Things You DON'T Like About The 3/4 Series

metrathon · 06-03-2015, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sleeeper

After I drive my truck and then get back in my 435 MSport, the cabin is so quiet and comfortable it gets my attention like I have on noise canceling headphones

Well, after listening to jet taking off, even a pneumatic drill seems quiet.

ronanz · 06-03-2015, 09:26 PM

Probably mentioned more than a few times already....but these GOD DAMN RATTLES coming fom the dash area (seems to move all over) are driving me F-N nuts...

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alpinewhite3 · 06-04-2015, 12:02 PM

I wish Sport mode didnt default back to comfort every time you started the car.

spuntyb · 06-04-2015, 01:18 PM

Windows roll up/down too slowly.

a803sgo · 06-04-2015, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ronanz

Probably mentioned more than a few times already....but these GOD DAMN RATTLES coming fom the dash area (seems to move all over) are driving me F-N nuts...

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1000000% agree, coming from a 8 year old E60 I was so disappointed by the rattles.

And its way to high, mines a M-Sport but looks like its on stilts.

The crap headlight, halogens on a premium brand car is hopeless.

BavarianFanatic · 06-04-2015, 03:39 PM

The owners that feel compelled to bump a one year old thread just so they can whine some more.

ronanz · 06-04-2015, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BavarianFanatic

The owners that feel compelled to bump a one year old thread just so they can whine some more.

Guess it worked for you as well

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Pungschter · 06-04-2015, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ronanz

Guess it worked for you as well

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metrathon · 06-04-2015, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BavarianFanatic

The owners that feel compelled to bump a one year old thread just so they can whine some more.

BMW thrives on owners like you. The perfect client.

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 06-05-2015, 09:01 AM

Not sure why the door pockets have that hump towards the front... It's like the designer purposefully reduced the volume of the pocket. I don't get it.

Also... I wonder why these cars have such simplistic sun visors. How about some built-in extensions, or a sliding hinge so the sun can be blocked effectively? Is sun glare not an issue in Munich?

F32Fleet · 06-05-2015, 10:29 AM

#1 Road feedback through the steering wheel
#2 No high powered diesel.

335i_4D · 06-05-2015, 11:38 AM

I don't own an M4 yet.

RM7 · 06-05-2015, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by F32Fleet

#1 Road feedback through the steering wheel
#2 No high powered diesel.

Mainly just that the high power diesel is not in the US. They offer it in Europe, 315hp, although the emissions regulations are probably why. Other than that, their regulations are generally much stricter than ours.

DKNY999 · 06-05-2015, 03:28 PM

Drove my 435i for 2 weeks in Europe, now waiting for it to come stateside. And tooling around in my 2006 325i in the meantime. Overall, I love love love the 435i. But there are a few downsides, which I see less as flaws and more like reasonable compromises which all designers have to make in designing a complex product. To wit:
- iDrive: it's complex and not very easy to master. (On the other hand, it controls and enables a huge number of functions, from sport displays to all sorts of personal preference settings not previously available.)
- Steering: Yes it is very light, and offers less feedback than my 325i, but I don't think that it is entirely devoid of feedback. Also it feels almost eerily accurate, and the lightness lets you go up switchbacks on, say, Switzerland's Simplon Pass much more easily and enjoyably than my current beemer.
- The exhaust: it sounds awesome at full throttle, but when you ease up a bit it sounds like it just shuts off. On the other hand, it would probably get tiresome to hear all the time on a long drive.
- Auto-stop sometimes fools me into thinking the car is off if I pull over and then decide to park instead of continuing. Also if you open the car at a tollbooth, the car does shut off. But on the flip side, I do appreciate the contribution it makes to better mileage.
- The wind noise bugged me for a couple minutes then I stopped noticing it. The door lock on the center stack annoys me as it does on all beemers. And the door pull is a bit far. But my car had no rattles, vibrations or similar problems.
As I said, overall I am very happy - primarily with how the car drives - and look forward to doing so for many years to come.

