New 535i --

xroyalflush · 05-06-2013, 12:15 AM

Okay, this is going to probably sound like a very stupid question lol but, I've owned a 128i, X3 and now the 535i & I have never had so much trouble parking a car, the way I do with this one..
Did anyone ever have issues at first? I'm hoping that it's something I get used to. Oh and I also hit a curb from the front bumper (it's not really noticeable)

Thanks!

dbs600 · 05-06-2013, 12:43 AM

I know how you feel! I have a 750Li and pride myself on being a great driver (and parker - parallel or otherwise). I've had several other large vehicles; S500, Range Rover, LX470, Denali, Suburban and have never had as much difficulty as with the dimensions / proportions of the 750Li - even with Top View! I believe it's a combination of the terribly poor turning radius, exceedingly long wheel base (not necessarily the overall length) and the high trunk / rear (you can't see anything out the rear window, except straight back). Not sure why it had to be like this, but it does take some adjusting...

mlai · 05-06-2013, 05:11 AM

There is a reason IAS is an option

My friends are always amazed the turning radius of the F06 (which is even larger than the F10) with the IAS

Sjoerd · 05-06-2013, 06:21 AM

IAS is the key! Unfortunately not available with x-drive.

My previous F10 didn't have IAS but with top view I could get it parked almost everywhere.

OzDriver · 05-06-2013, 07:41 AM

Despite the size of the vehicle, the reversing camera with the guide lines turned on makes the F10 easy to reverse park

Rbembas_M3 · 05-06-2013, 10:06 AM

yes, does I'm in a loaner and without the camera it's a pain. If you set your mirrors up correctly you can see the lines when you are backing up. My suburban is much easier to back into a parking space.

The X Men · 05-06-2013, 10:32 AM

With the rear view camera and the parking sensors, I can almost parallel park my F10 in the frist try everytime, given that the space is not too tight. So, I would say that the F10 is a very easy car to park.
The OP being use to parking a 1 series might need to get use to parking a bigger car like the F10.

dbs600 · 05-06-2013, 10:44 AM

These cars should not require IAS to park with ease. IAS is definitely compensating for a weak design that has led to a poor turning radius, whereas Mercedes somehow achieve fantastic turning radius'.

Definitely agree with the Suburban comment(!), however, but don't understand why the 5 or 7 can't be as easy…

xroyalflush · 05-06-2013, 11:50 PM

Yeah, I got a 535i with the ///M sport package, and rear view camera with parking sensors, a real shame it didn't have the side view cameras, like the X3.. I'm just gonna make myself think that I was used to the assistance and I'll just have to get used to parking right lol

jackaleyess · 05-08-2013, 01:26 AM

IAS comes standard and also DCC in our market. Luckily.

Lee · 05-08-2013, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OzDriver

Despite the size of the vehicle, the reversing camera with the guide lines turned on makes the F10 easy to reverse park

Totally agree, but when I drive my other vehicles I get a bit confused.

kc1953 · 05-09-2013, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee

Totally agree, but when I drive my other vehicles I get a bit confused.

The long nose and the low profile of the f10 make it a bit harder to park than some. Plus, its pretty damn wide. All great attributes for driving, but for parking...not so much. I generally have no trouble parallel parking, but the normal side by side parking spaces can be a bit more challenging.

K-A · 05-15-2013, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kc1953

The long nose and the low profile of the f10 make it a bit harder to park than some. Plus, its pretty damn wide. All great attributes for driving, but for parking...not so much. I generally have no trouble parallel parking, but the normal side by side parking spaces can be a bit more challenging.

Exactly. Those beautiful proportions, wide stance and gorgeously exaggeratedly long hood make for terrible parking functionality.

Having the parking sensors and rear view cameras have really saved me in some instances in this car. Hopefully they keep doing so.

BigKutta · 05-15-2013, 09:56 AM

You'll get used to it, but it never gets better. The F10 is a pain in the ass to maneuver in even not-so-tight spaces like underground garages etc. It is the one thing I dislike most about my F10. It turns like a boat!

xroyalflush · 05-15-2013, 12:01 PM

Haha, it does feel like a boat sometimes, but it's a gorgeous car!

