BMW 330e ordered...

[Robv1]

bmwphever said:

The BMW Connected Drive we portal will show you. If you haven't set that up yet just google BMW Connected Drive to find it; you'll need to register, and then add your car using the VIN.

Thanks, but unfortunately (and annoyingly) I cannot use Connected Drive where I live.

I would have thought there would be a way to do this vie the iDrive, but couldn't find how.

[bmwphever]

Robv1 said:

Thanks, but unfortunately (and annoyingly) I cannot use Connected Drive where I live.

I would have thought there would be a way to do this vie the iDrive, but couldn't find how.

Ah, I see.
I'm not aware of anything else that'll tell you. Maybe there is something hidden in the iDrive, but if there is I've not found it.

[sevensevenmx]

Evening folks,

First time on the forum so hello everyone!

I too have ordered a BMW 330e M Sport Shadow Edition, In White

with the following extra's

Professional Media pack
Heated front seats
Split folding rear seats

It's due to be built week 49 and I cant wait!!

I still haven't even driven one yet

[Robv1]

bmwphever said:

I'm not aware of anything else that'll tell you. Maybe there is something hidden in the iDrive, but if there is I've not found it.

Thanks. Must be a way somehow. perhaps when I take the car in for it's first service they'll be able to tell me...

[Robv1]

sevensevenmx said:

It's due to be built week 49 and I cant wait!!

I still haven't even driven one yet

Welcome sevensevenmx!
I assume you will take one for a test drive and able to cancel your order if you don't like it? (Even though I very much doubt you won't...).

[Rob-kqpsf]

Robv1 said:

Anyone know how I can see how much of the milage the car has done to date has been in petrol mode, and how much electric driving?

In the BMW Remote App (Brown ICon) on the Efficiency Screen, the Menu (3 buttons, Top Right) has an option for Overall.
This screen tells you the Total Electric Distance Driven and the Fuel Saving sine last reset.
To date I'm on 5679 Electric Miles from a total of 26,423.

[UDM1]

Villy said:

Split Fold rear

Anyone confirm if split / fold seats come as standard on a 330e and if this is a recent change ? BMW Genius say it does but I only see it as an option on any brochure / price lists I have downloaded ?

I think they are standard now. I ordered mine in May - delivered September and it came with split fold seats and LED headlights as well as the updated iDrive and touch screen system. I didn’t order these - they were cost options on my price list - but very pleased to get them.

[flearoy]

UDM1 said:

I think they are standard now. I ordered mine in May - delivered September and it came with split fold seats and LED headlights as well as the updated iDrive and touch screen system. I didn’t order these - they were cost options on my price list - but very pleased to get them.

Not standard in my case, unfortunately. LED headlights and updated iDrive -- yes. But no split seats. Mine was built in August, delivered September.

[sevensevenmx]

Robv1 said:

elcome sevensevenmx!
I assume you will take one for a test drive and able to cancel your order if you don't like it? (Even though I very much doubt you won't...).

I've never had a bad BMW yet so I doubt I'll be disappointed )

[Villy]

flearoy said:

UDM1 said:

I think they are standard now. I ordered mine in May - delivered September and it came with split fold seats and LED headlights as well as the updated iDrive and touch screen system. I didn’t order these - they were cost options on my price list - but very pleased to get them.

Not standard in my case, unfortunately. LED headlights and updated iDrive -- yes. But no split seats. Mine was built in August, delivered September.

From using the build tool on the BMW web site it appears that split fold seat comes as standard in sport trim but not M sport. UDM1 is yours a sport ?

[sevensevenmx]

UDM1 said:

Villy said:

Split Fold rear

Anyone confirm if split / fold seats come as standard on a 330e and if this is a recent change ? BMW Genius say it does but I only see it as an option on any brochure / price lists I have downloaded ?

I think they are standard now. I ordered mine in May - delivered September and it came with split fold seats and LED headlights as well as the updated iDrive and touch screen system. I didn’t order these - they were cost options on my price list - but very pleased to get them.

Mine was ordered Mid August for January delivery and they were extra at a cost. (M Sport Shadow Edition)

[RichW1]

Well, almost a month of owning mine and I love it.

The only slight gripe, and I've read it on this thread way back is the lack of folding mirrors, and worst than that, they aren't heated as standard.

Cant understand a car that's nearly £40k doesn't have them!

[Villy]

I am about to order a 330e but am still deciding on which options so anyone have any opinions on the media packages (good or bad). Is the professional worth the additional money, anyone got the professional plus with HUD ?

I would also like to know ( as local dealer unable to answer) if the pre-conditioning is a standard option or does this come with the remote services so you have to go for the professional media ? Are pre conditiong options available via the key fob and the app ?

[Somebody]

RichW1 said:

Well, almost a month of owning mine and I love it.

The only slight gripe, and I've read it on this thread way back is the lack of folding mirrors, and worst than that, they aren't heated as standard.

Cant understand a car that's nearly £40k doesn't have them!

