[Bimmerg621]

Originally Posted by dradernh

Just curious...compared to your M240i, which cars do you feel have sufficient low end torque...are you thinking big American V8s, 4-liter turbocharged Porsches, or other motors along those lines?

I haven’t driven any muscle cars but I can imagine they get off the line pretty quick. I do 90% city driving so low end torque is fairly important. I’m finding 4 cyl turbo economy cars passing me at low speeds but maybe I’m just not putting enough throttle input. I’m not the type to give full throttle or even 50% so maybe that’s why. After 40mph or so that’s when I feel the M240i gaining speed extremely fast.

[harma24]

[QUOTE=keylime503;24258145]

Originally Posted by harma24

What are you playing your music off of?

MP3's off a USB.

[Hpirx]

Originally Posted by Bimmerg621

I haven’t driven any muscle cars but I can imagine they get off the line pretty quick. I do 90% city driving so low end torque is fairly important. I’m finding 4 cyl turbo economy cars passing me at low speeds but maybe I’m just not putting enough throttle input. I’m not the type to give full throttle or even 50% so maybe that’s why. After 40mph or so that’s when I feel the M240i gaining speed extremely fast.

Yes, city and traffic driving is not the M240's forte'. A high revving four banger with lots of pedal room is certainly zippier at lower speeds. Or at least less demanding to drive at moderate speeds. I find sport mode I often best for slow traffic. It might seem counterintuitive and certainly is not fuel efficient, but it holds you in gear longer so there is less surging and braking that can be very tiring in traffic. We just have to be patient and philosophical driving in the city and wait for those open road to let 'er rip!

[stevenvillatoro]

Originally Posted by Hpirx

Yes, city and traffic driving is not the M240's forte'.

Are we talking about the same M240i, my favorite urban assault weapon?

[dradernh]

Originally Posted by Bimmerg621

...maybe I’m just not putting enough throttle input.

There's an old saying that may help, and it goes like this: When in doubt...give it more gas!

[Xi-Xi]

Originally Posted by albertw

I don't find the automatic function to be accurate enough. The right sensitivity setting varies with rain drop size and rain intensity. I find I have to adjust the sensitivity just about as often as I would adjust the delay on a system with manually adjustable delay. It's just added complexity for no real benefit.

I can relate. Droplet size seems a big factor. Sometimes I'm looking through a rain covered windshield waiting the wipers to move and at other times they're swiping practically dry glass. And still other times they work fine. It's a nice idea, but the implementation could be better.

[Hpirx]

Originally Posted by stevenvillatoro

Are we talking about the same M240i, my favorite urban assault weapon?

Yes we are, but obviously I am talking rubbish, now that I think about it
Don't get me wrong, I love this car,and would enjoy driving it under any conditions, I was just thinking about some driving I've done in some little econoboxes, wailing on the tach through traffic and how it related to the other poster's comment about low end torque. I guess you may have a 3 pedal ya lucky baseball. Horses for courses, and all that.

[MostlyHarmless]

We just picked up our 2019 M240i xDrive yesterday. This car is an absolute joy to drive, and we love the Estoril Blue color. For the purposes of this thread, I'll add our nitpicks:

• Chrome surround on front grille. Will replace with an after-market grille.
• No blind spot monitor. Very surprised that this wasn't included as standard or at least with the Premium Package.
• No option for adaptive cruise control. Instead, it's described as "dynamic cruise control", whatever that means. We've been spoiled by this option in our G01 X3 M40i.
• Phone charger in center console does not fit a Samsung S9+ or Apple iPhone 8+ length-wise. I can kind of get the iPhone to fit sideways though, and it seems to be charging. Edit: It only appears to be charging, but the blue light goes out after about a minute.

Well, that's really about it...just a few minor nitpicks and nothing we can't adjust to.

[keylime503]

Originally Posted by MostlyHarmless

We just picked up our 2019 M240i xDrive yesterday. This car is an absolute joy to drive, and we love the Estoril Blue color. For the purposes of this thread, I'll add our nitpicks:

• Chrome surround on front grille. Will replace with an after-market grille.
• No blind spot monitor. Very surprised that this wasn't included as standard or at least with the Premium Package.
• No option for adaptive cruise control. Instead, it's described as "dynamic cruise control", whatever that means. We've been spoiled by this option in our G01 X3 M40i.
• Phone charger in center console does not fit a Samsung S9 or Apple iPhone 8 Plus length-wise. I can kind of get the iPhone to fit sideways though, and it seems to be charging.

Well, that's really about it...just a few minor nitpicks and nothing we can't adjust to.

Dynamic cruise control is just plain old cruise control that you're used to. Set a speed, and you can raise/lower the speed with the controls on the steering wheel (the "dynamic" part). Adaptive cruise control actually tracks the car in front of you and adapts your speed to keep you a certain distance away from the car in front of you.

