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Originally Posted by Shadycrew31
I remembered not using a cable when in fact I had. Of all the numerous advantages I listed that is the one thing that was incorrect and you focused on it instead of debating the other arguments. All of my other points though subjective to personal taste were valid, yet you did not argue any of those points.
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I don't care what you remember doing. The manufacturer says it is impossible for it to work without a cable.
Most of your advantages are pure subjective opinions and obviously thoroughly biased.
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Android auto is amazing, it does everything idrive can do and then some. Lets review.
BMW connected drive (with a very limited amount of apps)= $50/yr
Advanced real time traffic data = $50/yr
BMW North america map update = $100/yr
BMW package = $200/yr
Andorid auto, decent sized app database indcluding hangouts which I use often. = Free
Google maps which incorporates waze (much better than bmw realtime) = Free
Google maps update = Free and often
BMW package = $200/yr
Android auto = Free
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How much do you pay for your phone's data plan per year? That's how much Android Auto costs to use while in the car. If you did the maths it isn't free. Not to mention all the location data you are providing Google so they can advertise to you.
What happens when your phone loses data network deep down in the woods? BMW's Nav will still work.
BMW Connected drive and Apps are a two way link.. The App tells your where you car is parked. If it is locked etc. Android Auto doesn't do any of this shit.
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Regardless of the actual functionality of MMI this alone puts iDrive in the backseat.
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This is what you said before too:
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And yes BMW is still behind the ball tech wise for not supporting Android auto. And in my opinion idrive in general feels half finished when compared to most other manufacturers.
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Bullshit!
http://www.chicagotribune.com/classi...327-story.html
iDrive is consistently rated best in class. MMI was ranked last in this comparison.
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/3-s...ainment-review
"The iDrive system is the most intuitive infotainment set-up on the market."
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/q7...ainment-review
"As with BMW’s iDrive, its touchpad lets you write letters with your finger. This is much easier than using a QWERTY touchscreen, but on test it didn’t recognise the letters as quickly as the BMW. It also has a wheel with buttons for the main sections, and reprogrammable fast keys."
Again iDrive is rated higher, quicker and easier to learn and use.