Front license plate mount: Is the only option for a tow hook license plate mount D3's? Does anyone else make one?
Starting: Is it normal that it takes a few times to turn over before it starts? I'm used to turning the key and instantly having the engine start, but mine seems to take a few turns before it catches. Car was sitting on the lot for a few months, so curious if the battery isn't healthy.
Observations as the new guy:
1. Bluetooth interface is a little weird. Having voice command only without an address book display on the NAV is a little odd for me. I don't enjoy voice commands and would rather have an address book.
2. Quite a bit of drone at certain speeds with of the stock exhaust (automatic).
3. Center stack creaking during cornering. Do not like.
4. I've had PS2s on a previous BMW, so I don't think it's entirely down to tires, the amount of grip out of this chassis feels amazing. Ride / handling balance is absolutely brilliant.
5. Haven't opened it up since so new, but like the pedal travel. I'm constantly disappointed by euro drive by wire systems where all of the throttle is in the first 1/4" of pedal travel and then the rest is fake. E.g. going from 1/4 throttle to full throttle produces no increase in acceleration, but going from 0 to 1/4 throws your head back. The V feels much more linear.
6. Sunroof creaking doesn't bother me. My wife's Q7 with pano roof creaks much much more.
Starting: Is it normal that it takes a few times to turn over before it starts? I'm used to turning the key and instantly having the engine start, but mine seems to take a few turns before it catches. Car was sitting on the lot for a few months, so curious if the battery isn't healthy.
Observations as the new guy:
1. Bluetooth interface is a little weird. Having voice command only without an address book display on the NAV is a little odd for me. I don't enjoy voice commands and would rather have an address book.
2. Quite a bit of drone at certain speeds with of the stock exhaust (automatic).
3. Center stack creaking during cornering. Do not like.
4. I've had PS2s on a previous BMW, so I don't think it's entirely down to tires, the amount of grip out of this chassis feels amazing. Ride / handling balance is absolutely brilliant.
5. Haven't opened it up since so new, but like the pedal travel. I'm constantly disappointed by euro drive by wire systems where all of the throttle is in the first 1/4" of pedal travel and then the rest is fake. E.g. going from 1/4 throttle to full throttle produces no increase in acceleration, but going from 0 to 1/4 throws your head back. The V feels much more linear.
6. Sunroof creaking doesn't bother me. My wife's Q7 with pano roof creaks much much more.