[aerobod]

Originally Posted by keylime503

Dynamic cruise control is just plain old cruise control that you're used to. Set a speed, and you can raise/lower the speed with the controls on the steering wheel (the "dynamic" part)

Dynamic cruise control also uses the brakes to maintain speed when going down hill or changing the speed to a lower value, the standard BMW cruise control doesn't do that, it only adjusts throttle.

There are 4 BMW cruise control options on different models for different markets: None, standard, dynamic and adaptive.

[Cabrio330]

Originally Posted by MostlyHarmless

We just picked up our 2019 M240i xDrive yesterday. This car is an absolute joy to drive, and we love the Estoril Blue color. For the purposes of this thread, I'll add our nitpicks:

• Chrome surround on front grille. Will replace with an after-market grille.
• No blind spot monitor. Very surprised that this wasn't included as standard or at least with the Premium Package.
• No option for adaptive cruise control. Instead, it's described as "dynamic cruise control", whatever that means. We've been spoiled by this option in our G01 X3 M40i.
• Phone charger in center console does not fit a Samsung S9 or Apple iPhone 8 Plus length-wise. I can kind of get the iPhone to fit sideways though, and it seems to be charging.

Well, that's really about it...just a few minor nitpicks and nothing we can't adjust to.

Are you talking about a wireless phone charger in the armrest? My S9 fits fine in the charger in my 2017 M240i.

[MostlyHarmless]

Originally Posted by Cabrio330

Are you talking about a wireless phone charger in the armrest? My S9 fits fine in the charger in my 2017 M240i.

Yes, the wireless charger in the armrest. Neither my wife's S9+ nor my iPhone 8+ will fit; when you put the phone in and slide the bottom part back, the top of the phone rests on top of the front part of the bracket. The light will turn blue like it's going to charge anyway, but goes off after a minute.

[krhodes1]

Originally Posted by Bimmerg621

I haven’t driven any muscle cars but I can imagine they get off the line pretty quick. I do 90% city driving so low end torque is fairly important. I’m finding 4 cyl turbo economy cars passing me at low speeds but maybe I’m just not putting enough throttle input. I’m not the type to give full throttle or even 50% so maybe that’s why. After 40mph or so that’s when I feel the M240i gaining speed extremely fast.

Put it in Sport mode, which gives more throttle for a given pedal input. Personally, I despise cars that jump when you barely press the pedal. Makes it difficult to drive smoothly. If you need to go faster, press harder, that's what it is for. If you are only ever using 1/2 throttle, why did you buy a car with 300+hp?

Of course I have long thought the average American can't find full throttle with a GPS, which is why there are so many 300hp+ vehicles trundling around so slowly.

[Lynx_Rufus]

Originally Posted by aerobod

Dynamic cruise control also uses the brakes to maintain speed when going down hill or changing the speed to a lower value, the standard BMW cruise control doesn't do that, it only adjusts throttle.

There are 4 BMW cruise control options on different models for different markets: None, standard, dynamic and adaptive.

It's good to come here and learn things! I think the adaptive would drive me insane - every time someone on their cell phone decides that my electronically controlled following distance is the perfect spot for their SUV!

Don't get me wrong, I'm a believer in following distance, but I want to be in control rather than my car slowing every time that happens.

M240s come with dynamic, correct?

[stevenvillatoro]

Originally Posted by Lynx_Rufus

M240s come with dynamic, correct?

Sadly, it doesn't come on the M240i. Once you've tried it – especially on congested freeways like in SoCal – it becomes a 'must have' feature. My Mazda3 had it, with settings to adjust its activation distance to your liking. The feature doesn't do anything except to mitigate a major driving annoyance.

[Bimmerg621]

Originally Posted by krhodes1

Put it in Sport mode, which gives more throttle for a given pedal input. Personally, I despise cars that jump when you barely press the pedal. Makes it difficult to drive smoothly. If you need to go faster, press harder, that's what it is for. If you are only ever using 1/2 throttle, why did you buy a car with 300+hp?

Of course I have long thought the average American can't find full throttle with a GPS, which is why there are so many 300hp+ vehicles trundling around so slowly.

The only time I get to WOT or even 1/2 is when I’m driving at night with no traffic. Not that I said the car is slow in anyway, it is truly amazing in its midrange. But like I said, 90% of my driving is stoplight to stoplight, so that’s why I’m finding the low range in this car is a bit lethargic. I’m looking to get a tune or throttle response controller soon to sharpen the response.

