The (very) few things I don't like about my E90

LarrySinNJ · 02-02-2007, 08:55 PM

While my 328xi, now 1 month old with 1,500 miles is far and away the best car I ever owned (and I've recently owned a 2000 TL, a 1999 A6 and a 2004 Lexus ES300), there are a few things on my BMW that could use some improvement.

$600 Factory installed Sirius on iDrive equipped vehicles has only the most basic functionality. My $100 aftermarket Sirius Sportster Replay allows me to:

Memorize up to 30 artists/sports teams, get prompted when any of them are on any channel.

Browse through each Category (Rock, Pop, News, etc) for currently playing artist and song.

Pause, FF and Rewind up to 30 minutes of the last station listened to.

Factory installed Sirius on new Audis have much of this functionality.

Non-Sports package headrests pitched way too far forward.
No convenient eye wear storage.
Small glove compartment and indoor bins.

Other than that, the 328xi is a home run!

canucklion · 02-02-2007, 09:07 PM

re. convenient eye wear storage, buy the OEM sunglass holder tray to replace your ashtray (if you don't smoke)
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...light=sunglass

FirstClass · 02-02-2007, 10:12 PM

Pretty convenient for me. Forgive the camera phone pic, I can't find my real camera atm.

douger · 02-02-2007, 11:19 PM

Agree. I have basically the same car. I was actually telling my wife tonight at dinner (she kindly pretended to be interested) that I love pretty much everything about this car -- but the radio sucks! Mine also has a gremlin inside that "forgets" my station presets and then remembers them again at random intervals. It is also very "clumsy" to channel surf while driving.

Whispre · 02-02-2007, 11:59 PM

could you be using a different key fob? the radio presets can be programmed to your specific key... if one day you use a different one this could cause the confusion.

ages944 · 02-03-2007, 12:08 AM

The Germans have never been big on storage.

SoYank · 02-03-2007, 07:46 AM

One thing I don't like about my E90 is the FM radio only steps in 200 KHz increments (xxx.1, xxx.3, xxx.5, xxx.7, xxx.9, etc.) while the frequency band here is divided by 100 KHz. Consequently I can't pick up my local radio station at xxx.2. But this will be remedied by moving to the U.S. this year.

teknochild · 02-03-2007, 07:49 AM

the no 6 cd changer doesnt bother you? thats going to kill me when i get my car

SteveMD · 02-03-2007, 07:52 AM

I agree with the Sirius issue. Whoever designed it should have spent a week with a Sirius Sportster or Starmate (like mine).

I just wish the song name and artist would be displayed when the map is up. Maybe in the right hand window.

That would be logical (sigh).

bavarian19 · 02-03-2007, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by teknochild

the no 6 cd changer doesnt bother you? thats going to kill me when i get my car

cd changers are so 1990's

BK · 02-03-2007, 08:38 AM

MP3 capability means CD changers are not necessary IMO.

I don't like the lack of search by POI name on nav and the relatively poor visibility around the car. Compared to my old Civic, the E90 has tons of blind spots behind it and to the sides.

Josh49 · 02-03-2007, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by teknochild

the no 6 cd changer doesnt bother you? thats going to kill me when i get my car

Why? I have mp3 cd's that hold the music of 10 cd's..

KL2DC · 02-03-2007, 09:06 AM

I can't believe my E90 didn't come with a tape deck....

On topic, I share the same sentiments on the Sirius set up, it lacks so many convenience features

I also wish our E90s came with the euro spec dash storage compartment.

Josh49 · 02-03-2007, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

I also wish our E90s came with the euro spec dash storage compartment.

s4iscool · 02-03-2007, 09:23 AM

my biggest little gripe? Steering wheel does not have enough adjustability. It moves in the right directions, but not "out: towards the driver enough. The auto wipers move a notch too fast for me, even on the lowest setting. There shold be a full manual mode.

S4to335 · 02-03-2007, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teknochild

the no 6 cd changer doesnt bother you? thats going to kill me when i get my car

Me too.

SoYank · 02-03-2007, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KL2DC

I can't believe my E90 didn't come with a tape deck....

I miss my 8-track.

FirstClass · 02-03-2007, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BK

Compared to my old Civic, the E90 has tons of blind spots behind it and to the sides.

e92 fixes blind spots nicely.

Darklighter · 02-03-2007, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by teknochild

the no 6 cd changer doesnt bother you? thats going to kill me when i get my car

My last few cars have had the 6 cd changer but honestly, I found myself too lazy to go change the cd's after a while unless I was going on a long trip. More so, if the changer was in the trunk.

I got an 80GB iPod instead.

KL2DC · 02-03-2007, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh49

a l l a n · 02-04-2007, 09:36 AM

i love my e90 but i know it's not perfect.

sluggish launch.
jerkiness in cold start. this takes about 20mins to go away.
vertical wet marks/dirt on windows when rolling them down and then up. this is annoying since i park/ride on almost a daily basis.
missing "sound/chime" lock/unlock confirmation option in car computer. this is the manual but my e90 (2007) doesn't have it. any ideas anyone?
single trip meter. the 2nd trip meter is useful in a number of ways (keeping track of your last engine oil, gas refill, etc).

now we should start a "things you love about your e90" thread if there isn't one yet!

FirstClass · 02-04-2007, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a l l a n

sluggish launch.

I'd beg to differ.

