Transition to BMW

AppleEater · 05-12-2010, 11:59 AM

1. Took me 10 minutes to find the unlock button

2. Had to read the manual to figure out how the blinkers work

3. Spent 10 minutes looking for a gas can release button to find out there isn't one!

4. Still don't understand how the windshield wipers work

5. Checking oil level was a manual operation aswell

Had some trouble with the basics, ha. This car has great features and I love the way everything works, just not the simplest of cars. Anyone else have issues during transition?

Brey335i · 05-12-2010, 12:02 PM

I came from a manual car... I couldn't start my 335i when I first got it cause I didn't realize you had to step on the brake for that

Kroy · 05-12-2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Brey335i

I came from a manual car... I couldn't start my 335i when I first got it cause I didn't realize you had to step on the brake for that

experienced the same problem on the 325i

OlivaresAnthony · 05-12-2010, 12:07 PM

glad to see someone

before asking...now keep reading from cover to cover and you will know the basics of how your car works..

bsamoul · 05-12-2010, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AppleEater

1. Took me 10 minutes to find the unlock button

2. Had to read the manual to figure out how the blinkers work

3. Spent 10 minutes looking for a gas can release button to find out there isn't one!

4. Still don't understand how the windshield wipers work

5. Checking oil level was a manual operation aswell

Had some trouble with the basics, ha. This car has great features and I love the way everything works, just not the simplest of cars. Anyone else have issues during transition?

we all go through those things, that's for sure! Welcome to e90! Let's see some pics of the car!

OlivaresAnthony · 05-12-2010, 12:11 PM

also, read through this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42901
you will learn alot more here..

AppleEater · 05-12-2010, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by OlivaresAnthony

also, read through this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42901
you will learn alot more here..

Cool thread thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bsamoul

we all go through those things, that's for sure! Welcome to e90! Let's see some pics of the car!

Thanks, this forum is great but makes me want to spend all my $$ hah. Already gave into PE exhaust, blacklines, and bulbs been driving it for 5 days. I'l take good pictures after I wash/wax it!

mike3000fl · 05-12-2010, 12:14 PM

reminds me of when i took my car to a tire shop once.

explained to the tech that this black thing is the key, and how to start her. he says "yea i do this all the time, i got it".

he gets in car, sits there for 5 mins, gets out and asks me "soooo how do you start it again?"

Oulixes · 05-12-2010, 12:46 PM

Welcome to the problems we all have - don't get discouraged, there are more to come. You will get used to the car.

BTM · 05-12-2010, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by AppleEater

3. Spent 10 minutes looking for a gas can release button to find out there isn't one!

I'm guilty of this one LOL

Hard to look cool at the gas station repeatedly getting in and out of the car looking confused at the gas door

slavke · 05-12-2010, 12:54 PM

I had a problem with number 1 also. My friend was standing outside waiting for me to unlock passanger door for about 5 minutes then after when I couldn't find the damn unlock button I reached and pulled on the door handle and opened it. Then me and him spent another 10min looking for it.

Verbiage · 05-12-2010, 12:55 PM

LOL.

wwjbd24 · 05-12-2010, 12:57 PM

my SA explained all of that when i took delivery...

MrDummy · 05-12-2010, 01:12 PM

^^ mine too

E92-Lighting · 05-12-2010, 04:33 PM

it takes some time to get used to

sam2428 · 05-12-2010, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BTM

I'm guilty of this one LOL

Hard to look cool at the gas station repeatedly getting in and out of the car looking confused at the gas door

haha i know what you mean...i actually have a habit of locking my doors when i go to a gas station. So i kept thinking there was something wrong with my gas door until i realized all i had to do is unlock the damn thing lol

05-12-2010, 11:59 AM	#1
AppleEater Soldier 4 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NJ/SC iTrader: (1)	1. Took me 10 minutes to find the unlock button 2. Had to read the manual to figure out how the blinkers work 3. Spent 10 minutes looking for a gas can release button to find out there isn't one! 4. Still don't understand how the windshield wipers work 5. Checking oil level was a manual operation aswell Had some trouble with the basics, ha. This car has great features and I love the way everything works, just not the simplest of cars. Anyone else have issues during transition? Last edited by AppleEater; 05-12-2010 at 12:07 PM..
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Brey335i Banned 113 Rep 4,771 Posts Drives: e46 ///M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (11)	I came from a manual car... I couldn't start my 335i when I first got it cause I didn't realize you had to step on the brake for that
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OlivaresAnthony Colonel 101 Rep 2,095 Posts Drives: 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD OR 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2019 Toyota Tacoma ... [0.00] 2015 BMW 535i [0.00]	glad to see someone before asking...now keep reading from cover to cover and you will know the basics of how your car works.. __________________ E90 325i\|Sparkling Graphite Metallic\|Steptronic\|Black Leatherette/Dark Burl Interior\|OEM Alarm\|35%Front/5%Rear Tint\|RD LED License Plate Lights\|Rear Fogs Activated\|Debadged\|Smoked Sidemarkers\|Blacklines\|Depo P90v2\|Matte Black Grille\|BMS PBX\|AFE Drop In\|Charcoal Filter Delete\|Air Scoops\| RM Silicone Intake Hose\| Magnaflow 14815\| 19" Avant Garde M310\|Continental DWS\|M3 Lip Spoiler
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OlivaresAnthony Colonel 101 Rep 2,095 Posts Drives: 2019 Toyota Tacoma TRD OR 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2019 Toyota Tacoma ... [0.00] 2015 BMW 535i [0.00]	also, read through this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=42901 you will learn alot more here.. __________________ E90 325i\|Sparkling Graphite Metallic\|Steptronic\|Black Leatherette/Dark Burl Interior\|OEM Alarm\|35%Front/5%Rear Tint\|RD LED License Plate Lights\|Rear Fogs Activated\|Debadged\|Smoked Sidemarkers\|Blacklines\|Depo P90v2\|Matte Black Grille\|BMS PBX\|AFE Drop In\|Charcoal Filter Delete\|Air Scoops\| RM Silicone Intake Hose\| Magnaflow 14815\| 19" Avant Garde M310\|Continental DWS\|M3 Lip Spoiler
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mike3000fl Banned 138 Rep 2,731 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tampa iTrader: (0)	reminds me of when i took my car to a tire shop once. explained to the tech that this black thing is the key, and how to start her. he says "yea i do this all the time, i got it". he gets in car, sits there for 5 mins, gets out and asks me "soooo how do you start it again?"
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Oulixes Lieutenant Colonel 22 Rep 1,938 Posts Drives: 330xi, 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Terra Borealis iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the problems we all have - don't get discouraged, there are more to come. You will get used to the car.
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slavke Private First Class 8 Rep 164 Posts Drives: E90 330i sport & prem Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	I had a problem with number 1 also. My friend was standing outside waiting for me to unlock passanger door for about 5 minutes then after when I couldn't find the damn unlock button I reached and pulled on the door handle and opened it. Then me and him spent another 10min looking for it.
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Verbiage Dismembered Member 3610 Rep 9,213 Posts Drives: F80 ZCP 6MT, R55 Clubman S 6MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: DMV iTrader: (6)	LOL. __________________ My delivery experience and beach photoshoot here.
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wwjbd24 Private First Class 7 Rep 156 Posts Drives: e92 07 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mid Atlantic iTrader: (0)	my SA explained all of that when i took delivery...
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