Here's the dumbest design feature of the 135i

imported_mega · 11-20-2009, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom K.

Don't blame BMW for that one. If the U.S. law had specified individual readouts instead of a generic "you got a problem" warning, BMW would have had to spend the extra $1.50 on programming!

Tom

huh? GM got it right, why cant bmw

Tom K. · 11-20-2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by imported_mega

huh? GM got it right, why cant bmw

Because they dont have to! Since most U.S. motorists seem to be too busy texting to even RTFM, BMW must feel that confusing us with useful data is counter-productive.

Same with my wife's new Ford which also annoys by not having an ambient temperature readout.

Tom

imported_mega · 11-20-2009, 12:05 PM

your ford should have that, they have had that for many many years

Tom K. · 11-20-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by imported_mega

your ford should have that, they have had that for many many years

Agreed, it was included on my '89 SHO, but her 2010 Fusion doesn't have it. I can't even find it listed in the manual for the high end "Navi based Auto Climate Control" - whatever that is.

It does come with a compass display (optional on our Bimmers), so you know where you are going, even if you don't know how warm it is when you get there!
Tom

Gogud · 11-20-2009, 04:54 PM

Quote "The tire warning system doesn't tell you which tire is low and display each tire's PSI."

Click on the low tire warning screen and an image of the car will display with the low tire highlighted. However, the pressures are not displayed and the TPMS must be reset to stop the warning.

lopealle · 11-20-2009, 05:24 PM

i dont drive a 1er i have a 3er and some of these complaints are a pain in the ass believe me. i would like to add the cheap trim around the door handle and window button trim. i feel like i have to wear gloves in my car. lol

singular · 11-20-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom K.

Don't blame BMW for that one. If the U.S. law had specified individual readouts instead of a generic "you got a problem" warning, BMW would have had to spend the extra $1.50 on programming!

Tom

So a car manufacturer should only seek to deliver the minimum in safety and convenience to the customer?

Is that what's made BMW a success so far - meeting the minimum?

backtoreality15 · 11-20-2009, 06:11 PM

Is this problem limited to the 135i?

jkho · 11-20-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Nifty

Surpised no one has mentioned the cupholder UNDER the armrest.

u have been quoted!

Robert · 11-21-2009, 01:34 AM

Oh and the GONG. I have a briefcase on the front passenger seat and the alarm just keep going and going.

jibaholic101 · 11-21-2009, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

Nah the dumbest feature is that BMW tuned our cars to 300hp when they could have easily tuned it 400hp from factory. Pretty dumb by BMW

cant believe this hasnt been quoted yet!

mshahidz · 11-21-2009, 02:21 AM

i hate how teh car doesn't tell you that your trunk is open UNTIL U START DRIVING!!!!

crzy4135i · 11-21-2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by My135

The tire warning system doesn't tell you which tire is low and display each tire's PSI.

Hmm.. I thought it did tell me which tire was low on the nav screen. Maybe it doesn't if you don't have nav?

imported_mega · 11-21-2009, 03:09 PM

it doesnt if you dont have nav, at least I have not figured out how to display it yet

all it does, is the low tire icon on the dash

crzy4135i · 11-21-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom K.

Have you tried resetting the TPMS system so that it accepts the low pressure? Or inflating the offending tire?

Tom

I'm thinking of the time I was stranded away from home when a front tire blew out. If I had a tire blow out locally, I would most likely be able to drive home (within 50 miles) without needing the nav.

If the tire warning is on due to cold weather related low tire pressure.. I put air in the tire.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=270346

I suppose recalibrating/resetting TPMS would clear the warning but I really didn't think of it with a blown tire because why would you want to calibrate the system for a blown tire? Then again, if it clears the warning.. I'll do it next time.

Cuz5150 · 11-21-2009, 10:06 PM

How about the wiper stalk being to close to steering wheel. Turning the steering wheel, part of my hand/finders "catch/trip" the wiper stalk. I end up with a burst of wiper fluid on the windshield and the wipers do nothing. This has happened 3 times. 2 were right after a 3 hrs of washing the car......GRRRRRRRRRRRR

Feyd · 11-21-2009, 10:14 PM

Am I the only one who has an issue with the placement of the door handle.

So hard to open/close the door with the handle 6" from the front hinge. I would have at least liked a little recessed pull in the arm rest...

GtiGyver · 11-21-2009, 11:16 PM

I want a standard style turn-signal stalk. This electronic version is so awkward to use.
Who blinks once, or three times (if set that way)? Unless you're one of those a$$holes who signals as he turns and gives no warnings, so why have that mode?

oasis3582 · 11-22-2009, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by GtiGyver

I want a standard style turn-signal stalk. This electronic version is so awkward to use.
Who blinks once, or three times (if set that way)? Unless you're one of those a$$holes who signals as he turns and gives no warnings, so why have that mode?

