Interesting call from BMWNA

2006bmw · 01-30-2006, 02:03 PM

I just got a call from them to ask me what improvements I think should be made to future models. Has anyone else gotten one of these calls? I didn't have time to talk, so hopefully they'll call back when I have time. I'm gonna suggest they have periodic "buy one get one free" sales.

hotsand5 · 01-30-2006, 02:18 PM

If you get a chance to talk to them again, tell them to give more options w/ the bluetooth capable phones, such as the samsung t809 :-), the selection sucks as a T mobile user. --thanks!

Jon_Hanson · 01-30-2006, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by hotsand5

If you get a chance to talk to them again, tell them to give more options w/ the bluetooth capable phones, such as the samsung t809 :-), the selection sucks as a T mobile user. --thanks!

I've seen this as a running theme here: the car doesn't work with certain phones. The Bluetooth specification or certification testing must be weak. It shouldn't matter which phone you have. As long as the phone supports the profile needed it should work regardless of the manufacturer of the phone or the car. That's why thay make these standards.

JackMac · 01-30-2006, 02:27 PM

I'd ask BMWNA to stop limiting or delaying options from the US market. i.e. Lemon interiors, M-Sport pack, front PDC, certain colors. These don't require any DOT certifications, no cost to BMW AG or BMWNA right?

hotsand5 · 01-30-2006, 02:45 PM

I agree with you Jon. It seems to me that BMW is sleeping with Motorola...some sort of business incentives---just the way that motorola used to be the standard phone in MB and BMW back when they had the star-tech car cell phones

Jon_Hanson · 01-30-2006, 04:01 PM

Just for the record I have an unlocked Treo 650 (GSM) and it works fine with the car even though it's not an "officially" supported phone.

stressdoc · 01-30-2006, 04:09 PM

Get us the freaking cool Euro stuff: 335, diesels, rwd E91, M-sport pack!!!!

wyrm11 · 01-30-2006, 04:10 PM

335, M-Sport Pack and Individual Program!!!

stressdoc · 01-30-2006, 04:14 PM

Right, not the add-on availability of the air dams, but the whole schmeer M-pack (interior etc.) as an option for a new order car.

LEDZEP · 01-30-2006, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 2006bmw

I just got a call from them to ask me what improvements I think should be made to future models. Has anyone else gotten one of these calls? I didn't have time to talk, so hopefully they'll call back when I have time. I'm gonna suggest they have periodic "buy one get one free" sales.

Don't take this the wrong way (nothing personal to do with you), but why the hell are they calling someone who has had his car a month? Why not talk to some of us that have had our cars for almost 8 months? In one month you're still in the honeymoon with your car and discovering its features, etc. But at least they're asking someone.

Are you sure this wasn't the sales follow-up call?

stressdoc · 01-30-2006, 04:17 PM

Maybe tell them to take the time to read the posts in E90post.com!

3aficionado · 01-30-2006, 04:20 PM

Here's some of the things I would mention. Maybe it strikes a chord with you too.

This isn't really an improvement, but I would like to see more interior options.
- I really want black wood interior without having to pay for Individual Program.
- I would like to see a darker/charcoal grey leather option as well. Something between black and the light grey currently offered.
I would like to see BMW make the clown nose blink without having the alarm (like previous models).
Addition of front PDC so my fiancé doesn't ruin the front lip of the low riding sport package on cement parking space blocks.
A flux capacitor for time travel - currently only an option on DeLoreans.
SMG or other paddle shift option.
I would like to see some official press release about the coupe sometime before the next millennium

LedZep, maybe BMWNA randomly took his name out of a list of people who have owned multiple new BMWs in the past and now have an e90

BellasBmw · 01-30-2006, 04:32 PM

Make xenons standard on 325!

db17k · 01-30-2006, 04:43 PM

Aww maaann. well next time they call suggest all this crap listed on the thread below

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=improvements

and then while in that thread there's a link to another thread with suggestions

vu · 01-30-2006, 06:18 PM

the e90 is my first BMW and BMWNA called me and did the same survey. In fact the called a few times, they never leave a message. When i called back the number it said that a BMWNA tried to call but you werent there, they will try back later." This was about 3 weeks after i took delivery of my e90. i think all i said was run-flats sucked. i wished the would have called now.. i got a whole boat loads of stuff to tell them. oh well..

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Originally Posted by 3aficionado

Here's some of the things I would mention. Maybe it strikes a chord with you too.

This isn't really an improvement, but I would like to see more interior options.
- I really want black wood interior without having to pay for Individual Program.
- I would like to see a darker/charcoal grey leather option as well. Something between black and the light grey currently offered.
I would like to see BMW make the clown nose blink without having the alarm (like previous models).
Addition of front PDC so my fiancé doesn't ruin the front lip of the low riding sport package on cement parking space blocks.
A flux capacitor for time travel - currently only an option on DeLoreans.
SMG or other paddle shift option.
I would like to see some official press release about the coupe sometime before the next millennium

LedZep, maybe BMWNA randomly took his name out of a list of people who have owned multiple new BMWs in the past and now have an e90

younghov85 · 01-30-2006, 06:49 PM

they should also try to include the standard radio with more features such as the playtime.

SCA · 01-30-2006, 06:53 PM

Stricter Quality Control.

Edit: Standard Bluetooth and universal remote (garage) for the 325 & 330.

RedBirdRuss · 01-30-2006, 06:54 PM

How about XM or Sirius Radio options.

