Kudos to the OP, this is a great thread that BMW SHOULD READ. I agree with most of the suggestions here, but my personal list would have at the top:
1. Do NOT grow the 3er. It needs to lose as much weight as possible. Some have said 200 lbs - great, but at least something.
2. Bump the power of the N52 to more than 230hp - hotter versions of this engine already exist so this should be easy.
3. Add a dipstick for sanity and safety. Also make DIY maintenance easier - many want to, and are able to do this.
4. Back up camera integrated into I-drive.
5. Lower the cost of the NAV. This is also one of the great automotive rip-offs of all time. 2K when equally or more competent Garmins go for $250.
6. Either get rid of the RFTs or at minimum, make them an option. These tires have been an epic FAIL for BMW.
Hope you are reading.
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