Official SoCal Chat Thread (#3)

Crimson92 · 03-04-2008, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jdink

then again... it may have been the combo of the 300 lb of torque throwing me into the sport seats

despite the fact that the s5 doesnt have inflatable side bolsters i still prefer the interior to the audi...not the a4 tho

Mattscott · 03-04-2008, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Crimson92

what different?

the activiation to unlock th doors is the entire backside of the handle. So once you grab the door handle it unlock automatically. None of this touch it with your thumb stuff

and it comes standard, its not an option

Crimson92 · 03-04-2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattscott

the activiation to unlock th doors is the entire backside of the handle. So once you grab the door handle it unlock automatically. None of this touch it with your thumb stuff

and it comes standard, its not an option

mine unlocks automatically as soon as i pull the handle......i only touch the ribs to lock it

Mattscott · 03-04-2008, 01:03 PM

I REALLY like this interior

Mattscott · 03-04-2008, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Crimson92

mine unlocks automatically as soon as i pull the handle......i only touch the ribs to lock it

It locks automatically once the key is like 20 feet away

Crimson92 · 03-04-2008, 01:05 PM

see i dont like the steering wheel and the dash trim....doesnt feel nice at all

Crimson92 · 03-04-2008, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattscott

It locks automatically once the key is like 20 feet away

well laaadeeedaa

Crimson92 · 03-04-2008, 01:05 PM

dont get me wrong..i want the lexus to beat the crap out of the m3....doesnt like its happening so far

jdink · 03-04-2008, 01:07 PM

wow... im selling my 335

Mattscott · 03-04-2008, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Crimson92

dont get me wrong..i want the lexus to beat the crap out of the m3....doesnt like its happening so far

Also you can set the instrument cluster to "glow orange" at a certain speed or a certain rpm and "glow red" at a certain speed and rpm. Dont get me wrong, I love my car, but there are a few things bmw could take from them.

jdink · 03-04-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattscott

Also you can set the instrument cluster to "glow orange" at a certain speed or a certain rpm and "glow red" at a certain speed and rpm. Dont get me wrong, I love my car, but there are a few things bmw could take from them.

do you want matching undercarrage glow lights too

OC Guy · 03-04-2008, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattscott

and lexus' smart access >>>> BMW CA

No it isn't. For example, on my car if I get out then my passenger gets out, if I hit the comfort access to lock on my car and she hasn't closed the door, it will lock as soon as she closes the door. The same applies to the trunk if I have it opened. I hit the lock button, go to the trunk, get my stuff, close the trunk, it automatically locks. I have an alarm so I hear the audible "chirp."

The Lexus on the other hand will not lock if there's another door open. It will just give you a long beep as a reminder another door is open. I prefer the BMW method where it will lock later for you. You don't have to wait for the other doors to close. The range is much shorter than my BMW. My +1 has a Lexus and it sucks because she always has the keys in her purse.

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Originally Posted by Mattscott

416hp and 367ft/lbs of torque is no joke either

Procede makes as much power to the wheels haha.

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Originally Posted by Mattscott

the activiation to unlock th doors is the entire backside of the handle. So once you grab the door handle it unlock automatically. None of this touch it with your thumb stuff

and it comes standard, its not an option

I do the same on my car....

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Originally Posted by Mattscott

It locks automatically once the key is like 20 feet away

That can be an annoyance as well.

Since I drive the IS a few times a week I can say I prefer BMW's comfort access much more. I also do not like the fact you cannot put your key in the Lexus. It sucks for Valet. You have to explain it to them and hope they do not lose the keyfob because it is not in the car.

Crimson92 · 03-04-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jdink

do you want matching undercarrage glow lights too

Crimson92 · 03-04-2008, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by OC 335i

No it isn't. For example, on my car if I get out then my passenger gets out, if I hit the comfort access to lock on my car and she hasn't closed the door, it will lock as soon as she closes the door. The same applies to the trunk if I have it opened. I hit the lock button, go to the trunk, get my stuff, close the trunk, it automatically locks. I have an alarm so I hear the audible "chirp."

The Lexus on the other hand will not lock if there's another door open. It will just give you a long beep as a reminder another door is open. I prefer the BMW method where it will lock later for you. You don't have to wait for the other doors to close. The range is much shorter than my BMW. My +1 has a Lexus and it sucks because she always has the keys in her purse.

Procede makes as much power to the wheels haha.

I do the same on my car....

That can be an annoyance as well.

Since I drive the IS a few times a week I can say I prefer BMW's comfort access much more. I also do not like the fact you cannot put your key in the Lexus. It sucks for Valet. You have to explain it to them and hope they do not lose the keyfob because it is not in the car.

