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BMW appears to be slow and not really updated on the compatible phones, and I do not know why, as the new phones are constantly coming out. I also know that some phones work even without being on the list of compatible phones, so maybe the best way for you is to try the phone first and then you buy it if it is completely compatible.
Also have Active Steering and swear by it. It came as part of the sports package otherwise I doubt if I would have gotten it. But, two years later, I don't think I could live without it. VERY useful for parallel parking as is the PDC.
The number of dropouts is sharply reduced when the rooftop antenna. If this is a concern, the cradle has merit.
Since I don't carry my phone in my pocket -- I leave it in the car 90% of the time -- the recharge feature is also a plus.
Different strokes. . .
Thanks
Is this a normal and annoying "feature" of the display or is there some issue with the electronics? The dealership can't find anything wrong.
Most people do not lock their cars in the garage, so it will take time for the system to initialize, especially when the car is "asleep" in your garage overnight.
Can't say I have noticed a distinct pattern here but perhaps my car is usually in "sleep" mode? When this happens, it is a 25 sec delay for full power. I tried a few scenarios today and so far the only time I can get the idrive display to respond immediately is when I have just turned off the car and turned back on the electronics (or ignition) within 2-3 min.
Any further information or thoughts would be appreciated.
I do not have comfort access but it should work the same way. Also, if you were to open any door or trunk before you start the car, the i-drive will come out of sleep mode and initialize. After you do this, you will notice that the "lawyer" screen appears immediately and it never goes to the "BMW" screen.
25 seconds seems to be longer than I have experienced.
Good luck.
Hope this helps.....JL
Thanks again.
Here is what I notice. If we pull into a gas station, turn the car off, pump the gas and then restart the car, the BMW screen comes up as if there is a re-boot going on.
However, if we turn the car off, go grocery shopping for an hour and come back out the lawyer screen "almost" immediately appears -- as if, I had assumed, we had been gone long enough for a full, orderly, normal shutdown and re-boot. IN OTHER WORDS, it almost seems backwards to my laptop with Windows XP.
We do not leave the key in the car overnight, BTW.
Sometimes, too, we'll notice that the phone seems to have to wait perhaps 30 seconds before the handsfree functionality (we have the BMW in arm rest cradle) comes on line after a shutdown of some short duration.
Is there a "hard drive" in these things? Remember my wife's X3 with factory Nav and Bluetooth is NOT iDrive (its a 2005.) It almost acts as if there is a sleep mode as if the electronics get shut down and your "settings are saved" to either a hard drive or a flash drive and the transfer speed is not fast, so we wait for the reboot, so to speak.
I have a HD DVD player from Toshiba at home, it too takes time to boot up from "rest." Maybe since both the BMW and the HD DVD are "computers" the initialization process needs to restart from step "0" sometimes and other times it can restart from a "checkpoint."
I'm fresh out of ideas, but we have the same situation.
My Audi A6 (2005) used to have the same issues, but then I got the 2007 MMI software update which now eliminates the lawyer screen and boot up appears damn near instantaneous.
Perhaps there is a newer iDrive version you are entitled to.
:confuse:
Did you have to do anything to get that update (as in report some kind of MMI problem)?
-Paul
Good luck with your decisions.
I'd love to get my hands on an '03 540i Sport or '03 M5 in a couple of years!
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Hey! I resemble that remark! I ordered my 2002 530i 5-Speed, PP, SP, Xenon and Premium Audio and specifically didn't order either the heat-seaters or the CWP. Why? I had them on one car, used them once, HATED the uncomfortable feeling and never used them again. So, no heat-seaters for my cars unless they are standard equipment. ;-)
Best Regards,
Shipo
I do agree that there are too many silver cars out there. I was behind a 996 911 Turbo coming home from work today in Silver... Don't get me wrong, it was pretty, but with colors like Speed Yellow & Lapis Blue on the Porsche Pallet how do you pick Silver?
I really dig white BMWs, the blues are nice too. The black BMWs look downright sinister with Sport Packages.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
1) HP
I am not a performance nut, however I like to have adequate power while driving. I am a little concerned that the 525 w/ the 215hp is potentially underpowered especially w/ A/C on and a full load of passengers. I've driven both vehicles and I really can't tell the difference on the performance side.
Should I buy the 530 or go w/ the 525?
2) AWD
I live in VA and we get bad weather from time to time. Is purchasing the Xi version of these cars worth it? I'd like to be able to drive the vehicle in the winter and I worry that the RWD i just won't cut it.
Should I opt for the AWD version?
Thanks in advance for your help and recommendations.
