[sinopath]

Originally Posted by Skyhigh

Which engine?

B58 engine. I guess the extra weight of the convertible top contributes to the poor mileage to some degree. I accelerate as slow as a truck in the city, but, no help.

[sinopath]

Just remember another thing: the steering wheel column doesn't extend far enough, I have short arms so my right knee bends a bit too much, operating the brake paddle in the city can be exhausting sometimes.

[the_blesss]

First BMW for me, F30 2016, but here is my list after 2 months:

Double-pull door unlock
No unlock on the inside of the drivers door (I get out and realize I need something in the back seat, I need to lean into the center of the dash unlock button or dig out my fob)
Cup holder is so tight and no space for my big mug
Stereo stays on after I shut the car off and stays on until I lock it
Windshield chips, tiny shards everywhere (previous owner must have tailgated A LOT lol)

But love this car, especially after BM3 stage 1, much fun for sure!

[Skyhigh]

Originally Posted by sinopath

B58 engine. I guess the extra weight of the convertible top contributes to the poor mileage to some degree. I accelerate as slow as a truck in the city, but, no help.

I sincerely hope you did not buy a 3 Liter 6 cylinder engine to enjoy fuel economy and save money...

Try Eco Pro

[Icarium81]

Originally Posted by the_blesss

First BMW for me, F30 2016, but here is my list after 2 months:

Double-pull door unlock
No unlock on the inside of the drivers door (I get out and realize I need something in the back seat, I need to lean into the center of the dash unlock button or dig out my fob)
Cup holder is so tight and no space for my big mug
Stereo stays on after I shut the car off and stays on until I lock it
Windshield chips, tiny shards everywhere (previous owner must have tailgated A LOT lol)

But love this car, especially after BM3 stage 1, much fun for sure!

Stereo turns off after about 30 seconds or so, maybe upwards of 5 or 10 minutes, not sure as I don't stand around my car after getting out, but will often sit in the car when the wife gets out for shopping.
Windshield definitely can't disagree with that, I've never had such a soft windshield.
By 2018 they've fixed the unlock to the drivers armrest.

[whatevs]

Originally Posted by dmaxdmax

I don't care for the slippery door pocket in my 2016, 340i.

I don't like the rev matching...know I can code it off once I get the right hookup for it.

I don't like that my cigarette plug turns off so I can't leave my Juul in the car to charge up...is there a way to leave these on with the car locked?

What is rev matching??

[Icarium81]

Originally Posted by whatevs

What is rev matching??

When you down shift, the car touches the throttle to raise the rpms to the proper spot for the lower gear. Hardly a bad feature

[whatevs]

Originally Posted by Icarium81

When you down shift, the car touches the throttle to raise the rpms to the proper spot for the lower gear. Hardly a bad feature

Thank You for the explanation!

[dmaxdmax]

Originally Posted by Icarium81

When you down shift, the car touches the throttle to raise the rpms to the proper spot for the lower gear. Hardly a bad feature

I did it fine on my own my entire life driving manuals. There are times I like it, but I'm still getting used to it...and will probably code it off.

Other thing I don't like is that cruise control stays on if I shift gears...it went off in both e36 and 46s with any gear change, which made sense.

[Icarium81]

Originally Posted by dmaxdmax

I did it fine on my own my entire life driving manuals. There are times I like it, but I'm still getting used to it...and will probably code it off.

Other thing I don't like is that cruise control stays on if I shift gears...it went off in both e36 and 46s with any gear change, which made sense.

I'll have to assume you have a real manual, with my manumatic, it keeps it on, some of the work trucks will also keep it on during shifts, most don't though. As for the throttle blip, I've only got my car to compare against, but I'd assume it blips it just the right amount for you to do a timely gear change, I've always preferred doing that part myself too.

[sinopath]

Originally Posted by Skyhigh

I sincerely hope you did not buy a 3 Liter 6 cylinder engine to enjoy fuel economy and save money...

Try Eco Pro

No, I never drove anything more than 200hp, I had no idea. But I knew I wanted a B58 engine, and I don't regret it. And I'm doubling down, adding 35hp by installing MPPSK next week, life is short, especially with the deadly virus, might as well enjoy while I'm alive.

Strange thing is I saw people on this forum bragging about 27,28mpg with the B58 engine in city, 30+ on highway, don't understand how they could achieve those numbers. Tried Eco Pro, didn't really help in city driving.

[Skyhigh]

That's right - I have seen some miraculous numbers for B58 which I can only consider false/fake based on my own experience.
And yes - my impression is aligned with yours - Eco Pro does not help much in the city. It does however help on the long journey if economy is what you are after and/or just want/need to be cruising without any rush. I have tried it and according to the dash managed to save fuel for over 100km on a long journey

My average consumption in the city is something like 12L /100km, but I drive short distances. In comparison, my 4 cyl., FWD Audi drives the same routes with an average of about 9L /100km.
On a long journey the difference in consumption between the two (when driving "normally") is reduced to about 1-1,5 L in favor of the Audi again of course.

