[Raspartan]

Originally Posted by RASHID007

So does Canadian vehicle have it or not?

The Canadian vehicle allows you to open the windows (possibly sunroof too, didn't hold it down long enough) with the remote, but not to close them that way. To close them you have to do it manually or by holding down the lock spot if you have CA.

[BaeWatch]

Originally Posted by RJCrew

Finally pick up my ED 335i Luxury line today. One cool feature that i noticed is SPORT + mode. I thought this only came with Sport Line

Are you serious? Luxury line comes with sport+? That's awesome! I'm ordering the luxury line, but want the sport package too. If this is true, you just made my day

[AggieTexan]

This thread makes my head spin...I can see I have a lot to learn!

[Sephanite]

In older model BMW aswell, when the engine is off, flick the high beam for follow me home lights

[Elk]

Originally Posted by AggieTexan

This thread makes my head spin...I can see I have a lot to learn!

There are many features and many quirks.

[PrinceBarin]

Originally Posted by BaeWatch

Are you serious? Luxury line comes with sport+? That's awesome! I'm ordering the luxury line, but want the sport package too. If this is true, you just made my day

Sorry to disappoint but the Luxury line does not come with Sport+ mode. However, I understand Sport+ does come on any car fitted with Sports suspension, Sports steering or Sport auto.

[AggieTexan]

Originally Posted by Sephanite

In older model BMW aswell, when the engine is off, flick the high beam for follow me home lights

What are follow me home lights?

[PrinceBarin]

Originally Posted by AggieTexan

What are follow me home lights?

Your headlights will stay switched on for a preset time after you lock your car. The idea is that they will keep your driveway lit while you get into the house.

[Wild M]

Originally Posted by RASHID007

So does Canadian vehicle have it or not?

Well, I just received my new 335i Sport line. I verified that the windows close when you press and hold the ridge patch on the door handle but do not close when you push and hold the lock button on the remote. Also, our mirrors don't budge.

[Raspartan]

Originally Posted by Wild M

Well, I just received my new 335i Sport line. I verified that the windows close when you press and hold the ridge patch on the door handle but do not close when you push and hold the lock button on the remote. Also, our mirrors don't budge.

Hey, congrats on the new car!

[DrivenByE30]

Originally Posted by Wild M

Well, I just received my new 335i Sport line. I verified that the windows close when you press and hold the ridge patch on the door handle but do not close when you push and hold the lock button on the remote. Also, our mirrors don't budge.

I think it might be a safety feature that you are not able to close the windows via the remote, to avoid pinching fingers inadvertently...

The engineering thought is that: via remote you could be not in visual contact with the car, and therefore could not sure whether someone is actually be in danger if the windows were to be raised up without supervision.

I wish i could have my car right now to verify also this fact...

Originally Posted by AggieTexan

What are follow me home lights?

This feature has been standard with other japanese and american cars for generations already... it's sad that BMW 3 series only got it now...
a bit late to the game...

Originally Posted by RJCrew

Finally pick up my ED 335i Luxury line today. One cool feature that i noticed is SPORT + mode. I thought this only came with Sport Line

Luxury Line only get Sport Mode, not the Sport + mode...

unless i have missed something...

[Kristof]

Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

I think it might be a safety feature that you are not able to close the windows via the remote, to avoid pinching fingers inadvertently...

The engineering thought is that: via remote you could be not in visual contact with the car, and therefore could not sure whether someone is actually be in danger if the windows were to be raised up without supervision.

Long-pressing the remote does close the sunroof and all windows on my EU-spec 328i. We probably traded this feature for the no signal one..

[pcbrew]

Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

(Follow Me Home) This feature has been standard with other japanese and american cars for generations already... it's sad that BMW 3 series only got it now...
a bit late to the game...

I do not think this is new. I am pretty sure my '02 E46 has this feature

[Wild M]

Originally Posted by Raspartan

Hey, congrats on the new car!

Thanks Raspartan. I'm having a lot of fun learning about all the neat features. As for the drive, my initial impression: I'm glad I ordered the M sport suspension. I was worried that it would be too hard, but in reality it feels quite soft compared to my brain rattling Z4M suspension. I wouldn't want anything softer than what I got.

When the weather improves, I'll post some pictures so you can see the colour combination: liquid blue on coral red.

[Howowcanigo]

Originally Posted by pcbrew

I do not think this is new. I am pretty sure my '02 E46 has this feature

I recall a television show I watched when the E46 was introduced where they tested the E46. The follow me home lights as well as some other cool new features at the time as seats/steering wheel/mirrors with memory function were mentionned. To my recollection, BMW was the first to offer this feature at the time (but I could be wrong on that one).

Howow

[AggieTexan]

Originally Posted by PrinceBarin

Your headlights will stay switched on for a preset time after you lock your car. The idea is that they will keep your driveway lit while you get into the house.

Thanks! I've never heard them called that.

[Raspartan]

Originally Posted by Kristof

Long-pressing the remote does close the sunroof and all windows on my EU-spec 328i. We probably traded this feature for the no signal one..

I confirmed that if I hold down the button long enough the sunroof will also open.

As for trading of "features" for options, if Canadians had to trade a "feature" for every option that we're missing the car would be an unusable death trap.

[svache]

Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

Luxury Line only get Sport Mode, not the Sport + mode...

unless i have missed something...

lol I have the Lux and do have Sport+ ..it seems that as long as you have one of the Sports things (sport gearbox, variable sport steering (I have this), etc), they will add Sport+ as well =)

[DrivenByE30]

Originally Posted by svache

lol I have the Lux and do have Sport+ ..it seems that as long as you have one of the Sports things (sport gearbox, variable sport steering (I have this), etc), they will add Sport+ as well =)

Do 19" wheels count as sporty??
Those wheels make my Luxury looks mighty sporty ...
Therefore i should get that Sport + mode no!?!



Damn iT

[CoolDude196]

Originally Posted by bcl0328

Seems like every day there is something I learn about this car or find a new feature. I don't know if there is a thread or if I should read the manual but I like hearing about other people's experiences.

Today I was in the trunk and found out where the battery and fuses are! And also some handy tools like a screwdriver that has Philips and Flathead as well as the tow hook.

There is also a button on the trunk itself to open it.

In another thread I learned the 1-8 buttons could be programmed as anything.

Anyone else find other interesting/neat things?

I think congratulations are in order for making the most useful thread for those of us awaiting order, and the most interesting thread ive seen in a long time. Excited isnt the word... This thread will keep me going these next few weeks

[RJCrew]

Originally Posted by PrinceBarin

Sorry to disappoint but the Luxury line does not come with Sport+ mode. However, I understand Sport+ does come on any car fitted with Sports suspension, Sports steering or Sport auto.

Disagree, My Luxury line comes with SPort+ mode. See attached.

[PrinceBarin]

Originally Posted by RJCrew

Disagree, My Luxury line comes with SPort+ mode. See attached.

Sorry, I should have Luxury line does not feature sports+ as standard. Presumably you have one of the 'sports' options (sports auto, sports suspension, sports steering etc), or no?

My Luxury line definitely does not have sports+.

Either way, nice that you have it!

Oh, and to echo another post - this is a fantastic thread!