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“ With all this tech now, the handover was almost 2...”

written by gslack on 08/03/2010

> With all this tech now, the handover was almost 2 hours! Set up this and

> that and then try it all out. Of course I needed to sign a doc saying the

> sales guy had explained everything to me.................well to be honest

> I couldn't take much more in. There's a facility known as BMW connected

> drive whereby an operator pings addresses and phone numbers to your car

> and you can then instruct the nav to take you there etc. I can also use my

> pc to send the car stuff. Useful? I'll let you know!

>

> Otherwise, really comfortable sport seats with bolsters which are

> infinitely adjustable. Sit low by comparison to Kuga. Very nice ride and

> turn in. You sit 'in' the seats, not 'on' them. Panoramic roof opens which

> is a treat. Not sure about the colour! Chose graphite blue, came out a bit

> lighter than I had expected. Difficult to tell what the whole car will

> look like when you chose from a panel 8 inches square on order! Beige

> leather interior lifts it though. Sound system miles better than the

> Nissan. IPod connection good with menu on car screen. Garage door opener

> integrated into rear view mirror. Not much interior stowage space. It's

> really a pumped up 3 series estate (had looked at a 330d SE but as it is

> due to be replaced 2011 decided not to proceed). Car mag reviews a little

> harsh on the interior. Granted the basic model feels very low rent.