IrishEyes

I can see where u are coming from but the shutline in itself doesn't bother me that much. It leaves the boot lid fairly big and smooth so giving a better view directly from the back with no lines to be seen.

It is the gaps in the shutlines that would bother me more. To me, that partially indicates the level and quality of the design and a confidence in the manufacturing ability to create closer gaps. I think the shutlines are TOO big at this level of car. Cheaper cars seem to be able to get closer tolerances. Look at the shutlines on a Lexus for example.

ZinMe

I agree-- XM would be much preferred to Sirus. Also, they should make it standard on US shipped cars with 3 months of free service. They ought to be able to get XM to provide the radios for free in exchange for BMW bringing them all these potential subscribers....

My other desired features are:

A stereo upgrade that is in the $750 - $1000 range instead of $1,800-- that is a lot.

Raise the seatbelt sockets in the rear seats-- my kids have a hard time buckling them because they are below the seat line.

Cabin storage is very limited.

Gear indicator that shows which gear the AT is in on the dashboard.

Coolant temperature gauge.

On the sport package, I think it would be cool to have an dial that shows when and how much counterforce the active roll stabalization is applying on turns.

IPod connection and holder.

USB port to charge cellphone and other USB devices.

UUronL

I agree-- XM would be much preferred to Sirus. Also, they should make it standard on US shipped cars with 3 months of free service. They ought to be able to get XM to provide the radios for free in exchange for BMW bringing them all these potential subscribers....

My other desired features are:

A stereo upgrade that is in the $750 - $1000 range instead of $1,800-- that is a lot.

Raise the seatbelt sockets in the rear seats-- my kids have a hard time buckling them because they are below the seat line.

Cabin storage is very limited.

Gear indicator that shows which gear the AT is in on the dashboard.

Coolant temperature gauge.

On the sport package, I think it would be cool to have an dial that shows when and how much counterforce the active roll stabalization is applying on turns.

IPod connection and holder.

USB port to charge cellphone and other USB devices.
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I've had XM and now Sirius since I took delivery of my car. I got XM about 3.5 years ago. I've watched the programming get all muddied up on XM - they have three "alternative" stations that started out with clear charters to play songs within the subsections of the genre, and now they all play a mishmash of the same stuff from all over the place. Also, being in DC, XM plays nearly all trance on the electronica stations (DC in general has a heavy preference for trance) - again, there is supposed to be some form of distinction between the stations, but I can't find any. D&B is only really played for a two hour block in the middle of the afternoon - kinda sucks, I could never hear it. I like the fact that Sirius has kept the programming lines very separated, that way I can tune what I feel like listening to and get that content.

Also, don't count out Howard Stern. I wouldn't have gotten my current car without Sirius - Stern is going to be insane come Jan 1.

AC_S5

Don't we have that already?

znod

Don't we have that already?
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I totally agree with the suggestion. We have it when in manual mode, but not otherwise. Darn. Seems like such an easy thing to have provided since the numbers are there anyway.

ZinMe

I agree-- XM would be much preferred to Sirus. Also, they should make it standard on US shipped cars with 3 months of free service. They ought to be able to get XM to provide the radios for free in exchange for BMW bringing them all these potential subscribers....

My other desired features are:

A stereo upgrade that is in the $750 - $1000 range instead of $1,800-- that is a lot.

Raise the seatbelt sockets in the rear seats-- my kids have a hard time buckling them because they are below the seat line.

Cabin storage is very limited.

Gear indicator that shows which gear the AT is in on the dashboard.

Coolant temperature gauge.

On the sport package, I think it would be cool to have an dial that shows when and how much counterforce the active roll stabalization is applying on turns.

IPod connection and holder.

USB port to charge cellphone and other USB devices.
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I've had XM and now Sirius since I took delivery of my car. I got XM about 3.5 years ago. I've watched the programming get all muddied up on XM - they have three "alternative" stations that started out with clear charters to play songs within the subsections of the genre, and now they all play a mishmash of the same stuff from all over the place. Also, being in DC, XM plays nearly all trance on the electronica stations (DC in general has a heavy preference for trance) - again, there is supposed to be some form of distinction between the stations, but I can't find any. D&B is only really played for a two hour block in the middle of the afternoon - kinda sucks, I could never hear it. I like the fact that Sirius has kept the programming lines very separated, that way I can tune what I feel like listening to and get that content.

Also, don't count out Howard Stern. I wouldn't have gotten my current car without Sirius - Stern is going to be insane come Jan 1.
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OK- then sirrius it is! They just need to make it standard- no $500 charge which is ridiculous

MaxBuck

I can certainly appreciate the point of view of those who prefer the Sirius program mix. My tastes run more to jazz, classical and blues music and comedy for talk (along with, of course, sports radio which both have in excess). So XM is better for me. I'd just like to have the choice.

ZinMe has a whole bunch of great ideas. I nominate him for next Corporate Executive VP of Options Offerings at BMW Worldwide!

ZinMe

I can't argue with that! Thanks.

mikej

1. Useful cupholders.
2. More cabin room.
3. iPod ready.