Design Defects
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i, Silver Grey, Sport Package, R. Shades, Cold Pkg, Sat. Rad., Prem. Sound.
Originally Posted by ImolaRedM' post='299761' date='Jun 19 2006, 10:54 AM
The NAV cars don't have it but non-NAV cars have it. And there is a solution for this problem... go easy on the skinny peddal. 
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What about;
Can't see the green LED on the light switch to check if the lights are on. :thumbsdown:
If it's rained and you open the rear doors the seats get wet.
If its rained and you open the boot (trunk?) water pours in.
You have to manually switch the front parking sensors on when pulling into a space (You don't have to on my wifes Focus C-Max)
If your car self locks and you stop and open the drivers door, none of the other doors unlock (So you walk round to get the kids out and you cant)
I feel better for that!
Can't see the green LED on the light switch to check if the lights are on. :thumbsdown:
If it's rained and you open the rear doors the seats get wet.
If its rained and you open the boot (trunk?) water pours in.
You have to manually switch the front parking sensors on when pulling into a space (You don't have to on my wifes Focus C-Max)
If your car self locks and you stop and open the drivers door, none of the other doors unlock (So you walk round to get the kids out and you cant)
I feel better for that!
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From: Geel, Belgium
My Ride: 520d M-sport - Steptronic - Carbon Black - Auburn Leather - Mem Seat - Cup Holders - Nav Pro - Light Pack - Dim/folding mirrors - Adv Airco - PDC - Aux/in - Non-smoke pack - De-badged - Delivery Mar 31, 2006
Originally Posted by Ray Hull' post='299288' date='Jun 18 2006, 05:30 PM
This has all been chewed before, but I added a new one.
Rearward and lateral vision is horrible. Fat B and C pillars and rear headrests and extreme slant of rear light, plus small exterior mirrors. Adds new definition to "blind spot."
Rearward and lateral vision is horrible. Fat B and C pillars and rear headrests and extreme slant of rear light, plus small exterior mirrors. Adds new definition to "blind spot."
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From: Geel, Belgium
My Ride: 520d M-sport - Steptronic - Carbon Black - Auburn Leather - Mem Seat - Cup Holders - Nav Pro - Light Pack - Dim/folding mirrors - Adv Airco - PDC - Aux/in - Non-smoke pack - De-badged - Delivery Mar 31, 2006
Originally Posted by andymac' post='299841' date='Jun 19 2006, 09:01 PM
What about;
Can't see the green LED on the light switch to check if the lights are on. :thumbsdown:
Can't see the green LED on the light switch to check if the lights are on. :thumbsdown:
Well, last night, it occurred to me that the whole atmosphere is created with organge leds. Very nice, even with 2 orange leds shining from the ceiling onto the alucube midconsole, guess what :
there are 3 green leds (auto airco) that completely ruin the view.
Does anybody know if they can be replaced with orange variants ? That would look so much cooler
In fact, leds can be computer controlled these days so that any colour could be choosen. That would be a nice design feature
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My Ride: Arrived 3 June 2005: 2005 545i - Orient Blue, Black interior, Sport, Steptronic, Cold Weather, NAV, Sirius, Logic7, Comfort Seats, Sunshades. What a glorious ride!
Originally Posted by Ray Hull' post='299288' date='Jun 18 2006, 11:30 AM
Pathetic low-end torque (545).
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Mentioned before but:-
Water dumped on backseat when rear doors opened when car is wet. Pretty basic design flaw!!
I cannot get a comfortable driving position with standard seats.
Boot/trunk nearly takes your head off when opened from key!
Water dumped on backseat when rear doors opened when car is wet. Pretty basic design flaw!!
I cannot get a comfortable driving position with standard seats.
Boot/trunk nearly takes your head off when opened from key!
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From: Gurnee, Illinois
Originally Posted by Bunbun' post='298855' date='Jun 17 2006, 05:20 AM
Non comfort seat head rests ! That tilting angle is a joke, no matter how u adjust it. You cannot rest your head comfortably on it !
I believe the name headrest is wrong. Should be whiplash preventers.
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