I use the 3 blink mode all the time to change lanes.

jeremyc74 · 11-22-2009, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by GtiGyver

I want a standard style turn-signal stalk. This electronic version is so awkward to use.
Who blinks once, or three times (if set that way)? Unless you're one of those a$$holes who signals as he turns and gives no warnings, so why have that mode?

WTF? That's one of my favorite features on thsi car. Who DOESN'T use it is a better question!?
If you can't figure out how the turn signal stalk on these cars works, you shouldn't be driving.

x5mad · 11-22-2009, 01:22 AM

^

Agreed. I love this feature. At first it was weird but now I have it on all my cars and is also one of my favourite features.

TMR013 · 11-22-2009, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert

No dumbest design is if the wiper is up and you open the hood you are out 700-1000 dollars

Been there. I got away with some minor blemishes on the back edge of the hood though, hardly noticable. Sounds like I was lucky.

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imported_mega Colonel 123 Rep 2,200 Posts Drives: various bmw's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: neverland iTrader: (0)	your ford should have that, they have had that for many many years __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. Driving e82, e72, e85, R53 Gone but not forgotten.. 1974 2002, many various 3s.
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Gogud Private 15 Rep 86 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	Quote "The tire warning system doesn't tell you which tire is low and display each tire's PSI." Click on the low tire warning screen and an image of the car will display with the low tire highlighted. However, the pressures are not displayed and the TPMS must be reset to stop the warning.
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lopealle Resident Black Guy 251 Rep 2,302 Posts Drives: Lion Join Date: May 2009 Location: Federal Way, WA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 M5 [10.00]	i dont drive a 1er i have a 3er and some of these complaints are a pain in the ass believe me. i would like to add the cheap trim around the door handle and window button trim. i feel like i have to wear gloves in my car. lol
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11-20-2009, 06:11 PM	#52
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Robert Major General 417 Rep 6,968 Posts Drives: 135i -> is350 -> Tesla M3 perf Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (1)	Oh and the GONG. I have a briefcase on the front passenger seat and the alarm just keep going and going.
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mshahidz Major 129 Rep 1,347 Posts Drives: M4, 991 GT3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (7)	i hate how teh car doesn't tell you that your trunk is open UNTIL U START DRIVING!!!!
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imported_mega Colonel 123 Rep 2,200 Posts Drives: various bmw's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: neverland iTrader: (0)	it doesnt if you dont have nav, at least I have not figured out how to display it yet all it does, is the low tire icon on the dash __________________ You only need two tools in life - WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. Driving e82, e72, e85, R53 Gone but not forgotten.. 1974 2002, many various 3s.
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Cuz5150 Major 215 Rep 1,489 Posts Drives: 06-M3ZHP/04-M3 Vert/02Duc998 Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	How about the wiper stalk being to close to steering wheel. Turning the steering wheel, part of my hand/finders "catch/trip" the wiper stalk. I end up with a burst of wiper fluid on the windshield and the wipers do nothing. This has happened 3 times. 2 were right after a 3 hrs of washing the car......GRRRRRRRRRRRR __________________ -Diplomacy is saying, "nice doggie while trying to find a rock"- 07-Z4 coupe-Black/Black/6MT/sport/premium/X 04-M3 vert-Black/Imolla/6MT/Cold/Xenon/HK/ 06-M3 Coupe-Mystic/Black/6MT/ZCP/Xenon/HK/ 09-135i- AW/Bk-Lette/6MT/M-pac/Nav/Hi-Fi/Usb-Ipod/SOLD
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Feyd Major 348 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: a DEEZZULL Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (2)	Am I the only one who has an issue with the placement of the door handle. So hard to open/close the door with the handle 6" from the front hinge. I would have at least liked a little recessed pull in the arm rest...
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GtiGyver Lieutenant 69 Rep 460 Posts Drives: 2009 Space Grey E90 328i MT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal iTrader: (3)	I want a standard style turn-signal stalk. This electronic version is so awkward to use. Who blinks once, or three times (if set that way)? Unless you're one of those a$$holes who signals as he turns and gives no warnings, so why have that mode?
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11-22-2009, 01:22 AM	#65
x5mad Lieutenant Colonel 352 Rep 1,772 Posts Drives: iX 40 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List bmw [0.00]	^ Agreed. I love this feature. At first it was weird but now I have it on all my cars and is also one of my favourite features.
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