[RichardBR]

Originally Posted by Want the thrill

Only in the UK. Not in the U.S

Not only the UK, but Europe as well...

[sfax]

Originally Posted by troggy1969

+1

The way they move round the speedo is very cool

+1 best feature bar none IMO

[sfax]

Originally Posted by BBender

BTW, what lossless formats are supported by the car?

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=582920

[April1]

Originally Posted by RichardBR

Not only the UK, but Europe as well...

BMW thinks we have wider parking slots in US, so we dont need mirror folding feature using fob or there is something hidden in the Settings.

[sfax]

Originally Posted by April1

BMW thinks we have wider parking slots in US, so we dont need mirror folding feature using fob or there is something hidden in the Settings.

It's probably so you don't trap someone's hand in there. Same reason you can't be trusted with the auto closing tailgate. Afraid of litigation. Expect UK to follow suit within a few years. We usually do: McDonald's, shopping malls, have you had an accident at work recently that wasn't your fault....

[Chalky White]

Originally Posted by April1

BMW thinks we have wider parking slots in US, so we dont need mirror folding feature using fob or there is something hidden in the Settings.

my old 3 series would do that. if you held down your finger on the comfort access strip, the mirrors would fold in and the windows and sunroof would close (if they were open). i miss that feature.

[stactum]

When you open sunroof - at first it stops not fully aligned with the rear glass, but if you move sunroof control back once again - it slides all the way back.

[Fryguy29]

Originally Posted by Akview

Would love to see a pic of the hole for the fuel cap.

Possible delivery middle of next week, that would make less than 5 weeks since ordered from Anchorage Alaska. Can that be possible?

28i JetBlack/Oyster, Premium,Connivence,Sport Act,Tech,Cold Weather,and cargo net

Here you go...
I know, the car is dirty...

[April1]

Originally Posted by Fryguy29

Here you go...
I know, the car is dirty...

Are you serious that BMW designed it as a place to hold fuel cap ?

[02420X3]

Originally Posted by April1

Are you serious that BMW designed it as a place to hold fuel cap ?

Yes. My CA pointed it out at delivery. It's in the manual too.

[RichardBR]

Originally Posted by 02420X3

Yes. My CA pointed it out at delivery. It's in the manual too.

It's not a new feature. I had it on my old 2006 X3 as well

[lbjgh]

It doesn't have to be new... just undiscovered features of our new X3's.

A person new to the brand may have not known about it.

Originally Posted by RichardBR

It's not a new feature. I had it on my old 2006 X3 as well

[April1]

Originally Posted by lbjgh

It doesn't have to be new... just undiscovered features of our new X3's.

A person new to the brand may have not known about it.

Yes you are right. I didnt read the manual carefully and missed this point and it was a pleasant surprise to me

[Nahoa]

Originally Posted by Chalky White

my old 3 series would do that. if you held down your finger on the comfort access strip, the mirrors would fold in and the windows and sunroof would close (if they were open). i miss that feature.

+1

It would close all the windows and sunroof, too.

[Nahoa]

Originally Posted by rpiopio

When you stomp on the pedal, and push past that little extra click when it's floored and your head snaps back because it gives you everything it's got. It's quickly reminds you this isn't your ordinary SUV and puts a smile on your face.

+1

I still giggle a little watching other cars shrink in the mirror, some not caring a lick, but some wondering why that little SUV got away from them.

[Nahoa]

Originally Posted by lbjgh

Your wish is granted... the nav arrows can be displayed in the speedo/tach cluster.

Even more than the arrows, you get a diagram of the upcoming intersection that's freakishly accurate, the turn arrows, street name, and a decreasing bar indicating distance remaining during final approach. Nahoa likes it.

[Nahoa]

Originally Posted by April1

I wish to see Date/ Time and Outside temperature all the time on the meter console but unfortunately when Navigation starts these values get hidden. I noticed in one of the 2013 models, Date/ Time and temp are placed on the sides of the console so even if the Nav starts to show arrows in the middle, they remain intact.

Though perhaps not the way you're looking for it to be, you can return the display to date/time (or whatever other screen you prefer) by pressing the button at the end of the turn signal stalk. I think it sticks there until the next navigation message is issued, but haven't tested it specifically.

[mgoblue62]

Yes, stays until you click the button again to advance or the next Navi instruction comes along.

[cooldude00]

Originally Posted by RichardBR

It's not a new feature. I had it on my old 2006 X3 as well

had this in my 2003 Z4 so I think it's a common BMW feature

[Akview]

torque and hp gauge in IDrive under Sport mode or something like that. It was a surprise to my CA as well. Shows you what you are doing with that hot four banger

2013 28i Sport Activity, Premium, Connivence, Winter, Tech, and cargo net.

[etelbot]

For those with paddle shifters, I recently discovered that even in non-sport modes, depressing the paddle shifters will put the car in manual mode and then automatically revert to auto mode once no gear changes are selected for a few seconds... I find this particularly useful when wanting to engine break or even for just gunning it for a few secs and wanting to keep both hands on the wheel.

[cwaturner]

Originally Posted by plymjack

The dipping passsenger mirror when selecting reverse is neat.
The auto dipping main beam is amazingly good (but ordered it)
The 8 function buttons stored in your profile.
The internal illuminations is neat too - at night.

I thought I noticed the dipping passenger mirror when I was leaving the dealership, but I don't think I've seen it do it again and I can't find a setting for it in the iDrive menu.