Things I HATE about my 2 series

krhodes1 · 09-06-2016, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by rich8566

The Germans don't trust that you really want to exit the vehicle on the first pull. I love this feature. I also love telling first time passengers to pull twice because we don't believe you on the first pull.

I don't understand why on Earth you would want the doors locked while driving anyway. For decades nearly every European car maker advised against it in their owner's manuals. In the event of an emergency, why would you want to slow access to the inside of the car? In theory, modern cars will unlock in the event of an accident, but what about a medical emergency? Happens all the time!

If you live in a place where there is a real chance of being carjacked - MOVE!

chattanooga240 · 09-06-2016, 07:05 PM

The center caps keep flying off when I hit a bump in the road.

redontheline · 09-06-2016, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Hellrot

I have a hack for this.

If you have electric seats you can program the number 2 spot to have the left mirror dip down. I do this when I backup every time. Then I just press number 1 and it goes back.

Put the adjustment switch to the left and it will auto-dip.

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Originally Posted by krhodes

If you live in a place where there is a real chance of being carjacked - MOVE!

Sometimes you just gotta go to Philly to get cheesesteaks. I'm sure you understand now.

Dylan86 · 09-06-2016, 08:04 PM

I "HATE" how this car enables me. Or at least my fiance does!

rich8566 · 09-06-2016, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by krhodes1

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich8566

The Germans don't trust that you really want to exit the vehicle on the first pull. I love this feature. I also love telling first time passengers to pull twice because we don't believe you on the first pull.

I don't understand why on Earth you would want the doors locked while driving anyway. For decades nearly every European car maker advised against it in their owner's manuals. In the event of an emergency, why would you want to slow access to the inside of the car? In theory, modern cars will unlock in the event of an accident, but what about a medical emergency? Happens all the time!

If you live in a place where there is a real chance of being carjacked - MOVE!

An even better solution is to change your lock settings to NOT automatically lock when driving away.

Elvisfan · 09-07-2016, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by raleedy

I agree with this. I've had BMW cars with two different systems for the cruise control: a stalk, or steering wheel buttons. With the stalk (E34 and E90 had it) there was no master button and cruise control was available at the press of the stalk. With the buttons (E39, F10 and F22) the steering wheel buttons include one that turns the system on and off and interrupts cruise. To me it is a poor design philosophy to have a control that does different things with the same action, depending on the state it was in when you pressed it. It means you have to look at something else -- a status light in this case -- to confirm what you have done, and you can do this only after you have done it.

I don't like the door lock switch is on the dashboard. It should be on the door,like almost every other car. Also,it is a multifunction switch.

rwjr44 · 09-15-2016, 03:15 PM

I hate the driving at night. The lights suck mightily (standard lighting). I was on a trip the other day at about 4:00 am on country roads and it was no joy at all. The lights will be replaced and soon.

stealthwang · 09-15-2016, 03:43 PM

guessing you didn't get the xenons

aozer · 09-15-2016, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Willis

I hate the driving at night. The lights suck mightily (standard lighting). I was on a trip the other day at about 4:00 am on country roads and it was no joy at all. The lights will be replaced and soon.

What do you plan to replace them with? I hate my standard lights so much, something needs to be done.

simsimma777 · 09-16-2016, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by aozer

What do you plan to replace them with? I hate my standard lights so much, something needs to be done.

Replaced mine with these LEDs. Easy to install and light output is sooooo much better than the halogens.

https://www.amazon.com/OPT7-Headligh.../dp/B00VNBEUMO

I posted some pics in the below thread for your reference:

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showt...1094594&page=2

raleedy · 09-16-2016, 09:32 AM

I don't drive at night much, but last night I was looking at the cabin "ambient lighting". All I could make out was little spot-type lights aimed at the door handles. Is there more to it than that? Compared to my E92, it's kind of pitiful.

aozer · 09-16-2016, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ballinisahabit

Replaced mine with these LEDs. Easy to install and light output is sooooo much better than the halogens.

https://www.amazon.com/OPT7-Headligh.../dp/B00VNBEUMO

I posted some pics in the below thread for your reference:

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showt...1094594&page=2

That's is a pretty affordable solution.

I'm wondering if anybody has installed the adaptive xenons on a base lighting f22 or if it's possible.

rwjr44 · 09-16-2016, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by aozer

What do you plan to replace them with? I hate my standard lights so much, something needs to be done.

I am exploring my options but I have to do something soon.

