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Which Instrument cluster do you get in Australia
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Those of you with your cars delivered already in Australia... Which instrument cluster did you get? (preferrably in the 30d M SPort if it makes any difference) The simple analog one (albeit in Km/hr) with a small central LCD screen or the Electronic one with the efficient dynamics extended LCD display from the new 5 series.?
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08-04-2011, 03:33 AM | #2 |
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From my understanding,
You get the "simple" instrument cluster if you don't have nav or just business nav (the one that has 6.5" iDrive screen) You get the "more complex" instrument cluster if you have pro nav, or the advanced HDD-based entertainment system (the one that has 8.8" iDrive screen) That said, I noticed the second picture has "Battery OK - 84%" message, I wonder if i can check battery charge level if I only have the simple instrument cluster? |
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My 30d with pro nav has the second one.
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08-05-2011, 12:28 AM | #9 |
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Thanks guys.
The pro nav trick explains it. The 30d sports I test drove had basic nav and the simple instruments. I have ordered pro nav so I will look forward to the high tech one. The brochure doesn't seem to mention that there are two instrument clusters to pick from. It only shows the hi tech one. I can imagine some buyers would be disappointed.
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Yeh, another reason to go with the Pro Navi.
Pitty most of the dealers did not know and wont tell you.. Got it on my 30d mSport and love it. HUD too is a must have. |
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Do you really think it's that good and not just a cool gimmick? I would like to try it out as I've never driven a BMW with HUD. Have been put off a bit by people saying you can't use it with sunglasses and that it's not as customisable as it should be - limited info and sometimes distracting. Presumably you disagree
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I've tried the Hud in a 535i and an X5 40d. Useless in the daytime when you wear polarized sunnies (a must in Queensland) and too bright a distraction at night.
Not worth a cent in my opinion.
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Yep, that's kind of what I've heard from other people. I don't think I'll be adding it in the future unless it's improved significantly. Also means you can't get UV windscreen which I wanted. Opinions differ in western Oz!
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Except the obligatory green or grey strip at the top edge behind the sun visors. Anyone know the facts?
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Fortunately the dealer call me to let me know ,they was some problems with the business navi,so I got the pro but no one or nowere was wright they have two differents instruments cluster!!!
Come on Bmw you can do better!!!! |
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Well I disagree totally with u guys on the HUD it's awesome I've never seen or tried it but I optioned it on our 30d m sport and have to say day or night it's saved my licence more than once as my speed is always in view. I thought when I ordered the car the sales manager said it's a must and for resale even better ??????
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Windscreen - I also had the UV protection option for the front windscreen. It is an option on most BMWs these days I think, or at least on the higher end ones. |
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I'm sure the options in the UK used to be grey shade band only or climate comfort package which stops heating through the windscreen, but I can only see the climate comfort package now. It's definitely not compatible with HUD.
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definitely wrong there. I had HUD and comfort Climate windscreen on the same vehicle.
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