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0a said:
I’m generally a “I don’t like equipment” sort of chap.
I have to say, I really like two features which are new to me on the LS430.
Soft closing doors. I had always dismissed there as the ultimate gimmick; going too far for the sake of it. But now I like being able to just vaguely close the doors and have them chiiiunk shut on their own.
Keyless entry. It just works. Getting keys out of your pocket is a bit of a pain once you are used to not having to do so.
In the HATE category is not having proper dials for ventilation. It’s infuriating to have to manage this through the touch screen. Totally distracting and over complex.
Put the air con on auto and just set the temp on the buttons on the dash - it's the best ventilation I've ever had on a car despite being 20 years old - the swinging vents are awesome.I have to say, I really like two features which are new to me on the LS430.
Soft closing doors. I had always dismissed there as the ultimate gimmick; going too far for the sake of it. But now I like being able to just vaguely close the doors and have them chiiiunk shut on their own.
Keyless entry. It just works. Getting keys out of your pocket is a bit of a pain once you are used to not having to do so.
In the HATE category is not having proper dials for ventilation. It’s infuriating to have to manage this through the touch screen. Totally distracting and over complex.
W00DY said:
The last nice looking mainstream BMW ever designed?
Shame that one is not Macron friendly - I am very tempted by the 4 door version when it finally gets close to thread budget. I think petrol versions are very rare. How refined and borky is the 40 diesel?
0a said:
I’m generally a “I don’t like equipment” sort of chap.
I have to say, I really like two features which are new to me on the LS430.
Soft closing doors. I had always dismissed there as the ultimate gimmick; going too far for the sake of it. But now I like being able to just vaguely close the doors and have them chiiiunk shut on their own.
Keyless entry. It just works. Getting keys out of your pocket is a bit of a pain once you are used to not having to do so.
In the HATE category is not having proper dials for ventilation. It’s infuriating to have to manage this through the touch screen. Totally distracting and over complex.
Must admit I just leave it on auto. Only thing I ever adjust is the temperature, which is a button. I agree RE complexity, but even on my last few cars which had climate control I've never even touched the fan speeds. I have to say, I really like two features which are new to me on the LS430.
Soft closing doors. I had always dismissed there as the ultimate gimmick; going too far for the sake of it. But now I like being able to just vaguely close the doors and have them chiiiunk shut on their own.
Keyless entry. It just works. Getting keys out of your pocket is a bit of a pain once you are used to not having to do so.
In the HATE category is not having proper dials for ventilation. It’s infuriating to have to manage this through the touch screen. Totally distracting and over complex.
W00DY said:
You’ll have to wait for the Mk2 version to come into budget for the ugly to wear off, especially the estate. Yum.bolidemichael said:
Swervin_Mervin said:
MichaelXJ said:
That looks like someone perished halfway through buffing it up!
JeremyH5 said:
W00DY said:
You’ll have to wait for the Mk2 version to come into budget for the ugly to wear off, especially the estate. Yum.TyrannosauRoss Lex said:
0a said:
I’m generally a “I don’t like equipment” sort of chap.
I have to say, I really like two features which are new to me on the LS430.
Soft closing doors. I had always dismissed there as the ultimate gimmick; going too far for the sake of it. But now I like being able to just vaguely close the doors and have them chiiiunk shut on their own.
Keyless entry. It just works. Getting keys out of your pocket is a bit of a pain once you are used to not having to do so.
In the HATE category is not having proper dials for ventilation. It’s infuriating to have to manage this through the touch screen. Totally distracting and over complex.
Must admit I just leave it on auto. Only thing I ever adjust is the temperature, which is a button. I agree RE complexity, but even on my last few cars which had climate control I've never even touched the fan speeds. I have to say, I really like two features which are new to me on the LS430.
Soft closing doors. I had always dismissed there as the ultimate gimmick; going too far for the sake of it. But now I like being able to just vaguely close the doors and have them chiiiunk shut on their own.
Keyless entry. It just works. Getting keys out of your pocket is a bit of a pain once you are used to not having to do so.
In the HATE category is not having proper dials for ventilation. It’s infuriating to have to manage this through the touch screen. Totally distracting and over complex.
Emeye said:
W00DY said:
The last nice looking mainstream BMW ever designed?Shame that one is not Macron friendly - I am very tempted by the 4 door version when it finally gets close to thread budget. I think petrol versions are very rare. How refined and borky is the 40 diesel?
Edited by Swervin_Mervin on Friday 26th November 17:45
k. Anyone who doesn't make way for this is asking for trouble.
0a said:
TyrannosauRoss Lex said:
0a said:
I’m generally a “I don’t like equipment” sort of chap.
I have to say, I really like two features which are new to me on the LS430.
Soft closing doors. I had always dismissed there as the ultimate gimmick; going too far for the sake of it. But now I like being able to just vaguely close the doors and have them chiiiunk shut on their own.
