E60 Clean-simple interior vs F10
02-15-2010, 02:50 PM
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I was looking at the new F10 photos and noticed that BMW has re-introduced interior redundant knobs and buttons that the iDrive interface handles. I know that some like the traditional access to various functions, but I thought that an improved iDrive system would be sufficient. I prefer the simple interior of the E60; the new design displays that bother me are the climate & entertainment controls, head-light controls, side air vents placement, and ash tray placement. The steering buttons seem to be a bit cluttered too.
Any thoughts on this as well? The first pic is an E60 M5 (couldn't quickly find a full photo of an early model E60 interior), but the early E60 models are very similar - minus the Mness.
Any thoughts on this as well? The first pic is an E60 M5 (couldn't quickly find a full photo of an early model E60 interior), but the early E60 models are very similar - minus the Mness.
02-15-2010, 03:00 PM
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I was looking at the new F10 photos and noticed that BMW has re-introduced interior redundant knobs and buttons that the iDrive interface handles. I know that some like the traditional access to various functions, but I thought that an improved iDrive system would be sufficient. I prefer the simple interior of the E60; the new design displays that bother me are the climate & entertainment controls, head-light controls, side air vents placement, and ash tray placement. The steering buttons seem to be a bit cluttered too.
Any thoughts on this as well? The first pic is an E60 M5 (couldn't quickly find a full photo of an early model E60 interior), but the early E60 models are very similar - minus the Mness.
Any thoughts on this as well? The first pic is an E60 M5 (couldn't quickly find a full photo of an early model E60 interior), but the early E60 models are very similar - minus the Mness.
02-15-2010, 03:02 PM
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I will withhold my comments until I actually sit in an f10 myself, as looks and feel are two different things...and I'm more concerned on how it feels when I am driving it....
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In all fairness, the E60 interior is a pre-LCI and is missing the six/eight memory buttons. A fairer comparison would be an LCI interior and the F10...
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I personally like more buttons. The E60 looks and feels austere in that department.
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I agree with Gene, it is MUCH more of the F01 influence, and I have to say having driven the F01 it is a wonderful mix of controls through the Idrive and in buttons on the dash and console! 
So I am actually looking forward to the F10! 
So I am actually looking forward to the F10!
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I have no idea at which point f10 dash is similar to e90? 
F01 influence is so obvious that I even think that maybe too similar? The think I am missing in e60 is ability to change Windshield/face/foot ventilation without going into Idrive options. It should be the way it is in e90s. Sometimes I'd rather press the button on the dash than go into a smeway complex menu.
F01 influence is so obvious that I even think that maybe too similar? The think I am missing in e60 is ability to change Windshield/face/foot ventilation without going into Idrive options. It should be the way it is in e90s. Sometimes I'd rather press the button on the dash than go into a smeway complex menu.