BMW 330e ordered...

[Orion917]

Tonycv51 said:

Yes fan light is always on - but flashes when pre-conditioning is on. I'm on iOS and sorry there are the 2 charge choices if I scroll down - mine is set to charge immediately (shows as a tick in iOS) but not sure why that would affect pre-conditioning if it was set the other way but could see it might if it thought it didn't have enough charge

Edit one other long shot - are you charging via 3 pin plug lead and if so what is the charge rate set to in the in car menu - wonder whether if it's set to low and does that affects pre-conditioning so make sure it's set to high (can't remember if that's the term used)

Edited by Tonycv51 on Friday 3rd March 11:56

Now there's a thing. The last two days preconditioning has worked in my car. The only thing I changed was the second precondition time. Both were set to 08:00 but the second and lower one was deactivated. I changed the second time to 17:00, but it is still deactivated. App bug maybe?

[Soov330e]

.............................. 16 hours to go..........................


Photos to follow

[bmwphever]

Orion917 said:

Now there's a thing. The last two days preconditioning has worked in my car. The only thing I changed was the second precondition time. Both were set to 08:00 but the second and lower one was deactivated. I changed the second time to 17:00, but it is still deactivated. App bug maybe?

Or a feature
Actually, I would suspect it's not the app - were those same times (both 8am) seen through the in-car settings?
All the App will do is send settings to the car; it's then down to the car to start preconditioning. Would be interesting to see if the same behaviour was exhibited by having the first time disabled and second enabled while both set to 8am.

[Tonycv51]

BMW330enut said:

ah could well be, now my next question...

downloaded the app but how do you pair it to your car? I can't see any way how..

tia

Assume you mean the brown app mentioned - downloaded it myself with same issue. Looks like you need to connect it with a lead. Also says in the app you need pronav but that might be out of date.

Can anyone confirm if the functionality for overall stats is blue or brown app, and if brown app do you need to connect for each journey ?

[Will-wsh3k]

On the App Store the brown app hasn't had any updates for the last 6 months but the blue app has had them up until last week.

I would stay clear of the brown app as the blue one looks like it's the latest one BMW group are putting there efforts into

[Rob-kqpsf]

Will-wsh3k said:

On the App Store the brown app hasn't had any updates for the last 6 months but the blue app has had them up until last week.

I would stay clear of the brown app as the blue one looks like it's the latest one BMW group are putting there efforts into

I have both Apps on my Samsung and I find they have some common features but they also have unique features as well.
The original "BMW Remote" (Brown) has my overall electric millage driven, currently 3527 miles of 15876 where as the New "Connected" (Blue) app can tell me Service related info like Engine Oil and Tyre Pressure etc.

[Tony Angelino]

My app completely playing up now, says my car is in motion when the ignition is turned off and it's not.....

[Coyote86]

I can't be the only one waiting for Soov's photos

[jezcop212]

Coyote86 said:

I can't be the only one waiting for Soov's photos

Nope!

[Soov330e]

She's left the dock. Arriving in about 90 minutes.

I have a photo on my phone but cant work out how to get it up here withiut my PC and thumbsnap. Bear with me.

[RicksAlfas]

I bet they've sent him a white 2 series Tourer by mistake...

[Soov330e]

OK here she is

Love it.

Edited by Soov330e on Thursday 16th March 09:54

[Coyote86]

Nice! Same wheels I have ordered

[MaxOverdrive]

Soov330e said:

She's left the dock. Arriving in about 90 minutes.

I have a photo on my phone but cant work out how to get it up here withiut my PC and thumbsnap. Bear with me.

Looking good there mate!

How'd you manage to get a pic of the car by the dock? Bribe the delivery driver ?

[Ashy28]

Gutted. My delivery (planned for the 27th March) has been delayed to 3rd April due to "delays in transportation". I think this will also meansit will fall into the new car-tax legislation (post 1st April).....I've asked if they can register it before the first if it's in the country.
Car tax aside, it means I have to wait another week before I can play with my new toy grrr!

