nigxdoof

That the mirrors don't fold with a button!!! US version Non-M5 version, 2004-2007. I believe the 2008 LCI e60's now have the option.

ld00d

the cupholders suck ass. i can barely get a beer to stay in them.

i don't get the phone cradle. all it does is take up center console storage.

the performance is ok, but not as good as my e91.

i'm not digging the smaller screen of the business...

dcaranci

Only a couple complaints...

1) Along with everyone else, the cup holders are pitiful

2) Why the hell is there no iDrive screen to setup UN-locking the car? I've got 2 other cars, and one is a crappy GM, even that you can program it to unlock the drivers door, or all doors and either on putting it in park, or when you turn it off. What's so hard about putting that in the BMW? There's LOCK options, but no UN-lock... job 1/2 done if you ask me. For me this is the absolute most HATEFUL thing about the car. Happens almost every morning, I put my briefcase in the back seat, drive to work then when I get out of the car I either have to climb back in to unlock it because the unlock button is on the dash, not the door OR I have to press the unlock on the keyfob 2x. Very annoying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

3) Lack of storage, but that's minor and this does force the interior to stay clean

4) No intermittent wiper function. Auto works fine UNTIL you're driving where they salt the roads in the winter. The sensor picks up the salt streaks as "water" and causes the wipers to go. Forces use of a LOT of wiper fluid.

5) minor, general iDrive issues (slow, doesn't return to where you left it when you make a call, stupid warning screen on startup, useless radio presets) but this is all minor, I actually love the iDrive, just a few tweaks are needed.


Oh, and by the way, what's the point of putting a 12V socket in the panel on the passenger side under the dash? It doesn't bother me, I just don't get it. What use is it?

Well, that's my list... BMW listening???

D

kscarrol

As for #2, I can program my car to unlock driver's door only or all doors on the first press of the key. It is a setting in the iDrive. I do agree it would be nice to have the car simply unlock when put in Park or when the engine is shut off...

Richard in NC

A trick, should be in the tips and tricks thread.

When shutting off the car, press and hold the start/stop button. It powers off everything without the 2nd push. Well except for lights and the iDrive display that are on until the door is opened.

Krozi

People, BMW's are not meant to be eaten in. If it could the car would probably slap you every time you bring food/drink into your car.
That goes for storage too. All I keep in my car is a pen, a pressure gauge, paper, quarters in the ashtray and "youparklikeanasshole" notes.

http://www.youparklikeanasshole.com/

Richard in NC

As noted, you should have a setting to allow drivers door only or all doors unlocked with one push.
When exiting the car, simply hit the unlock button on the dash to unlock all doors, get your brief case from the back and lock up.

I do have the car auto-lock so anytime there are passengers that aren't familiar with the BMW double lock, I hit the unlock so they don't yank the door handle too hard.

pgetsch

took me a little while to learn the same way turn signal cancel feature....youll get used to it and begin to like the fact that you can tap the signal keep your hands on th wheel

porsche911targa

LOLOLOLOL!! That one almost went over my head. Beer in the cupholder.

I do have one minor wish. I wish that there was an option to leave the radio on when making or receiving a call through bluetooth.

Dr Dave

for me its got to be the fact that there are loads of them about here in london/surrey.
i used to buy a car that was a little different/exclusive, but the E60 as great as she is , is very common here. i know thats because its a great car, but when you see so many it takes the edge off a bit.