What is everyones gripe with Idrive?
05-08-2005, 05:21 PM
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05-08-2005, 07:00 PM
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I like the way iDrive allows me to fine-tune the car's settings just to my liking.
I find it distracting, though, to change radio stations or Sirius satellite streams in iDrive while driving. BMW developed iDrive to reduce the array of buttons on instrument panels. Nonetheless, it would be an improvement to have buttons for presets on the instrument panel
I find it distracting, though, to change radio stations or Sirius satellite streams in iDrive while driving. BMW developed iDrive to reduce the array of buttons on instrument panels. Nonetheless, it would be an improvement to have buttons for presets on the instrument panel
05-08-2005, 07:52 PM
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My Ride: 2005 530i (Silver-Gray, Gray Lthr., Anthracite Maple) with Steptronic, Prem. Pkg., Logic 7, Xenons & Chrome factory wheels.
I've had no problem whatsoever using the iDrive system on my '05 530i. Like the fact that I can "personalize" the car to suit my preferences. To accomplish this same capability with switches and controls would turn the dash into a 747 cockpit.
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05-08-2005, 08:40 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i 6 spd Sports Package | NAV | PDC | Logic 7 | BT retrofit | SW V13.3
Originally Posted by beemerjim' date='May 8 2005, 08:00 PM
I like the way iDrive allows me to fine-tune the car's settings just to my liking.?
I find it distracting, though, to change radio stations or Sirius satellite streams in iDrive while driving.? BMW developed iDrive to reduce the array of buttons on instrument panels.? Nonetheless, it would be an improvement to have buttons for presets on the instrument panel
I find it distracting, though, to change radio stations or Sirius satellite streams in iDrive while driving.? BMW developed iDrive to reduce the array of buttons on instrument panels.? Nonetheless, it would be an improvement to have buttons for presets on the instrument panel
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05-08-2005, 08:49 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
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Originally Posted by Marzzz' date='May 8 2005, 04:38 PM
Once I discovered (from a post here) that holding the iDrive button down (toward Entertainment) returned you directly to your last selection, I became a total convert.
Does anyone know of any other tips or shortcuts?
Does anyone know of any other tips or shortcuts?
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05-09-2005, 04:54 AM
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My Ride: (USA) 645Ci, Silver Gray, Chateau, Cold Weather PKG, Premium Sound PKG, Sport PKG, Step, NAV [Std Equip in 645], HUD, Satellite (SIRIUS) Radio, Aux Input, Bluetooth enabled using iPhone 3GS w/ adapter cradle - Build date - 01/05, Baby delivered 2/24/05
Originally Posted by Hormazd' date='May 8 2005, 10:40 PM
[quote name='beemerjim' date='May 8 2005, 08:00 PM']I like the way iDrive allows me to fine-tune the car's settings just to my liking.?
I find it distracting, though, to change radio stations or Sirius satellite streams in iDrive while driving.? BMW developed iDrive to reduce the array of buttons on instrument panels.? Nonetheless, it would be an improvement to have buttons for presets on the instrument panel
I find it distracting, though, to change radio stations or Sirius satellite streams in iDrive while driving.? BMW developed iDrive to reduce the array of buttons on instrument panels.? Nonetheless, it would be an improvement to have buttons for presets on the instrument panel
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Oh and iDrive - great. Between setting steering wheel buttons, existing buttons, and VR everything is at the ready. WHen I get the upgraded CIP I expect my two favorites (SAT and Aux) to be more useable as well. Scoll thru presets now in SAT and FM so no problems here. I think I'll like the additional NAV icons and I won't miss loosing any real-estate to these and make iDrive even more useful.
05-09-2005, 06:05 AM
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My Ride: 545i, Steptronic, coldweather, comfort seats, Logic 7, front/rear seat heaters, navigation. sirius
Love the iDrive!
I do however bypass it with voice commands most times...
I do however bypass it with voice commands most times...
05-11-2005, 11:23 AM
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iDrive does rock! I think there are quite a few people out there that just don't like the technology advancements, and don't like change. It's ashame!
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