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05-06-2013, 12:15 AM | #1 |
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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! |
05-06-2013, 12:43 AM | #2 |
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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...
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05-06-2013, 05:11 AM | #3 |
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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
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05-06-2013, 06:21 AM | #4 |
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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.
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05-06-2013, 10:06 AM | #6 |
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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.
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05-06-2013, 10:32 AM | #7 |
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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. |
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05-06-2013, 10:44 AM | #8 |
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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… |
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05-06-2013, 11:50 PM | #9 |
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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
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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.
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Having the parking sensors and rear view cameras have really saved me in some instances in this car. Hopefully they keep doing so.
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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!
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