Keyless entry. It just works. Getting keys out of your pocket is a bit of a pain once you are used to not having to do so.
In the HATE category is not having proper dials for ventilation. It’s infuriating to have to manage this through the touch screen. Totally distracting and over complex.
Must admit I just leave it on auto. Only thing I ever adjust is the temperature, which is a button. I agree RE complexity, but even on my last few cars which had climate control I've never even touched the fan speeds. I have to say, I really like two features which are new to me on the LS430.
Soft closing doors. I had always dismissed there as the ultimate gimmick; going too far for the sake of it. But now I like being able to just vaguely close the doors and have them chiiiunk shut on their own.
Keyless entry. It just works. Getting keys out of your pocket is a bit of a pain once you are used to not having to do so.
In the HATE category is not having proper dials for ventilation. It’s infuriating to have to manage this through the touch screen. Totally distracting and over complex.
I'm not sure how complex it is on the 430 to adjust the fan speed but on the 460 it's a case of pressing the "climate" button beside the screen and then just pressing the screen to adjust the fan speed. Although if you want to adjust either the window/driver/footwell and it's on to adjust one of the others then you'll need to press the screen twice (one to tell it which part of the cabin, and another to change the speed). But as said, I just leave it to auto. Krikkit said:
0a said:
I always want to adjust the fan speed and have done in all my cars! I’m clearly strange.
My wife does this and it drives me insane. In particular she always sets it to the lowest setting, then moans that she's cold and/or the windows are misting over.
Swervin_Mervin said:
The 650i GC has been on my wishlist for a while. For some reason I appear to be tone deaf to the recounted legends of N63 borktential.
Aye looks great, the last of the good looking BMWs. But wouldn't touch anything with a BMW V8 even if it was given for free. Edited by Swervin_Mervin on Friday 26th November 17:45
TyrannosauRoss Lex said:
0a said:
TyrannosauRoss Lex said:
0a said:
I’m generally a “I don’t like equipment” sort of chap.
I have to say, I really like two features which are new to me on the LS430.
Soft closing doors. I had always dismissed there as the ultimate gimmick; going too far for the sake of it. But now I like being able to just vaguely close the doors and have them chiiiunk shut on their own.
Keyless entry. It just works. Getting keys out of your pocket is a bit of a pain once you are used to not having to do so.
In the HATE category is not having proper dials for ventilation. It’s infuriating to have to manage this through the touch screen. Totally distracting and over complex.
Must admit I just leave it on auto. Only thing I ever adjust is the temperature, which is a button. I agree RE complexity, but even on my last few cars which had climate control I've never even touched the fan speeds. I have to say, I really like two features which are new to me on the LS430.
Soft closing doors. I had always dismissed there as the ultimate gimmick; going too far for the sake of it. But now I like being able to just vaguely close the doors and have them chiiiunk shut on their own.
Keyless entry. It just works. Getting keys out of your pocket is a bit of a pain once you are used to not having to do so.
In the HATE category is not having proper dials for ventilation. It’s infuriating to have to manage this through the touch screen. Totally distracting and over complex.
I'm not sure how complex it is on the 430 to adjust the fan speed but on the 460 it's a case of pressing the "climate" button beside the screen and then just pressing the screen to adjust the fan speed. Although if you want to adjust either the window/driver/footwell and it's on to adjust one of the others then you'll need to press the screen twice (one to tell it which part of the cabin, and another to change the speed). But as said, I just leave it to auto. TyrannosauRoss Lex said:
Yep I'm not sure how complex it is on the 430 to adjust the fan speed but on the 460 it's a case of pressing the "climate" button beside the screen and then just pressing the screen to adjust the fan speed. Although if you want to adjust either the window/driver/footwell and it's on to adjust one of the others then you'll need to press the screen twice (one to tell it which part of the cabin, and another to change the speed). But as said, I just leave it to auto.
The 190 and w124 totally nail it in my view by having a slider in the first case and a knob in the second. I'm not sure how complex it is on the 430 to adjust the fan speed but on the 460 it's a case of pressing the "climate" button beside the screen and then just pressing the screen to adjust the fan speed. Although if you want to adjust either the window/driver/footwell and it's on to adjust one of the others then you'll need to press the screen twice (one to tell it which part of the cabin, and another to change the speed). But as said, I just leave it to auto. I don’t want to use a screen for such basic functionality! So annoying!
TyrannosauRoss Lex said:
ian316 said:
I hate this on modern cars you put it on to the windscreen and it all goes into auto the fan blowing a Gale the aircon on and everything else, The windscreen was just misted at the top ffs
Erm, modern cars? My E38 did this! 
ian316 said:
TyrannosauRoss Lex said:
ian316 said:
I hate this on modern cars you put it on to the windscreen and it all goes into auto the fan blowing a Gale the aircon on and everything else, The windscreen was just misted at the top ffs
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