i drive option?

raf555 · 04-05-2010, 03:30 PM

just a quick Q...

how much does having i drive put on the value of a used 4-5 year old E90 be it from a trader or private seller?

335DPOWER · 04-05-2010, 03:45 PM

Dont know about how much it would add but for me it would be a must if only for resale purposes.

raf555 · 04-05-2010, 03:47 PM

im curiuos to know if there was 2 exact same spec E90 with only difference being the i drive, how much more it will be?

as im thinking of getting one with i drive.

raf555 · 04-05-2010, 03:57 PM

im looking at two options...

1) Black BMW 320D SE, 56 plate, 89k miles with FSH and has idrive... wants £9k

2) Silver BMW 320D SE, 55 plate, 70k miles with FBMWSH... wants £8.6k

which one is a better deal bearing in mind mileage, age and extras???

none have leather or sports extras.

Boyd1963 · 04-05-2010, 04:33 PM

I'd go for No. 1

philreid · 04-06-2010, 06:54 AM

#1 - you will enjoy the car much more with the iDrive and I reckon the extra 16k on the clock wouldn't matter that much.

Does #1 have full BMWSH?

G82Dude · 04-06-2010, 07:17 AM

The dealer will have you believe that iDrive is worth £1,000 on a second hand car (or at least when he's trying to sell you the option on a new one). However, that means you have also lost £1,000 having bought it! But you will have had the use of it. Depends if it is of value to you. I would say that iDrive 2 is now causing more interest amongst second hand specs and values.

doughboy · 04-06-2010, 07:32 AM

All the glass's guide prices assume a minimum of:

Pro nav (i drive)
Leather
Metallic paint

But its hard to know how much it will reduce by, you could argue at least a grand off for no leather or pro nav IMO.

BTW - coupes (all models) also assume 19" wheels or £1000 less for 18"

raf555 · 04-06-2010, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philreid

#1 - you will enjoy the car much more with the iDrive and I reckon the extra 16k on the clock wouldn't matter that much.

Does #1 have full BMWSH?

its got full BMWFSH upto the one before the last one.

the last one was an oil service and was done at a dealership but was ford or vauxhall cant remember!

my preference is black 320 with i drive but the silver one has done 20k less and is cheaper!

raf555 · 04-06-2010, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uke92dude

The dealer will have you believe that iDrive is worth £1,000 on a second hand car (or at least when he's trying to sell you the option on a new one). However, that means you have also lost £1,000 having bought it! But you will have had the use of it. Depends if it is of value to you. I would say that iDrive 2 is now causing more interest amongst second hand specs and values.

what is idrive 2??

G82Dude · 04-06-2010, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raf555

what is idrive 2??

It's the new hard drive based version of iDrive from September 2008 built cars. And pretty good it is too!

raf555 · 04-06-2010, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uke92dude

It's the new hard drive based version of iDrive from September 2008 built cars. And pretty good it is too!

thanks for that.

so can i drive 1 versions be upgraded to 2, if so is this easy and cheap or expesnive and a nightmare?!

G82Dude · 04-06-2010, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raf555

thanks for that.

so can i drive 1 versions be upgraded to 2, if so is this easy and cheap or expesnive and a nightmare?!

Elm Street territory!

raf555 · 04-06-2010, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uke92dude

Elm Street territory!

i guess no point in asking freddie to help me out !!

G82Dude · 04-06-2010, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raf555

i guess no point in asking freddie to help me out !!

Nope, defo a nightmare!

ElegantSpoon · 04-06-2010, 02:28 PM

I think the decent M sport seats and leather are a higher priority than idrive unless you can get them cheaper yourself

raf555 · 04-06-2010, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElegantSpoon

I think the decent M sport seats and leather are a higher priority than idrive unless you can get them cheaper yourself

sports parts aint a prob, i got all the parts anyway.

im after a well maintained high spec standard 320d SE for my little project!

raf555 · 04-06-2010, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raf555

im looking at two options...

1) Black BMW 320D SE, 56 plate, 89k miles with FSH and has idrive... wants £9k

2) Silver BMW 320D SE, 55 plate, 70k miles with FBMWSH... wants £8.6k

which one is a better deal bearing in mind mileage, age and extras???

none have leather or sports extras.

anyway whats ur thoughts option 1 or 2?????

ElegantSpoon · 04-07-2010, 11:54 AM

I would go for the idrive if your going to add in the relevant M Sport extras

I don't have it but seen as there so similarly priced you might as well get it if the condition/history is the same.

04-05-2010, 03:30 PM	#1
raf555 Banned 194 Rep 2,100 Posts Drives: BMW 320D Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South Yorkshire iTrader: (47)	i drive option? just a quick Q... how much does having i drive put on the value of a used 4-5 year old E90 be it from a trader or private seller?
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

04-05-2010, 03:45 PM	#2
335DPOWER Captain 35 Rep 694 Posts Drives: Soon to be a c63 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Surrey iTrader: (0)	Dont know about how much it would add but for me it would be a must if only for resale purposes.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-05-2010, 03:47 PM	#3
raf555 Banned 194 Rep 2,100 Posts Drives: BMW 320D Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South Yorkshire iTrader: (47)	im curiuos to know if there was 2 exact same spec E90 with only difference being the i drive, how much more it will be? as im thinking of getting one with i drive.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-05-2010, 03:57 PM	#4
raf555 Banned 194 Rep 2,100 Posts Drives: BMW 320D Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South Yorkshire iTrader: (47)	im looking at two options... 1) Black BMW 320D SE, 56 plate, 89k miles with FSH and has idrive... wants £9k 2) Silver BMW 320D SE, 55 plate, 70k miles with FBMWSH... wants £8.6k which one is a better deal bearing in mind mileage, age and extras??? none have leather or sports extras.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-05-2010, 04:33 PM	#5
Boyd1963 Major 30 Rep 1,301 Posts Drives: 2011 320d e92 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bournemouth iTrader: (0) Garage List Sep 2011 E92 [0.00]	I'd go for No. 1
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-06-2010, 06:54 AM	#6
philreid Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 214 Posts Drives: E90 325i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Glasgow, UK iTrader: (0)	#1 - you will enjoy the car much more with the iDrive and I reckon the extra 16k on the clock wouldn't matter that much. Does #1 have full BMWSH?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-06-2010, 07:17 AM	#7
G82Dude - 290 Rep 2,598 Posts Drives: M4CMxD Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	The dealer will have you believe that iDrive is worth £1,000 on a second hand car (or at least when he's trying to sell you the option on a new one). However, that means you have also lost £1,000 having bought it! But you will have had the use of it. Depends if it is of value to you. I would say that iDrive 2 is now causing more interest amongst second hand specs and values.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-06-2010, 07:32 AM	#8
doughboy Major General 1545 Rep 8,970 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Comp 6MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	All the glass's guide prices assume a minimum of: Pro nav (i drive) Leather Metallic paint But its hard to know how much it will reduce by, you could argue at least a grand off for no leather or pro nav IMO. BTW - coupes (all models) also assume 19" wheels or £1000 less for 18"
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-06-2010, 02:28 PM	#16
ElegantSpoon There I was balls deep in a... 29 Rep 1,470 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320D Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Devon, UK iTrader: (0)	I think the decent M sport seats and leather are a higher priority than idrive unless you can get them cheaper yourself __________________ BMW E90 320D Sapphire Black, Angel Eyes, BMW Performance Extras, Carbon Fabric Trim
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-07-2010, 11:54 AM	#19
ElegantSpoon There I was balls deep in a... 29 Rep 1,470 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320D Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Devon, UK iTrader: (0)	I would go for the idrive if your going to add in the relevant M Sport extras I don't have it but seen as there so similarly priced you might as well get it if the condition/history is the same. __________________ BMW E90 320D Sapphire Black, Angel Eyes, BMW Performance Extras, Carbon Fabric Trim
	Appreciate 0 Quote