+1 regarding the PDC. There are times when you are pulling forward into a parking spot (in a garage for example) and shouldn't have to turn the PDC on manually to activate it.

 

Smoke screen and oil slick, with machine guns from the lights?

[Okay, so I watch a bit too much Bond...]

I wish the "reminder bell" was a bit louder when I leave the lights on in the morning. I don't like the "auto" setting, as I prefer to put on the parking lights & fogs. Invariably, I leave them on a couple of times a week.

I'd love a few more inches of rear legroom, but that would make the car a 7 series, eh?

I would say its an amazingly complete car, at least in my humble opinion.

 

My apologies, but I'm too sorry to read all of the updates to this subject so maybe someone has mentioned this.

I would like to see the PDC sensors aimed lower (or maybe adjustable) so we could "see" curbs and parking lot bumpers.

Not sure I agree with my ATL neighbor, stanatl. If they were not manual they must be auotmatic (always on) and I would have a real problem at nearly every traffic light.

 

My car has this feature - in the brochure it was called 'Windows'.
When you look at any pane of glass in the car the real-time weather conditions are displayed in full panorama.

 

That's a valid point about the PDC at traffic lights behind other vehicles. I will check but I believe you can adjust the sensitivity of the sensors.

 

Since you want to get all high tech... I always wondered how cool it would be if projector beam HIDs could double as plasma cannons like the ones used by battle mechs.

 

08 535xi

Add green indicator (turn) lights to HUD. Useless to have them on dashboard and hidden behind the steering wheel.
Get rid of the warning on the drive screen (I read it once & don?t need to read and wait to finish boot up each time I start the engine)
Put the instructions on the electronic turn signal in the manual. This forum got the trick and many users of BMW?s flash right /left incessantly as they try to cancel the turn signal
Heated front window. Even the Mini has it as an option for God?s sake
Auto starter (for winter). After market option only.
Satellite Radio In Canada not yet avail. Stupid to only have it pre-wired ...BMW needs to get its act together and fix the French / Canadian content issue and get it licensed.

Apart form that it?s a perfect car (and seats supports and steering move when door open)

 

I found out (from reading this forum, and then the manual) that the hash marks for the upper tachometer 'red zone' will increase as the engine warms up. It is a bit indirect and subtle.

I'd like to have more convenient places to store a cellphone and sunglasses. Keeping frequently used items in the center bin and/or the driver's door pocket gets old; my Lexus perhaps has gotten me spoiled for creature comfort...

Another item on the wishlist includes ability to search Point of Interests in the Nav (too clunky to use the current 'information on destination').

 

1.) Sunglasses or phone - either fit in the little tray ahead of the gearshift lever. Besides the phone is bluetooth and can stay in pocket or bag.
2.) Satnav is searchable - but you have to know the category to do a search. It does work well though

 

Do you think BMW is reading this list and taking notes? Perhaps the F10 will have all the features listed here!!