http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/roadtests/roadtest/66142/article.html
At least the 7-Series is no longer the ugliest BMW now that the Z4 is here
At least the 7-Series is no longer the ugliest BMW now that the Z4 is here
For instance, at one point we lost volume and on/off control of the audio system, meaning we had to listen to the audio system whether we wanted to or not (thankfully, we could still change radio stations). Because our driver was on a major Los Angeles freeway in rush hour, he couldn't easily pull over and totally concentrate on the problem, though he was convinced it was something he'd caused while playing with iDrive. After about an hour (or about 5 miles in L.A. rush hour time), the central screen briefly went blank, and then came on with the initial message that was displayed every time the 7 Series was started. More puzzled than ever, our driver decided to give the volume knob another try and ? it worked! He then pressed the knob and the sound system shut off. It seems the computer finally recognized the problem and did the equivalent of a reboot to correct it.
On a different day, we tried utilizing the voice command controls and found the system to be completely non-responsive. It would ask us for commands, but no matter how clearly we spoke, it didn't recognize what we were saying. Acting on our earlier experience with the sound system, we shut the car off completely and restarted it. Sure enough, the voice command now worked perfectly.
Originally posted by: NFS4
At least the 7-Series is no longer the ugliest BMW now that the Z4 is here
Originally posted by: NFS4
http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/roadtests/roadtest/66142/article.html
At least the 7-Series is no longer the ugliest BMW now that the Z4 is here
Ditto.Originally posted by: Viper GTS
I dunno why people are ragging so hard on the Z4, I like it.
Viper GTS
Originally posted by: Nemesis77
Did you know that the iDrive uses Windows Embedded as it's OS?
For instance, at one point we lost volume and on/off control of the audio system, meaning we had to listen to the audio system whether we wanted to or not (thankfully, we could still change radio stations). Because our driver was on a major Los Angeles freeway in rush hour, he couldn't easily pull over and totally concentrate on the problem, though he was convinced it was something he'd caused while playing with iDrive. After about an hour (or about 5 miles in L.A. rush hour time), the central screen briefly went blank, and then came on with the initial message that was displayed every time the 7 Series was started. More puzzled than ever, our driver decided to give the volume knob another try and ? it worked! He then pressed the knob and the sound system shut off. It seems the computer finally recognized the problem and did the equivalent of a reboot to correct it.
On a different day, we tried utilizing the voice command controls and found the system to be completely non-responsive. It would ask us for commands, but no matter how clearly we spoke, it didn't recognize what we were saying. Acting on our earlier experience with the sound system, we shut the car off completely and restarted it. Sure enough, the voice command now worked perfectly.
And there's your proof
I just might have to get one of those as soon as I can use a car and have the money to buy it, or about three yearsOriginally posted by: Viper GTS
I dunno why people are ragging so hard on the Z4, I like it.
Viper GTS
Originally posted by: Viper GTS
Originally posted by: NFS4
http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/roadtests/roadtest/66142/article.html
At least the 7-Series is no longer the ugliest BMW now that the Z4 is here
I dunno why people are ragging so hard on the Z4, I like it.
Viper GTS
Originally posted by: ElFenix
on sheer looks i'd pick an S or a phaeton or an A8 before the 7 series. its just odd looking. whats up with the trunk?