OC Guy · 03-04-2008, 01:15 PM

The instrument cluster/lights are nice but the dash sucks. The buttons are far too large on the dash and the different menus suck. You don't have two windows on the Navi like BMW so if you go to like Climate or Audio, you can't see the navi at the same time. All the features are locked down on the car while driving also. You can't change your destination while driving. You can't access your playlists while driving if you have like a MP3 CD. You can fast forward by song one at a time you can't scroll thru them like on I-Drive. The Song names are truncated so you can't see them all as well.

There's a few more features on their navi that I prefer on the BMW.

The fit and finish of the door panels are nicer than our BMWs. But the e92 has the ambient lighting that looks very nice.

Again, I have driven a IS 2-3 times a week for over a year now...

Crimson92 · 03-04-2008, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by OC 335i

The instrument cluster/lights are nice but the dash sucks. The buttons are far too large on the dash and the different menus suck. You don't have two windows on the Navi like BMW so if you go to like Climate or Audio, you can't see the navi at the same time. All the features are locked down on the car while driving also. You can't change your destination while driving. You can't access your playlists while driving if you have like a MP3 CD. You can fast forward by song one at a time you can't scroll thru them like on I-Drive. The Song names are truncated so you can't see them all as well.

There's a few more features on their navi that I prefer on the BMW.

The fit and finish of the door panels are nicer than our BMWs. But the e92 has the ambient lighting that looks very nice.

Again, I have driven a IS 2-3 times a week for over a year now...

thats one reason why i dont like lexus' navi....on my benz i cant change whenever i want...lexus wont let you

Minipuck V 2.0 · 03-04-2008, 01:18 PM

wheres the handbrake on the car yo?

OC Guy · 03-04-2008, 01:19 PM

Oh yeah, the paddles are awkward and aren't the easiest to reach compared to the BMW ones IMO. The button layout for the different radio/audio modes are not in the best of positions. In the BMW everything is slanted towards the driver.

The Lexus leather is softer but at the same time much more delicate.

Crimson92 · 03-04-2008, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Minipuck V 2.0

wheres the handbrake on the car yo?

where the clutch should of been

OC Guy · 03-04-2008, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Minipuck V 2.0

wheres the handbrake on the car yo?

Foot. Another ghey.

The glove compartment is surprisingly small as well. It has this oddly placed divider IMO.

BACK SEAT DOES NOT FOLD DOWN WTF! (big for me)

!Xoible · 03-04-2008, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by OC 335i

The instrument cluster/lights are nice but the dash sucks. The buttons are far too large on the dash and the different menus suck. You don't have two windows on the Navi like BMW so if you go to like Climate or Audio, you can't see the navi at the same time. All the features are locked down on the car while driving also. You can't change your destination while driving. You can't access your playlists while driving if you have like a MP3 CD. You can fast forward by song one at a time you can't scroll thru them like on I-Drive. The Song names are truncated so you can't see them all as well.

There's a few more features on their navi that I prefer on the BMW.

The fit and finish of the door panels are nicer than our BMWs. But the e92 has the ambient lighting that looks very nice.

Again, I have driven a IS 2-3 times a week for over a year now...

dude, i dont know about "sucks" u prefer bmw but that doesnt mean this is not nice

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Originally Posted by Minipuck V 2.0

wheres the handbrake on the car yo?

car's designed to go forward and in a straight line. they havent thought about brakes yet

Minipuck V 2.0 · 03-04-2008, 01:20 PM

ghey .... its called handbrake, not foot brake ... i already have a brake for the foot ...

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OC Guy General 562 Rep 18,123 Posts Drives: AW 335D E90 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irvine/Aliso Viejo, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	The instrument cluster/lights are nice but the dash sucks. The buttons are far too large on the dash and the different menus suck. You don't have two windows on the Navi like BMW so if you go to like Climate or Audio, you can't see the navi at the same time. All the features are locked down on the car while driving also. You can't change your destination while driving. You can't access your playlists while driving if you have like a MP3 CD. You can fast forward by song one at a time you can't scroll thru them like on I-Drive. The Song names are truncated so you can't see them all as well. There's a few more features on their navi that I prefer on the BMW. The fit and finish of the door panels are nicer than our BMWs. But the e92 has the ambient lighting that looks very nice. Again, I have driven a IS 2-3 times a week for over a year now... __________________ Current: 2010 Alpine White 335D LCI l 19" BBS LMs l KW V2 Coilovers l BMW Performance Grilles l MSport Front/Rear l Karbonwerke Trunk l F1 Pinnacle Tint 35% Former: E92 Space Grey 335i Latest pics
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