Improvements needed for next generation F30/F32 3-series... - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

SmoothStyle1 · 03-21-2011, 01:14 PM

I'm sure BMW reps read this forum. Add your (reasonable) suggestions below.

I'll start:

1) Put the door lock/unlock button on the door, preferably by the window controls

2) Metal pedals for brake, gas (and clutch)

3) No additional charge for metallic paint

4) Get rid of the cruise control "stalk" and replace with push buttons

5)

apc3libras · 03-21-2011, 01:19 PM

-add oil dipstick
-option to drop runflats and add spare tire kit w/jack

matrix76 · 03-21-2011, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmoothStyle1

I'm sure BMW reps read this forum. Add your (reasonable) suggestions below.

4) Add tilt-up feature for moon-roof

It's there now, just push in the center of the slide switch.

Like the cruise where it is,

SmoothStyle1 · 03-21-2011, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by matrix76

It's there now, just push in the center of the slide switch.

Cool. Add that to the "Things you didn't know about your 3 series" thread.

IMO, the cruise stalk gets in the way and can be simplified by simple push button controls.

carve · 03-21-2011, 01:25 PM

Spare tire

Ventilated seats

Cloth interior option

Improve Reliability

Go-fast affordable stripped version

More cabin storage

e92bmw · 03-21-2011, 01:27 PM

Lol the moon roof does tilt, you just push it up.
As fkr the paint, NO dont make it free, you need to pah for extra thats the way it is otherwise everyone would be taking the metallic since its free and everyone will have the same colours...

gary88 · 03-21-2011, 01:28 PM

I hope the leave the cruise stalk the way it is, it's pretty intuitive and easy to use IMO.

matrix76 · 03-21-2011, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by gary88

I hope the leave the cruise stalk the way it is, it's pretty intuitive and easy to use IMO.

e92bmw · 03-21-2011, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carve

Spare tire

Ventilated seats

Cloth interior option

Improve Reliability

Go-fast affordable stripped version

More cabin storage

Spare tire... That would mean no rft so I agree!

Ventilated seats are offered in 5/7 since theyre big cars, the 3 is a sporty car so theyre not goi g to put those.

Cloth interior?? Do you really think bmw would loose their reputation of being a luxury brand? They offer leatherette....

Reliabilty? Well they might have had a few problems with the first gen fuel pump but besides that and some injectors bmw is very reliable! My 335i is on the original 07 fuel pump

And cabin storage is limited since the 3 series is a small car... We sure as hell dont want them any bigger/heavier if so get a 5 series.

Stripped down version.... Well they do offer a base version, Im nkt really sure what else tbey could take out and not affect the brands name.

Phil Su · 03-21-2011, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmoothStyle1

I'm sure BMW reps read this forum. Add your (reasonable) suggestions below.

I'll start:

1) Put the door lock/unlock button on the door, preferably by the window controls

2) Metal pedals for brake, gas (and clutch)

3) No additional charge for metallic paint

4) Add tilt-up feature for moon-roof

5) Get rid of the cruise control "stalk" and replace with push buttons

6)

Limited slip differential.

1997gtx · 03-21-2011, 02:06 PM

(1) Better AWD system
(2) Move window controls closer

Bakeme521 · 03-21-2011, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmoothStyle1

1) Put the door lock/unlock button on the door, preferably by the window controls

3) No additional charge for metallic paint

I agree with number 1

number 3 won't happen, not only is metallic paint more expensive to make, it also takes a slightly different technique to apply it so it will always be more expensive.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil Su

Limited slip differential.

This won't every happen, that's one of the main things that makes an M car exclusive. Almost all BMWs used to have limited slips until the late 80s and only some winter package cars came with them. But now none of them have it unless it's an M series.

lem144 · 03-21-2011, 02:38 PM

1. Turbo 4-cylinder diesel with 6-speed and AWD for better MPGs.
2. Window controls on the door.
3. Ventilated seats. Competition offers it.
4. Less weight.
5. Easier 1-2 shift (stick).
6. Dash tilted to driver.

Not sure even if they read this it will much difference. The car is already designed.

MassBimmer · 03-21-2011, 04:03 PM

1.) Better xDrive sports suspension
2.) Better xDrive sports suspension
3.) Better xDrive sports suspension
4.) Standard bluetooth connectivity

longliven54 · 03-21-2011, 07:45 PM

A mandatory oil cooler for all 335i's, period.
Add that and factory option to add limited slip diff, some (a lot) of us would really appreciate..
And yeah, why a double standard with speed governors?? Make ur mind, 135mph or 155 mph n stick with it!!!!!!!!!

Toker335i · 03-21-2011, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gary88

I hope the leave the cruise stalk the way it is, it's pretty intuitive and easy to use IMO.

+1

Move the damn unlock button for the doors.. its wackkkk
and ventilated seats.

