Probably should have chosen premium, yes. Tried the bimmercode, no such options.
California has a stupid rule that once you sign the papers and pay for the car its yours, you cant return in. This only applies to new cars. Used cars theres a 6 day return policy.
Because Apple Maps, Waze, Google Maps are ALL WAY better than the standard navigation software in idrive. They are more clear, dont lag, and are a lot faster with traffic updates since you are connected to a cell network via your phone. Entire interface is also a lot more clear and navigating is just easier.
CarPlay is part of the connected services, which rely on a SIM card for the infotainment system to communicate with BMW servers, so thereās hardware and firmware for that communication as as well as WiFi. I doubt the base models without the Safety & Technology Package have that hardware and firmware.
Idk about the OP, but for me, I intend this car to replace my track s2000 in a couple years, so the less electronics, wires and replacement hardware I had to worry about in the bumpers was preferable. I dont care for the HUD (and it sounds like others with it dont either), the "premium' stereo is not very premium and the only thing I wanted on the premium were the rear brakes. Specifically the calipers and mounting bracket which can be bought later. So far I havent been regretful, and probably like the OP, I was also curious to find out if the nav and other premium features couldve just been unlocked with either Bimmercode or a dealership trip. The answer to both is no. Im ok with that.
I bought this car to be a track day car too since my BRZ broke but sadly I don't have extra money to buy a daily so I have to daily the Supra, I didn't buy the supra for its technology, but the lack of carplay did bug me for a bit given that it is widely available. I am OK with it
Damn, but that dealer should be able to fix, right?
Yeah, now I am conviced that it is not possible currently. I might try the bmw software on ebay once just for the sake of trying.
i actually posted my bimmertech solution just nowHey, fellows, I bought a 2021 Supra 3.0 base recently with no carplay. And it seems like it is impossible to activate carplay for 3.0 if you don't have it from the dealer. I have tried the software from ebay titled " TOYOTA SUPRA J29 CarPlay Activation ". Doesn't work saying "Code is not valid for eNav2". I also tried calling dealer and Toyota who checked my vin and said your car is not eligible for "apple carplay retrofit". Basically saying it is not compatible with apple carplay, which I find it very hard to believe and annoying. Let me know what I should do to activate it guys, I am pretty sure you guys has figured that out.
Otherwise I just bought a car for 50k and it doesn't have what is standard equipped in almost all vehicles
EDIT: Yes, my car is 3.0 base without the technology package, without any options actually.
