|
|
|
2010 2011 BMW 5 Series Forum F10 First 1,000 miles in my LCI |
|
Post Reply |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
09-11-2013, 01:02 AM | #1 |
Private First Class
5
Rep 159
Posts |
First 1,000 miles in my LCI
Well, 8 days in and yesterday I passed 1,000 miles.
This is my first BMW, (well first one on the road anyway) and I am loving it. The 520d has more than enough power for an everyday car, I know a lot of you have the larger engined versions, but coming from a 110bhp Hyundai I30, this car is a treat! The ACC is a fantastic option, takes all the stress out of the M25 and the reverse carmera makes parking in tight spots a lot easier. The speach recognition isn't perfect, but a hell of a lot better than other systems I've used, and the DAB radio is spot on. The only bits that are not so good are the fuel economy isn't quite as good as I'd hoped, (I'm getting 43mpg, the pre-LCI 520 ED I tested was getting 55mpg) and I can't get the idrive system to reply to emails or texts. The option is just grayed out. I think I must be doing something wrong or it's because I'm using an iPhone. Anyway all in all I'm still |
09-11-2013, 01:59 AM | #2 | |
Private First Class
19
Rep 131
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
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
|
09-11-2013, 02:24 AM | #3 | |
Major
200
Rep 1,207
Posts |
Quote:
__________________
---
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-11-2013, 04:12 AM | #4 |
Private First Class
19
Rep 131
Posts |
Good to know it can be done free! Do you have an address?
__________________
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
|
09-11-2013, 06:46 AM | #5 |
Major
200
Rep 1,207
Posts |
I am in Winchester, Hampshire, UK.
DVD in Motion removes the Handbrake limitation. BMW have put in a limit that you need to have the HandBrake engaged to use certain car functions (like browse internet, use BMW online, view User manual, watch videos, etc...). DVD in Motion disables this check. Coding a car can disable the check and change a few more characteristics of the car as well. e.g. Disable Auto/Start stop or memorise Auto Start/Stop to last use, enable DRL in halogen lights, change ringtone in car, enable different welcome light modes, enable/ disable rear lights in daylight running lights, etc...
__________________
---
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-11-2013, 09:39 AM | #6 | |
Lieutenant General
2288
Rep 13,001
Posts |
Texting while driving, eh?
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-11-2013, 01:41 PM | #7 |
Private First Class
5
Rep 159
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-11-2013, 03:27 PM | #8 |
Private First Class
19
Rep 131
Posts |
There are actually 3 things I would like to get coded
1. DVD in Motion features 2. Doormirrors folding when locking the car (now you need to keep the lock button pressed) 3. Closing the rear boot with the button in the car and/or remote I will be in the UK 1 or 2 times per year with my car but as I understand you need to code the car after service as they are resetting everything?
__________________
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
|
09-12-2013, 02:11 AM | #9 | |
Major
200
Rep 1,207
Posts |
Quote:
Let me know closer to the time (when you come to the UK) and we can sort something out. I am unavailable from mid-Nov to Dec first week.
__________________
---
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-12-2013, 05:23 AM | #10 |
Private First Class
19
Rep 131
Posts |
Thanks for the offer! I will let you know but I don't expect myself by car in the UK this year. It usually depends on my stress level with UK airports. I had the pleasure of being in 6 UK airports the last two months; security asks a lot of my patience
__________________
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
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|