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Originally Posted by sdpauly
Because no BMW has ever overheated, right?
I find it funny how the fanboys want to keep making excuses for this dumb oversight. BMW done goofed in leaving out a temp gauge, no two ways about it. You should not have to buy an aftermarket gauge on a $50k sportscar, every car I have ever driven has had a way for the driver to know at a glance (without having to tab through some hidden menu) what his engine temp is.
Manufactures maybe need to be sent a message, and if it means not buying their car because of stupid stuff like this, then so be it. Between this and the Active Sound you cannot disable...
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I agree that it is an idiotic omission, that much is obvious. I think it makes the cluster look unfinished too, so there is a cosmetic detriment.
However, pointing out that there are other solutions available to get this information doesn't, IMO, make that person a fanboy. To me, we are similarly situated individuals, who have and enjoy the same car, and are trying to figure out a workaround. Isn't that the point of forums anyway?
Every person here has the ability to "vote" with her or her wallet - and that is a great choice to have. I am less bothered by it now than I was when I first found out there was no gauge, and my car was already on a boat...but would it have kept me from buying the car? No. But if that is how you feel, you're definitely entitled.
My $.02...