2007 328i. His CDMA TCU for the USA market will probably not work very well with the European GSM phone system.

Patrys@BimmerTech · 06-25-2010, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by m_thompson

The OP said that he has a USA spec. 2007 328i. His CDMA TCU for the USA market will probably not work very well with the European GSM phone system.

The Bluetooth will work fine. The emergency calls can work through any GSM phone connected the TCU with the Bluetooth.

jelly · 06-25-2010, 05:20 PM

What country and region are you going to?

Stevooo · 06-25-2010, 09:01 PM

I am moving to the UK and of course will use the car all over Europe ... Germany , Belgium Austria , Hungary , France and so on ...

Thanks for all the info.

Stevooo · 06-25-2010, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Patrys

I can do the full coding of your car to the Euro spec. It can also be done remotely.
Send me a PM if you are interested.

I am still in the states, but as you said it can be done remotely which is great.
Now what I am really interested in is if the Radio can be changed and if the Nav will work if i just get the European Maps...
All the other extra sounds like a good deal too
send me an email
steve_istvan@yahoo.com

C.D.335xi · 06-26-2010, 04:43 AM

Patrys,

I am also interested in chaging my radio stations from North American to European. Can you do this?

Patrys@BimmerTech · 06-27-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by C.D.335xi

Patrys,

I am also interested in chaging my radio stations from North American to European. Can you do this?

I can do that

and much more:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=395569

ZneeK · 06-27-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevooo

I am moving to the UK and of course will use the car all over Europe ... Germany , Belgium Austria , Hungary , France and so on ...

Thanks for all the info.

You taking a lefthanddrive car with you to the UK? Or are you primarely going to drive in other countries? Won;t the shipping be more expensive then just getting a new one in the UK?

Stevooo · 06-27-2010, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ZneeK

You taking a lefthanddrive car with you to the UK? Or are you primarely going to drive in other countries? Won;t the shipping be more expensive then just getting a new one in the UK?

Yes left hand drive car mainly in the UK ,,, I know it sounds weird, but lot of people do it.
Shipping is not expensive about $1200 + about 220pound in the UK side for customs...
Changing residence from one country to an other you don't have to pay VAT or Duty on the car
so that's why i figured it's worth it

ZneeK · 06-28-2010, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Stevooo

Yes left hand drive car mainly in the UK ,,, I know it sounds weird, but lot of people do it.
Shipping is not expensive about $1200 + about 220pound in the UK side for customs...
Changing residence from one country to an other you don't have to pay VAT or Duty on the car
so that's why i figured it's worth it

I thought shipping would me much more expensive. Then it's worth it!

Stevooo · 06-28-2010, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ZneeK

I thought shipping would me much more expensive. Then it's worth it!

Fortunately it's not... Anyway the profile pictures shows your car and I was wondering if you are still using Run Flat Tires after switching the rims....
I been thinking about that my self it's a lot cheaper here in the states then in Europe ...

cb1111 · 06-28-2010, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stevooo

Yes left hand drive car mainly in the UK ,,, I know it sounds weird, but lot of people do it.
Shipping is not expensive about $1200 + about 220pound in the UK side for customs...
Changing residence from one country to an other you don't have to pay VAT or Duty on the car
so that's why i figured it's worth it

LHD isn't a big problem in the UK - except drive-thru windows.

I drove a LHD Jag XJS V12HE there for a few years. It confused the natives.

ZneeK · 06-28-2010, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stevooo

Fortunately it's not... Anyway the profile pictures shows your car and I was wondering if you are still using Run Flat Tires after switching the rims....
I been thinking about that my self it's a lot cheaper here in the states then in Europe ...

Yes, Potenza RE050A. Had a flat once, so i'm not changeing them to non-RFT

dar2008 · 06-28-2010, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by cb1111

LHD isn't a big problem in the UK - except drive-thru windows.

I drove a LHD Jag XJS V12HE there for a few years. It confused the natives.

Have you asked Patrys if he can code your car for Right Hand Drive?

Stevooo · 06-29-2010, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by dar2008

Have you asked Patrys if he can code your car for Right Hand Drive?

HAHAHA That's funny !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It might be a big problem, but as I said a lot of people do it.
Cheers Mate ;-)

C.D.335xi · 07-01-2010, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patrys

I can do that

and much more:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=395569

You've got PM.

Moxie · 07-01-2010, 09:32 AM

I have the Europe professional 08-02 DVD for your nav. $40 shipped if interested. Used it in my 2008 US spec 335.

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