[curtdragon]

I didnt see any posts about it but is anyone getting the eSim? Is it worth it? I have an iPhone so I mostly would be using Waze or Apple Maps to travel unless the built in maps is really that good.

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by curtdragon

I didnt see any posts about it but is anyone getting the eSim? Is it worth it? I have an iPhone so I mostly would be using Waze or Apple Maps to travel unless the built in maps is really that good.

Not really needed other than for devices that do not have cellular connectivity, Wi-Fi devices.

[Tag]

CarPlay just casts your phones interface (limited to supported apps) to the cars screen. The rest of the functionality is the same as when using your phone, apps on your phone will continue to use the phones wireless carrier.

[deladude]

Why would I pay for cell service in my car when I already have cell service in my pocket?

If passengers need a mobile hotspot for some reason my phone does that too. 5G is sweet but again, if I want that I'll get it through my phone, not my car. Keep in mind you will have to pay a carrier monthly to use it, the option price is only for the hardware.

[curtdragon]

Originally Posted by T_U_D

Not really needed other than for devices that do not have cellular connectivity, Wi-Fi devices.

Ok I don’t see me using that when I can use my phone.
I’ll save my $300 for something more useful

[KevinC]

Completely redundant option and worthless IMHO. The ONLY use case for it that I can imagine is if you were transporting rug rags in the back and needed a hotspot for their iPads or something - but then again you can simply do that from your phone if needed. And nobody is taking kids on long trips in this car anyways.

[curtdragon]

Originally Posted by KevinC

Completely redundant option and worthless IMHO. The ONLY use case for it that I can imagine is if you were transporting rug rags in the back and needed a hotspot for their iPads or something - but then again you can simply do that from your phone if needed. And nobody is taking kids on long trips in this car anyways.

I'm not taking any kids in the car lol. No one will ever be in the back and will get a rear seat delete as soon as one is available

[zero21]

My rep told me it only works for T-Mobile as well.

[zero21]

Originally Posted by curtdragon

I'm not taking any kids in the car lol. No one will ever be in the back and will get a rear seat delete as soon as one is available

Why would you want to remove weight from the rear of the car when it's already forward biased?

[curtdragon]

Originally Posted by zero21

My rep told me it only works for T-Mobile as well.

I know it definitely doesn't work for Verizon. I don't understand why they wouldn't work on it as they have data plans for iPads and Apple Watches. Like I can use full data and take calls on my watch and it's only $5-10 a month extra

[eddj]

I believe also the the most useful situation when an esim option will be needed could be in cases when you can play youtube videos, amazon prime video, netflix , etc to watch directly on the infotainment screen while parked ? but I believe this option is only available on idrive 8 on certain models only like the IX?

[Tag]

Originally Posted by eddj

I believe also the the most useful situation when an esim option will be needed could be in cases when you can play youtube videos, amazon prime video, netflix , etc to watch directly on the infotainment screen while parked ? but I believe this option is only available on idrive 8 on certain models only like the IX?

Why would anyone want to watch streaming video in an M2? It's not like it's an EV where you're sitting there for long periods of time to charge up. Aside from the limited functionality of iD8, CarPlay also doesn't support video playback.

The only entertainment system you need with this car is to drive it!

[eddj]

Originally Posted by Tag

Why would anyone want to watch streaming video in an M2? It's not like it's an EV where you're sitting there for long periods of time to charge up. Aside from the limited functionality of iD8, CarPlay also doesn't support video playback.

The only entertainment system you need with this car is to drive it!

I would just suggesting the cases where this option addition would make sense. Since also idrive8's curved screen is much bigger and with better display resolution compared to idrive7.

P.S: what about "netflix and chill" during a date night with your gf or wife in a nice parking spot with nice view in your M2 ?

[Tag]

Originally Posted by eddj

I would just suggesting the cases where this option addition would make sense. Since also idrive8's curved screen is much bigger and with better display resolution compared to idrive7.

P.S: what about "netflix and chill" during a date night with your gf or wife in a nice parking spot with nice view in your M2 ?

[Game]

Originally Posted by zero21

My rep told me it only works for T-Mobile as well.

It's a T-Mobile subscription for the car. Any phone/iPad can still connect.

[Albator_IIII]

Originally Posted by curtdragon

I'm not taking any kids in the car lol. No one will ever be in the back and will get a rear seat delete as soon as one is available

Is there a reason you are not going for a Cayman instead? Not knocking, just curious.

If I didn't want the rear seat, I would probably get something else.

[curtdragon]

Originally Posted by Albator_IIII

Is there a reason you are not going for a Cayman instead? Not knocking, just curious.

If I didn't want the rear seat, I would probably get something else.

I want a smaller coupe (I know this is small but kinda big) must have a turbo and greater than 4 cylinders. I've done the turbo four like my whole life lol. Don't want another. If I could afford a new turbo 6 Porsche I'd probably get it.

This car fits what I want as it's a drivers car with some good tech. It also has a large aftermarket and I enjoy modding cars. With an ecu time and ethanol these will run low 10s easily. A few more and 9s.

For the money I'd be able to get a used 911 but way older.

[Albator_IIII]

Originally Posted by curtdragon

I want a smaller coupe (I know this is small but kinda big) must have a turbo and greater than 4 cylinders. I've done the turbo four like my whole life lol. Don't want another. If I could afford a new turbo 6 Porsche I'd probably get it.

This car fits what I want as it's a drivers car with some good tech. It also has a large aftermarket and I enjoy modding cars. With an ecu time and ethanol these will run low 10s easily. A few more and 9s.

For the money I'd be able to get a used 911 but way older.

Fair enough. Thanks for clarifying. Carry on.

[zero21]

Presumably if you can afford a BMW you can afford unlimited data plans...whatever people buy stupid things. Including us. ��️

[Rx-7ames]

The only real benefit to the esim is if you leave you forget your cell phone the internal esim can make phone calls. Otherwise the cell phone you have with you can do everything an esim can do. The esim is much more advantageous in a car like an X5 or X7 that always has passengers with tablets. It would be a no-brainer there. There is also a huge benefit for the new 7 series with rear theater. The fire TV in the back seat always has a connection with the esim. But back to the point, there isn't much reason to get this esim.

[curtdragon]

Most of what everyone says doesn't make sense. I pay $5 for data on my Apple Watch and $10-20 for a data only device. Why post that plus a service fee unless you have T-Mobile. If I had T-Mobile I'd consider it

[sl0m0]

I'm definitely getting it, my wife works on her laptop a lot while I am driving and my daughter does schoolwork on her laptop while we are on the road, so not having to hotspot from my phone will be nice.