Brett · 01-30-2006, 11:55 PM

IN ORDER:

Remote Top Up/Down on alll Convs (on new Z4, fingers crossed for new 3-series)

All-Glass roof for Hardtop Conv (3-series)

Lemon Interior

USB v2.0 Jack for MP3 Players (which also allows USB Keychains w/MP3s)

SMG/ZSG on 3-series

Individual Program (although at the moment I could not afford it)

Option to make Windows GO DOWN, instead of up, when you open (and hold) the top down button.

-Brett

NaTuReB0Y · 01-31-2006, 12:00 AM

more engine options like Mercedes.......

pharding · 01-31-2006, 06:37 AM

Comfort Access as a standard feature. The ability to turn off PDC.

TECENG · 01-31-2006, 07:17 AM

Yeah, I got that call too. I was busy at the time, so they said they would call back another time. They never did.

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hotsand5 hotsand5 49 Rep 806 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i 6spd Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	If you get a chance to talk to them again, tell them to give more options w/ the bluetooth capable phones, such as the samsung t809 :-), the selection sucks as a T mobile user. --thanks! __________________ -2006 BMW 330i-Sapphire Black- Tera Leather-Aluminum trim- 6spd manual- Sport- Premium- Cold- Navigation- Euro. delivery -2005 Yamaha Warrior 1700 102cu"
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JackMac Recovering BMW Addict 151 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: <OO (\|\|\|)(\|\|\|) OO> Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southeast PA iTrader: (7) Garage List 2010 MINI John Coop ... [9.66]	I'd ask BMWNA to stop limiting or delaying options from the US market. i.e. Lemon interiors, M-Sport pack, front PDC, certain colors. These don't require any DOT certifications, no cost to BMW AG or BMWNA right?
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hotsand5 hotsand5 49 Rep 806 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i 6spd Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I agree with you Jon. It seems to me that BMW is sleeping with Motorola...some sort of business incentives---just the way that motorola used to be the standard phone in MB and BMW back when they had the star-tech car cell phones __________________ -2006 BMW 330i-Sapphire Black- Tera Leather-Aluminum trim- 6spd manual- Sport- Premium- Cold- Navigation- Euro. delivery -2005 Yamaha Warrior 1700 102cu"
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Jon_Hanson Private 4 Rep 98 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2005 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Just for the record I have an unlocked Treo 650 (GSM) and it works fine with the car even though it's not an "officially" supported phone.
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stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	Get us the freaking cool Euro stuff: 335, diesels, rwd E91, M-sport pack!!!!
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stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	Right, not the add-on availability of the air dams, but the whole schmeer M-pack (interior etc.) as an option for a new order car.
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01-30-2006, 04:17 PM	#11
stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	Maybe tell them to take the time to read the posts in E90post.com!
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3aficionado Captain 17 Rep 710 Posts Drives: 02 M3/RRover Super Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List My girl's 2004 Merc ... [0.00] 2006 Range Rover Su ... [0.00] 2002 M3 [0.00]	Here's some of the things I would mention. Maybe it strikes a chord with you too. This isn't really an improvement, but I would like to see more interior options. I really want black wood interior without having to pay for Individual Program. I would like to see a darker/charcoal grey leather option as well. Something between black and the light grey currently offered. I would like to see BMW make the clown nose blink without having the alarm (like previous models). Addition of front PDC so my fiancé doesn't ruin the front lip of the low riding sport package on cement parking space blocks. A flux capacitor for time travel - currently only an option on DeLoreans. SMG or other paddle shift option. I would like to see some official press release about the coupe sometime before the next millennium LedZep, maybe BMWNA randomly took his name out of a list of people who have owned multiple new BMWs in the past and now have an e90
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younghov85 Captain 65 Rep 889 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 black 325 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lanham, Maryland iTrader: (0)	they should also try to include the standard radio with more features such as the playtime.
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SCA Brigadier General 565 Rep 3,742 Posts Drives: Multiple BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 🇺🇸 iTrader: (0)	Stricter Quality Control. Edit: Standard Bluetooth and universal remote (garage) for the 325 & 330. Last edited by SCA; 01-30-2006 at 07:26 PM..
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RedBirdRuss Enlisted Member 7 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (0)	How about XM or Sirius Radio options. __________________ ____________________________________ 2006 330xi Jet Black Black Leather Premium Package Sport Package Cold Weather Package Automatic Transmission Sirius Prep ____________________________________
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Brett Captain 24 Rep 748 Posts Drives: 2000 BMW 323 CiC Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	IN ORDER: Remote Top Up/Down on alll Convs (on new Z4, fingers crossed for new 3-series) All-Glass roof for Hardtop Conv (3-series) Lemon Interior USB v2.0 Jack for MP3 Players (which also allows USB Keychains w/MP3s) SMG/ZSG on 3-series Individual Program (although at the moment I could not afford it) Option to make Windows GO DOWN, instead of up, when you open (and hold) the top down button. -Brett
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pharding Major 308 Rep 1,128 Posts Drives: 23 Audi Q4 e-tron + 14 X3 28i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Comfort Access as a standard feature. The ability to turn off PDC. __________________ 23 Audi Q4 e-tron; 23 i4 M50 on order 14 X3 Retired: 20 Tesla Model 3 LR AWD; 17 540i x; 14 550i Euro Del; 11 550i Euro Del; 08 550i Euro Del; 06 330i Euro Del; 04 545i Euro Del; 01 530i Euro Del
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TECENG Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 330i SG/Terra Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern CA iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I got that call too. I was busy at the time, so they said they would call back another time. They never did. __________________ Now I don't mind the commute 330i Sparkling Graphite \| Terra \| Walnut \| Steptronic \| Sport \| Premium \| Navigation \| Comfort Access \| Cold Weather Pkg
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