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05-08-2011, 04:46 PM | #24 |
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Yes the 60/40 spit is there. But there is no latching or hinging mechanism that I can find. So it is effectively a fixed 60/40 seat.
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05-08-2011, 05:27 PM | #27 |
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Seems pretty clear the US will not get 60/40 fold down rear seats. There is no mention of this "option" on the order sheet or bmwusa.com, and BMW is pretty thorough in listing everything in their spec sheets.
Markets like the UK are getting this option so all the seats are probably made the same and then they neglect to install the mechanics for fold-down in cars going to the US. This defect in addition to the missing Homelink controls just pushed me back towards the M3 side of the fence. I was looking for more daily driver capabilities in my 1M. Given my dealer's allocations, at least I have another 6 months to decide. |
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I have to say the lack of a functional 60:40 fold down seat and absence of homelink is pretty lame. Hard to understand why such basic things are not available in a 50K car.
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I have every option including heated seats but no fold down seat.
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05-08-2011, 06:20 PM | #34 |
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I am in Orange County. I plan to bring the car to Cars and Coffee in Irvine next Saturday. I think someone who is picking up a black 1M this week plans to be there as well.
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05-08-2011, 06:33 PM | #35 |
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It seems like at least one 1M option package would contain a homelink. But I put "flash2pass" on my 128i after passing on the package with it for my car and am very happy. It's about $100 and when you are done, you tap your high beam switch twice and your garage door opens. Hands can stay on the wheel. To install you put the reciever where your button is inside the garage (it still functions as the button) and install a small black module under the hood wired to a ground and the high beam circuit. Very minor installation job.
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It seems European models get a fold down 60:40 rear seat, while North American models do not. Perhaps this could be retrofitted on U.S. models?
Lack of homelink is not a huge issue, but just seems silly. |
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If you can't fold down the back seats, that lessens a lot of the "practicality" of a 1M over smaller sportier cars like a Porsche. I really like the option of seating 4 (albeit for short hauls) and definitely having fold down seats in the 1er so I can stash my road bicycle in the back. Nevertheless 1M is still an amazing car for the price...
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That is a bit disappointing that the rear seats don't fold down... oddly reminiscent of the E30 M3 with it's fixed rear seat.
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05-08-2011, 07:01 PM | #41 |
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Real OEM suggests the U.S. version has the appropriate hardware. Guess it must be wrong.
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05-08-2011, 07:11 PM | #43 |
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Homelink fix - garage door opener on visor (so 1995!) - Really, is this a big deal?
Rear seat fix - don't know yet but I bet it's easy. Heck, it's probably a hinge and 2 simple locking mechanisms. Thanks for the review. My AW should be arriving in the next day or 2 so this thread is keeping me from forgetting it.
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I have to think the hardware for the seat can't be too expensive... the handles for fold down operation on Euro cars are under the rear decklid.... obtaining the latches and hinges shouldn't be too hard? |
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