CalCarNut · 06-05-2015, 04:59 PM

Guess I'll chime in a little..

The GC is a bit of a pain to get in/out of...my big feet keep rubbing either the door pocket or the sill. Hate that. You do have to push yourself out and up to get out of it.

The reverse lockout feature when you open your door. Sucks. I always back into my spot at work..(yes, I have a cam but I like to SEE everything first hand). So I go into reverse..open door to watch the marks in the concrete where I know I'm 'good'..and it goes into 'park'. Ugh. I think theres a way of doing it that tricks it..since it's worked a few times..I just wasn't paying attention as to what I did. I'll figure it out or have it coded out/off. Im used to doing that..backing boats down launch ramps, etc. I'm sure some other minor quibbles will come up..but that's all that comes to mind.

Fwang · 06-05-2015, 05:00 PM

rattle from driver side rear door. It killing me slowly....

greekcs · 06-05-2015, 06:00 PM

Couldnt get it without a sunroof. WTF

CaliCanadian · 06-05-2015, 06:14 PM

Don't drive a 3/4 but have been in multiple ones multiple times.
That damn thing to the left of the steering wheel, below the light buttons and the buttons if you have the HUD and Lane tracking and stuff. That stupid little "pocket" to put small items in. Why is the cover/handle/whatever for that soooo cheap? It has such a terrible feeling to it. My brother's 2013 VW Passat base has the same thing, but feels almost 100x nicer than the one in the 3/4.
And also that weird section of plastic between the cupholder area and the air conditioning controls, really weird. Looks like it should open but it doesn't.

CalCarNut · 06-05-2015, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by CaliCanadian

Don't drive a 3/4 but have been in multiple ones multiple times.
That damn thing to the left of the steering wheel, below the light buttons and the buttons if you have the HUD and Lane tracking and stuff. That stupid little "pocket" to put small items in. Why is the cover/handle/whatever for that soooo cheap? It has such a terrible feeling to it. My brother's 2013 VW Passat base has the same thing, but feels almost 100x nicer than the one in the 3/4.
And also that weird section of plastic between the cupholder area and the air conditioning controls, really weird. Looks like it should open but it doesn't.

It does. Theres a 12v port there........although if you're referring to the 'slug' next to it..yeah..thats pretty bad...lol

greekcs · 06-05-2015, 06:41 PM

Layered plastic is the new leather, guys.

CaliCanadian · 06-05-2015, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalDave

It does. Theres a 12v port there........although if you're referring to the 'slug' next to it..yeah..thats pretty bad...lol

Oh no, not that.. It's above that. Can't figure out how to post a picture directly from my computer.

Kris428 · 06-05-2015, 08:07 PM

want some cheese with that whine??