02-02-2007, 08:55 PM	#1
LarrySinNJ Lieutenant 122 Rep 425 Posts Drives: 2019 330i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	The (very) few things I don't like about my E90 While my 328xi, now 1 month old with 1,500 miles is far and away the best car I ever owned (and I've recently owned a 2000 TL, a 1999 A6 and a 2004 Lexus ES300), there are a few things on my BMW that could use some improvement. $600 Factory installed Sirius on iDrive equipped vehicles has only the most basic functionality. My $100 aftermarket Sirius Sportster Replay allows me to: Memorize up to 30 artists/sports teams, get prompted when any of them are on any channel. Browse through each Category (Rock, Pop, News, etc) for currently playing artist and song. Pause, FF and Rewind up to 30 minutes of the last station listened to. Factory installed Sirius on new Audis have much of this functionality. Non-Sports package headrests pitched way too far forward. No convenient eye wear storage. Small glove compartment and indoor bins. Other than that, the 328xi is a home run! __________________ 2019 G20 330i xDrive Med. Blue/Cognac Leather ZCV\|ZPP\|ZPX\|HK\|Remote Start (Ret'd) 2016 F06 640i xDrive Med. Blue/Red Leather MSport\|B&O\|Driver Asst+\|Cold\|Night (Ret'd) 2013 F30 335i xDrive Mineral Grey/Black Leather (Ret'd) 2011 E90 328i xDrive Space Grey/Black Leather(Ret'd) 2009 E90 328i xDrive Monaco Blue/(Ret'd) 2007 E90 328i xDrive Graphite (Ret'd)
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canucklion pull my finger to get your kinder® surprise 148 Rep 10,455 Posts Drives: circles around you Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (9)	re. convenient eye wear storage, buy the OEM sunglass holder tray to replace your ashtray (if you don't smoke) http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...light=sunglass __________________
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douger Private First Class 11 Rep 139 Posts Drives: E90 328xi Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle iTrader: (1)	Agree. I have basically the same car. I was actually telling my wife tonight at dinner (she kindly pretended to be interested) that I love pretty much everything about this car -- but the radio sucks! Mine also has a gremlin inside that "forgets" my station presets and then remembers them again at random intervals. It is also very "clumsy" to channel surf while driving.
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Whispre Private First Class 3 Rep 124 Posts Drives: 2007 Montego Blue 328xi Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bothell, WA iTrader: (0)	could you be using a different key fob? the radio presets can be programmed to your specific key... if one day you use a different one this could cause the confusion.
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02-03-2007, 12:08 AM	#6
ages944 Captain 99 Rep 990 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago 'burbs iTrader: (0)	The Germans have never been big on storage. __________________ BMW : Sine qua non Mods: Blacklines \| Rear Seat Power Outlets \| Rear Fog Lights \| Ashtray Garage Door Opener
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SoYank Major General 571 Rep 7,519 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vinton, Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i S ... [9.00]	One thing I don't like about my E90 is the FM radio only steps in 200 KHz increments (xxx.1, xxx.3, xxx.5, xxx.7, xxx.9, etc.) while the frequency band here is divided by 100 KHz. Consequently I can't pick up my local radio station at xxx.2. But this will be remedied by moving to the U.S. this year. __________________ **2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec** SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269
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teknochild Your resident 4um troll 123 Rep 2,020 Posts Drives: 335 coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: fl iTrader: (0)	the no 6 cd changer doesnt bother you? thats going to kill me when i get my car __________________ RAWRrrrr
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SteveMD Colonel 196 Rep 2,485 Posts Drives: 2016 F10 535i MSport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Raventown! iTrader: (3)	I agree with the Sirius issue. Whoever designed it should have spent a week with a Sirius Sportster or Starmate (like mine). I just wish the song name and artist would be displayed when the map is up. Maybe in the right hand window. That would be logical (sigh). __________________ 2006 E90 330i (retired) 2009 E90 335i (retired) 2012 E70 X5 50i M Sport (retired) 2016 F10 535i M Sport
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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	MP3 capability means CD changers are not necessary IMO. I don't like the lack of search by POI name on nav and the relatively poor visibility around the car. Compared to my old Civic, the E90 has tons of blind spots behind it and to the sides. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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s4iscool Major 26 Rep 1,138 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Neccos iTrader: (2)	my biggest little gripe? Steering wheel does not have enough adjustability. It moves in the right directions, but not "out: towards the driver enough. The auto wipers move a notch too fast for me, even on the lowest setting. There shold be a full manual mode.
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a l l a n Captain 72 Rep 929 Posts Drives: E90 2007 328xi Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: LIC NY / Central NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E90 328xi [0.00]	i love my e90 but i know it's not perfect. sluggish launch. jerkiness in cold start. this takes about 20mins to go away. vertical wet marks/dirt on windows when rolling them down and then up. this is annoying since i park/ride on almost a daily basis. missing "sound/chime" lock/unlock confirmation option in car computer. this is the manual but my e90 (2007) doesn't have it. any ideas anyone? single trip meter. the 2nd trip meter is useful in a number of ways (keeping track of your last engine oil, gas refill, etc). now we should start a "things you love about your e90" thread if there isn't one yet! __________________ E90 2007 / Step / Montego Blue / Black Dakota Leather / Premium / Cold Weather MODS: Exterior: Blacklines, debadged, HO ceramic 35% tint, Hoen yellow fogs, matte black grille, OEM style splitters, Halogen-to-Xenon Interior: Alum pedals, CF wrapped trim, V1 and Nuvi hardwire, M-Tech tri-stitched wheel, SMG M5 shift knob Performance: AluFelgen CSL 19" 8.5 ET33/9.5 ET30 with 5mm rear spacers \| GY Eagle F1 Asym 235/265, KW V3, BMW Perf exhaust+intake
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