I miss the iDrive....
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I love the iDrive too -- being an IT Pro, it seemed to just come naturally to me in a few mins.
And, I especially like how I can just rest my arm on the center console and the controller seems to fit just in the right spot.
And, I especially like how I can just rest my arm on the center console and the controller seems to fit just in the right spot.
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Originally Posted by JSpira' post='586661' date='May 22 2008, 08:10 PM
Your earlier post makes no sense then:
You wrote
You don?t really have the iPod interface designed for the e60. You have a kludge that is connected to the CD changer in the glovebox. Since you have a MY2008 car, most people here would presume you have the iPod option, which is very well executed (with the exception of podcast control).
You wrote
You don?t really have the iPod interface designed for the e60. You have a kludge that is connected to the CD changer in the glovebox. Since you have a MY2008 car, most people here would presume you have the iPod option, which is very well executed (with the exception of podcast control).
I was lied to by thr $tealer. I was told it would be the same. I would have never bought the car, and I folded an extra $500 into the deal for this lameness. My experience is that the salespeople never really know that much about their products.
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Originally Posted by poleposition' post='586420' date='May 22 2008, 05:26 PM
jmsod, you get into a 328 loaner from a 535 and the idrive is what you miss the most??? What about the difference in power? Thats got to be a blaring siren of a difference, no?
Well, I did not want to state the obvious. Of course, I missed the TT dearly. The 328 in D mode really is a slug. It is much better when using the tip stick to control the shifts.
That being said, I gave the 328 back today and I am back in my 535. I really love this car!!!! WOW
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Originally Posted by cosmosblau' post='586901' date='May 23 2008, 09:54 AM
I was lied to by thr $tealer. I was told it would be the same. I would have never bought the car, and I folded an extra $500 into the deal for this lameness. My experience is that the salespeople never really know that much about their products.
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My Ride: 2008 535xi / Platinum Grey / Black leather / Step Auto / Sport / Premium / Cold weather / 18" wheels / Logic 7 / Comfort / ipod / Navigation / Fold Down Rear Seats / Rear Airbags / Sirius SAT / Spoiler / Extended Clear bra / Bluetooth. (Previously owned a 2002 sport 525I Loaded).
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Originally Posted by geneatals' post='586262' date='May 22 2008, 02:51 PM
I like the idrive, took some time to get used to, but I find it very useful and functional...
hope everything with your car gets resolved....
hope everything with your car gets resolved....
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Originally Posted by mhs525' post='587185' date='May 23 2008, 07:20 PM
except for the stupid "lawyer" screen, I love the idrive. No searching around for little buttons...
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First off. I drive is NOT HARD TO USE!!!. How hard is it to change radio stations by turning a wheel instead of pushing a button.. besides my hand/arm is right there. I completely agree. I love the Idrive and I have a hard time driving a car without it.
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