The ONLY thing I HATE about my f30 is...

jeffc83 · 09-13-2017, 09:39 AM

This damn cupholder tray! This was the cause of my dash rattle and I never would have suspected it. I am cheap and asked the dealer to replace it under warranty; cracked me up for them to say "we'll need to look at it first" then after a brief "discussion" about it, a "yes, we'll replace it" came out. Would they like to be tied to a chair and hear my hours upon hours of driving with this rattle instead? I think not! LOL!

TBN54 · 09-13-2017, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Katin

I have only owned one BMW and it is XDrive so I can't compare but I have read of similar complaints. I will say that XDrive is impressive in snow. Also in times of needed traction under hard acceleration in a tight turn I am dumb founded how it just grabs on and hauls ass!!
Enjoy the ride!

Thank you.

Misterted · 10-24-2017, 04:30 PM

I hate the light steering. It's killing me.
Even in sport mode it's just too light.

bimmer456 · 10-24-2017, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Misterted

I hate the light steering. It's killing me.
Even in sport mode it's just too light.

You can customize the sport setting to affect drivetrain and chassis or drivetrain only. It will have a heavier steering feel if you set it for drivetrain and chassis.

PNW2003 · 10-24-2017, 09:22 PM

apple car play is straight up awful

Katin · 10-25-2017, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by PNW2003

apple car play is straight up awful

What about it is bad? Seems like it should work like every other car brand.

JayPichardo · 10-25-2017, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by PNW2003

apple car play is straight up awful

I love it on mine. What do you hate about it?

EvenKeel · 10-25-2017, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveinArizona

That the car doesn't automatically quiet the radio when the windows are open (to avoid the noise pollution from pouring out the open window). Of course...this is a complaint on every other car as well! Why drivers feel compelled to share their taste in music at 120 db with everyone else is beyond me.

Gtfo dude!

Auditobimmer42 · 10-25-2017, 11:01 AM

No climate control sync is beyond me.
BMWs seems to have a lot of creaks and rattles.
Love hate relationship with the crayon smell lol

bimmer456 · 10-25-2017, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Auditobimmer42

No climate control sync is beyond me.
BMWs seems to have a lot of creaks and rattles.
Love hate relationship with the crayon smell lol

That and no adjustable seat belt anchors on a $50-$60K car. Also the power windows seem a little slow, and it should have a panoramic moonroof, which you can't even get on the 5 series.

jeffc83 · 10-25-2017, 03:56 PM

I hated my panoramic moonroofs in my previous cars for various reasons...they were loud/squeaky, the shade was not thick enough, got hotter in dead of sun WITH shade closed, etc etc) Now then again, this was Cadillac so take that with a grain of salt lol

jeffc83 · 10-25-2017, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Auditobimmer42

No climate control sync is beyond me.
BMWs seems to have a lot of creaks and rattles.
Love hate relationship with the crayon smell lol

You know, someone just complained over the weekend about my "crayon smelling car" yet the other passenger also in the car at the same time said "all I smell is new car and leather in here" LMAO! Makes me chuckle as I like the scent of it; MUCH better than the moldy A/C smell/stale smell I had in EVERY single Cadillac after a year or two of ownership! Every car, I had that dammed A/C smell addressed and it would only progressively get worse over time:/ The stale smell was just as bad and when mixed, it was deadly!

kern417 · 10-25-2017, 06:22 PM

i hate that all the numbered presets are buttons but the adjacent forward/back buttons are actually a toggle. the first time i pushed it without looking and i thought the button was broken or sticking by the way it twisted. it really messes with my OCD and while the preset buttons have a pretty good feel, the forward/back buttons feel gummy and gross.

Auditobimmer42 · 10-25-2017, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffc83

You know, someone just complained over the weekend about my "crayon smelling car" yet the other passenger also in the car at the same time said "all I smell is new car and leather in here" LMAO! Makes me chuckle as I like the scent of it; MUCH better than the moldy A/C smell/stale smell I had in EVERY single Cadillac after a year or two of ownership! Every car, I had that dammed A/C smell addressed and it would only progressively get worse over time:/ The stale smell was just as bad and when mixed, it was deadly!

Yeah it is a very unique smell for sure. I like it most of the time except for when the car is really hot and it really permeates. But most people do say it smells like a new car

Misterted · 10-27-2017, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmer456

You can customize the sport setting to affect drivetrain and chassis or drivetrain only. It will have a heavier steering feel if you set it for drivetrain and chassis.

