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What are the cool things you like about your car?
I’m assuming that most people on this forum have had their car for a while now. And now that we’re all allowed to go out and drive, what are the cool things you love about your car?
For me, apart from the excellent 6 cylinder engine, xDrive road holding, and M-tech braking, the cool thing I like is the reverse assistant. In one of my garages, I have to sort of zig-zag in so that I can give maximum door swinging room for the dogs’ beach going Golf. Yes, they have their own car for going to the beach and coming home soaking wet and covered in sand (not a happening thing for the Beemer). Anyway, the reverse assistant makes it so easy for me to back out on my tight zig-zag trajectory knowing that I’m not going to scrape anything on a pillar or another car. Love it!
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Oh yeah. It’s a lot of fun!
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11-12-2021, 04:58 PM | #5 |
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the brake when stopped button. takes the pressure off my poor old tired knee.
the mid range speed acceleration for overtaking. the gear box. the follow the road headlights. |
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11-12-2021, 09:17 PM | #6 |
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The whole package.
I think BMW have got it right (IMHO) with my M340i. It is comfortable on the daily commute, it's quick and fun to drive and the tech is great. It also looks the goods (no beaver tooth grill) I can't fault it |
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Any idea how accurate it is? I got a very tight driveway (less than 10cm left on each side when I go in), and not brave enough to go head in and reverse it out using the reverse assistant. Would save my hassle to turn it around in the backyard & garage everyday if it's perfectly accurate |
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11-14-2021, 06:00 PM | #8 | |
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When I drive into the garage, I position my passenger mirror so that it misses the garage pillar by a couple of centimetres. I then wiggle my way in so the front left bumper misses the left hand wall by about 10 centimetres, and then I straighten up. I always use the reverse assistant to back out, and the clearances are exactly as they were when going forward. Of course, I reverse out slowly to ensure total accuracy and to allow myself some intervention time is something looks like it’s going pear shaped. Up until now, I have not had one problem, even with these low clearance tolerances.
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11-15-2021, 06:51 AM | #9 |
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Right, here's my submission:
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11-17-2021, 02:31 PM | #11 |
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THE COOL:
THE NOT SO COOL
https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=27843899 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- I recently had the opportunity to drive a few competitors as our family will soon be 'upgraded' to 2 children. A B9 A4 45 tsi, a V60CC and a Tesla model 3 Long Range. and I definitely made the right choice to go g20 BMW. B9 A4 45 TSI It's nice but:
I'm not sure what Audi is aiming for. Is this a luxury car or a sports car? IMO it was not super luxurious or super sporty. It sort of sits awkwardly in the middle. VOLVO v60CC For the Volvo - it made me really appreciate the BMW's drive train and I drive system.
This is a complete cruiser for someone who never really goes above 3.5k RPM and gently gets up to 60 KPM. TESLA MODEL 3 LR Overall impressions are positive. However, it feels like a first generation product. With refinements it could almost be perfect. if you are coming from a C class, 3 series or A4, lexus IS or similar or above IMO it lacks just a little bit of final polish in the ride (stiffer than a g20 330i and road noise is slightly louder. I'm being picky here, how many people will notice or care? If you are coming from a Camry or similar it will be a revelation) However, it is unquestionably cool and very fashionable and the driving experience leaves a lasting impression. Liked
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IMO with a head up display, more attention to detail in the interior and a less jittery ride it would be a real contender. -------------- Last edited by erawamai; 11-17-2021 at 03:02 PM.. |
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11-17-2021, 05:01 PM | #12 |
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Wow! That was a seriously comprehensive report!
Excellent observations and information. I agree with all your points regarding the G20, although, fortunately, I do not have the creaks that you seem to have (or I’m deaf and choose to ignore them ). I certainly agree with your comments on the Audi. I looked at an S4 Avant and was not overly impressed. A functional machine, but did not give me any fuzzy feelings in the gentleman's region, unlike the M340. I have not driven a Tesla 3, mainly because I’m scared I might like it and also because the front end is seriously ugly!
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Honestly, the Model 3 is not a patch on the 3 series. I really wanted to like it but it's just overall very anodyne and lacking polish. It is however an interesting experience and worth a test drive. It needs a better ride, a head up display, better brake pedal feel (seriously the worst pedal feel of any car I have ever driven) and the ability to adjust regenerative braking if they are going to charge circa $80k. Having said that my impression of Tesla is that they are a well oiled machine. Fast callbacks and systems for converting test drives into sales. It's impressive what Tesla has been able to do in their short time. I tried to arrange a test drive of a Genesis GV70 by leaving my details twice and no one has called me back. They will not make it in Aus despite apparently good product. |
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