[soflonick]

Originally Posted by Berzerker

Yeah I think HU5 is great also. What I don't think is great is that BMW is not offering any upgrade path for the 1-2 model years that people are stuck on a buggy slow version of the software. Would be fantastic if they offered an upgrade path.

just curious. Has ID8 been buggy for you? like carplay etc?

[road rage richie]

The thing is the chipset does a lot more than run the UI. That is a fraction of the processing power. The more advanced assisted driving functions require the bigger chipset. What is mystery to me is why the X5 M60i has ID 8.5 but proper X5 M does not. It $30k more and has deficient systems. Personally living in the most trafficked and congested part of the country I love all those assistance systems. On the open road turn it off. Went up the West Side Highway from 50th street to 96th street last week its 2 & miles took 20 mins or half an hour, maybe - I never touched the wheel or either pedal. Munching away on my snacks all the while.

[mdr955]

Originally Posted by BIGW0RM

So I just took my 22 M3 with ID7 to the dealer for service. I got a loaner with ID8. I knew I didnt like the big screen. But I was open to ID8. After using it in the loaner 3 series, I dont think I would live with that crap. TOO much disco and the layout is just horrible IMO. I feel for those who have it. No thank you.

I had the opposite. I was worried about giving up 7 for 8 in my 24 m4 and honestly I thinks it’s great. I agree it does take a second to load pages but for me it’s really a non issue. I like the cleaner look.

[bloading]

will this iDrive 8.5 have digital key plus? And/or the auto pilot that goes to 85?

[thecakeisalie]

Originally Posted by bloading

will this iDrive 8.5 have digital key plus? And/or the auto pilot that goes to 85?

I was looking for the latter; I think it’s called Highway Assistant. It’s not on the 2025 M4 order guide so it’s not an option even on the LCI

[bloading]

Originally Posted by thecakeisalie

I was looking for the latter; I think it’s called Highway Assistant. It’s not on the 2025 M4 order guide so it’s not an option even on the LCI

Dang.. any idea of the key?

[Berzerker]

Originally Posted by bloading

Dang.. any idea of the key?

Don't think the LCI G8x is getting it. The code for the G05 is 5AX, which is an upgrade to 5AR, LCI G82 still has 5AR

[lilmanvc15]

Originally Posted by Mike02z

No. Different hardware.

I guess 2024 models have the updated hardware to support per genius at bmw over the phone

[86zccrx]

Originally Posted by lilmanvc15

I guess 2024 models have the updated hardware to support per genius at bmw over the phone

no, only 2025 LCI will have the newer hardware unfortunately.

[road rage richie]

Originally Posted by thecakeisalie

I was looking for the latter; I think it’s called Highway Assistant. It’s not on the 2025 M4 order guide so it’s not an option even on the LCI

Need the ID 8.5 chipset for the Highway Assistant. Though its not offered upfront on the LCI its not out of the realm of possibility that BMW could offer it down the road via subscription. I, for one, would pay extra for it after the fact. The more advanced assist cost more upfront anyway but again I would pay to upgrade if they were to develop it for this platform.

[ArnoPCB]

Luckily regardless of having id 7, 8 or 8.5, the 0 to 60 time is still the same.

[thecakeisalie]

Originally Posted by road rage richie

Need the ID 8.5 chipset for the Highway Assistant. Though its not offered upfront on the LCI its not out of the realm of possibility that BMW could offer it down the road via subscription. I, for one, would pay extra for it after the fact. The more advanced assist cost more upfront anyway but again I would pay to upgrade if they were to develop it for this platform.

It's not just ID 8.5 (new headunit computer), you'd need a new ADAS unit for highway assistant AFAIK.