BMW and M Power Owners

BeeP · 13 May 2021 at 13:03

Jay85 said:
Oooof just sat in the new M3 competition that my uncle got as a courtesy car, never seen so much carbon fibre on show, absolutely love the carbon fibre roof. Had the optional extra carbon bucket seats as well, what a car! Just hate the big nostril front end.

I really hated the nostrils at first too, now I only kind of dislike them, give it a few years and I'll like them....just in time for me to have one lol.

The odd thing is for me that they look okish until the number plate goes on the car, then they look even worse. Saw an M4 in Harry Fairbairn (Kirkcaldy branch) with no plates on and it kind of suited it.

Maybe I'm just talking myself around to them?

ash_scotland88 · 13 May 2021 at 21:28

BeeP said:
I really hated the nostrils at first too, now I only kind of dislike them, give it a few years and I'll like them....just in time for me to have one lol.

The odd thing is for me that they look okish until the number plate goes on the car, then they look even worse. Saw an M4 in Harry Fairbairn (Kirkcaldy branch) with no plates on and it kind of suited it.

Maybe I'm just talking myself around to them?

Oooh, someone local!

Smokey26 · 13 May 2021 at 23:06

BeeP said:
I really hated the nostrils at first too, now I only kind of dislike them, give it a few years and I'll like them....just in time for me to have one lol.

The odd thing is for me that they look okish until the number plate goes on the car, then they look even worse. Saw an M4 in Harry Fairbairn (Kirkcaldy branch) with no plates on and it kind of suited it.

Maybe I'm just talking myself around to them?

Maybe you need to go to specsavers?

BeeP · 14 May 2021 at 08:00

Smokey26 said:
Maybe you need to go to specsavers?

I did.....that's why my eyes are knackered.

@ash_scotland88 That's my local branch, I was in getting my car serviced (ouchies) and had a wee nosey around while I was there.

Belloni · 14 May 2021 at 09:43

Maybe a silly question, but I currently use my partners A3 2016 which allows me to have Android Auto via cable. If I'm looking to get a runaround 520d 2011-13, will I be able to use Spotify via Bluetooth and/or cable? I'm not fussed about Android Auto but as long as I can have my music.

chanjy · 14 May 2021 at 09:48

Belloni said:
Maybe a silly question, but I currently use my partners A3 2016 which allows me to have Android Auto via cable. If I'm looking to get a runaround 520d 2011-13, will I be able to use Spotify via Bluetooth and/or cable? I'm not fussed about Android Auto but as long as I can have my music.

Unfortunately I think the spotify integration was iPhone only IIRC but you can stream via bluetooth. Just can't use iDrive to choose playlists/albums etc.

[TW]Fox · 14 May 2021 at 09:52

Belloni said:
Maybe a silly question, but I currently use my partners A3 2016 which allows me to have Android Auto via cable. If I'm looking to get a runaround 520d 2011-13, will I be able to use Spotify via Bluetooth and/or cable? I'm not fussed about Android Auto but as long as I can have my music.

What's the difference between a runaround 520d and a normal 520d?

The answer is that Spotify will work fine over Bluetooth (if the car has enhanced bluetooth optioned, if it doesn't it's quite complex as to which support it and which don't but it can be enabled via coding) and allow track selection but the full Spotify integration supports only the iPhone and requires the BMW Apps Interface option which is very rare on a pre 2013 car. It's also quite hit and miss.

Robbo · 14 May 2021 at 09:57

I'd recommend going for an LCI 520d if you can.

theone8181 · 14 May 2021 at 10:03

[TW]Fox said:
What's the difference between a runaround 520d and a normal 520d?

The answer is that Spotify will work fine over Bluetooth (if the car has enhanced bluetooth optioned, if it doesn't it's quite complex as to which support it and which don't but it can be enabled via coding) and allow track selection but the full Spotify integration supports only the iPhone and requires the BMW Apps Interface option which is very rare on a pre 2013 car. It's also quite hit and miss.

Is that from the era where they were charging for something that cost them nothing (can't remember if it was caraway or Android auto they charged for).

Simon · 14 May 2021 at 10:05

BeeP said:
I really hated the nostrils at first too, now I only kind of dislike them, give it a few years and I'll like them....just in time for me to have one lol.

The odd thing is for me that they look okish until the number plate goes on the car, then they look even worse. Saw an M4 in Harry Fairbairn (Kirkcaldy branch) with no plates on and it kind of suited it.

Maybe I'm just talking myself around to them?

They do look a lot better in the flesh than on photos

mjt · 14 May 2021 at 10:30

What are the suspension options on the G20 now?
My parents are looking at a 330i Touring (M340i is overkill). What is "Adaptive M suspension" on the M Sports models? Is it like the adjustable dampers on the old F10, or is there no adaptive damping at all on the G20? Is the M suspension Audi-hard, or better?

[TW]Fox · 14 May 2021 at 10:38

It's variable damper control but isn't the adaptive drive system off the F10 I don't think.

Belloni · 14 May 2021 at 11:13

Robbo said:
I'd recommend going for an LCI 520d if you can.

Thoughts on https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-de...romSavedAds=true&advertising-location=at_cars

Thanks for the input.

Robbo · 14 May 2021 at 11:24

Belloni said:
Thoughts on https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-de...romSavedAds=true&advertising-location=at_cars

Thanks for the input.

That looks good, it's not an LCI but is very high spec and it's got the newer iDrive which will do the things you want.

mjt · 14 May 2021 at 11:27

[TW]Fox said:
It's variable damper control but isn't the adaptive drive system off the F10 I don't think.

What's the G20 M Sport like? I've had a 320i Touring SE loaner and it was fine, just slow and a dull engine note but suspension was fine.

ahenners · 14 May 2021 at 15:18

Belloni said:
Thoughts on https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-de...romSavedAds=true&advertising-location=at_cars

Thanks for the input.

That will have an N47 and potentially be susceptible to the timing chain issues that engine is well known for.

Robbo · 14 May 2021 at 15:32

ahenners said:
That will have an N47 and potentially be susceptible to the timing chain issues that engine is well known for.

Being a 2013 it's likely a smaller risk than the 2008-10 cars. Worth checking/listening though certainly.

jpaul · 14 May 2021 at 15:52

chanjy said:
Unfortunately I think the spotify integration was iPhone only IIRC but you can stream via bluetooth. Just can't use iDrive to choose playlists/albums etc.

people, also, want the convenience of bluetooth, even if the quality would be better by usb cable - progress,
although I've seen comments that supporting usb for spotify may infringe licensing, as, you would have a bit-perfect copy.

nam · 14 May 2021 at 16:04

is there anyone on here with a M235i Gran Coupe

roadie · 14 May 2021 at 16:37

I think they'd have to be brave to own up to having one of those really ugly cars.