05-06-2013, 12:15 AM	#1
xroyalflush New Member 5 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW X3 28i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Texas, USA. iTrader: (0)	New 535i -- Okay, this is going to probably sound like a very stupid question lol but, I've owned a 128i, X3 and now the 535i & I have never had so much trouble parking a car, the way I do with this one.. Did anyone ever have issues at first? I'm hoping that it's something I get used to. Oh and I also hit a curb from the front bumper (it's not really noticeable) Thanks!
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

05-06-2013, 12:43 AM	#2
dbs600 Colonel 266 Rep 2,246 Posts Drives: 2011 750LXi Individual Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	I know how you feel! I have a 750Li and pride myself on being a great driver (and parker - parallel or otherwise). I've had several other large vehicles; S500, Range Rover, LX470, Denali, Suburban and have never had as much difficulty as with the dimensions / proportions of the 750Li - even with Top View! I believe it's a combination of the terribly poor turning radius, exceedingly long wheel base (not necessarily the overall length) and the high trunk / rear (you can't see anything out the rear window, except straight back). Not sure why it had to be like this, but it does take some adjusting...
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-06-2013, 05:11 AM	#3
mlai Colonel 166 Rep 2,340 Posts Drives: 650GC/E93M3/Lexus LS600HL Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW F06 650i G ... [0.00] 2011 BMW M3 Cabriol ... [10.00]	There is a reason IAS is an option My friends are always amazed the turning radius of the F06 (which is even larger than the F10) with the IAS __________________ F06 650i Gran Coupe Ruby Black/Dakota Cinamon- 2012-10-12 Adaptive Drive/IAS/Surround View/Adaptive LED/Comfort Seats/BMW 356 Liquid Black/Michelin PSS 245/35R20-285/30R20 E93 M3 Cabriolet Satin Pearl White/CR - 2012/03/12 Bilstein PSS10/ Michelin PSS 245/35R19-265/35R19 Brembo GT 2011 F10 550i M Sport - Retired
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-06-2013, 06:21 AM	#4
Sjoerd Private First Class 19 Rep 131 Posts Drives: MY18 G11 750i, MY13 911S x51m7 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Holland iTrader: (0)	IAS is the key! Unfortunately not available with x-drive. My previous F10 didn't have IAS but with top view I could get it parked almost everywhere. __________________ Current: MY18 G11 750i (daily), MY14 Porsche 991 S (x51, m/7) (fun), MY17 Mini Clubman JCW All4 (GF) Retired: MY14 F10 535d, MY11 F11 530d (temp), MY10 F10 535i, MY87 BMW E30 325i (fun), MY74 BMW E3 2500 (fun) (and more..)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-06-2013, 07:41 AM	#5
OzDriver Private First Class 6 Rep 114 Posts Drives: '13 535i & '08 530i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Despite the size of the vehicle, the reversing camera with the guide lines turned on makes the F10 easy to reverse park
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-06-2013, 10:06 AM	#6
Rbembas_M3 Lieutenant 39 Rep 494 Posts Drives: BMW 2011 M3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: BUFORD GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	yes, does I'm in a loaner and without the camera it's a pain. If you set your mirrors up correctly you can see the lines when you are backing up. My suburban is much easier to back into a parking space. __________________ 2011 M3 Coupe,Jerez Black,DCT,EDC,DSC 2010 X5 30i Black
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-06-2013, 10:32 AM	#7
The X Men Colonel 99 Rep 2,323 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 35i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	With the rear view camera and the parking sensors, I can almost parallel park my F10 in the frist try everytime, given that the space is not too tight. So, I would say that the F10 is a very easy car to park. The OP being use to parking a 1 series might need to get use to parking a bigger car like the F10.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-06-2013, 10:44 AM	#8
dbs600 Colonel 266 Rep 2,246 Posts Drives: 2011 750LXi Individual Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	These cars should not require IAS to park with ease. IAS is definitely compensating for a weak design that has led to a poor turning radius, whereas Mercedes somehow achieve fantastic turning radius'. Definitely agree with the Suburban comment(!), however, but don't understand why the 5 or 7 can't be as easy…
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-06-2013, 11:50 PM	#9
xroyalflush New Member 5 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW X3 28i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Texas, USA. iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I got a 535i with the ///M sport package, and rear view camera with parking sensors, a real shame it didn't have the side view cameras, like the X3.. I'm just gonna make myself think that I was used to the assistance and I'll just have to get used to parking right lol
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-08-2013, 01:26 AM	#10
jackaleyess Lieutenant 194 Rep 556 Posts Drives: 2011 528i M-sport (sold), 2018 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kuala Lumpur iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW X5 45e [0.00] 2016 Infiniti Q50 [0.00] 2018 Porsche 911 Ca ... [0.00]	IAS comes standard and also DCC in our market. Luckily. __________________ ????
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-15-2013, 09:56 AM	#14
BigKutta Brigadier General 3897 Rep 4,046 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C, 2019 330xi, 2017 Q7 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington DC Burbs iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 330xi [0.00] 2017 Audi Q7 3.0 [0.00] 2020 M2C [0.00]	You'll get used to it, but it never gets better. The F10 is a pain in the ass to maneuver in even not-so-tight spaces like underground garages etc. It is the one thing I dislike most about my F10. It turns like a boat!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-15-2013, 12:01 PM	#15
xroyalflush New Member 5 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW X3 28i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Texas, USA. iTrader: (0)	Haha, it does feel like a boat sometimes, but it's a gorgeous car!
	Appreciate 0 Quote