Originally Posted by AF (Post 551551)

I didn’t get this on my 5er because I didn’t really think it is that great of a feature but after I ordered the car I didn’t realize the regular digital dash(not the optional one) has no digital read out for the speed and I thought I made a mistake noting getting it.

Luckily when I got the car I found when you put the car into sport mode the dash changed and gives you a digital readout so I have the individual setting with a mix of comfort and sport settings for when I want the digital readout.

Bmw really has done a great job with there cars lately.

Originally Posted by wdc330i (Post 551554)

I like that HUD gives you posted speed limit, when available.

Originally Posted by ZBB (Post 551558)

Tesla shows speed limits also -- since Autopilot was introduced in 2014. The older AP system even recognizes the signs, the current version just uses the map database (sign reading has been "coming soon" for a while).

Love the feature...

Originally Posted by AF (Post 551557)

That is a good feature but now they put the speed limit info right on the gauges, I’m telling you bmw really has got the technology right.

Originally Posted by robg (Post 551561)

+1

I know some may doubt it but, overall, i think bmw is now the best when it comes to (usable) tech. If you have t driven a recent bmw (new 3 series or x5) it’s worth doing. There is a bit more of a learning curve with idrive compared to some, but it’s worth it. Even on my current car with idrive 6, I never wish for Apple carplay. Disappointing that Audi has gone with an all touch screen system with their latest MMI - they’re trying to be trendy.

And not that any of us buy cars just for the tech, but once you experience it done well it’s hard to put up with other manufacturers bs

Originally Posted by AF (Post 551535)

Just had the new 330ix as a loaner and walked away really impressed. The new digital dashboard is beautiful, the engine is really quick and it felt very sporty. Also surprising when in sport mode the fake engine sound is actually pretty cool.

They also gave the car features that were never available on a 3er, you can now get the brake hold feature and finally they offer sync for the hvac system.

Also agree on the steering, it is much improved though the on center feel is heavy, there is no doubt you are in dead center it kinda just sits there.

Overall they took this car up a level or two though with that said it was nice to get into my comfy 540 with the Napa leather and Multi contour massage seats :D

I can live with the 3er for sure but I still prefer the 5.

Originally Posted by wdc330i (Post 551563)

Car & Driver’s review of the RWD version: https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...y-the-numbers/

Originally Posted by FC (Post 551564)

$60k for a RWD 4-cylinder 3er?!:eek::ack:

Originally Posted by robg (Post 551572)

You have to really try hard to get a 330 to 60k. 50k gets you pretty much all the options you’d want. You can probably get about 5-8k off msrp at which point you’re in the low to mid 40s where it starts to make sense. Then again, I’d only lease this car (and every other car in this segment).