What is the best suprising unknown feature of your 135i/128i?

vivid · 06-25-2008, 09:06 AM

I just did the PCD last Friday and it got me thinking a little that there are so many little things that are great about this car, many are really not know or talked about in the media... Lets try and get them out in the open, what are you favorite surprise or not widely advertised feature?

1. with my manual transmission, once stopped the break stays engaged for a second after I release it when going into gear... It helps prevent rolling back on a hill, not loner is there a need to use the parking break when starting from a dead stop on a hill...

2. how convenient the voice control phone is... you can say "dial number" "404-808-1231" or even store you own numbers by name... "dial name" "mum"

3. the near seamless switching between HD and FM stations... When HD radio is on and the signal become too weak the radio atomically switches to the FM version and it is fairly seamless... Once the HD version is strong enough it swaps back...

128er · 06-25-2008, 09:11 AM

I have a 330i, but the same feature of the illuminated lights under the doorhandles carries over to the 1. I think this feature is pretty cool

The powerfolding mirrors!

The dynamic Xenon

vivid · 06-25-2008, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 128er

I have a 330i, but the same feature of the illuminated lights under the doorhandles carries over to the 1. I think this feature is pretty cool

The powerfolding mirrors!

The dynamic Xenon

The LED door hadle lights are really cool... The folding mirrors would have been much better if they automatically folded when the car was turned off and came down when the car starts.

jeremyc74 · 06-25-2008, 09:19 AM

The adaptive headlights are my favorite feature I didn't know I was getting.

The puddle lights are cool as well, but not nearly as useful as the headlights.

TagMan · 06-25-2008, 09:26 AM

Wow, good question, as I love so much about the car in general.

One little touch that has been great is that little rocker switch on each of the front seats that helps the rear passengers getting in and out of the vehicle...

The iDrive's climate control, allowing graphic control of each of the air vents.

The NAV's "3D perspective" view in map mode is cool, although I still prefer "direction of travel" mode.

The #442 cupholder... LOL!

plien69 · 06-25-2008, 09:32 AM

Power side bolsters on my manual sport seats

ecap18 · 06-25-2008, 09:32 AM

Are the power folding mirrors standard?

vivid · 06-25-2008, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by TagMan

One little touch that has been great is that little rocker switch on each of the front seats that helps the rear passengers getting in and out of the vehicle...

thats a good one for sure.

plien69 · 06-25-2008, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ecap18

Are the power folding mirrors standard?

No. I think it comes with the Premium Pack.

imported_Katera · 06-25-2008, 09:42 AM

Comfort access as far exceeded my expectations.

EspressoBoy · 06-25-2008, 09:45 AM

I like holding the open arrow in my pocket as I am talking to someone & walking to the car; then the doors open (click)... windows open... then sunroof opens....

I stand there for a few seconds as I talk to them. They quickly realize that's not normal and ask how did you do that? Huh? I says... U know open the car..

Oh I says... Helga my car knows me well...
She knows I don't want hot seats.
I smile, and off I go.

EspressoBoy & Yoda

Helga is AW coral red 135i and is a loaded stripper*.

mikeo · 06-25-2008, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by plien69

Power side bolsters on my manual sport seats

+1, they are great and I didn't expect them to be power on manual seats.

RobLS · 06-25-2008, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TagMan

One little touch that has been great is that little rocker switch on each of the front seats that helps the rear passengers getting in and out of the vehicle....

What little rocker switch? I am sorta of lost.

M3Newbie88 · 06-25-2008, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by espressoboy

I like holding the open arrow in my pocket as I am talking to someone & walking to the car; then the doors open (click)... windows open... then sunroof opens....

I stand there for a few seconds as I talk to them. They quickly realize that's not normal and ask how did you do that? Huh? I says... U know open the car..

Oh I says... Helga my car knows me well...
She knows I don't want hot seats.
I smile, and off I go.

EspressoBoy & Yoda

Helga is AW coral red 135i and is a loaded stripper*.

HAHAHA ya that one always suprises ppl when the windows open...:thumbup:

zivilyn861 · 06-25-2008, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Katera

Comfort access as far exceeded my expectations.

+1

Before I got my car, I was reading posts saying, "CA has spoiled me to the point where I expect my house door to open for me." The entire time I was thinking that you folks were crazy... until I got mine. And now, I'm happy to say, CA has spoiled me to no end... I actually get frustrated when I have to remove my keys from my pocket now! Scary what a couple of weeks can do to your habits!

subscience · 06-25-2008, 11:43 AM

While being able to roll down the windows and the moonroof with the keyfob is cool, I really like the ability to close the windows and the moonroof with the key. Great little feature.

hansenc · 06-25-2008, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by subscience

While being able to roll down the windows and the moonroof with the keyfob is cool, I really like the ability to close the windows and the moonroof with the key. Great little feature.

How are you closing the windows and moonroof with the key? Or did you mean you would really like the ability to close.

vivid · 06-25-2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by hansenc

How are you closing the windows and moonroof with the key? Or did you mean you would really like the ability to close.

I can close my windows and sunroof with CA but I have to be touching the "lock" area on the handle.... I can not close anything with the FOB, it would be a massive safety risk to if you could...

subscience · 06-25-2008, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by hansenc

How are you closing the windows and moonroof with the key? Or did you mean you would really like the ability to close.