Beartato · 09-16-2016, 05:32 PM

The more I use it the more the CD ejector mechanism sucks. It doesn't push the CD out far enough to properly grab it properly.

aozer · 09-16-2016, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Willis

I am exploring my options but I have to do something soon.

If you end up trying to retrofit the factory xenons please post your results. I'd be interested to hear.

DF · 09-19-2016, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by raleedy

I don't drive at night much, but last night I was looking at the cabin "ambient lighting". All I could make out was little spot-type lights aimed at the door handles. Is there more to it than that? Compared to my E92, it's kind of pitiful.

The f23 doesn't even have that

SteveInfante · 09-19-2016, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by redontheline

Turns out the tiny flip up compartment is an ashtray. Makes more sense now.
http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1086158

All my change. I like the fact that it's a compartment with a lid versus just putting it into the cup holder.

Elvisfan · 09-19-2016, 08:25 PM

when using the fob to open the windows,you have to hold the button down the whole time. This is the first car I have had where you had to hold the button down the whole time.

Slamau · 09-20-2016, 02:21 AM

There seems to be a lot of heat soaking into the air vent ducts and coming into the cabin.

This is especially obvious after the car has been parked for a while with a hot engine.

Even when the ambient temp is as low as 15C (59F), the air from the vents is very warm, with the AC off and temp set on the lowest setting.

I know I can turn on the AC to cool the cabin, but I shouldn't have to when the ambient temp as so low. It's like turning on the heater on one side of the room just so you have to turn on the AC at the other side of the room.

I did a back to back comparison one night (ie no heat from the sun). Very warm air from the vents in the M235i, even after 10 minutes of driving. Then jumped into our other car which had also been parked with a hot engine. The air from the vents was warm for the first few minutes, but quickly cooled down to the extent that I was actually cold inside the cabin.

Cost cutting on duct insulation ?? Anyone else noticed this?

Kiwi · 09-20-2016, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by krhodes1

I don't understand why on Earth you would want the doors locked while driving anyway. For decades nearly every European car maker advised against it in their owner's manuals. In the event of an emergency, why would you want to slow access to the inside of the car? In theory, modern cars will unlock in the event of an accident, but what about a medical emergency? Happens all the time!

If you live in a place where there is a real chance of being carjacked - MOVE!

Great point and I never thought of medical emergency so tomorrow doors will not be locked when I drive away they will stay unlocked.

rwjr44 · 09-20-2016, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert Willis

I hate the driving at night. The lights suck mightily (standard lighting). I was on a trip the other day at about 4:00 am on country roads and it was no joy at all. The lights will be replaced and soon.

I am posting updates here: http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showp...&postcount=133

XutvJet · 09-20-2016, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Slamau

There seems to be a lot of heat soaking into the air vent ducts and coming into the cabin.

This is especially obvious after the car has been parked for a while with a hot engine.

Even when the ambient temp is as low as 15C (59F), the air from the vents is very warm, with the AC off and temp set on the lowest setting.

I know I can turn on the AC to cool the cabin, but I shouldn't have to when the ambient temp as so low. It's like turning on the heater on one side of the room just so you have to turn on the AC at the other side of the room.

I did a back to back comparison one night (ie no heat from the sun). Very warm air from the vents in the M235i, even after 10 minutes of driving. Then jumped into our other car which had also been parked with a hot engine. The air from the vents was warm for the first few minutes, but quickly cooled down to the extent that I was actually cold inside the cabin.

Cost cutting on duct insulation ?? Anyone else noticed this?

It can vary between cold and hot. BMW does this to control mildew in the HVAC. Be happy that they do this.

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Slamau New Member 6 Rep 14 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Hot air from vents There seems to be a lot of heat soaking into the air vent ducts and coming into the cabin. This is especially obvious after the car has been parked for a while with a hot engine. Even when the ambient temp is as low as 15C (59F), the air from the vents is very warm, with the AC off and temp set on the lowest setting. I know I can turn on the AC to cool the cabin, but I shouldn't have to when the ambient temp as so low. It's like turning on the heater on one side of the room just so you have to turn on the AC at the other side of the room. I did a back to back comparison one night (ie no heat from the sun). Very warm air from the vents in the M235i, even after 10 minutes of driving. Then jumped into our other car which had also been parked with a hot engine. The air from the vents was warm for the first few minutes, but quickly cooled down to the extent that I was actually cold inside the cabin. Cost cutting on duct insulation ?? Anyone else noticed this?
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