Thanks but did that already. Still nothing like my prior BMWs.

RedSectorA · 10-27-2017, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TBN54

Just sold my E92 335i yesterday and picked up a 2017 F30 340iX.

I have not experienced the wind noise but I do feel that the car is a bit floaty because of the X-Drive suspension. I had coilovers on my E92 so it's a bit of a difference feeling planted to the road and now I feel like I'm in a lifted Jeep lol.

Resolve that issue with the Dinan springs and sways, the car is just firm enough and way less body roll in curves. So you know my 340iX has adaptive suspension also. As a bonus the car is dropped by an inch.

Dan

TBN54 · 10-27-2017, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RedSectorA

Resolve that issue with the Dinan springs and sways, the car is just firm enough and way less body roll in curves. So you know my 340iX has adaptive suspension also. As a bonus the car is dropped by an inch.

Dan

Post pics of the drop. Might be something worth looking into for me.

John in VA · 10-27-2017, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmer456

You can customize the sport setting to affect drivetrain and chassis or drivetrain only. It will have a heavier steering feel if you set it for drivetrain and chassis.

Can you provide details on how this is done? Is it possible on our '13 328iX?
Thanks in advance!

John in VA · 10-27-2017, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmer456

You can customize the sport setting to affect drivetrain and chassis or drivetrain only. It will have a heavier steering feel if you set it for drivetrain and chassis.

Can you provide details on how this is done? Is it possible on our '13 328iX?
Thanks in advance!

RedSectorA · 10-28-2017, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TBN54

Post pics of the drop. Might be something worth looking into for me.

One inch gap all around. Not the greatest pic's but here you go:

Dan

BMW11 · 10-28-2017, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by RedSectorA

One inch gap all around. Not the greatest pic's but here you go:

Dan

Beautiful car. What color is that? Mineral white? maybe its the lighting but looks like space gray or is it a special individual color?

RAK92 · 10-29-2017, 11:12 AM

Well, I have a 2016 f32 and my biggest gripe is the crappy windshield side moldings that are made of hard rubber. These things now show water spots after a rain or wash unless I wipe them off really good. I did get the dealer to replace a set but these are doing it as well. My solution has been to purchase some rubber/molding protectant that helps keep it looking black and prevents water spotting. I just didn't think I'd have to buy something like that for a car that's not even two years old.

Other than that everything else seems good except the dependability of ConnectedDrive. It seems at least once a week I get a "no connection" screen on it.

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jeffc83 Lieutenant Colonel 722 Rep 1,615 Posts Drives: 2015 328i XDrive Luxury Line Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Philly Burbs, PA iTrader: (0)	This damn cupholder tray! This was the cause of my dash rattle and I never would have suspected it. I am cheap and asked the dealer to replace it under warranty; cracked me up for them to say "we'll need to look at it first" then after a brief "discussion" about it, a "yes, we'll replace it" came out. Would they like to be tied to a chair and hear my hours upon hours of driving with this rattle instead? I think not! LOL! __________________ Originally Posted by jmg That seat was meant to be used, are you going to deny it's purpose in life?
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Auditobimmer42 Private First Class 51 Rep 126 Posts Drives: M340i Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	No climate control sync is beyond me. BMWs seems to have a lot of creaks and rattles. Love hate relationship with the crayon smell lol
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jeffc83 Lieutenant Colonel 722 Rep 1,615 Posts Drives: 2015 328i XDrive Luxury Line Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Philly Burbs, PA iTrader: (0)	I hated my panoramic moonroofs in my previous cars for various reasons...they were loud/squeaky, the shade was not thick enough, got hotter in dead of sun WITH shade closed, etc etc) Now then again, this was Cadillac so take that with a grain of salt lol __________________ Originally Posted by jmg That seat was meant to be used, are you going to deny it's purpose in life?
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RAK92 First Lieutenant 126 Rep 320 Posts Drives: 2016 435i Coupe M Sport Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Chesapeake, VA iTrader: (0)	Well, I have a 2016 f32 and my biggest gripe is the crappy windshield side moldings that are made of hard rubber. These things now show water spots after a rain or wash unless I wipe them off really good. I did get the dealer to replace a set but these are doing it as well. My solution has been to purchase some rubber/molding protectant that helps keep it looking black and prevents water spotting. I just didn't think I'd have to buy something like that for a car that's not even two years old. Other than that everything else seems good except the dependability of ConnectedDrive. It seems at least once a week I get a "no connection" screen on it.
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