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06-05-2015, 09:01 AM	#340
Dog Face Pony Soldier 2006 TIME Person Of The Year 9720 Rep 6,445 Posts Drives: M Sport 335i Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 335i [9.74]	Not sure why the door pockets have that hump towards the front... It's like the designer purposefully reduced the volume of the pocket. I don't get it. Also... I wonder why these cars have such simplistic sun visors. How about some built-in extensions, or a sliding hinge so the sun can be blocked effectively? Is sun glare not an issue in Munich? __________________
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06-05-2015, 10:29 AM	#341
F32Fleet Lieutenant General 3637 Rep 10,394 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southeastern US iTrader: (0)	#1 Road feedback through the steering wheel #2 No high powered diesel. __________________ "Drive more, worry less. " 435i, MPPK, MPE, M-Sport Line
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06-05-2015, 03:28 PM	#344
DKNY999 New Member 3 Rep 21 Posts Drives: F32 435i Sport+DHP Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Huntington, NY iTrader: (0)	Drove my 435i for 2 weeks in Europe, now waiting for it to come stateside. And tooling around in my 2006 325i in the meantime. Overall, I love love love the 435i. But there are a few downsides, which I see less as flaws and more like reasonable compromises which all designers have to make in designing a complex product. To wit: - iDrive: it's complex and not very easy to master. (On the other hand, it controls and enables a huge number of functions, from sport displays to all sorts of personal preference settings not previously available.) - Steering: Yes it is very light, and offers less feedback than my 325i, but I don't think that it is entirely devoid of feedback. Also it feels almost eerily accurate, and the lightness lets you go up switchbacks on, say, Switzerland's Simplon Pass much more easily and enjoyably than my current beemer. - The exhaust: it sounds awesome at full throttle, but when you ease up a bit it sounds like it just shuts off. On the other hand, it would probably get tiresome to hear all the time on a long drive. - Auto-stop sometimes fools me into thinking the car is off if I pull over and then decide to park instead of continuing. Also if you open the car at a tollbooth, the car does shut off. But on the flip side, I do appreciate the contribution it makes to better mileage. - The wind noise bugged me for a couple minutes then I stopped noticing it. The door lock on the center stack annoys me as it does on all beemers. And the door pull is a bit far. But my car had no rattles, vibrations or similar problems. As I said, overall I am very happy - primarily with how the car drives - and look forward to doing so for many years to come.
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06-05-2015, 04:59 PM	#345
CalCarNut Brigadier General 1061 Rep 3,258 Posts Drives: 2015 F36 Jet Black Sport Line Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Blue Skies iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW X3 [0.00] 2015 BMW 428i Gran ... [10.00] 1996 Chevrolet Impa ... [8.00]	Guess I'll chime in a little.. The GC is a bit of a pain to get in/out of...my big feet keep rubbing either the door pocket or the sill. Hate that. You do have to push yourself out and up to get out of it. The reverse lockout feature when you open your door. Sucks. I always back into my spot at work..(yes, I have a cam but I like to SEE everything first hand). So I go into reverse..open door to watch the marks in the concrete where I know I'm 'good'..and it goes into 'park'. Ugh. I think theres a way of doing it that tricks it..since it's worked a few times..I just wasn't paying attention as to what I did. I'll figure it out or have it coded out/off. Im used to doing that..backing boats down launch ramps, etc. I'm sure some other minor quibbles will come up..but that's all that comes to mind. __________________ 2015 BMW F36 428i JetBlack. Sport Line Edition 25% 3M Tint\|
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06-05-2015, 05:00 PM	#346
Fwang Private 22 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 2014 335i MPE, 2015 F80, G80 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Alberta iTrader: (0)	rattle from driver side rear door. It killing me slowly....
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06-05-2015, 06:00 PM	#347
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06-05-2015, 06:14 PM	#348
CaliCanadian Private 9 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 2012 A4 / 2015 Alpina B6 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Don't drive a 3/4 but have been in multiple ones multiple times. That damn thing to the left of the steering wheel, below the light buttons and the buttons if you have the HUD and Lane tracking and stuff. That stupid little "pocket" to put small items in. Why is the cover/handle/whatever for that soooo cheap? It has such a terrible feeling to it. My brother's 2013 VW Passat base has the same thing, but feels almost 100x nicer than the one in the 3/4. And also that weird section of plastic between the cupholder area and the air conditioning controls, really weird. Looks like it should open but it doesn't.
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06-05-2015, 06:41 PM	#350
greekcs Major 775 Rep 1,113 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Layered plastic is the new leather, guys. __________________ 2003 11/02 Steel Gray Metallic on Red M3 - SMGII - VF570 - SUPERSPRINT - KW - BBS - CSL ROOF SOLD 2015 09/14 Alpine White on Red 435i xDrive MPPK - Expensive black vinyl with special lettering. SOLD 2020 12/19 Mineral Gray Metallic on Black Vinyl interior M340i xDrive
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06-05-2015, 08:07 PM	#352
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