[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by Axylus

Do people actually use CarPlay?

Yes, I would say that the vast majority of iPhone owners do.

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by Axylus

Do people actually use CarPlay?

100% of the time.
Why wouldn’t we? Any special reason?

[psoto13]

Originally Posted by T_U_D

Yikes! Is there anything else that you can think of that might be holding it up? Carbon Pkg?

No Carbon Pkg. Just carbon roof and interior. It might be what you suspect.

[Axylus]

Originally Posted by M2siast

100% of the time.
Why wouldn’t we? Any special reason?

To be honest, I had no clue and it was a genuine question. I only asks because maybe it was like a gimmick to try and get you to buy more options, or things of the sort to appeal to the market

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by Axylus

To be honest, I had no clue and it was a genuine question. I only asks because maybe it was like a gimmick to try and get you to buy more options, or things of the sort to appeal to the market

It comes with the car, it’s not an added option.
It works really well, and integrates with the car as if it’s the built-in unit so the navigation arrows and distance, street names, etc. show up on the dash and HUD, just like the buitl-in nav, you can speak to your phone by holding the button or not, just voice activated, the albums and playlists are all integrated and show on dash etc.
It’s great. We don’t need the built-in stuff actually lol

[Ravenseal]

Originally Posted by Searay55555

I have the adaptive lights on my 335is. I’m not planning to add them to the M2. Just not worth it to me, as I’m already stretching to appease the Admiral. I’m also not getting the Carbon Package. But I’m sure as hell getting the remote start. Phoenix car. Today 112°F

A $650 option stretches you on a $65,000+ car? Have you considered an M240i?

[Ravenseal]

Originally Posted by Axylus

To be honest, I had no clue and it was a genuine question. I only asks because maybe it was like a gimmick to try and get you to buy more options, or things of the sort to appeal to the market

Apple CarPlay is far better than iDrive. I suggest you try it.

[Rx-7ames]

Originally Posted by Axylus

Do people actually use CarPlay?

I have many clients that exclusively use carplay.

[Rx-7ames]

Originally Posted by Ravenseal

A $650 option stretches you on a $65,000+ car? Have you considered an M240i?

I read that the car itself is a stretch, not a $650 option. If you are already stretching to get the car, why opt in on things you don't feel are necessary. It seems reasonable to me.

But to be fair, I am getting every option available with the 6MT except bucket seats, and I feel like this car is a stretch for me. I would be completely happy with an M240,and happier in some senses, but I want the last BMW manual.

[Ravenseal]

Originally Posted by Rx-7ames

I read that the car itself is a stretch, not a $650 option. If you are already stretching to get the car, why opt in on things you don't feel are necessary. It seems reasonable to me.

But to be fair, I am getting every option available with the 6MT except bucket seats, and I feel like this car is a stretch for me. I would be completely happy with an M240,and happier in some senses, but I want the last BMW manual.

$650 is less than 1% of the price of the car. Nitpicking stuff like headlights just seems silly. There’s no pride in bareboning a $65,000+ car, at least in my personal opinion. I optioned my 6MT exactly how I wanted to, knowing it was going to be my very, very long-term car. No regrets. $650 over 8-10 years of ownership is basically nothing. I can’t relate to having a wife that gets mad about my hobbies though.

[Squidget]

Originally Posted by M2siast

It works really well, and integrates with the car as if it’s the built-in unit so the navigation arrows and distance, street names, etc. show up on the dash and HUD, just like the buitl-in nav

The rest sounds right, but Carplay in the HUD? There was a review that explicitly said CarPlay Nav didn't work with the HUD. Have you confirmed that?

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by Squidget

The rest sounds right, but Carplay in the HUD? There was a review that explicitly said CarPlay Nav didn't work with the HUD. Have you confirmed that?

Waze (and possibly other Nav apps) doesn’t work.

Apple Maps does.

[Searay55555]

Originally Posted by Ravenseal

A $650 option stretches you on a $65,000+ car? Have you considered an M240i?

For a couple minutes I did. The problem is I also have to buy a new Lexus RX this month for you know who. So, at some point I have to draw some kind of line as it’s a lot of cash going out the door for CARS. And, I really want my first M under full warranty so I won’t have to spend time under it for a while. If money were no object I’d buy an M4. Wait! The beaver teeth - no I wouldn’t. I just couldn’t. Not that the front end of the M2 is that much better but the black will hide it a little.
That said, I’m not sure on the lights now. There were things I wasn’t aware of as I’m learning here. I thought it was just that they aimed at the direction like my current lights do. At <35 mph, I don’t think that really matters. So, the jury is still out on the lights for me.

