Hello folks! Query list!

wolfman101 · 08-28-2011, 02:24 AM

Finally got my 20d m-sport...pics to follow!

As of right now I have some questions...

1: The radiator seems mighty exposed behind that flimsy grille. Anyone ever had problems with bugs, etc?

2: I have a Samsung Galaxy S2. It syncs fine, but i am not getting my emails or messages in the "Office" feature. I also have the Internet browser enabled, but it doesn't work-just shoots me an error about needing to change settings. Anyone had a hard time getting their phone to do these things?

3: I notice that some people have pretty satinated plastic rings on their front cup holders. Is this a part I can order?

4: They key is VERY large (although I have the comfort access system), and frankly cheap and flimsy feeling. Is there an alternative? I know that some marques actually have different "levels" of key that you can purchase, with nicer designs, etc.

5: I have the bi-xenons. When switched to "auto" they are ALWAYS on. Even after I have disabled "daytime running lights" in the settings. I assumed that that would simply be the LED rings rather than the lights themselves anyway?

That's it for now I suppose. Overall very happy with the car...as a package, compared to the Benz/Audi rivals, I feel that it is definitely the better choice.

My only issue is the interior, which while decent quality, is just a tad boring-I really think that BMW are lagging behind the other Germans in the aesthetics in that department these days!

Aside from that, having a blast!

sfax · 08-28-2011, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by wolfman101

Finally got my 20d m-sport...pics to follow!

As of right now I have some questions...

1: The radiator seems mighty exposed behind that flimsy grille. Anyone ever had problems with bugs, etc?

2: I have a Samsung Galaxy S2. It syncs fine, but i am not getting my emails or messages in the "Office" feature. I also have the Internet browser enabled, but it doesn't work-just shoots me an error about needing to change settings. Anyone had a hard time getting their phone to do these things?

3: I notice that some people have pretty satinated plastic rings on their front cup holders. Is this a part I can order?

4: They key is VERY large (although I have the comfort access system), and frankly cheap and flimsy feeling. Is there an alternative? I know that some marques actually have different "levels" of key that you can purchase, with nicer designs, etc.

5: I have the bi-xenons. When switched to "auto" they are ALWAYS on. Even after I have disabled "daytime running lights" in the settings. I assumed that that would simply be the LED rings rather than the lights themselves anyway?

That's it for now I suppose. Overall very happy with the car...as a package, compared to the Benz/Audi rivals, I feel that it is definitely the better choice.

My only issue is the interior, which while decent quality, is just a tad boring-I really think that BMW are lagging behind the other Germans in the aesthetics in that department these days!

Aside from that, having a blast!

Welcome. Others will do a better job of answering some of these but....

1. No, not yet
2. BMW Office won't work with anything other than Blackberry as far as I know
3. Yes, there's a thread on this - search for cup holders
4. I haven't heard of one on this forum but it would be expensive as the basic key itself costs a lot to replace
5. If you switch off daytime running lights, the lights should be off if it's daylight and they're on auto. If they're still on, you have a fault. Mine are off if I switch of DRLs (I never do because they look awesome

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Agree on the interior but you get used to it and then get to like it after a while. Pro nav makes a big difference

ppduck · 08-28-2011, 08:55 AM

hi Wolfman,

can you advise how much did u pay for your X3 20d pls? as just wanna get a reference...
cheers,

wolfman101 · 08-28-2011, 09:23 AM

So the daytime running lights should be only the rings?

I paid 98k, that is m-sport with quite literally every option except rear seat heaters and auto tailgate.

ppduck · 08-28-2011, 10:40 AM

thanks Wolfman..... it is nice.....

TuffLittleUnit · 08-28-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by wolfman101

1: The radiator seems mighty exposed behind that flimsy grille. Anyone ever had problems with bugs, etc?

Not got mine yet but I had the same thoughts when I had an X3 demonstrator and it left me worried about stones puncturing the radiator. I has this several years ago on an Audi A3 Sportback - stone punctured the radiator and led to a gradual loss of coolant.

Still, mine will be a company car so I don't really need to worry about repair costs for this sort of damage, just the possible inconvenience of a breakdown.

wolfman101 · 08-28-2011, 07:17 PM

Ah.

Last gripe I almost forgot about:
MANUAL WHEEL? Really?

That pretty much negates the whole user profile/ease of access/everything remembers everything business doesn't it?

When I get in after my wife, everything goes back to how I like it, but the wheel still mistreats my genitals.

Pretty much inexcusable to not even have it as an option.

08-28-2011, 02:24 AM	#1
wolfman101 New Member 1 Rep 14 Posts Drives: SRT6,SLK55 AMG,X3 20d M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: QLD iTrader: (0)	Hello folks! Query list! Finally got my 20d m-sport...pics to follow! As of right now I have some questions... 1: The radiator seems mighty exposed behind that flimsy grille. Anyone ever had problems with bugs, etc? 2: I have a Samsung Galaxy S2. It syncs fine, but i am not getting my emails or messages in the "Office" feature. I also have the Internet browser enabled, but it doesn't work-just shoots me an error about needing to change settings. Anyone had a hard time getting their phone to do these things? 3: I notice that some people have pretty satinated plastic rings on their front cup holders. Is this a part I can order? 4: They key is VERY large (although I have the comfort access system), and frankly cheap and flimsy feeling. Is there an alternative? I know that some marques actually have different "levels" of key that you can purchase, with nicer designs, etc. 5: I have the bi-xenons. When switched to "auto" they are ALWAYS on. Even after I have disabled "daytime running lights" in the settings. I assumed that that would simply be the LED rings rather than the lights themselves anyway? That's it for now I suppose. Overall very happy with the car...as a package, compared to the Benz/Audi rivals, I feel that it is definitely the better choice. My only issue is the interior, which while decent quality, is just a tad boring-I really think that BMW are lagging behind the other Germans in the aesthetics in that department these days! Aside from that, having a blast!
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ppduck Enlisted Member 6 Rep 46 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NSW iTrader: (0)	hi Wolfman, can you advise how much did u pay for your X3 20d pls? as just wanna get a reference... cheers,
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wolfman101 New Member 1 Rep 14 Posts Drives: SRT6,SLK55 AMG,X3 20d M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: QLD iTrader: (0)	So the daytime running lights should be only the rings? I paid 98k, that is m-sport with quite literally every option except rear seat heaters and auto tailgate.
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ppduck Enlisted Member 6 Rep 46 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NSW iTrader: (0)	thanks Wolfman..... it is nice.....
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wolfman101 New Member 1 Rep 14 Posts Drives: SRT6,SLK55 AMG,X3 20d M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: QLD iTrader: (0)	Ah. Last gripe I almost forgot about: MANUAL WHEEL? Really? That pretty much negates the whole user profile/ease of access/everything remembers everything business doesn't it? When I get in after my wife, everything goes back to how I like it, but the wheel still mistreats my genitals. Pretty much inexcusable to not even have it as an option.
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