[BMWGirlFL]

Originally Posted by gkgeiger

For what it's worth, I just tried the same thing on my MY23 X3 M40i and got the same response.

Does your X3 have the optional M Sport diff? What happens in the Z4 if you say only "Adaptive Mode"?

[gkgeiger]

Originally Posted by BMWGirlFL

Does your X3 have the optional M Sport diff? What happens in the Z4 if you say only "Adaptive Mode"?

No sport diff, and I just tried again and got this response, "Unfortunately your car isn't equipped with that feature".

[BMWGirlFL]

Originally Posted by gkgeiger

No sport diff, and I just tried again and got this response, "Unfortunately your car isn't equipped with that feature".

Response from X or the Z?

[gkgeiger]

Originally Posted by BMWGirlFL

Response from X or the Z?

I was responding to the Z question, but both the same. It’s gone for MY23.

[BMWGirlFL]

Originally Posted by gkgeiger

I was responding to the Z question, but both the same. It’s gone for MY23.

Surprising answer for the Z.

[StanDiego]

Originally Posted by BMWGirlFL

Surprising answer for the Z.

.. one of the frustrating aspects of car buying (not just BMW), manufacturers silently dropping features without notification, leaving buyers and dealers surprised and looking for answers.

[jvilla107]

Originally Posted by StanDiego

.. one of the frustrating aspects of car buying (not just BMW), manufacturers silently dropping features without notification, leaving buyers and dealers surprised and looking for answers.

I work for a manufacturer that stopped shipping a second key with new cars and their notification to the customer was a 1x 1 1/2 inch decal on the LR door glass.

I guess that counts as notification 🤷‍♂️

They also turned remote start into a subscription service after the first year. That one went over like a fart in church 🤦🏻

[crz4]

Video at 1:08
https://youtu.be/LyRfmMApiUY

[348SStb]

Originally Posted by gkgeiger

I was responding to the Z question, but both the same. It’s gone for MY23.

So your Z4 is an M40i, correct? I was looking through your posts and I cannot deduce the answer.

If yes, then since we know M40i cars come standard with the Adaptive M Suspension, then we have our answer on Adaptive Mode for 2023. It’s been slashed from the car entirely — voice command confirms that the car doesn’t have the feature.

[crz4]

Perhaps the 2023 Comfort mode IS just the former Adaptive mode?

[gkgeiger]

Originally Posted by 348SStb

So your Z4 is an M40i, correct? I was looking through your posts and I cannot deduce the answer.

Yes, actually I have mentioned that several times in other posts, but if you just look under my user name at Drives: you will see the answer.

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by crz4

Perhaps the 2023 Comfort mode IS just the former Adaptive mode?

I seriously doubt it.

[JustChris]

https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1966356

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by JustChris

https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1966356

The mystery continues!

[gkgeiger]

Originally Posted by Westside Guy

The mystery continues!

Westside, what’s the mystery? It appears that Adaptive drive mode is gone.

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by gkgeiger

Westside, what’s the mystery? It appears that Adaptive drive mode is gone.

I am so happy that I have a 2022 model!

[gkgeiger]

Originally Posted by Westside Guy

I am so happy that I have a 2022 model!

At least in my case. I can’t miss something that I never had. I might of had it on my 850 but never used it.

[stlcdr]

To be honest, I can’t tell much of a difference between adaptive and comfort mode, but haven’t really put it to a ‘head to head’ test.

[Westside Guy]

Originally Posted by stlcdr

To be honest, I can’t tell much of a difference between adaptive and comfort mode, but haven’t really put it to a ‘head to head’ test.

The first few months of ownership I only used comfort mode for driving on local roads and on the highway but when I switched to adaptive mode I noticed an increase in my mpg.

[yo4]

BMWAG has deserted existing series models with systems up to ID7.
The Driving Experience Control has been omitted with launch of BMW Operating System 8.
The drive modes have since be firmly integrated into the My Modes and can no longer be selected separately.

[rikwynnpa]

Folks:

Theres a global microchip crisis going on. BMW is not taking out features to save money or to make your lives miserable. Trust me they are not. They are doing it to try to keep as many customers happy as they can. Dropping the touch screen was a result of this chip issue a few months ago. Bose stereo systems take a lot of chips. So do heads up displays. BMW owners used the iDrive controller for 10 years satisfactorily with no touch screen. I sell parts to the car industry and I have seen the big cutbacks in production that have had to be made due to parts shortages. It's sad really. BMW cut back production of the cheaper 2 series lower end 3 series and X1 products so they could continue to build the performance models that we want. The soccer mom lease customers have had to do without their 330s for a while. Im sure the adaptive suspension module uses a number of chips that they couldnt get. Good news is things are getting better and production is increasing as more chips come to the market. by summer you should be able to find some inventory on the BMW AD lot.

Originally Posted by RigaTony1982

Got it, thanks a bunch. Kind of annoying, but I am glad it does at least still have the adaptive suspension. Was an option I did not have on my previous M340i, and the ride could be a little rough sometimes over the lovely Chicago roads.

I do wish they'd cut out some of this cost-cutting crap. They've just recently raised prices, and in some models they've been raised twice in the past few months. It's dumb stuff too. On the 3 series forums, one of the things that was noticed was the climate control wheels that allow you to close/open the vent. On my 2021, they all were backlit. On the 2023, only the two center ones are backlit, while the others are not. They also had cut out some of the ambient lighting in the door pockets.

Like what can this button cost them to put in? A few cents?

[RigaTony1982]

Originally Posted by rikwynnpa

Folks:

Theres a global microchip crisis going on. BMW is not taking out features to save money or to make your lives miserable. Trust me they are not. They are doing it to try to keep as many customers happy as they can. Dropping the touch screen was a result of this chip issue a few months ago. Bose stereo systems take a lot of chips. So do heads up displays. BMW owners used the iDrive controller for 10 years satisfactorily with no touch screen. I sell parts to the car industry and I have seen the big cutbacks in production that have had to be made due to parts shortages. It's sad really. BMW cut back production of the cheaper 2 series lower end 3 series and X1 products so they could continue to build the performance models that we want. The soccer mom lease customers have had to do without their 330s for a while. Im sure the adaptive suspension module uses a number of chips that they couldnt get. Good news is things are getting better and production is increasing as more chips come to the market. by summer you should be able to find some inventory on the BMW AD lot.

They didn’t get rid of the adaptive module though. It’s just the button for adaptive mode. The suspension itself is still there.