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06-19-2005, 02:15 AM | #1 |
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Got my new 325!! Well chuffed!! (Pics)
Whoo-hooo!!! Picked up my new 325 today!!
I just wanted to share some pics with y'all to celebrate the arrival of my new toy!! Got some questions/issues though!! There's no torch in the glovebox - is there supposed to be?? Can you change the date format to dd/MM/yyyy instead of MM/dd/yyyy?? When playing an MP3 CD - I can get the Artist/Song displayed, but can you set this display to be the default? When I remove the key and re-insert it, the display reverts to the "Track 29" display! Couple of noticeable flatspots when you give it some go!! Will these go away as it runs in? Anyhows...piccies...... Last edited by nexus66; 06-19-2005 at 02:26 AM.. |
06-19-2005, 02:24 AM | #2 |
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Gorgeous color, nice wheels... not as common as the 161's or 162's.
To answer one of your questions, yes, there should be a little flashlight in the glovebox. If you can't find it, you should go back to your dealer to ask for it. |
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06-19-2005, 02:32 AM | #3 |
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Thanks RedStripe!!
Picked those wheels for that very reason! I hadn't seen them on a car yet!! They are a complete pain to keep clean though!! It took me AGES to wipe the spokes clean after my initial 30 miles! Just a pity that the rears are the same size as the fronts - still at least the tyres will be slightly cheaper... |
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06-19-2005, 02:39 AM | #4 |
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Nexus,
I'm about to order the 320D SE for my company car but would like to know the following: Did you upgrade your radio/cd package in order to play MP3's or does the standard head unit play them. If you did upgrade which unit did you have to go for and do you have to have the cd changer in the boot ? Secondly I'm undecided whether to fork out for the half leather seats (can't run to full leather) and can't tell from the pics whether your's are half and half. I will be having sports seats but would appreciate a comment as to what which style yours are. Cheers, Steve. |
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06-19-2005, 02:50 AM | #5 |
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Steve,
The stereo is standard. I think they all play MP3 disks (unless you have Satellite/IDrive or is it IDrive - Yes, Sat - No ). But I am pretty impressed with the stereo - it's much better than the e46 one!! I'm sure there's been much discussion on here about what plays what! (And according to the manual, it'll also play WMA!) I didn't get the half leather - the wife wouldn't allow me any other options. But the sports seats are fantastic! The electric side bolsters keep you firmly planted! Very comfortable and very adjustable!! I'm 6'4" and for once people can actually sit behind me!! On another note - I wouldn't shell out for the Aluminium trim either - mine is standard matt titanium - and (IMHO) looks fantastic! I've driven the 320d and it's a seriously good engine - just couldn't do without 7000rpm! |
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06-19-2005, 03:09 AM | #6 |
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Nexus,
I do circa 35k miles per year on business so the petrol isn't really an option although the 7000rpm is tempting. Thanks for the tip on the matt titanium trim. I was unsure about which to go for. I'd have loved the 18" wheels as well but the company won't let me have them either so it will have to be the standard versions. Will be having heated, half leather sports seats plus the sports suspension to try and disguise the fact that the 16" wheels are a bit small !! I recently test drove the Audi A4 and when you got to 10mph all the four doors locked automatically and unlocked when you removed the ignition key. Is this available on the BMW ?? Cheers, Steve. |
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06-19-2005, 03:35 AM | #7 |
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Crazy that they'll let you have sports seats, 1/2 leather, sports suspension but you can't change the wheels!! The sports suspension drops the ride height by 15mm so it will help with the smaller wheels.
Yes - the BMs can automatically lock the doors!You'll probably need to get it set up by the dealer - but it can be done on a per key basis. Along with other "memory" settings! Not sure what they all are though... |
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06-19-2005, 03:40 AM | #8 |
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Nexus,
Thanks for that. The fleet rules are that you can change internal items but you must always go for standard wheels. Stupid I know !!! All I need to decide now is colour. Graphite or Silver. Steve. |
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06-19-2005, 03:49 AM | #9 |
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Hmmm - a dilemma!! Personally I can't see past black, but it's a pain to keep clean! The graphite is certainly a lot more modern while Silver is definately "classic". I'd go graphite - it's a company car, so if the colour dates you'll have got rid of it by then!
Remember the green BMs that were all the rage years ago? Apparently it's a bitch to sell on now... |
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06-19-2005, 03:54 AM | #10 |
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Nexus66 - answering the questions you raised:
Torch - yes, you should have one, but it's mounted higher than in my previous e46. Date format - annoying isn't it? Haven't found a way to change it yet. Artist/Name - Again, I can't find a way to change how they are shown. Hopefully a new software release or programming option at the dealer will sort it. Flat spots - They don't go away. The "big one" is at 3100rpm. I've done 4000 miles and have tried running on Optimax and it makes no difference. WMA - Yes, mine (non I-Drive) plays both WMA & MP3. Hope this helps. |
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06-19-2005, 03:57 AM | #11 |
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Congrats on your beautiful ride. I like the Titanium Trim with the Black on Black. It looks beautiful and unique.
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06-19-2005, 04:19 AM | #12 |
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Thanks Pharding... was really surprised by how much I liked the "standard" trim colour!! And was really happy to find it on the steering wheel as well! Is that because I ordered the sports wheel?
Crazybones, my torch is definately missing! Found the little recharge plug in bit, so off to the dealer we go!! The date thing is really annoying - betch'a they've just forgotten to change the format for English UK from English US! Haven't tried setting it to any other languages to see if they're ok! Don't wanna get stuck with German or something cos I can't change it back cos I don't understand it! Artist/Name - At least I found out how to browse the directories! Always help that "reading the manual (RTFM)" thing!! Just need to see what happens with the flatspots - might just be the engine changing valve timings or something? Although I thought they were continually adjusting? Oh well - just need to keep the revs over 5000! |
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06-19-2005, 04:48 AM | #13 | |
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As for the date thing - yes, it can be done! Page 52 of the user manual, 'Formats and Units of Measure' Awesome car by the way... |
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06-19-2005, 05:02 AM | #14 | |
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This is a bit of bad design I think! The selected option appears at the top of the screen and you need to rely on looking at the scroll bar to indicate that there are options above!! But who cares - it's sorted! The flatspots definately look like they need a software update!! I'm sure a new 'map' will fix the problem! Just don't wanna have to wait until 1st service to get it fixed! But I'm sure someone will post when an update becomes available!! |
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06-19-2005, 05:36 AM | #15 |
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Good to know it worked!
The only thing i'm worried about with the software update thing is that my dealer never likes to update the software. With my E46 they were reluctant to do it because 'it would cause more problems than it would solve'. I hope they dont say that with my E90! |
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06-19-2005, 08:26 AM | #17 |
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Thanks nexus66 & jhbodle - it just shows that I should have read the manual more closely! I can't see any settings though to change the artist/songs settings.
My dealer volunteered the software updates. There were 2 minor ones already available which he downloaded. BMW must be aware of the flatspot issue which does not improve even when run in. We'll just have to keep pushing the dealers until it's corrected. |
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06-19-2005, 09:05 AM | #18 |
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Wow! That car looks beautiful, can't wait until mine comes
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I'd be seriously pi**ed off if there was a power lag at 3100rpm on my car. After all BMW always say that they are "passionate" about their engines. You'd think they'd focus on the engine software to ensure its bug free. :mad: If this problem existed much higher up on the rev range (5000+) then I guess I wouldnt that bothered. BTW Sweet car Nexus66 - Let just hope an update comes out soon.
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