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Originally Posted by pikcachu
well why do you care about the normal operating temperature if there is no gauge to compare against  ? |
Because if I order the car I'll get the tech package with the oil temp display...
It's probably not a big deal, but after 10 years of driving M cars, I am so used to looking at the oil temp gauge before I engage in spirited driving...Additionally, my M cars are naturally aspirated and the oil warms up very quickly. I've had extensive seat time in the 1 M, and it surprises me how long it takes for the oil to reach normal operating temperature (e.g., past the first dot on the left of the oil temp gauge) - 10 miles or so, and I live in Arizona!!