iPhone 2.0 and BMW iDrive address book not syncing

I don't need a friggin iPhone, I just need a Bimmer.

— MercedesBenz00Z (View Profile)

Posted on 7/14/2008 8:20:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

My new iPhone 3G works flawlessly with the bluetooth in my iDrive equipped 2007 335i coupe. The address book loads and the sound quality is perfect. No problems yet.

Don't know about the 2.0 update, but the new 3G works great with BMW's.

— Chip (View Profile)

Posted on 7/14/2008 8:20:33 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

My 3G works perfectly on my '08 535i and my phone book downloads just the same as my old iphone.

— FitzLA (View Profile)

Posted on 7/14/2008 8:48:02 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

I have the iPhone 3G and it works perfectly in my 2008 M3, not a problem at all. I am surprised about how fast the battery on the new phone goes dead, but other than that the phone is great.

-00J

— Agent00J (View Profile)

Posted on 7/14/2008 10:54:46 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Haven't tried it on my 335i yet.
I need an iPhone 3g like everyone else here...

— audirevolution (View Profile)

Posted on 7/14/2008 11:57:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

actually mines work ;D
i have an 08 750 and my iPhone 3G syncs perfectly with mine =o

— BmwVoyager (View Profile)

Posted on 7/15/2008 2:16:18 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Congratulations! You're in the top 60%! the share of users Apple actually cares about.

— randy33 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/15/2008 2:55:54 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Do you actually own one or are you just a hater who makes ignorant comments based on some warped perspective?

I own the iPhone and think it is one of the most amazing things I have ever owned--and I don't say that lightly. The 2.0 software and new apps have made it even more valuable.

— Maverick2020 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/15/2008 11:48:44 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

My ihone 3G and M3, 335, 750 work perfectly! LOL

Woah!, apparently there is some correlation between owning a BMW and owning an iphone. So I can assume that every iphone I see on someone means they drive a BMW or vice versa?

Never was a fan of the iphone, used my friends a few times for text and such but I can't stand not feeling actual buttons when texting. Makes you look down more when driving.

— Whelan (View Profile)

Posted on 7/15/2008 10:11:01 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

ive got an 08 335 and the 3G iPhone works great with it

the battery does die fast on the new one though, go into general settings and turn off 3G and wifi unless you are using it and it will last a lot longer (it wont affect email, phone calls, etc... just download speeds until you turn it on). That being said i am wildly impressed by the iphone, the virtual key board was not nearly as difficult as i had anticipated. Blackberrys are officially a thing of the past.

— JCH335i (View Profile)

Posted on 7/15/2008 11:55:51 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

in typical BMW fashion nothing works the first time around.

— sector (View Profile)

Posted on 7/15/2008 12:54:05 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

I have a first generation iPhone with the 2.0 software update, address book works fine in my iDrive 328xiT.

— 3seriesguy (View Profile)

Posted on 7/15/2008 1:55:38 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Also - read the full article from the link, he is NOT referengin a US issue.

The author of the article said a) he's having problems with his 330d and b) he downloaded the non-official 2.0 software update from Apple before it was in general release.

— 3seriesguy (View Profile)

Posted on 7/15/2008 2:00:34 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Hate the iPhone 3G. I might go back to previous generation. Voice signal is far worse on 3G, so while downloads maybe faster, what I really need it for (a phone) is horrible.

When I disable 3G, I get full signal. When I enable 3G, signal goes down to 0-1 bar, and calls keep dropping. And I am in the middle of Los Angeles, where I should get perfect signal.

— FitzLA (View Profile)

Posted on 7/15/2008 4:36:00 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I need to upgrade my phone to an iphone...

— Htay7500 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/15/2008 4:56:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Well, I have an itouch, if that counts. Still have the old Razr for phone use. The itouch is amazing.

But I also have a new X5. Not to amazing.

— Hachee2001 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/15/2008 5:51:12 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Not SO amazing, I meant to say.

— Hachee2001 (View Profile)

Posted on 7/15/2008 5:51:40 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Hi,

I just bought a 2008 335i convertible BMW and, of course, my one year old Motorla Q doesn't work. I am willing to buy an iPhone (always wanted one but I have Verizon)and change carriers BUT I want to know for sure if the iPhone will sync with my new car. Does anyone have my exact model and year PLUS a 3G iPhone that works?

John

— jdodig (View Profile)

Posted on 7/16/2008 8:34:14 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1