But I've found this car to handle very well. It is much better balanced than the old 325...about 50-50 front-to-rear and the traction assist and DSC render it very stable. I've been through two winters and, so far, am perfectly happy with its ability to handle the snow. My car did come equipped with Summer tires and so I bought a set of snow tires which I swap out for the season. When they wear out I plan to get all season redials.
Definitly recommend the 530...the more poweer the better. I almost out the 530 but I took my wife for a ride and afterwards she said it was the best car she'd ever ridden in but seemed a bit underpowered. Didn't take me long to change my mind!
As for color, I got the Olivene Green and gets lots of compliments. Very pleased with it.
And do the PDC. Don't think I could park the thing without it.
Mike C
And, if you know me, you know I am going to swear by AWD espeically where you live.
I am not certain the chip will do much since the car is non turbo. If it improves the so called throttle tip in, well that is not doing much for the power, just making you give it more gas with less pedal travel.
I'd look into that.
The 525xi with a stick shift and the 18" wheels is pretty sweet and often can be had at a good price with BMW financial's ever willing help.
been out of the x3, allroad, and audi forums myself and low and behold you is here now too!
Just placed an order for a 530i with MT, comfort seats, logic7, sirius, premium in monoco blue with Auburn interior. No Sport as I don't want to deal with runflats. I do need allseason capability and with only oneflat choice I don't want that kind of limitations and the way I eat tires Im looking at changes at 15-17k, 30-32k, and again before termination at 45k. Don't want to buy new shoes right before turning it in! I bought used tires for $165 for the allroad and they had 70% tire tread left before I turned it in!
In NC, I can't justify the X drive (no crazy lease money on x drive in winter!) and BMW is more than willing to help me on my new lease. Money rate is .00050 and residual was 60% with 15km miles. No money down pmt is $630 with tax on a 55k car!
The 530i is more than enough power and the incentives right now are way to good to pass up. From what I read the Spring refresh is not that intense and while the 535 will be sweet, the incentives are just too tempting. I just feel very good about my deal for this car.
Its on order due for a late february delivery in South Carolina. I'd do a euro but im actually going to be in munich in 2 weeks and don't have time to go back.
Given my preference to MT, I never even looked at the A6. All my choices at this time are manual trannys, the choices were all BMW 3's, X3's or a 5 series.
funny, BMW has incentives all over the place and they are flying off the shelves yet Audi has relatively none but still seem to be doing well. BMW locally is expanding the dealership. Again!
I hope to be back in an Audi one day as I enjoyed the experience. All these companies seem to run in cycles and this seems to be BMW's time. Im sure Mercedes will one day shine again. The consumer wins with good competition!
A dealer in Oklahoma City told me the 08 would not be out until Nov 2007 and a dealer in Austin told me that the 08 would be out in the May 2007. Do you know when they will be released?
I wrote BMWNA a few days ago and asked them "what was the truth" but have not received a reply.
Thanks for your reply
Also, not sure but I think we will see a 528 and a 535... no more 525.
We'll also probably see a twin turbo 535d, since NA has finally decided to import some of their oil burners.
I apologize if this type of solicitation is frowned upon in this forum. I searched the discussion archive and did find anything similar to this thread.
Thanks
I have a 2001 525i and I have received great service from
German Motor Works in Richardson, TX. The owner is on-site, they do great/quality work, and the prices are more than reasonable. Here is the contact info below:
German Motor Works
1352 S Plano Rd
Richardson, TX 75081
(972) 690-6623
http://www.gmwdallas.com
Hope this helps.
Thoughts, Ideas, etc welcome.
-mike
I have an '06 525 (automatic)and am considering a 530. Can the horsepower in the 525 be improved and not void the warranty and is it worth it?
Any response would be appreciated.
Macdad
I don't know exactly what it is they do to the car, but I have driven both the 525 auto and the 530 in manual and auto (I have a manual, friend has the auto). You can definitely feel the difference between the two. The 530 is a torque-ier engine than the 525. As for improving the HP in the 525, I am sure you can "chip" it, but that usually voids the warranty. Personally, I wouldn't do that to my car, but that is my opinion.
Other things to consider, the 530i has a more robust manual transmission than the 525i and the brakes are larger and more capable as well so not all of the extra cost of the 530i goes into that trick intake system.
And yes, the difference between the two engines is quite noticeable (at least in manual transmission trim, I've never driven a BMW with an automatic).
Best Regards,
Shipo
Best Regards,
Shipo
any input appreciated....
Thanks
More details (Braking Energy Regeneration) in poster #630 in BMW Series-1 here in Edmunds.
Regards,
Jose