Things I hope I never see on 5er ...
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We all know that BMW lets their technology trickle down the model range, i.e. from the 7er to the 5er to the 3er etc.
Well, I got a chance to test drive the 750i and while it is a fantastic car, I must admit that there are certain features of the 750i (or the 7er in general) that I hope never make it to the E60 (or any later iteration of the 5er). My list:
1. Shift stalk.
2. Auto trunk close
3. Steering wheel shift buttons
4. Rear iDrive (for the Li)
Well, I got a chance to test drive the 750i and while it is a fantastic car, I must admit that there are certain features of the 750i (or the 7er in general) that I hope never make it to the E60 (or any later iteration of the 5er). My list:
1. Shift stalk.
2. Auto trunk close
3. Steering wheel shift buttons
4. Rear iDrive (for the Li)
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Originally Posted by ipse dixit' date='Aug 11 2005, 11:28 PM
We all know that BMW lets their technology trickle down the model range, i.e. from the 7er to the 5er to the 3er etc.
Well, I got a chance to test drive the 750i and while it is a fantastic car, I must admit that there are certain features of the 750i (or the 7er in general) that I hope never make it to the E60 (or any later iteration of the 5er).? My list:
1. Shift stalk.?
2. Auto trunk close
3. Steering wheel shift buttons
4. Rear iDrive (for the Li)
Well, I got a chance to test drive the 750i and while it is a fantastic car, I must admit that there are certain features of the 750i (or the 7er in general) that I hope never make it to the E60 (or any later iteration of the 5er).? My list:
1. Shift stalk.?
2. Auto trunk close
3. Steering wheel shift buttons
4. Rear iDrive (for the Li)
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Man I wish I could have steering wheel shift buttons for the steptronic.
Although paddles would be my first choice
Agree 100% about the shift stalk.
Why not auto trunk close
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Originally Posted by jackbutler' date='Aug 11 2005, 05:58 PM
What is shift stalk?
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Whats wrong with the rear Idrive ?
Its great when you get the DVD changer, then the rear passengers can watch a video or promotional DVD's wil traveling
Its great when you get the DVD changer, then the rear passengers can watch a video or promotional DVD's wil traveling
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A stalk shift is truly function over style-- something BMW knows a bit about. There is no inherent advamtage to taking up space in the center of the front seats for a big lever to put the car into drive when a small stalk would do the same thing IMO. It would look funny but it does make a lot of sense.
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auto trunk close? how lazy can you be that you cant close your own trunck?!?!??! 
stalk shifter? isnt that from the 1960's???? i dunno, i see no real benefit from it.
steering wheel buttons? i think paddles are a better idea.
the only thing i want to see on the e60 is auto-folding rear view mirrors. now THAT would be an awesome feature!!!!
stalk shifter? isnt that from the 1960's???? i dunno, i see no real benefit from it.
steering wheel buttons? i think paddles are a better idea.
the only thing i want to see on the e60 is auto-folding rear view mirrors. now THAT would be an awesome feature!!!!