But what the B58 gives terms of experience, capability and performance is worth every liter Don't care how much it burns (as long as it is healthy)

[ggrcrash]

Originally Posted by the_blesss

First BMW for me, F30 2016, but here is my list after 2 months:

Double-pull door unlock
No unlock on the inside of the drivers door (I get out and realize I need something in the back seat, I need to lean into the center of the dash unlock button or dig out my fob)
Cup holder is so tight and no space for my big mug
Stereo stays on after I shut the car off and stays on until I lock it
Windshield chips, tiny shards everywhere (previous owner must have tailgated A LOT lol)

But love this car, especially after BM3 stage 1, much fun for sure!

About the stereo staying on , I think its 2 presses of the start/stop button WITHOUT having your foot on the brake to shut car off and 1 to start car WITH your foot on the brake... Works for me...

[Randy Johnson]

Originally Posted by Skyhigh

I sincerely hope you did not buy a 3 Liter 6 cylinder engine to enjoy fuel economy and save money...

Try Eco Pro

I did. The reported fuel economy is a complete lie. I get no where near the city driving mpg even when driving like a gradma. They must do the city and hwy mileage tests on a downhill road with a back wind never touching the accelerator.

[Skyhigh]

City mpg is anyway very hypothetical. No city is like another! Can you compare a city with 10 000 population and a single traffic light to London or Tokyo?
Forget city MPG. Look at the other. You can achieve that under optimal circumstances. People do. So no lie

[davidmcw]

Originally Posted by KeelTiii

Second it. After the update it is much smoother.

Originally Posted by KeelTiii

Second it. After the update it is much smoother.

Can you be more specific? What software was updated and to what "version"?

[the_blesss]

Originally Posted by ggrcrash

About the stereo staying on , I think its 2 presses of the start/stop button WITHOUT having your foot on the brake to shut car off and 1 to start car WITH your foot on the brake... Works for me...

Thanks I'll try that. I have been hitting the stereo off button after stopping the engine.

[Icarium81]

Originally Posted by the_blesss

Thanks I'll try that. I have been hitting the stereo off button after stopping the engine.

You know locking the doors after you're out will also turn it off...

[KeelTiii]

Originally Posted by davidmcw

Can you be more specific? What software was updated and to what "version"?

Originally Posted by davidmcw

Can you be more specific? What software was updated and to what "version"?

I-step or I-level AFAIK. Version info does not matter because the latest version(s) should have this fixed anyway. You cannot request a specific version number from the dealer.

Dealers do it or some nice community members here have the software ready on their computers. If you can find someone on the forum that would be great.

[davidmcw]

Originally Posted by KeelTiii

I-step or I-level AFAIK. Version info does not matter because the latest version(s) should have this fixed anyway. You cannot request a specific version number from the dealer.

Dealers do it or some nice community members here have the software ready on their computers. If you can find someone on the forum that would be great.

Originally Posted by KeelTiii

Second it. After the update it is much smoother.

Can you be more specific? What software was updated and to what "version"?[/QUOTE]

I-step or I-level AFAIK. Version info does not matter because the latest version(s) should have this fixed anyway. You cannot request a specific version number from the dealer.

Dealers do it or some nice community members here have the software ready on their computers. If you can find someone on the forum that would be great.[/QUOTE]

Updating I-step fixes the cold engine accelerator lag???

[KeelTiii]

Originally Posted by davidmcw

Can you be more specific? What software was updated and to what "version"?

I-step or I-level AFAIK. Version info does not matter because the latest version(s) should have this fixed anyway. You cannot request a specific version number from the dealer.

Dealers do it or some nice community members here have the software ready on their computers. If you can find someone on the forum that would be great.[/QUOTE]

Updating I-step fixes the cold engine accelerator lag???[/QUOTE]

Originally Posted by davidmcw

Can you be more specific? What software was updated and to what "version"?

I-step or I-level AFAIK. Version info does not matter because the latest version(s) should have this fixed anyway. You cannot request a specific version number from the dealer.

Dealers do it or some nice community members here have the software ready on their computers. If you can find someone on the forum that would be great.[/QUOTE]

Updating I-step fixes the cold engine accelerator lag???[/QUOTE]

I wish I could give you that info but you need the dealer-level software in order to update the ECUs on the car. Mine was updated a few months ago because of a faulty module (dealer updates the system as a whole) and it was noticeably better. Even the steering felt different after that. That being said if there is mechanical issue I doubt that it will fix it. Go into your idrive navigation settings and find software version (not map version).

[Somebloke]

Originally Posted by ggrcrash

About the stereo staying on , I think its 2 presses of the start/stop button WITHOUT having your foot on the brake to shut car off and 1 to start car WITH your foot on the brake... Works for me...

You can also code it so it turns off on driver door opening.