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I'm curious how tall everyone with this issue is. I'm about 5'8" and I've got the steering wheel in a very comfortable spot and I can see all my gauges fine.
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I'm 5'6", but the thing is everyone is different and like to sit in different positions. I like having the steering wheel low to the ground and as close as a 90 degree angle as possible.. so that basically makes it impossible to see the full instrument cluster -__- |
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12-13-2013, 08:50 PM | #378 |
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I'm 5-11 also and there are a limited number of seating options if I want to see the gauges... I use my GPS and Torque tablet instead...
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12-15-2013, 07:18 AM | #379 | |
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As for the 135, whoever designed the radio interface should be shot. Too many buttons to push to change menus, etc. Granted there's little real estate for a bigger display, but this is a nightmare. Throw in not being able to see the display with sunglasses on just makes it worse. Is the sun never out in Germany? I can't wait for the RFTs to go bald and knock off all that dead weight. I thought I herniated a disc removing them to put on my winter tires. Agree on the seats. Yesterday it was low 30's and I had butt sweat? I thought I needed Depends.
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12-17-2013, 07:23 PM | #381 | |
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12-17-2013, 08:31 PM | #382 |
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My only complaint with my 2012 128i coupe is the lack of brightness on the nav screen, during the day. That being said, I don't use it that much; prefer google maps on the iPhone, plus it only gets driven about 3000 per year, so I guess I can live with it. HAPPY HOLIDAYS to all.
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12-17-2013, 08:50 PM | #383 |
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I imagine this has been mentioned before but the cup holder that sits under the armrest. I like my armrest so can't use the cup holder for holding much other than my phone or keys. :/
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12-17-2013, 09:27 PM | #384 | |
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All kidding aside, I agree with you. The difference in price between regular and premium is not breaking the budget for most 1-series owners.
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12-20-2013, 03:22 PM | #385 |
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I have a cup-holder ashtray (with lid) for the under armrest holder, and it comes in handy when I have a stogie and get a phone call.
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12-20-2013, 05:53 PM | #387 |
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Anyone else notice how long it takes the oil to warmup? It literally takes 20 mins of driving before the oil temp guage settles to just below half.today was +5C so not that cold and still took 20 minutes.
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12-21-2013, 08:53 AM | #388 | |
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Now that it is down to -15* my car doesn't get up to temp on the daily commute.
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12-21-2013, 09:23 AM | #389 |
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Absolutely. I'm not sure if the extra radiator in the PPK2 makes this characteristic more or less pronounced than non-PPK2 cars. A couple of weeks ago it was only +5F (-15C) and still took only about 20 minutes to get to 235. At about 5 minutes the needle is just starting to move off of 160. I usually add a few miles to my commute to ensure it gets up to operating temps.
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12-22-2013, 03:58 AM | #391 |
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Run Flat Tires. They are junk, and if you buy your car new, and it's been sitting for a while, they perminantly flat spot. Which is not covered under warranty, they will not replace them (dealer), and now I'm out of pocket for new tires on my brand new car. Very very unhappy.
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12-25-2013, 08:45 PM | #393 |
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The suspension as a whole.
Notable contenders include: Open differential, and inability to get massive tires under the car.
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