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I just recieved a letter in the mail from bmw stateing that my subscription would run out Feb 9 05. I activated it oct 29 03 when i purchased the car, i am thinking about reupping because i cant seem to get anything else on this car. Has anyone else gotten a letter? and what might you do
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I think its a poor service. All that talk about concierge service and directions is BS. The air bag notification is about the only real utility of this service, but you will notice on the iDrive display that the integrated BMW phone frequently has no signal. I dont believe a head-on at these times would afford you the potential saftey benefit.
I wouldn't respond to BMW or let them know that you received the letter. If they cancel airbag notification systems without ensuring that they have notified the driver, they would be in hot water should you have an accident. Let them experience the "hard to get" treatment all of us routinely go through when trying to get straight answers from them. Make them resort to sending you a registered letter proving your receipt.
I wouldn't respond to BMW or let them know that you received the letter. If they cancel airbag notification systems without ensuring that they have notified the driver, they would be in hot water should you have an accident. Let them experience the "hard to get" treatment all of us routinely go through when trying to get straight answers from them. Make them resort to sending you a registered letter proving your receipt.
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My Ride: 2004 545i 6 spd Sports Package | NAV | PDC | Logic 7 | BT retrofit | SW V13.3
Originally Posted by Gizmo' date='Jan 28 2005, 09:14 PM
.....you will notice on the iDrive display that the integrated BMW phone frequently has no signal. I
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Originally Posted by Hormazd' date='Jan 29 2005, 01:57 AM
[quote name='Gizmo' date='Jan 28 2005, 09:14 PM'].....you will notice on the iDrive display that the integrated BMW phone frequently has no signal. I
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[/quote]I always have signal (that I've noticed). When I have a cell phone in the car, the antenna signal is noticeably less (ie when that signal strength was Cingular or ATT). I didn't realize that this was Verizon - maybe I should go buy a v710?
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[QUOTE]you can have a fully duplex conversation with the Assist representative
That is my who thing with bluetooth not being compatible with the cars at roll out like my september 03 production car. If i can not get bluetooth with the tcu that i have, and can't get it with the new tcu because of the wire harness differences, then make some that will intergrate with my car. Or allow me to use the full duplex assist tcu so i can have true hands free in my 50000.00 dollar car. i wish some one would hurry and hack this ibus thing cause bmw na aint thinking about the initial buyers of there milined product, milined by the press anyway
That is my who thing with bluetooth not being compatible with the cars at roll out like my september 03 production car. If i can not get bluetooth with the tcu that i have, and can't get it with the new tcu because of the wire harness differences, then make some that will intergrate with my car. Or allow me to use the full duplex assist tcu so i can have true hands free in my 50000.00 dollar car. i wish some one would hurry and hack this ibus thing cause bmw na aint thinking about the initial buyers of there milined product, milined by the press anyway
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My Ride: 2004 545i 6 spd Sports Package | NAV | PDC | Logic 7 | BT retrofit | SW V13.3
Originally Posted by 300TTto545' date='Jan 29 2005, 03:13 AM
[quote name='Hormazd' date='Jan 29 2005, 01:57 AM'][quote name='Gizmo' date='Jan 28 2005, 09:14 PM'].....you will notice on the iDrive display that the integrated BMW phone frequently has no signal. I
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[/quote]be sure to flash it. Maybe its the sharkfin too. But I agree the Verizon coverage seems better. I like my V3 better though.
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you can have a fully duplex conversation with the Assist representative
That is my who thing with bluetooth not being compatible with the cars at roll out like my september 03 production car.? If i can not get bluetooth with the tcu that i have, and can't get it with the new tcu because of the wire harness differences, then make some? that will intergrate with my car.? Or allow me to use the full duplex assist tcu so i can have true hands free in my 50000.00 dollar car. i wish some one would hurry and hack this ibus thing cause bmw na aint thinking about the initial buyers of there milined product, milined by the press anyway
That is my who thing with bluetooth not being compatible with the cars at roll out like my september 03 production car.? If i can not get bluetooth with the tcu that i have, and can't get it with the new tcu because of the wire harness differences, then make some? that will intergrate with my car.? Or allow me to use the full duplex assist tcu so i can have true hands free in my 50000.00 dollar car. i wish some one would hurry and hack this ibus thing cause bmw na aint thinking about the initial buyers of there milined product, milined by the press anyway
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My Ride: Numero Uno in Richmond Va 04 530 6 speed, jet black, black dakota leather, xenons, red rear reflectors, 545 front grill, cold weather package, premium package, staggered 19 inch BBS rxII/michelins, H&R coilovers and intergrated, R1 concept drilled an
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Well i saw a post where some guy kept talking about a harness, that is where is got that from i could be wrong though i am even haveing trouble finding that post but i do remember seeing it. I would just be happy if i could get the assist phone thing to work as my regular cellular
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