[estoril2]

2015 228i M-Sport. EVERY time I turn off the ignition, my radio volume re-sets to a default volume level (lower) that I MUST increase each time I start the car. What gives? Anyone know why this is and how do I defeat it?

Up-date: I asked this ? to bmwgenius & got this answer: Radio defaults to lower volume level if, when engine turned off, volume level is set at higher than 50% of max. Does this to protect speakers from damage as some stations, CD's, etc., have different volume levels at which they operate.

Guess I'll just have to learn to play my music more quietly !

[mumps]

I hate that I have to go to work to pay for my car when I would much rather be out driving it...

Chris

[Maynard]

I hate that they don't have a 'radio off default' for when I eject a disc, so I either have to remember to turn off the power, or I get a blast of whatever puke is playing on the radio. That and the 'have to be working, instead of driving' - but that isn't the car's fault, I'm to blame for that one.

[forumlurker221]

After a sw update at the dealership:

Locking the doors from the outside while the engine is on will now cause the car to honk twice.

[pounc007]

Originally Posted by wstntime

Sorry if this was already mentioned, but I got to page 11 and got tired of reading!

There's one small problem with the 235...Driver's position!

The driver's seat is actually pointed slightly to the left instead of straight ahead (very subtle).
Also the throttle and brake are also shifted a little more left than they should be. I feel like I'm always sitting a bit twisted in the seat.

Most likely this is because of the transmission tunnel in relation to the car width.

I think they did this to improve side impact crash performance.

[cohenfive]

I've only had my m235i for a few weeks, and so far am pretty happy with it. If I have complaints they are minor--like the lack of grab handle on passenger side, and more broadly that I don't like the door handles at all...too massive, and positioned too far forward. Hard to keep control over the big door at times, especially for the passenger. Nothing to grab onto further back in the door, except maybe the pocket underneath. Otherwise good.

[aozer]

Originally Posted by estoril2

2015 228i M-Sport. EVERY time I turn off the ignition, my radio volume re-sets to a default volume level (lower) that I MUST increase each time I start the car. What gives? Anyone know why this is and how do I defeat it?

This doesn't happen on my car

[Mclrbra]

The side mirrors are in the way when turning all the time it seems.

[fbsm]

There's nothing I hate about my F22 except the need to wash/wax it in order to keep it clean

[DPL]

Originally Posted by fbsm

There's nothing I hate about my F22 except the need to wash/wax it in order to keep it clean

You have to wash it...I have my wife do it.

[Kothar]

the mirrors. whenever I go to car wash and dry car off...after I drive off the mirrors continue to have water and crap leak out off then back on side of car. then have to wipe the water away again.

[BEM-S4]

Originally Posted by Kothar

the mirrors. whenever I go to car wash and dry car off...after I drive off the mirrors continue to have water and crap leak out off then back on side of car. then have to wipe the water away again.

Fold them up while drying. Dumps all the water out.

[SlickShift]

I've only had my M235i for a week and a half, so I only have a few minor gripes:

1) HK system is lacking (as everyone says); my wife's E84 X1 with the HK system blows this car's doors off with the sound
2) No good grab handles for passengers
3) There isn't a "next station/track" button on the steering wheel; I need to scroll and then click
4) Sunroof is noisy at highway speeds; the car is still 100x quieter than my old Z4M
5) No oil temp gauge
6) No "All" button for the dual climate control

[BEM-S4]

Originally Posted by SlickShift

I've only had my M235i for a week and a half, so I only have a few minor gripes:

1) HK system is lacking (as everyone says); my wife's E84 X1 with the HK system blows this car's doors off with the sound
2) No good grab handles for passengers
3) There isn't a "next station/track" button on the steering wheel; I need to scroll and then click
4) Sunroof is noisy at highway speeds; the car is still 100x quieter than my old Z4M
5) No oil temp gauge
6) No "All" button for the dual climate control

Right there with you on sync for climate. On stereo I haven't fully broken in yet but Bavsound I just installed seems like a MAJOR improvement over HK and I have a vert so acoustically even worse than your coupe. Oil temp check out the OBD thread not ideal but for $20 or whatever easy enough.

[Fasteddy1]

I would not put this in the "hate" category, but I was surprised when I tried to back up with the door open (to see the ramps I was backing up onto) and the car would shift into park by itself. Minor annoyance, definitely a first world problem.

Still, a little to nanny for my liking...

Pat

[SlickShift]

Originally Posted by BEM-S4

Right there with you on sync for climate. On stereo I haven't fully broken in yet but Bavsound I just installed seems like a MAJOR improvement over HK and I have a vert so acoustically even worse than your coupe. Oil temp check out the OBD thread not ideal but for $20 or whatever easy enough.

I've been reading up on the Dr. Strangelove thread and I'm definitely disconnecting the center speaker this weekend and I'll likely order the Eton speakers too. I'll check out the OBD thread - thanks!. I wish the car changed the MPG gauge to oil temp when you put it in Sport/+ mode. Seem counter intuitive to be monitoring MPG if you're in the sportiest settings. Haha!

[BEM-S4]

Originally Posted by SlickShift

I've been reading up on the Dr. Strangelove thread and I'm definitely disconnecting the center speaker this weekend and I'll likely order the Eton speakers too. I'll check out the OBD thread - thanks!. I wish the car changed the MPG gauge to oil temp when you put it in Sport/+ mode. Seem counter intuitive to be monitoring MPG if you're in the sportiest settings. Haha!

Yeah coupe Eton + JL with some Dynamat you're right around $400 for a major improvement. I would have gone that route probably but convertible gets more complicated and expensive quickly hence the Bavsound choice.

[3.0L]

Originally Posted by Kothar

the mirrors. whenever I go to car wash and dry car off...after I drive off the mirrors continue to have water and crap leak out off then back on side of car. then have to wipe the water away again.

You need to find a better car wash. My car wash uses a battery powered air blower to blow water out of all the cracks, including the mirrors, doors, gas cap cover, trunk lid, etc. I watch them do it and it works great.

[kevinf]

Originally Posted by 3.0L

You need to find a better car wash. My car wash uses a battery powered air blower to blow water out of all the cracks, including the mirrors, doors, gas cap cover, trunk lid, etc. I watch them do it and it works great.

which car wash do you go to? southern california?

[Mr Carrots]

I hate how easy it is to get tickets in mine.

I got my first already, sped up to 80 on an empty on ramp at midnight and was unlucky enough to merge right in front of a CHP who hit me with the $400 donation to the state pensions fund.

Maybe i should rethink that JB4

[Dylan86]

Originally Posted by Mr Carrots

I hate how easy it is to get tickets in mine.

I got my first already, sped up to 80 on an empty on ramp at midnight and was unlucky enough to merge right in front of a CHP who hit me with the $400 donation to the state pensions fund.

Maybe i should rethink that JB4

Get the JB4!

[Deutsche-Broke]

Originally Posted by Mr Carrots

I hate how easy it is to get tickets in mine.

I got my first already, sped up to 80 on an empty on ramp at midnight and was unlucky enough to merge right in front of a CHP who hit me with the $400 donation to the state pensions fund.

Maybe i should rethink that JB4

Hell no.. JB4.. Go.. Do it now..

I did the same thing two hours ago with a friend from work with an A6... Got on a long 360 degree onramp and hit it hard getting onto the freeway. We both merged well over 85 and I was the first one to blow by the parked State Patrol with my co-worker right behind me.

*Heart stops.. Butt starts making diamonds...*

FOR ONCE... THEY FINALLY pulled over the Audi and left me alone..

Can't wait until Monday to rub it in..