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      10-13-2019, 02:47 AM   #1
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iDrive 6 started in 2018 models...?

Is this the case...?

Is iDrive 6 bounds better than 5...?

Next year I’m planning on moving up the M and am wondering if looking for an ‘18 model is going to be better vs looking for a ‘16-‘17 model simply due to the iDrive upgrade...

Any issues to keep an eye for in the used market on the X5M...?

Any regret purchases...?
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      10-15-2019, 04:01 PM   #2
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Is this the case...?

Is iDrive 6 bounds better than 5...?

Next year I’m planning on moving up the M and am wondering if looking for an ‘18 model is going to be better vs looking for a ‘16-‘17 model simply due to the iDrive upgrade...

Any issues to keep an eye for in the used market on the X5M...?

Any regret purchases...?
ID5 and ID6 are basically one and the same with a different look that can be changed through coding and the same NBT EVO hardware.

2015-2016 came with ID4 on NBT hardware
2017-2018 came with ID5 on NBT EVO hardware
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Great info!

Can 15-16 get a software update to a ID5-6?
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      10-16-2019, 01:26 AM   #4
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Great info!

Can 15-16 get a software update to a ID5-6?
Yes, i would go for that too, like the newer graphics
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Can 15-16 get a software update to a ID5-6?
No, there is a hardware change (NBT EVO and touchscreen) in 17-18 models and it's not possible to run ID5/ID6 in a 15-16 without the hardware change. It is possible to retrofit but is not an inexpensive upgrade.
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