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Old 08-13-2012, 08:13 PM
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- AC turns on every time I start the car.
- Steering tilts up when turning off the car. I just want it to stay where it is.
- MPG's in the city can't seem to go beyond 12MPG.
- Navigation DVD spinning sound.
- Headlight washers popping up every time I just wanna clean the windshield.
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Old 08-31-2012, 03:50 AM
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SOUND SYSTEM SUCKS!!!!

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Old 08-31-2012, 09:21 AM
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I bought it used in 2009, guy traded it in for a new 7. Had 11,000 miles. From 2009 to today I have had it 3+ years and it has 138k. Some years 45k, others 25k, but it averages out over 3-5 years that I put 40k a year on.
I was at first somewhat nervous about purported BMW "lack" of reliability, but I had AAA and figured I woudl ride it out and see. Other than one road hazard that forced a radiator replacement while I was out of town, It has been a bullet proof vehicle, albeit more maintenance than say a Honda.
I pay the price and love driving it. I am happy to do it. It isnt perfect, but I like what I know.
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Old 08-31-2012, 10:43 AM
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I bought it used in 2009, guy traded it in for a new 7. Had 11,000 miles. From 2009 to today I have had it 3+ years and it has 138k. Some years 45k, others 25k, but it averages out over 3-5 years that I put 40k a year on.
I was at first somewhat nervous about purported BMW "lack" of reliability, but I had AAA and figured I woudl ride it out and see. Other than one road hazard that forced a radiator replacement while I was out of town, It has been a bullet proof vehicle, albeit more maintenance than say a Honda.
I pay the price and love driving it. I am happy to do it. It isnt perfect, but I like what I know.
as someone who drove 80,000 miles in two years I totally understand the importance of driving what you love
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Old 08-28-2012, 04:37 PM
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agreed... window switches are misplaced. I always hit rear ones first as well. wish the damn radio would stay off when I turn it off, and then stop the engine. Having to turn it off twice is ultra annoying.
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Old 08-28-2012, 04:49 PM
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The seat-belt chimes. Especially the passenger side, I can't even put my laptop bag on it without the warning chime going off. I mean how many pounds does it take before it think someone is in the seat and needs their seat-belt on???
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Old 08-28-2012, 05:37 PM
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The seat-belt chimes. Especially the passenger side, I can't even put my laptop bag on it without the warning chime going off. I mean how many pounds does it take before it think someone is in the seat and needs their seat-belt on???
I keep the passenger seatbelt engaged when I'm the only one in the car so that warning doesn't go off
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Old 08-28-2012, 11:40 PM
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my steering wheel doesnt move when i turn off my 08 4.8i sport.
the ac on is a little annoying. always hitting the rear window controllers is mildly annoying. i wish the radio turned off when you hit stop/start.

getting my x coded made it way more awesome. no idrive disclaimer, no seatbelt chimes, all key fob options to control windows. unfortunately we couldnt get the m hud to work

only annoying thing that really bugs me is the rear hatch seems to not want to open sometimes unless I use the interior button
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i wish the radio turned off when you hit stop/start.
Press and hold the start/stop button when turning the vehicle off and the radio will turn off.
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Press and hold the start/stop button when turning the vehicle off and the radio will turn off.
thanks!
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