BMW 545 SMG Road Test
10-14-2004, 11:55 PM
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10-15-2004, 05:16 AM
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Originally Posted by JDN' date='Oct 15 2004, 03:05 AM
Another technology challenged iDrive critic who doesn't get SMG, either. He does make an excellent case for including the SP, though. 
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Actually I'm a bit disappointed in iDrive. After reading that it was really difficult to use, I then find out that it wasn't. I was hoping it would be more complex.
There aren't that many options to play around with.
There aren't that many options to play around with.
10-15-2004, 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Auto 123.com article
Blissfully I can report that for 2005 the iDrive format has been simplified over the already "simplified" 2004 version, requiring fewer key strikes if you will, to complete desired adjustments.
Also, this should probably be moved to the news/articles forum, I think...
10-15-2004, 06:44 AM
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So MY2005 has an even more simplified i-drive??? I wonder about that. Because its all software based, I would think the next version of the software will bring the same enhancements to us.
10-15-2004, 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by JDN' date='Oct 15 2004, 03:05 AM
Another technology challenged iDrive critic who doesn't get SMG, either. He does make an excellent case for including the SP, though.
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