[lupinrider]

BMW330enut said:

ah could well be, now my next question...

downloaded the app but how do you pair it to your car? I can't see any way how..

tia

just pair the device on the bluetooth, have the apps open on the phone and they connect to the car, i made sure backgroud refresh was on. initially i thought it only worked on the cable but btooth does work as well. i have the professional media (no enhanced bluetooth) and an iphone 6s.

[lupinrider]

Tonycv51 said:

Assume you mean the brown app mentioned - downloaded it myself with same issue. Looks like you need to connect it with a lead. Also says in the app you need pronav but that might be out of date.

Can anyone confirm if the functionality for overall stats is blue or brown app, and if brown app do you need to connect for each journey ?

overall stats on brown app under efficency. its not obvious though! you can swipe through previous journeys but it might be only eco pro journeys, havent worked that bit out.

each app has slightly different scope. i just run both, brown adds things to idrive menus (calendar, web radio etc)

[Coyote86]

Ashy28 said:

Gutted. My delivery (planned for the 27th March) has been delayed to 3rd April due to "delays in transportation". I think this will also means it will fall into the new car-tax legislation (post 1st April).....I've asked if they can register it before the first if it's in the country.
Car tax aside, it means I have to wait another week before I can play with my new toy grrr!

I have my date to dealership for April 24th but someone who ordered 10 days after me has just had his date pushed back till July

[Soov330e]

OK lovely boys.


First impressions. Total price £39,975.


1. Drivetrain and gearbox are amazing - feels very much like the six cylinder 330 Clubsport/328i Sport I had - LOTS of low down grunt - not been over 4500 rpm yet but it's starting to sing by then - promises to sounds great when pushed once run in
2. Fit and finish beautiful
3. M Sport suspension is very (very) firm but very planted - grips like a gorilla on your granny - might be too harsh on 19s.
4. Love the Hexagon/Alcantara option - very E30 M3 - also the wheels are fantastic for £180 upgrade!!
5. Piano black makes a huge lift to the cabin feel
6. My four year old son saw it and shouted "totally cool car Dad"
7. Max E drive is very impressive - feels like a quick car full stop even without the petrol engine - whisper quiet

8. Fuel tank is tiny and range is about 300 miles - the 535d had a range of 700. So going to have to avoid the Ginsters shelf more often
9. Boot is quite shallow - you MUST get the split rear seats


All in all, an absolutely gorgeous car. 7% BIK makes it a no brainer. Paying something like £150 a month in company car tax for the car and unlimited fuel. Amazing.

Edited by Soov330e on Thursday 16th March 10:52

[MaxOverdrive]

Soov330e said:

OK lovely boys.


First impressions. Total price £39,975.


1. Drivetrain and gearbox are amazing - feels very much like the six cylinder 330 Clubsport/328i Sport I had - LOTS of low down grunt - not been over 4500 rpm yet but it's starting to sing by then - promises to sounds great when pushed once run in
2. Fit and finish beautiful
3. M Sport suspension is very (very) firm but very planted - grips like a gorilla on your granny - might be too harsh on 19s.
4. Love the Hexagon/Alcantara option - very E30 M3 - also the wheels are fantastic for £180 upgrade!!
5. Piano black makes a huge lift to the cabin feel
6. My four year old son saw it and shouted "totally cool car Dad"
7. Max E drive is very impressive - feels like a quick car full stop even without the petrol engine - whisper quiet

8. Fuel tank is tiny and range is about 300 miles - the 535d had a range of 700. So going to have to avoid the Ginsters shelf more often
9. Boot is quite shallow - you MUST get the split rear seats


All in all, an absolutely gorgeous car. 7% BIK makes it a no brainer. Paying something like £150 a month in company car tax for the car and unlimited fuel. Amazing

Edited by Soov330e on Thursday 16th March 10:52

Good to hear your feedback Soov! Does look good that choice! . Any interior pics?.

Got extra 3 week delay on mine now due to shortage on Samsung batteries. Here's hoping they aren't ones meant for the Note 7!.

So I've got to put up with a likely July delivery currently