BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Go Back   7Post - 7 Series Forum > BMW 7-Series Forums > (G11) 7-series General Discussions

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      04-26-2016, 01:22 PM   #45
Danconia
Private First Class
Danconia's Avatar
United_States
70
Rep
125
Posts

Drives: G11
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: McLean, VA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by TheBry View Post

I hate the sound the turn signals make when activated. It sounds hollow... almost plastic-y. On several occasions I wondered if something had come loose in the mechanism, because it has a hollow rattle-y sound. Not befitting such an incredible car.

I don't like having to press the Media button every time I get into the car and want to hear music. If I was previously listening to music from my iPhone when I switched the car off, why not start playing the music again when I start the car? Pressing Media then waiting for the music to start is maddening (given the last car did this seamlessly).

BMW Apps will occasionally launch Pandora on my iPhone and will start playing that as source music. Getting iDrive to "quit" Pandora seems next to impossible. I have to force-quit the app on my device before I can select another input source. Could be user error, but it didn't behave this way in the last car.

Agree with all of your good and bad points. I picked up a Glacier Silver G12 in March and I instantly thought the turn signals sounded like an old American car's signals.

I also have the issues with Pandora (and sometimes Audible) overtaking my Apple Music. I created a preset tied to the number buttons on the radio unit to go straight to my phones music. When I push the button, it quickly goes back to my music. I do think this is a BMW software issue.

Quick question: Do you have issues with another driver's profile? My driver profiles act all wonky when my wife is using the car.

Thanks for the excellent and informative post.
__________________
2019 X7
2016 G11
2009 E60 M5
2008 E90 M3 - Gone
Appreciate 0
      04-27-2016, 08:58 AM   #46
TheBry
Major
TheBry's Avatar
United_States
138
Rep
1,021
Posts

Drives: 2016 G12 750i xDrive
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: San Francisco, California

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Danconia View Post
Quick question: Do you have issues with another driver's profile? My driver profiles act all wonky when my wife is using the car.
Fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on your perspective ) I'm the only driver, so both Driver 1 and Driver 2 profiles are my own.

One thing to keep in mind is that the Display Key is set to Driver 2 by default, so if you originally unlocked the car with the non-display keyfob and customized settings (seats, mirrors, media, etc.) those are saved for Driver 1. I made that mistake when I picked up my car. I unlocked the car with the non-display keyfob, and monkeyed with a lot of settings at the dealer before driving off the lot. Got everything exactly the way I wanted, then when I got home, I ditched the non-display keyfob for the Display Key without thinking that key was reserved for Driver 2. Since I'm the only driver, I remedied the situation by copying the settings from Driver 1 to Driver 2 (using USB stick). Now both are the same, so it doesn't matter which key I choose. I'm getting used to the size and heft of the Display Key, so that's what I'm carrying daily, while the non-display keyfob sits at home.
__________________

Past: 2008 M3 (E93) naturally aspirated V8 realness!
Past: 2012 740Li (F02) M-Sport (European Delivery)
Present: 2016 750i (G12) M-Sport
Appreciate 0
      04-27-2016, 05:25 PM   #47
remmib
General
remmib's Avatar
Norway
1566
Rep
29,202
Posts

Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Norway

iTrader: (0)

Very nice review, and it sure sounds like a great car. Not many 7 series here, so have yet so see one on the road. The dealer have one G11 in the showroom, but no demo's.
__________________

F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White | HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 | Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 | KW V3 Coilover | M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar | 3DDesign Front Lip | BMW M Performance CF Spoiler | BMW M Performance Diffuser | BMW M Performance Black Grills | BMW M Performance Pedals |
Appreciate 1
      04-27-2016, 06:23 PM   #48
Apple Corps
First Lieutenant
United_States
113
Rep
346
Posts

Drives: 2018 X5 M
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: California

iTrader: (0)

Ditto most of the comments on your new Bimmer :-)

I most enjoyed your detailed journal of the shipping - been there and fully enjoyed the entire process - very nice job on your part !!
Appreciate 1
      05-08-2016, 11:41 AM   #49
16MSport
New Member
3
Rep
5
Posts

Drives: 2016 750i
Join Date: May 2016
Location: FL

iTrader: (0)

Beautiful car. I love the color combo. My wife's X5 is Mineral White over Mocha Nappa too.
Appreciate 0
      05-11-2016, 11:05 PM   #50
1BlinkGone
Enlisted Member
16
Rep
44
Posts

Drives: 2003 BMW 530i
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: SF Bay Area, CA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2003 BMW 530i  [0.00]
Stunning car. Very motivational thread & build. Congratulations!
Appreciate 1
      05-12-2016, 08:53 PM   #51
dbs600
Colonel
266
Rep
2,247
Posts

Drives: 2011 750LXi Individual
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: New York, NY

iTrader: (0)

How did you manage to open the driver's door and get out parking that close to the wall!? Optical illusion??
Appreciate 0
      05-12-2016, 11:05 PM   #52
TheBry
Major
TheBry's Avatar
United_States
138
Rep
1,021
Posts

Drives: 2016 G12 750i xDrive
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: San Francisco, California

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by dbs600 View Post
How did you manage to open the driver's door and get out parking that close to the wall!? Optical illusion??
The wall actually angles away from the car -- closest to the front of the car, but farther away toward the back. The driver-side door opens nearly all the way before touching the wall.
__________________

Past: 2008 M3 (E93) naturally aspirated V8 realness!
Past: 2012 740Li (F02) M-Sport (European Delivery)
Present: 2016 750i (G12) M-Sport
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:09 AM.




7post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST