10-30-2019, 07:34 AM | #23 |
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My DD was in the shop for 10 days, and I got a new X5 4.0 loaner with that gawd-awful IP as well. Also I have read (on the Internet, so it must be true) that you can no longer code the start/stop to remember the last setting, which sucks for those of us that dislike BMW's implementation of start/stop. You can turn off that busy navigation overlay (underlay?) which helps, but I agree with Killed by Death above that the tach is backwards, confusing and distracting. And I don't like the buttons on the console.
Now... I owned a 340i (F30) with the B58 in a manual transmission, and it kind of sucked. I really think that these newer engines are designed and engineered to work best with automatic/DCT transmissions, and that's when they shine. Those quicker shifts help keep the turbo spooled-up and the cars just seem more responsive. However, I will always buy a manual transmission when it is available. Unfortunately, it is no longer available in any non-M car in the USA.
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I could turn it off in my 2017 M4 and it would stay off. |
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10-30-2019, 09:25 AM | #25 |
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10-30-2019, 09:47 AM | #26 |
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Reverse tacho, that really sucks.
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10-30-2019, 10:20 AM | #27 |
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I had a brand new 2020 330i & M340i loaner cars back to back for almost a month, so I was fully aquatinted with BMW's new tach.
BTW, the M340i is quicker than the N55 M2, I put money on that; that car is a rocket. Anyways, although myself and my passengers was thoroughly impressed with the new technology, I must say the digital dash is way more convoluted than the old-school analog dial and I'm not just referring to the reverse tach, it was entire display was just perplexing. I felt they could of did a better job making it a little more intuitive, as BMW was known for. At this juncture, makes no sense in complaining about it because based on some recent leaked photos, it's here to stay; BMW is already testing bata variations of the reverse dials for future M cars, so it's a take it or leave it situation, until maybe an LCI revision revises the look. |
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10-30-2019, 10:38 AM | #28 | |
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I feel like I could get used to it the counter clockwise tac though. I think maybe going vertical or almost vertical with a slight curve one way or the other might be the best use of screen space and intuitiveness. Like the e9X M gauges best. Last edited by akkando; 10-30-2019 at 02:57 PM.. |
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You could have avoided it altogether by just removing the tail light, clean and dry the plugin connector then put some silicon grease in it. Job done. They replace tail lights when there's nothing wrong with them except water in the plug as far a i can see. Anyhow, i suppose you got a free play in a 340i for it.... |
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The 340 was indeed fun, from a roll, but has no presence whatsoever, and I'm used to cars with presence, so I was very glad to get back into my car. |
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10-30-2019, 01:12 PM | #31 | |
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But like you, I was still happy to get back to my car. Although it was fun, the M340i is too large for my taste. Maybe if I had kids, I might consider one but for me, it's an overkill. |
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And I too thought the 3 was too large, I mean, it's technically the size of an older 5. |
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10-30-2019, 01:42 PM | #33 | ||
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However, it was tested at 0 - 60mph in under 4 seconds but I guess the criteria for 'supercars' numbers have changed since the last time I checked. |
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