What's the most stupid thing about the E60?
04-30-2008, 04:42 AM
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Originally Posted by JeffNNJ' post='571481' date='Apr 30 2008, 07:36 AM
I hate that plastic trim piece around the shift boot. Makes the center console look cheap.
04-30-2008, 05:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Allen' post='570914' date='Apr 29 2008, 06:48 PM
I don't think so...I know you can configure if "all or drivers door only" open via FOB button. And I know of no confguration that disables the chiming when the key is left in the ignition/slot...if there is a way, please do tell.
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04-30-2008, 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by 550isport' post='571484' date='Apr 30 2008, 01:41 PM
After all the design and engineering to produce the sportiest sports sedan, BMW puts too small a limit on the distance that the steering wheel telescopes, which in my case (6'6") prevents me from achieving an ideal driving position (as I had with my previous 740i sport). I have comfort seats not sport seats, but I think the problem is the steering wheel adjustability in relation to the dashboard.
04-30-2008, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Slowhand11404' post='535050' date='Feb 23 2008, 04:40 PM
Also - the way the mirrors adjust when you put it in reverse. I am trying to back out of a narrow spot in my garage and instead of seeing if I have clearance - I am looking at the ground.........
My least favorite thing is that the air intake is under the block. It's very frustrating ruining your engine driving through 6-7 inches of water-and watching a Mustang go through the same depth of water without any problems.
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04-30-2008, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by kirk' post='570901' date='Apr 29 2008, 02:33 PM
Yes! its impossible to tell if the lights are on!
Yes! we need an idrive option to disable most of the warning BONGS for people living outside USA (as far as I have tested US cars they all go Bong like crazy so people must be used to it)
lets hope BMW looks at forums like this and takes notice .... erm just dreaming.....
Yes! we need an idrive option to disable most of the warning BONGS for people living outside USA (as far as I have tested US cars they all go Bong like crazy so people must be used to it)
lets hope BMW looks at forums like this and takes notice .... erm just dreaming.....
04-30-2008, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Richard in NC' post='571813' date='Apr 30 2008, 05:14 PM
At least on the LCI models, there is a little green light on the switch that lights up when the lights are on in auto mode.
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08-17-2008, 03:24 AM
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maybe it's just me, but on the idrive display, the lower left info always seems to be telling me what I don't care about. With an ipod, it shows "CD1-xxx" some song number, with a CD, I know it knows song names, but instead, it shows track number, with the radio in RDS mode, it shows me info that is usually wrong.
And, with the RDS turned on, the radio menu is useless, but when you turn it off, you lose all RDS info.
Any fixes to this???
Lewis
And, with the RDS turned on, the radio menu is useless, but when you turn it off, you lose all RDS info.
Any fixes to this???
Lewis
08-17-2008, 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by sonett43' post='648499' date='Aug 17 2008, 07:24 AM
maybe it's just me, but on the idrive display, the lower left info always seems to be telling me what I don't care about. With an ipod, it shows "CD1-xxx" some song number, with a CD, I know it knows song names, but instead, it shows track number, with the radio in RDS mode, it shows me info that is usually wrong.
And, with the RDS turned on, the radio menu is useless, but when you turn it off, you lose all RDS info.
Any fixes to this???
Lewis
And, with the RDS turned on, the radio menu is useless, but when you turn it off, you lose all RDS info.
Any fixes to this???
Lewis
I normally show the FM stations in preset mode. Some show the numbers, some show the call letters. The display doesn't seem messed up.
BMW does seem to fiddle with things for each iDrive SW version. Things like that change from time to time.
What year, model is your e60? Have you ever had the iDrive SW updated? If you report an actual problem, BMW can update it for you if under warranty.
PS: Welcome aboard.
08-17-2008, 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Richard in NC' post='648520' date='Aug 17 2008, 08:47 AM
My version of iDrive is different. I have the name of my iPod in the lower left (at least while in the aux (iPod) menu.
I normally show the FM stations in preset mode. Some show the numbers, some show the call letters. The display doesn't seem messed up.
BMW does seem to fiddle with things for each iDrive SW version. Things like that change from time to time.
What year, model is your e60? Have you ever had the iDrive SW updated? If you report an actual problem, BMW can update it for you if under warranty.
PS: Welcome aboard.
I normally show the FM stations in preset mode. Some show the numbers, some show the call letters. The display doesn't seem messed up.
BMW does seem to fiddle with things for each iDrive SW version. Things like that change from time to time.
What year, model is your e60? Have you ever had the iDrive SW updated? If you report an actual problem, BMW can update it for you if under warranty.
PS: Welcome aboard.
I do have some issues that need to be addressed, turning off the airbag in the rear seat next to my 3 year old's car seat, fixing the remote antenna, since my key range is literally inches from the car, and turning off the DRL's, but I'm really impressed.
It has been a few years (like 5) since we last had a BMW in the stable, been driving saab 9-5 aeros for a while, and this car is just so far beyond anything else we've driven.
here are the specs:
2005 545i sport package, nav, bluetooth, now Ipod, 6 speed manual, CPO with extended maint. plan. Titanium grey with black leather sport seats, cold weather package, PDC, fully integrated V1, with remote display and volume control
Had it exactly a month and close to 5000 smiling miles.
-Lewis
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