Software update advised? /struts in pairs

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B121

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Hi everyone,

Quick question for you. My 2012 35i Manual was in the dealer. They said I'm still running the original software in the vehicle and want to charge ~$200USD to upgrade it.

I was curious if anyone had an opinion on what has changed and if this is worth paying for. Thank you so much for the advice!

Edited: also, should the front struts always be replaced in pairs or not required on these cars? 🙂. Sorry for the ignorant questions. Thank you!

Best regards,
Brian
 
There was quite a big ECU update in 2013 for the 35i and 35is. Not sure I'd pay $200 for that though. Maybe haggle a little to bring the price down.
 
B121 said:
Hi everyone,

Quick question for you. My 2012 35i Manual was in the dealer. They said I'm still running the original software in the vehicle and want to charge ~$200USD to upgrade it.

I was curious if anyone had an opinion on what has changed and if this is worth paying for. Thank you so much for the advice!

Edited: also, should the front struts always be replaced in pairs or not required on these cars? 🙂. Sorry for the ignorant questions. Thank you!

Best regards,
Brian
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I have seen it mentioned that the mileage on the car dictates if changing as a pair is necessary, which makes sense to a degree. I would say ask BMW for clarification but frankly in my opinion they know very little about their own cars...... Sure some 'genius' on here can give you a solid answer....
 
B121 said:
Thanks for the answers. I'm at 140k miles +/-.
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At that mileage and on the assumption the struts are the originals, then I would definitely say change the pair.
 
B121 said:
Thanks for the answers. I'm at 140k miles +/-.
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At that mileage I would change the shocks and springs on all four corners (if originals), not just the fronts.

In regards to the software, at $200 don’t bother, your car has managed 140,000 miles without the update just fine...
 
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