Insert the key into the keyhole on the door handle and rotate clockwise (as if you were locking your car manually) and hold it. The windows will roll up and the moonroof will close.

This works for cars with and without CA.

mistermojorizin · 06-25-2008, 12:52 PM

here you go dude -tips and tricks thread: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...highlight=tips

Rye · 06-25-2008, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Vivid

I can close my windows and sunroof with CA but I have to be touching the "lock" area on the handle.... I can not close anything with the FOB, it would be a massive safety risk to if you could...

Why would that be a safety risk? My Audi did it. It was nice to be able to just get out of the car, hold the lock button down, and everything gets shut.

EspressoBoy · 06-25-2008, 02:12 PM

This is not a "feature" but I am very glad only certain people notice the car. I didn't want everyone to get it, and they didn't!

It is exactly what I wanted!!!!

And the drive OMG! even now, that has to be it... the drive!

EspressoBoy & Yoda

06-25-2008, 09:06 AM	#1
vivid Captain 40 Rep 822 Posts Drives: 135i, 323i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA. iTrader: (0)	What is the best suprising unknown feature of your 135i/128i? I just did the PCD last Friday and it got me thinking a little that there are so many little things that are great about this car, many are really not know or talked about in the media... Lets try and get them out in the open, what are you favorite surprise or not widely advertised feature? 1. with my manual transmission, once stopped the break stays engaged for a second after I release it when going into gear... It helps prevent rolling back on a hill, not loner is there a need to use the parking break when starting from a dead stop on a hill... 2. how convenient the voice control phone is... you can say "dial number" "404-808-1231" or even store you own numbers by name... "dial name" "mum" 3. the near seamless switching between HD and FM stations... When HD radio is on and the signal become too weak the radio atomically switches to the FM version and it is fairly seamless... Once the HD version is strong enough it swaps back... __________________ Current: 135i, 323i wagon. Sold:GTI Sold: FX45 Sold: E36 M3
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128er Captain 90 Rep 900 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2007 iTrader: (0)	I have a 330i, but the same feature of the illuminated lights under the doorhandles carries over to the 1. I think this feature is pretty cool The powerfolding mirrors! The dynamic Xenon __________________ 2006 BMW 330i -Premium -Sport -Steptronic -Premium Sound -Xenons
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TagMan Car Addict!! 62 Rep 1,303 Posts Drives: '08 135i Convertible Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Malibu, California iTrader: (0)	Wow, good question, as I love so much about the car in general. One little touch that has been great is that little rocker switch on each of the front seats that helps the rear passengers getting in and out of the vehicle... The iDrive's climate control, allowing graphic control of each of the air vents. The NAV's "3D perspective" view in map mode is cool, although I still prefer "direction of travel" mode. The #442 cupholder... LOL! __________________ 2008 /// Commemorative /// 6-Speed /// Titanium Silver /// Fully-Loaded /// 135i Convertible
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plien69 Captain 22 Rep 841 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Power side bolsters on my manual sport seats
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jeremyc74 Banned 76 Rep 5,970 Posts Drives: '08 135i Montego/Terra Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Evansville, IN iTrader: (0)	The adaptive headlights are my favorite feature I didn't know I was getting. The puddle lights are cool as well, but not nearly as useful as the headlights.
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imported_Katera Captain 42 Rep 890 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	Comfort access as far exceeded my expectations. __________________ 2008 BMW 135i Vert! -Jet Black -6 speed Manual <Who says Vert's are for girls!> -Boston Grey Leather with Black High Gloss Accent -Moonlit Black Top -Comfort Access -Premium P. -Sport P. -Premium Stereo -IPOD/USB -BMW Performance Pedals -BMW Windscreen -Sat Radio Meet Kat! [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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EspressoBoy 1addict, and proud 40 Rep 1,019 Posts Drives: BMW 135i 08 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	I like holding the open arrow in my pocket as I am talking to someone & walking to the car; then the doors open (click)... windows open... then sunroof opens.... I stand there for a few seconds as I talk to them. They quickly realize that's not normal and ask how did you do that? Huh? I says... U know open the car.. Oh I says... Helga my car knows me well... She knows I don't want hot seats. I smile, and off I go. EspressoBoy & Yoda Helga is AW coral red 135i and is a loaded stripper*.
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subscience Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 237 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	While being able to roll down the windows and the moonroof with the keyfob is cool, I really like the ability to close the windows and the moonroof with the key. Great little feature. __________________ 08 jet black 135i \| sport, 6-mt
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mistermojorizin Lieutenant Colonel 40 Rep 1,657 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	here you go dude -tips and tricks thread: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...highlight=tips __________________ "KOPEYKA" /// Titanium Silver / Black Leather / Gray Poplar / Sport Package / Premium Package / 6MT / Feb 08 Production
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EspressoBoy 1addict, and proud 40 Rep 1,019 Posts Drives: BMW 135i 08 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	This is not a "feature" but I am very glad only certain people notice the car. I didn't want everyone to get it, and they didn't! It is exactly what I wanted!!!! And the drive OMG! even now, that has to be it... the drive! EspressoBoy & Yoda
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