MikeTerp · 03-21-2011, 10:05 PM

Probably too late for any/many of these suggestions to make it into initial production. That said, this must be the fiftieth such thread in the past several years on this and other BMW boards, so if the company has any interest in what their enthusisast followers are saying, they have known for some time.

In particular, the complaints about the RFTs and lack of an oil dipstick have been found in every thread for years. I am not holding my breath that we will see any changes here in the F30 but I would love for BMW to surprise us!

VTECaddict · 03-22-2011, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by longliven54

And yeah, why a double standard with speed governors?? Make ur mind, 135mph or 155 mph n stick with it!!!!!!!!!

its because of high performance summer tires vs all season tires.

Sparky66 · 03-22-2011, 01:18 AM

How about better fit and finish body panels on par with Audi.
When is BMW going to stop using rubber surround on their front and rear windscreens?.....Thats so 90's.

n1njha · 03-22-2011, 02:02 AM

TOUCH screen navi and center console like LEXUS!

fwmcb · 03-22-2011, 07:31 AM

1. window controls around the shift knob, where they belong.
2. ventilated seats.
3. adaptive cruise as a canadian option.
4. Heads up display.
5. keep the rwd version (7er in Canada only x-drive)
6. and as always, more power!

Burton777 · 03-22-2011, 08:16 AM

Beter key design, MB keys are alot beter.
Get rid of the slot for the key.
Move the AUX input out of the center console, so anoying.
Have a better screen for the radio on non idrive cars.

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lem144 Major Drives: 328xi Black Sapphire/Terra 6MT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 1,009 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328xi [0.00]	1. Turbo 4-cylinder diesel with 6-speed and AWD for better MPGs. 2. Window controls on the door. 3. Ventilated seats. Competition offers it. 4. Less weight. 5. Easier 1-2 shift (stick). 6. Dash tilted to driver. Not sure even if they read this it will much difference. The car is already designed. __________________ 2007 BMW 328xi 6MT Black Sapphire / Terra Dakota Leather Premium, Sport and Cold Weather Packages, BMW Performance Exhaust, M-sport setup, rear fogs, CDV mod, split armrest, blacklines, M tri-stitched steering wheel, 189s, BMW Performance SSK

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carve Major Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: usa Posts: 1,070 iTrader: (0)	Spare tire Ventilated seats Cloth interior option Improve Reliability Go-fast affordable stripped version More cabin storage

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e92bmw Lieutenant Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: In front of your car Posts: 490 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i coupe [0.00] 2007 335i coupe [0.00]	Lol the moon roof does tilt, you just push it up. As fkr the paint, NO dont make it free, you need to pah for extra thats the way it is otherwise everyone would be taking the metallic since its free and everyone will have the same colours...

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longliven54 First Lieutenant Drives: 2007 335i e90 auto Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: victoria Posts: 385 iTrader: (6)	A mandatory oil cooler for all 335i's, period. Add that and factory option to add limited slip diff, some (a lot) of us would really appreciate.. And yeah, why a double standard with speed governors?? Make ur mind, 135mph or 155 mph n stick with it!!!!!!!!! __________________ JB4 G5 / VRSF IC / STETT CAI / GREDDY / custom exhaust / iRotora cross drilled rotots / snow stage 3 meth / 19" iForged senekas / upgraded speakers n CF woofer box / M3 bits/ DINAN camber plates/ KONI/ megan racing toe arm/ supreme power lowering perch

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MikeTerp Private First Class Drives: 2007 BMW 328 (E90) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 129 iTrader: (0)	Probably too late for any/many of these suggestions to make it into initial production. That said, this must be the fiftieth such thread in the past several years on this and other BMW boards, so if the company has any interest in what their enthusisast followers are saying, they have known for some time. In particular, the complaints about the RFTs and lack of an oil dipstick have been found in every thread for years. I am not holding my breath that we will see any changes here in the F30 but I would love for BMW to surprise us!

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Sparky66 Major Drives: 335 E92 Coupe. Jet Black. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,210 iTrader: (0)	How about better fit and finish body panels on par with Audi. When is BMW going to stop using rubber surround on their front and rear windscreens?.....Thats so 90's.

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fwmcb Major Drives: 2013 X3 28i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NB Posts: 1,084 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 128i [0.00]	1. window controls around the shift knob, where they belong. 2. ventilated seats. 3. adaptive cruise as a canadian option. 4. Heads up display. 5. keep the rwd version (7er in Canada only x-drive) 6. and as always, more power!

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Burton777 New Member Drives: 2007 BMW 335i E90 Sport Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Corinth, MS Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	Beter key design, MB keys are alot beter. Get rid of the slot for the key. Move the AUX input out of the center console, so anoying. Have a better screen for the radio on non idrive cars. __________________

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