"HOWGOZIT" Call from BMWNA

Kimo · 09-23-2005, 10:47 AM

Just got a call from BMWNA to see how things are going with our new e90 purchase, and to ask if we had any suggestions for improvements. The rep tells me that this call is placed to ALL new BMW owners (regardless of model). Just wondering if any of you had received this call yet?

FWIW, my recommendations were:
1) Make voice command features work with Sirius, i.e. say "Channel Twenty Four" and you automatically switch to Sirius Disorder. This function works with FM radio.
2) Program a simple "Go Home" voice command for the Nav, so that the system automatically Starts Guidance to the Home Address.
3) In Nav, don't present the "Start Guidance" option until the House Number cue is presented -- it's easy to forget and start guidance without entering the house number.
4) Enable the door/trunk ajar warnings while the car is stationary - Duh!
5) Enable the Sunroof options with the ignition off.

segfault · 09-23-2005, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Kimo

The rep tells me that this call is placed to ALL new BMW owners (regardless of model). Just wondering if any of you had received this call yet?

I took delivery in July and never received a call. When did you get yours?

Kimo · 09-23-2005, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by segfault

I took delivery in July and never received a call. When did you get yours?

Took Delivery Aug. 29. Called by BMWNA Sep. 19. Returned call to them today -- Sep. 23.

spydrz · 09-23-2005, 11:14 AM

Never got a call here--took delivery in June. I agree with the sunroof issue though--every other BMW (save the 318i, which was a manual) I've owned allowed you to close the roof with the engine off, as one does with the windows.

shuzmaker · 09-23-2005, 11:53 AM

I called:

Customer Relations
1-800-831-1117

The person was somewhat helpful.

All in all, there's really nothing they can do in terms of dealer's services or lack there of.

But you might get a good ear to voice your concerns and the like.

mattldm · 09-23-2005, 12:55 PM

I agree with you on the "Go home" command. Lexus and, I think, Acura Nav's have this feature!

M 3Rilla · 09-23-2005, 10:05 PM

I received a call about a month after taking delivery.

tima · 09-24-2005, 02:10 AM

I got called twice - go figure. Told 'em I wanted the window switches moved back an inch or so, a glovebox that would hold the manual case, and a jack.

I told the car 'Go Home' and woke up in Munich. lol!
.

shuzmaker · 09-24-2005, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by tima

Told 'em I wanted the window switches moved back an inch or so, a glovebox that would hold the manual case, and a jack.

I told the car 'Go Home' and woke up in Munich. lol!
.

ditto

LEDZEP · 09-24-2005, 02:18 PM

You can change FM presets with voice command? What are the commands?? Is it just for iDrive equipped cars (I know iDrive has more commands).

09-23-2005, 10:47 AM	#1
Kimo Lieutenant 40 Rep 525 Posts Drives: E31 E90 F25 MCS Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	"HOWGOZIT" Call from BMWNA Just got a call from BMWNA to see how things are going with our new e90 purchase, and to ask if we had any suggestions for improvements. The rep tells me that this call is placed to ALL new BMW owners (regardless of model). Just wondering if any of you had received this call yet? FWIW, my recommendations were: 1) Make voice command features work with Sirius, i.e. say "Channel Twenty Four" and you automatically switch to Sirius Disorder. This function works with FM radio. 2) Program a simple "Go Home" voice command for the Nav, so that the system automatically Starts Guidance to the Home Address. 3) In Nav, don't present the "Start Guidance" option until the House Number cue is presented -- it's easy to forget and start guidance without entering the house number. 4) Enable the door/trunk ajar warnings while the car is stationary - Duh! 5) Enable the Sunroof options with the ignition off. __________________
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spydrz Captain 33 Rep 671 Posts Drives: '15 M4, '15 i3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: RVA iTrader: (2) Garage List 06 330i [7.00] 2002 X5 3.0i [0.00] 2001 525i [0.00]	Never got a call here--took delivery in June. I agree with the sunroof issue though--every other BMW (save the 318i, which was a manual) I've owned allowed you to close the roof with the engine off, as one does with the windows. __________________ 2002 X5 3.0i/man.* 2006 330i/man./Arktis/Grau* 2001 525i/step./Schiefergrün/Sandbeige* 2013 X1 xDrive35i Alpinweiß/Schwarz/M Sport/Dinan Stage 2 *retired
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09-23-2005, 11:53 AM	#5
shuzmaker First Lieutenant 27 Rep 303 Posts Drives: e90 325iAS Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Garden State iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	I called: Customer Relations 1-800-831-1117 The person was somewhat helpful. All in all, there's really nothing they can do in terms of dealer's services or lack there of. But you might get a good ear to voice your concerns and the like.
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09-23-2005, 12:55 PM	#6
mattldm M40i Soon! 27 Rep 175 Posts Drives: 2020 X3 M40i coming soon Join Date: May 2005 Location: So Cal - 909 iTrader: (0)	I agree with you on the "Go home" command. Lexus and, I think, Acura Nav's have this feature!
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M 3Rilla Wingman 56 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 17 F80 ZCP Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: DMV iTrader: (0)	I received a call about a month after taking delivery. __________________ SSII ZCP
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09-24-2005, 02:10 AM	#8
tima Custom User Title 17 Rep 215 Posts Drives: 330i ZSP/TiAg/Blk Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	I got called twice - go figure. Told 'em I wanted the window switches moved back an inch or so, a glovebox that would hold the manual case, and a jack. I told the car 'Go Home' and woke up in Munich. lol! . __________________ tima get off the phone and drive
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09-24-2005, 02:18 PM	#10
LEDZEP Lieutenant General 418 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	You can change FM presets with voice command? What are the commands?? Is it just for iDrive equipped cars (I know iDrive has more commands). __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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