Gear selector lever

[FunfDreisig]

Originally Posted by Penguin

I figure it is just another feature of the X5, as if you left it unlocked with the key in it for a few minutes, I doubt a thief could get in, figure out how to start it, take the parking brake off, put it in reverse, and drive away in less than five minutes.

Ummm....... You forgot the smiley.......... Didn't you

Funf Dreisig

[rh71]

I drive 2 cars all the time and I don't have a problem going back to the E70's shift lever. I actually love the way the lever was designed even if it seems gimmicky. When I hit park I can audibly hear it as well as see the dash indicator (out of habit I look before releasing the pedal). Push button start is also great because of comfort access... jump in, hit the brake pedal and start... well worth the $.

[Penguin]

Originally Posted by FunfDreisig

Ummm....... You forgot the smiley.......... Didn't you

Funf Dreisig

It's more fun to see if anyone takes it serious!

[jaaX3]

I didn't read through any of page 2, so this might have been mentioned there: Simply push the Start/Stop button when you're ready to turn off the car (after you've stopped) and the transmission automatically goes into park. I never shift into park, I just turn the car off and get out.

[anzer]

Auto hold then start/stop button without need to hold down brake. Magic.