I have folding mirrors as an option, and they are heated. I always thought that they came on with the rear demister button (as for my previous car) but according to the driver guide, the external mirrors are automatically heated with the engine running. Could this be why they appear slow to demist (especially on the driver side) as the engine is not running when I set off?

Could this also explain your assertion that they are not heated as standard as the engine is not running?

Edited by Somebody on Tuesday 26th September 12:11

[Somebody]

Villy said:

I am about to order a 330e but am still deciding on which options so anyone have any opinions on the media packages (good or bad). Is the professional worth the additional money, anyone got the professional plus with HUD ?

I would also like to know ( as local dealer unable to answer) if the pre-conditioning is a standard option or does this come with the remote services so you have to go for the professional media ? Are pre conditiong options available via the key fob and the app ?

I only have the standard business navigation, and I'm happy with it. As far as I know, the professional media is £900 extra and for that you get a larger touch screen (who in their right mind would want to deliberately lean forward and smudge the screen with their fingers?), a 20gb harddrive for media, ability to display split screen, and prettier maps. I don't have experience of the HUD but from other forums people won't go without it having used it.

The cabin pre-conditioning is standard on the iPerformance cars. It is available on demand by pressing a 4th button on the key fob, or "Activate Now" through the app . On the app, there are 2 daily set departure times available for pre-conditioning. Annoyingly you can't have it on only on weekdays. I have to remember to turn it off on a Friday night and turn it back on on Sunday through the app.

Edited by Somebody on Tuesday 26th September 12:11

[Villy]

Somebody said:

Villy said:

I am about to order a 330e but am still deciding on which options so anyone have any opinions on the media packages (good or bad). Is the professional worth the additional money, anyone got the professional plus with HUD ?

I would also like to know ( as local dealer unable to answer) if the pre-conditioning is a standard option or does this come with the remote services so you have to go for the professional media ? Are pre conditiong options available via the key fob and the app ?

I only have the standard business navigation, and I'm happy with it. As far as I know, the professional media is £900 extra and for that you get a larger touch screen (who in their right mind would want to deliberately lean forward and smudge the screen with their fingers?), a 20gb harddrive for media, ability to display split screen, and prettier maps. I don't have experience of the HUD but from other forums people won't go without it having used it.

The cabin pre-conditioning is standard on the iPerformance cars. It is available on demand by pressing a 4th button on the key fob, or "Activate Now" through the app . On the app, there are 2 daily set departure times available for pre-conditioning. Annoyingly you can't have it on only on weekdays. I have to remember to turn it off on a Friday night and turn it back on on Sunday through the app.

Edited by Somebody on Tuesday 26th September 12:11

Thanks for that, local dealer wasn't able to answer my question on the pre-conditioning and wasn't sure if it came with the remote services so the £900 for a larger screen probably isn't worth it as I would also be streaming media rather than installing 20g to a hard drive.

[Orion917]

Guess how long the wait is for a new brick charger? 10 weeks. Yep that's exactly what I said too.

[bmwphever]

Somebody said:

I only have the standard business navigation, and I'm happy with it. As far as I know, the professional media is £900 extra and for that you get a larger touch screen (who in their right mind would want to deliberately lean forward and smudge the screen with their fingers?), a 20gb harddrive for media, ability to display split screen, and prettier maps. I don't have experience of the HUD but from other forums people won't go without it having used it.

The cabin pre-conditioning is standard on the iPerformance cars. It is available on demand by pressing a 4th button on the key fob, or "Activate Now" through the app . On the app, there are 2 daily set departure times available for pre-conditioning. Annoyingly you can't have it on only on weekdays. I have to remember to turn it off on a Friday night and turn it back on on Sunday through the app.

Edited by Somebody on Tuesday 26th September 12:11

I like the larger screen from what I've seen in pictures of the smaller version; I don't think mine is touch screen (66 plate)? Certainly agree I don't see the need for touch on the screen given you've got touch on the iDrive controller.

The HUD is brilliant. I certainly wouldn't want to go back now.

[Not Ideal]

Orion917 said:

Guess how long the wait is for a new brick charger? 10 weeks. Yep that's exactly what I said too.

Ridic!

[Tonycv51]

Somebody said:

RichW1 said:

Well, almost a month of owning mine and I love it.

The only slight gripe, and I've read it on this thread way back is the lack of folding mirrors, and worst than that, they aren't heated as standard.

Cant understand a car that's nearly £40k doesn't have them!

I have folding mirrors as an option, and they are heated. I always thought that they came on with the rear demister button (as for my previous car) but according to the driver guide, the external mirrors are automatically heated with the engine running. Could this be why they appear slow to demist (especially on the driver side) as the engine is not running when I set off?

Could this also explain your assertion that they are not heated as standard as the engine is not running?

Edited by Somebody on Tuesday 26th September 12:11

The mirrors are especially slow to de-mist if you're in eco-pro mode - so if you need to then leave it in comfort until mirrors are de-misted. Also pre-conditioning doesn't include the door mirrors. Outside of eco-pro should be no difference ICE vs electric driving

Edited by Tonycv51 on Wednesday 27th September 20:01