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I also us driving assist pro a lot, and 360 cameras/drive recorder are really useful. I recently used reversing assist a lot due to very narrow winding lanes that have passing points. Worked really well when I needed to reverse to a passing point, whilst avoiding high hedges made up of stone/foliage. |
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09-21-2022, 08:20 AM | #1168 | |
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09-21-2022, 08:24 AM | #1169 |
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I’m fine letting the car do the heavy lifting with Driving Assistant Pro. I found it works well on long motorway journeys and in traffic jams. There’s no drama or flashing lights, and it’s easy to override at will.
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09-21-2022, 08:45 AM | #1170 |
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I leave it all on but have some things customized. I never rely on any of the systems 100%.
Blind sport: Early Lane guidance: Normal Steering intervention: On Collision intervention: Normal Stop/Start: On
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09-21-2022, 02:00 PM | #1171 |
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The auto brake feature on my F25 had a demented mind of its own and BMW could never find anything wrong with it. The auto brake on my 2019 m40i worked fine. On my Subarus, it was a matter of learning what triggered the system, but I didn't like having to think about yet another thing in traffic.
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09-21-2022, 02:02 PM | #1172 | |
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09-21-2022, 02:03 PM | #1173 |
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I have to admit to a high degree of paranoia when we tried it out for the first time on my wife's Q5. It works really well though. I hope to try it on mine this weekend.
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09-21-2022, 02:05 PM | #1174 |
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It really takes the stress out of meeting a tractor coming the other way on a lane from hell.
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09-21-2022, 02:10 PM | #1175 |
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My last question for the day before I wear out my welcome. Does anyone know when text messaging through the iDrive started to work "out of the box"? I had extended Bluetooth in my 2019 but still had to get it coded for SMS text messages to work. My CA told me that if I wanted text messaging in my 2023 I'd have to use AA or Car Play, yet today it worked fine. Strange.
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09-21-2022, 06:15 PM | #1176 | |
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09-21-2022, 07:29 PM | #1177 |
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I am supposed to pick up my 2023 X3 M40i in the next couple days. Purchase not lease.
The dealership wants to sell me a variety of packages, wheel & tire, maintenance, etc. Has anyone decided to purchase any of these packages, and if so, can you tell me why you think it was a good idea?
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09-21-2022, 07:41 PM | #1178 | |
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09-21-2022, 07:56 PM | #1179 | |
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I ended up declining everything except the Ultimate Care + 5 yr/75k which I got for less than $2700. I figured if I end up with brakes and spark plugs that would be a decent deal. Oh and five years of wipers!!!! I do hear people going for tire and wheel packages but not for $2k. |
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09-22-2022, 04:25 AM | #1180 |
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Thanks for opinion. Anybody get any of these at a better price?[LIST]
Tin Ultimate Care Schedule 60 months / 75,000 miles $1,299.00 Bronze Prepaid Maintentance 48 months / 50,000 miles $1,699.00 Allstate Tire & Wheel Protection 60 months / unlimited miles $1,992.00 Silver Platinum wrap - repairs 72 months / 100,000 miles $5,500.00 Prepaid Maintentance 72 months / 100,000 miles $3,699.00 Gold Allstate Vehicle Protection - Maint 96 months / 60,000 miles $3,777.00 Ultimate Care Scheduled 60 months / 75,000 miles $1,299.00 Allstate Tire & Wheel Protection & Windshield 60 months / unlimited miles $2,631.00 Ceramic Paint & Interior Protection 7 Year Limited Warranty $699.00 Platinum Platinum wrap - repairs 72 months / 100,000 miles $5,500.00 Prepaid Maintentance 72 months / 100,000 miles $3,699.00 Allstate Tire & Wheel Protection & Windshield 60 months / unlimited miles $2,631.00 Ceramic Paint & Interior Protection 7 Year Limited Warranty $699.00
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09-22-2022, 06:37 AM | #1181 | |
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The assisted cruise control works much the same way in stop and go traffic but you still have to touch the wheel every so often. I use these features everyday and love the implementation. I do get nervous in sport mode because the stopping distance is abrupt for my taste.. so when I'm using the ETJA I'm always in comfort mode.
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09-22-2022, 07:07 AM | #1182 |
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Tough on an android, although Hey Google works fine.
The thing is I don't especially care for either AA or Car Play as I'd prefer the car to do what I want w/o add-ons. It seems like this will do it out of the box which is a win for me. It looks like I won't need much coded on this one, but I want the headlights done. Last edited by lfdal54; 09-22-2022 at 08:35 AM.. |
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09-22-2022, 07:52 AM | #1183 | |
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09-22-2022, 07:56 AM | #1184 | |
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Everything else looks 3rd party and I would probably end up passing on a lot of them. I would question the ceramic paint and interior protection for $699. I wonder what they are using for that? |
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10-02-2022, 04:33 PM | #1186 |
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Pretty sure this qualifies for the thread…has anyone fitted an G20 3 spoiler to a G02 X4 deck? I have a CF spoiler and the shapes look about the same.
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10-03-2022, 11:24 AM | #1187 |
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Anyone thinks that BMW should offer the X3M colors/rev style for standard X3 (or at least the M40i). I like better the colors / tacho style, and it has a specific mode where you have the speed at the center and revs on each side which looks quite cool. They could add it through some ota update.
I was looking at some x3m videos and just wished my live cockpit could have the option to look the same. Last edited by gutibimmer; 10-03-2022 at 11:28 AM.. Reason: Add picture |
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10-03-2022, 12:19 PM | #1188 |
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Want to make sure I am not crazy...I called my local BMW to ask about an M40i they have coming, and in particular I wanted to ask about PAP and lumbar support. The sales rep said they would have to wait until the car gets here to confirm about the lumbar support, but it definitely would not have PAP as it hasn't been offered for any X3 models for more than 3 years now. That can't be true?
The reason I called them was I wanted to make sure their listing is not just some generic specs templates. On that note, is there a way to check the actual specs for cars that are built and in transit? |
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