Obvious features missing from the E60
11-26-2007, 07:40 AM
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An actual pressure readout in the TPMS, not just "Tire Pressure Low/High." For cryin' out loud, my 300M Special had pressure readouts and cost less than half as much as my 550i!
11-26-2007, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by MDT' post='498088' date='Nov 23 2007, 08:09 AM
I'd like to see a button for the passenger side mirror to turn down that will cancel itself after the car is turned off. I usually like my passenger mirror to stay in the up position when backing out of the garage or down a driveway. When I parallel park, I will switch the mirror control to make the passenger mirror go down. I ususally forget to put the switch back, and next time I start backing out of a driveway or the like, I have to pause and switch the mirror position switch. It would be nice just to have the ability to maybe push down on the mirror position switch (like a button) to temporarily make the passenger mirror tilt down.
11-26-2007, 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by BMDiesel' post='498411' date='Nov 24 2007, 04:56 AM
- black-cockpit (only speed lighted, all else off untill you move near the dash)
11-26-2007, 08:36 AM
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2005 Ford Mustang GT (hence the name)
Torch Red/Crimson
Manny tranny and every option available for that year
2002 Chrysler 300M Special
Brilliant Black/Light Taupe/Dark Slate
Autostick and goo-gobs of neat features that I will sorely miss
But aren't Saabs lit up like airliner cockpits at night? That's a necessary feature in those cars.
11-26-2007, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by schwim' post='497789' date='Nov 22 2007, 01:51 PM
Every time I need to get out of the car when it is running I get caught between the steering wheel and seat. Why couldn't they have just made the steering wheel go up/retract when you put the car in park or open the door? Seems like such an obvious thing... Having the seat go back automatically at the same time would be nice too.
Also, the HUD could be put to better use... Having the present gear selection (e.g. D, DS, M*) shown in the HUD would be awesome!
The ability to turn off active steering would be nice too.
What else is missing?
Also, the HUD could be put to better use... Having the present gear selection (e.g. D, DS, M*) shown in the HUD would be awesome!
The ability to turn off active steering would be nice too.
What else is missing?
11-26-2007, 03:28 PM
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Carbon Black Metallic/Cream Beige
Manny tranny and other stuff
Recently gone, but never forgotten:
2005 Ford Mustang GT (hence the name)
Torch Red/Crimson
Manny tranny and every option available for that year
2002 Chrysler 300M Special
Brilliant Black/Light Taupe/Dark Slate
Autostick and goo-gobs of neat features that I will sorely miss
A lot of the stuff you guys are asking for are already on the '08s (550i, at least.) I have power folding mirrors, the puddle lights come on when I unlock the doors, the windows/sunroof can still be opened/closed when I turn the car off, etc.
Comfort access folks, maybe you should use the key fob to unlock the doors at night to get the puddle lights to come on. Not all cars can be a Lexus LS!
j/k
Comfort access folks, maybe you should use the key fob to unlock the doors at night to get the puddle lights to come on. Not all cars can be a Lexus LS!
j/k
11-27-2007, 03:35 AM
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Originally Posted by GT Premi' post='499276' date='Nov 26 2007, 07:28 PM
A lot of the stuff you guys are asking for are already on the '08s (550i, at least.) I have power folding mirrors, the puddle lights come on when I unlock the doors, the windows/sunroof can still be opened/closed when I turn the car off, etc.
Comfort access folks, maybe you should use the key fob to unlock the doors at night to get the puddle lights to come on. Not all cars can be a Lexus LS! j/k
Comfort access folks, maybe you should use the key fob to unlock the doors at night to get the puddle lights to come on. Not all cars can be a Lexus LS!
j/k
11-27-2007, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by schwim' post='497789' date='Nov 22 2007, 08:51 PM
Every time I need to get out of the car when it is running I get caught between the steering wheel and seat. Why couldn't they have just made the steering wheel go up/retract when you put the car in park or open the door? Seems like such an obvious thing... Having the seat go back automatically at the same time would be nice too.
Also, the HUD could be put to better use... Having the present gear selection (e.g. D, DS, M*) shown in the HUD would be awesome!
The ability to turn off active steering would be nice too.
What else is missing?
Also, the HUD could be put to better use... Having the present gear selection (e.g. D, DS, M*) shown in the HUD would be awesome!
The ability to turn off active steering would be nice too.
What else is missing?
I have the 550i with comfort access and comfort seats... the seat, the steering wheel and the lumbar support all split apart once i open the door to get out of the car... BMW did not miss that
, yet i guess they made it an option for us to pay $$$ for.... I think what they missed is to make the PDC go on automatically once you go at speeds lower than 20Km/hr as sometimes you would want to park your car without going backwards (if space permits) and without manually switch it on!!
11-27-2007, 11:29 AM
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