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by Searay55555

For a couple minutes I did. The problem is I also have to buy a new Lexus RX this month for you know who. So, at some point I have to draw some kind of line as it’s a lot of cash going out the door for CARS. And, I really want my first M under full warranty so I won’t have to spend time under it for a while. If money were no object I’d buy an M4. Wait! The beaver teeth - no I wouldn’t. I just couldn’t. Not that the front end of the M2 is that much better but the black will hide it a little.
That said, I’m not sure on the lights now. There were things I wasn’t aware of as I’m learning here. I thought it was just that they aimed at the direction like my current lights do. At <35 mph, I don’t think that really matters. So, the jury is still out on the lights for me.

Arizona is pretty flat, and you may only during daylight, so it’s understandable.

For me, it’s a safety feature. Being able to spot deer sooner can save your ass around here in the twisties. Plus, when summer is over daylight is done at 4-5 pm and then it’s super dark. So I get a lot of use of the lights.

Figure out your use case and decide. Nothing wrong with not choosing an option or two if you don’t use it. They’re not free, and the car doesn’t have to be “fully loaded” (none are anyway).

[Searay55555]

Originally Posted by Ravenseal

$650 is less than 1% of the price of the car. Nitpicking stuff like headlights just seems silly. There’s no pride in bareboning a $65,000+ car, at least in my personal opinion. I optioned my 6MT exactly how I wanted to, knowing it was going to be my very, very long-term car. No regrets. $650 over 8-10 years of ownership is basically nothing. I can’t relate to having a wife that gets mad about my hobbies though.

I also plan on 10 years probably. And it’s not that there is anger there, but I’m also an audiophile and there is a little expense there too. Maybe too many expensive hobbies. And she really gets zero about either. Thankfully she’s patient, well sort of, until I cross the line(s). I’m trying to color within the lines.

[Searay55555]

Originally Posted by M2siast

Arizona is pretty flat, and you may only during daylight, so it’s understandable.

For me, it’s a safety feature. Being able to spot deer sooner can save your ass around here in the twisties. Plus, when summer is over daylight is done at 4-5 pm and then it’s super dark. So I get a lot of use of the lights.

Figure out your use case and decide. Nothing wrong with not choosing an option or two if you don’t use it. They’re not free, and the car doesn’t have to be “fully loaded” (none are anyway).

I hear that, coming from 25 years in MN. This car will be 90 % urban driving. In 28 years I’ve seen almost NO animals here to have to avoid. I’m just not sure it’s worth it for me. I have to take a closer look at the aesthetics.

[Autobahn SoCal]

Originally Posted by T_U_D

+1

Do you know if the tires are the same size on both wheels options? (Bi color and black)
I think 275 front / 285 rear.

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by Autobahn SoCal

Do you know if the tires are the same size on both wheels options? (Bi color and black)
I think 275 front / 285 rear.

All same, just one wheel has the outer spokes burnished.

[Autobahn SoCal]

Originally Posted by M2siast

All same, just one wheel has the outer spokes burnished.

I’m on the fence, but leaning toward black although I like the bi color pattern better. Getting BG

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by Autobahn SoCal

I’m on the fence, but leaning toward black although I like the bi color pattern better. Getting BG

I saw both in person before buying the car.
I had 100% certainty I wanted burnished. Once I saw it in person (on a black car) I immediately turned 180.

But I might be a bit biased since I didn’t get a choice and I had to like the black wheels.

But I really do. And it helps with the brake dust too.

You can’t go wrong I don’t think. Especially with a light coloured car, the black will look great. It’s one of those things that don’t photograph well as well.

[Autobahn SoCal]

Originally Posted by M2siast

I saw both in person before buying the car.
I had 100% certainty I wanted burnished. Once I saw it in person (on a black car) I immediately turned 180.

But I might be a bit biased since I didn’t get a choice and I had to like the black wheels.

But I really do. And it helps with the brake dust too.

You can’t go wrong I don’t think. Especially with a light coloured car, the black will look great. It’s one of those things that don’t photograph well as well.

I have black on my BG M240 now so I’ll get black lol

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by M2siast

All same, just one wheel has the outer spokes burnished.

Correct.