[Bmwphile]

Love my G20 330i to death, such an advancement on my (admittedly) early build F30. However, I have noticed a couple of things that have quietly disappeared from the change to the current model (and don't appear even as an option)

1. Headlamp washers
2. elasticised cargo net on floor of boot

The former I don't miss, but the latter I do.

Anyone else with any other deletions?

[NorCalAthlete]

Cargo nets are easy to find on Amazon. I actually went and sourced 3 different ones - 2 small and 1 large - for securing different loads of gear in the back. Look for motorcycle cargo nets like these:

https://smile.amazon.com/Powertye-La...dp/B002302CAG/

https://smile.amazon.com/SunFounder-...dp/B00FVSQAIM/

[Benjamin_Nicholas]

Headlamp washers ruin a clean, polished car if they're not functioning properly. I'm not sad to see them go. Get Windex. Spray. Repeat.

The net could be an aftermarket solution. Are there still hooks?

[RedKloud]

I don't think there were headlamp washers on US models.
My F30 did have 2 cargo hooks, the G20 only has 1.

[alpinewhite3]

Really miss the extra hidden 12 volt plug under the glove box on the passenger side in the F30...used it for my radar detector.

Also miss the dials to change temp. Easier to use while driving.

[RedKloud]

I miss the physical A/C button.

[BMW11]

no compass in the rear view mirror
easy to use hot/cold dial

[bacampbe]

My wife almost killed the deal over the lack of a cargo net. We use the net on the F30 all the time. I know we can get aftermarket nets, but I don't see an easy way to mount one without modifying the trunk floor.

[Nichols623]

Originally Posted by RedKloud

I miss the physical A/C button.

Yes!!

[Jmpascual]

Missing the puddle lights when I'm in reverse. My F30 does it where my G20 does not.

[sikotic]

Unfortunately I noticed some things as well.

My passenger side mirror doesn't have the dimming feature and the other mirrors that do, it doesn't cover the edges.

If I remember correctly, the paddle shifters in the F36 were all metal or aluminum. On the G20, they look aluminum from the front, but are plastic on the back.

There is no longer the automatic windshield wiper button, they now made it a function of pulling up the lever.

[bacampbe]

Originally Posted by sikotic

There is no longer the automatic windshield wiper button, they now made it a function of pulling up the lever.

My 2018 M240i vert has that change. I like it better that way, because I can leave it in automatic mode without having to turn it back on everytime I start the car.

The m240i also changed the turn indicator lever to work like it does in every other car on the planet, not the weird "I can't turn it off without signaling the other direction" design from our 2012 F30. Hopefully the G20 will do the same.

[VipinLJ]

Originally Posted by bacampbe

The m240i also changed the turn indicator lever to work like it does in every other car on the planet, not the weird "I can't turn it off without signaling the other direction" design from our 2012 F30. Hopefully the G20 will do the same.

They did change it in the G20. Thank God! Frikkin hate it in my X3 and I thought I was the only one ending up signaling the other direction trying to turn the damn indicator off. No wonder BMW drivers are known for not using it

[RedKloud]

Originally Posted by VipinLJ

They did change it in the G20. Thank God! Frikkin hate it in my X3 and I thought I was the only one ending up signaling the other direction trying to turn the damn indicator off. No wonder BMW drivers are known for not using it

I think I'm the only one who liked the old stalk .

[bacampbe]

Originally Posted by VipinLJ

They did change it in the G20. Thank God! Frikkin hate it in my X3 and I thought I was the only one ending up signaling the other direction trying to turn the damn indicator off. No wonder BMW drivers are known for not using it

That's probably why it took 6 years to notice a problem :-)

[eluded]

Hand brake

[OM3RTA]

Originally Posted by NorCalAthlete

Cargo nets are easy to find on Amazon. I actually went and sourced 3 different ones - 2 small and 1 large - for securing different loads of gear in the back. Look for motorcycle cargo nets like these:

https://smile.amazon.com/Powertye-La...dp/B002302CAG/

https://smile.amazon.com/SunFounder-...dp/B00FVSQAIM/

Did you buy these exact ones and if so how are you finding them?

[mbanck]

Originally Posted by sikotic

Unfortunately I noticed some things as well.

My passenger side mirror doesn't have the dimming feature and the other mirrors that do, it doesn't cover the edges.

This was already the case in late F30 model years AFAIK.

[WXdrivefun]

The G20 unfortunately is also missing the rear passengers pull up shades and automatic rear window shade, which could be optioned on the F30. Useful when parked out in the sun..

[SteveinArizona]

Originally Posted by Nichols623

Yes!!

I hadn't realized that BMW had done that. I don't blame you.

My view is that there should be real buttons and switches for those features that one will use while driving. For all other features, go ahead and put the stuff in IDrive and I don't care if I have to go through sub menus to get there...I don't have to take my eyes off the road to do that.

My G30 is pretty terrific in that regard. I have the switches for the AC, the seats, and the volume on the radio. It would be nice to have the station switch also but the availability of the presets combined with the display of the presets on the HUD make that unnecessary. And, of course, the BMW programmable buttons.

I suspect that BMW saved $1.25 by eliminating the AC switch. But that $1.25 might cost them a customer. Short sighted thinking.

[BigSky702]

As mentioned before, lack of compass in rear view mirror and they changed the double pull to unlock/open door !!

My wife’s RX 350 has both features!!

[mcjohnsonsg]

Originally Posted by SteveinArizona

I hadn't realized that BMW had done that. I don't blame you.

My view is that there should be real buttons and switches for those features that one will use while driving. For all other features, go ahead and put the stuff in IDrive and I don't care if I have to go through sub menus to get there...I don't have to take my eyes off the road to do that.

My G30 is pretty terrific in that regard. I have the switches for the AC, the seats, and the volume on the radio. It would be nice to have the station switch also but the availability of the presets combined with the display of the presets on the HUD make that unnecessary. And, of course, the BMW programmable buttons.

I suspect that BMW saved $1.25 by eliminating the AC switch. But that $1.25 might cost them a customer. Short sighted thinking.

I haven't tried it, but I suspect the AC button function can be achieved via the voice command on the G20. May take 2 secs longer than a simple button press, but it keeps both hands on the wheel while doing it.