[keylime503]

Originally Posted by stevenvillatoro

Sadly, it doesn't come on the M240i. Once you've tried it – especially on congested freeways like in SoCal – it becomes a 'must have' feature. My Mazda3 had it, with settings to adjust its activation distance to your liking. The feature doesn't do anything except to mitigate a major driving annoyance.

Er, M240i absolutely comes with dynamic cruise control standard: https://www.bmwusa.com/vehicles/2-se...40i-coupe.html

I think you are getting adaptive and dynamic cruise control mixed up.

[farshman]

Originally Posted by wdlfbio

Rather nitpicky complaints for me:
-Lack of grab handle in a natural location in the armrest when opening the door.
-No true air venting through the HVAC. Our outside temps are quite reasonable and I would like to just have fresh air vent through, but BMW won't let me. It wants to add condensation if I turn the AC off, but I don't need AC when it's 65F out.
-Lack of gauges for oil/tranny/coolant temps. I'd like to know as soon as I can let my right foot have fun.
-Steering wheel audio controls will not scroll through the satellite channel list view.

Really hating that I have to have the Blizzaks on for 2-3 more months

I've had a 328 xi, E92 335xi with JB4, E92 M3, and E89 Z4 35is with ESS tune. This one has Dinan Stage 2 and the Fab Speed sport Cat on order. Of those, the M3 is first, with this a very close 2nd. But, for $25k less (did an ED), I'll keep the 235

Mind blown about that part I bolded, no wonder my car does this.

What is the design reason for this? So, this means I'm not getting any outside air really? Would like to learn more about what is happening and why

[Sportstick]

Originally Posted by farshman

Mind blown about that part I bolded, no wonder my car does this.

What is the design reason for this? So, this means I'm not getting any outside air really? Would like to learn more about what is happening and why

All of the air coming into the car is "outside air". From where else would it be sourced? If you open a window, the air blows in through the window opening. The air from the instrument panel has blown in through venting, aided by a fan for more speed. Nevertheless, all "outside air".

There is no reason to turn the system off from AUTO (unless MAX AC or DEFROST is needed temporarily). Just choose the temperature you want and let the system perform as designed. That performance also includes an automatic drying cycle to prevent mold growth that sometimes gives rise to odd odors, which others have reported, notably those who like to fiddle with the on/off/auto function. There is a small dial in the center, below the vents which allows you to easily moderate the temperature of the face-level airflow (from outside!) from warmer to cooler.

The HVAC system does not "add condensation". It has no independent source of moisture to add humidity. It does have the capability to remove humidity, if the compressor is cycling.

The bottom line is to set it at AUTO when taking new car delivery and except for the extremes of MAX AC or DEFROST, leave it alone! The benefits outweigh the downside. Just adjust the temperature set-point to preference and let the BMW HVAC engineers' hard work take care of keeping you comfortable.

[albertw]

Originally Posted by Sportstick

All of the air coming into the car is "outside air".
The HVAC system does not "add condensation". It has no independent source of moisture to add humidity. It does have the capability to remove humidity, if the compressor is cycling.
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So, where do you think this "removed humidity" goes, and what does it turn into if not condensation on the air conditioner core?

This unnecessary running of the air conditioner when all I want is warm air on the windshield to clear some frost is one of my pet peeves, but it applies to all the cars I've owned in the last 30 years so I didn't list it in this thread. It annoys me enough that I've researched putting a switch into the power supply to the air conditioner controller, but I never got around to doing it.

[ArcticFormula]

Not sure if this a complaint as an observation/learning experience. Less than 1000 miles logged and tried to clear a piece of truck tire tread. Nope did not clear. Today in heavy rain, couple cars center divider on freeway with a cop, traffic is moving about 75 in the far left lane, and debris, in my lane, could have gone evasive but too many cars around, and again thought I could clear, this black 5 inch round thing which looked at bit like an alternator, lol, but could not have been. Sheet banged under the car a spit out the passenger side down into the lane next to me with a semi, but don’t think it got him. No apparent damage to the car. End of day reason for post, sheet is low clearance.

[Sportstick]

Originally Posted by albertw

So, where do you think this "removed humidity" goes, and what does it turn into if not condensation on the air conditioner core?

This unnecessary running of the air conditioner when all I want is warm air on the windshield to clear some frost is one of my pet peeves, but it applies to all the cars I've owned in the last 30 years so I didn't list it in this thread. It annoys me enough that I've researched putting a switch into the power supply to the air conditioner controller, but I never got around to doing it.

It condenses into water and drains. The very reason the system exists is to remove humidity from the passenger compartment air, not to add to it.


https://www.theglobeandmail.com/glob...article625789/

The engineers at BMW who designed the HVAC system know far better than anyone here when the system should operate, or not, to preserve its function free of organism growth which causes smells. Taking it manually out of AUTO frequently or for prolonged periods or tampering with it is asking for premature problems.