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Features missing from the F30/F31 that you've had on other cars
I've had my F31 330D now for about a month. Its my first BMW (after years of slating them, and their owners), but overall, its exceeded my expectations, especially as I did not test drive the F30 or F31 prior to purchase.
That said, there are a number of little things that I miss on the car ... Heated windscreen that my Mondeo ST's had. Automatic clock setting from SatNav that my Benz C Class had Mute button the steeringwheel that the Benz C Class had Sun Glasses holder (can't remember the last car to have this .. maybe the Mondeo?) Audible beep when I've locked the the car. Beep on automatic tailgate like on the Benz Easier (100% working) method of interrupting TP alerts and going back to the station I was listening too When on TP alert, an option to stay on that station. Sometimes there's something aired that I want to listen too - but the radio goes back to the tuned station after the broadcaster signals. What things do you miss from previous generation BM's, or other marques that you've had ? I don't mean big things, like "the v8 I had in the Dodge" .. little things .. things that wouldn't make you buy the car, but things that annoy you that you don't have.
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The two most annoying things that the F30 is missing:
1) No way to sync driver/passenger temperatures 2) No audio volume indicator displayed, anywhere. This is important for me because I switch between several audio sources, use iPhone, etc. |
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11-21-2012, 10:31 AM | #3 |
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By far and away the biggest thing I miss is the digital speedometer I had in my B8 Audi A4 2.0 TDI. I believe this can be coded but I can not locate anyone to do it.
A close second is comfortable seats. I have the sports seats that are standard in the 320D Sport, some say they are comfortable, but for me after an hour or so my right leg is numb and I am squirming for a more comfortable position. This problem is exacerbated by slightly offset (to the right) pedals (RHD 8sp auto) and the fact that the seat moves forward if you increase height (which is only a problem in itself if you need maximum legroom). |
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Re the audible beep when locking, I believe the folks in the US get this (they can turn it on/off in iDrive), I'm not sure why we don't even have the option here in the UK! Personally I prefer it without, as I can still hear the doors locking when close to the car, or see the lights flash when I'm further away, but yes it would be nice to have the choice!
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11-21-2012, 11:02 AM | #5 |
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I had a string of STs over a few years and the heated screens are the BEST thing I've ever had in a car. none of this crappy blowers on the screen and wait for the engine to warm up: 10s from key turn to totally clear screen. At most It's a shame you don't get them in non-Ford group cars. Wasn't it a patent issue that stopped other manufacturers fitting them? Pretty sure I've only seen them in Ford/Volvo/Mazda cars sharing parts ...
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Like so many things on the 3 series, there are some disgraceful options that should be standard. Electric 10-way seats and adjustable lumbar were standard on cars I've had costing half as much. Hell, even my MPS has electric memory seats with adjustable lumber. I had two ST170s with 10-way Recaros with adjustable everything, same with an ST-2 and two Mondeo STs (and a couple of Titanium Xs for that matter) and yes, I used to work for Ford way back when
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- Heated windscreen: Glad I don't have it. Every Ford I've been in with a heated windscreen, I notice these 'star' patterns you get off street lights when driving at night. Plus you can see the wires. Could be I'm just OCD about having an absolutely 'clear' windscreen.
- Auto clock setting: Seems to keep good time and only takes about 10 seconds to change (when the clocks go back/fwd) so don't really miss it. - Mute button: Would be a 'nice to have' but dropping the volume by holding down the '-' button on the steering wheel is pretty quick. - Sunglasses holder: Leave mine on that little tray in front of the gear lever. (Don't use the cup holders - drinks in cups inside cars are an accident waiting to happen!). - Audible beep on lock: Don't really miss it as the indicators flash anyway, plus you can hear the door locks engage. Think the noise abatement lobby in the UK probably saw an end to the beep didn't they? - Beep on auto tailgate: Ok, what's with all the beeping? Why exactly does the tailgate need to beep? - TP alerts: Don't listen to them, tend to use the 'traffic situation' setting on the satnav instead. When I used to listen to them they always seemed to be irrelevant anyway, e.g. for a different county! - Sync driver/passenger temp: While it bugs me that I had this on a lesser spec E81, reality is it probably doesn't matter. Passenger temp is generally within 2 degrees so you probably can't feel it. - No audio volume indicator: Yep agree with that, especially when you switch to audio and it's between tracks or on a quiet intro... you crank up the volume then suddenly get blasted! - Digital speedo: I'm lucky enough to have the HUD so get a digital speedo, but it's a matter of taste I guess. As for some of the things that 'should' be standard like electric seats, etc., I'd agree it's a bit of a con that they aren't but that's BMW for you. Buy a similarly priced Lexus and there probably isn't an option it hasn't already got as standard (although it'll be dull as dishwater to drive!) I do miss the ability to skip tracks via a button on the steering wheel (distracting having to fumble about for the < > buttons on the dash). Also miss being able to have the windscreen that's tinted at the top - seems BMW lacks the ability to combine that with the HUD option for some reason.
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BMW have always been expensive, if you added all the essential options. I think they have been pretty clever it getting folks to buy the options. We all want them, so pay the price. Hence the "poverty spec" term and why used BMWs need a decent spec' to really be desirable. I go back to the time when even a radio was an option in a BMW, when most of the competition had standard radio/tape players. E21 320d was a poverty specification, compared to the Triumph Dolomite Sprint at a similar price in my young days. Raised the same criticism, but BMW still forged ahead, as the BMW was the car folks really wanted. BMW couldn't lose, even though once specced up, the 320d was mega expensive for less performance. I'm a bit surprised BMW sales really caught on, from their more exclusive status, seeing as the decent specifications are in a higher bracket than your average well equipped cars of similar size. Users have bought into the car to aspire to, new and used. HighlandPete |
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There's clearly no substitute for WANT. Ask Apple
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Why would you need to sync them? You all have wives, right? So the left setting is always on MAXREHEATOMGIT'STOOOOHOT!!!!! and the right setting flows nicely between 17 and 20 degrees depending on your mood and weather.
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Yes you can (at least with the black panel display); though it does take two actions rather than one (spin the wheel, then press it)...
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