[illidelf]

I've had the pleasure of owning a 2022 G80 with ID7, and now a 2023 G80 with ID8, so I feel like I can give you a solid comparison.

Overall, I enjoy ID8 more. That's not to say it doesn't have its faults. The main ones that immediately come to mind are the climate control integrated into the software, and a weird Carplay issue where when I reverse it doesn't come back to Carplay (it comes back to the home screen so I always have to click back into Carplay).

But those aside, the resolution of the new screens is insane. Having navigation and media on the big screen is really nice. I find the screens emit a lot of light at night, but luckily you can turn the brightness down a lot.

[Berzerker]

Originally Posted by illidelf

I've had the pleasure of owning a 2022 G80 with ID7, and now a 2023 G80 with ID8, so I feel like I can give you a solid comparison.

Overall, I enjoy ID8 more. That's not to say it doesn't have its faults. The main ones that immediately come to mind are the climate control integrated into the software, and a weird Carplay issue where when I reverse it doesn't come back to Carplay (it comes back to the home screen so I always have to click back into Carplay).

But those aside, the resolution of the new screens is insane. Having navigation and media on the big screen is really nice. I find the screens emit a lot of light at night, but luckily you can turn the brightness down a lot.

I believe your carplay issue is a bug in 07/2023. If you update to 11/2023 (either by waiting for the rollout or asking your dealer to do it under warranty since you're having this bug), it should resolve itself at least a large majority of the time. I still have to occasionally click in but it's greatly reduced.

[illidelf]

Originally Posted by Berzerker

I believe your carplay issue is a bug in 07/2023. If you update to 11/2023 (either by waiting for the rollout or asking your dealer to do it under warranty since you're having this bug), it should resolve itself at least a large majority of the time. I still have to occasionally click in but it's greatly reduced.

Good call! I'll schedule some time then to get that updated. Thanks for that.

[road rage richie]

Cant you just say "hey BMW - turn on my heated seat"? Or "turn up the fan" All buttons do is get dirty and grime in the mechanism. Touch a button and you have the plague faster than the M3 is fast. Bacteria dispensers.

[M4ROLLIN20]

Originally Posted by sabrina

I'm curious to hear personal feedback on the new widescreen display. I really like the feeling of a traditional cockpit layout with essentials either in analog or digital displayed in their own purpose built area. The additional screen for other car functions like nav etc. off to the side or in the center console works well too. This, to me, has always given a sense of integration with the car. Aesthetically it pleases my brain. My 991.2 does this extremely well.

Those who have the new wide screen - and understand what I mean above lol, does the new screen remove some of that from the driving experience? The wide screen is no doubt full of gadgets and neat electronic wizardry. But is it too much? Especially sitting almost as an after thought in the cockpit?

Sorry if I lost anyone here. I have an LCI M4 on order and, well, am wondering.

I don’t think so, I really wish it was DCT with it but as I’m getting more and more used to the car it’s growing on me. 🤤

[M4ROLLIN20]

Originally Posted by cozye

so why come into the thread and posts ?

😂 cuz he can

[Needsdecaf]

I love it. I think it makes the iD7 cars look super dated. Owned a Model 3 for 4 years so zero issues navigating a touchscreen heavy control layout.

[TrentMeister]

Had it in my 430 loaner

I was afraid I’d be sad to go back but I’m very happy with my car and the closer to traditional look id7 provides.

Also the lack of buttons was really not cool.

Makes me sad since I’ll be buying a final year m3cx that’ll have the screen.

But whatever