I don't understand why BMW lags in technology

mhaghighi · 11-27-2012, 07:21 PM

every other car maker it seems now have integrated email, text , siri , and all other upcoming technology in their cars already, but it takes so long for BMW to get these things going even if they are the first to come up with the idea. I mean how is that Accord has it and ours don't? I know that is not reason I have BMWs, but the little touches others are now throwing in that BWM seems to drag their feet a bit.

aus · 11-27-2012, 07:45 PM

iOS6 devices integrates with office on new iDrive cars.
BMW was one of the first to have iPOD controls. It's also a legal issue in the US since we like to sue people over our own stupidity... like reading a txt while driving.

MMME30W · 11-27-2012, 07:50 PM

If you want an Accord, buy an Accord.

Personally I prefer to listen to an S65.

But to each his own. Certainly the contenting of BMWs has increased dramatically of late, along with the continued physical growth and weight/heft of the F30. I think BMW is doing a very good job of listening to it's customer's, some of which at least remain enthusiast drivers, versus say info-tainment transport device operators.

etrillion · 11-27-2012, 07:55 PM

Back in the day Porsche's and Bimmer's didn't even have cup holders, because they were meant to drive... and drive only.

No offense, OP, but I'm glad that BMW doesn't focus on "technology". That stuff should be saved for the living room.

Tomislav · 11-27-2012, 08:08 PM

Really? its a car, drive it, don't read your emails/txts etc in it.

BMRLVR · 11-27-2012, 08:13 PM

They are laging because they won't release it until they are satisfied with the user interface. I know BMW's Idrive was crap when it first came out, but now it is one of the, if not the best user interface in the business.

The technology will be released, they just want to make sure they get it right before going public.

LarThaL · 11-27-2012, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mhaghighi

every other car maker it seems now have integrated email, text , siri , and all other upcoming technology in their cars already, but it takes so long for BMW to get these things going even if they are the first to come up with the idea. I mean how is that Accord has it and ours don't? I know that is not reason I have BMWs, but the little touches others are now throwing in that BWM seems to drag their feet a bit.

All this stuff is going overboard. There are certain features that are nice...Nav, bluetooth, voice control. But some of this stuff just goes too far and IMO pose a safety risk. I guess it won't matter soon, however, since cars will be able to drive themselves before too long. Then you can text all you like.

Team Plutonium · 11-27-2012, 08:41 PM

I can't believe BMW doesn't install a f@cking toilet in their cars. What's up with that sh!t? We have the technology, people. Also, it's 2012 and cars still don't fly - I call bullshit!

rjd598 · 11-27-2012, 08:48 PM

I could understand this argument for the normal line of bmws but for an m3....I don't think so. This is coming from a guy who likes all the up to date phones laptops and other tech gadgets. When you drive a car like the m3 you simply don't need any of that high tech stuff. What we have in the car is more than enough and I've never complained once. Got my nav, iPod connectivity, and premium sound to enjoy it. However I barely listen to that because we have a monster under the hood. Seriously the engine alone is worth buying this car

quadpipes · 11-27-2012, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MMME30W

If you want an Accord, buy an Accord.

Personally I prefer to listen to an S65.

But to each his own. Certainly the contenting of BMWs has increased dramatically of late, along with the continued physical growth and weight/heft of the F30. I think BMW is doing a very good job of listening to it's customer's, some of which at least remain enthusiast drivers, versus say info-tainment transport device operators.

+1. But I do wish we had an audible beep when we locked our doors without having to buy the BMW alarm system...

MysticBlue · 11-27-2012, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mhaghighi

every other car maker it seems now have integrated email, text , siri , and all other upcoming technology in their cars already, but it takes so long for BMW to get these things going even if they are the first to come up with the idea. I mean how is that Accord has it and ours don't? I know that is not reason I have BMWs, but the little touches others are now throwing in that BWM seems to drag their feet a bit.

Your smart phone already does this stuff on it's own. Why does you're car need to do it also? If you are complaining that your car doesn't do this stuff, that tells me you expect to be able to do this stuff while you're driving.
If you expect to be able to text or email while driving then get the f off this forum and don't come back until you understand why that is just wrong.

TheDeliverator · 11-27-2012, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Team Plutonium

I can't believe BMW doesn't install a f@cking toilet in their cars. What's up with that sh!t? We have the technology, people. Also, it's 2012 and cars still don't fly - I call bullshit!

Fack that!

You know if BMW made a toilet for our cars, the retractable toilet paper holder would fraking get stuck in the closed position (you just know a lil piece of TP would be hanging out where the thing is stuck and wouldn't match the rest of my piano black interior). Plus!! The OEM performance carbon fiber version would only be available on the GTS...

So I'd HAVE to buy replica from a forum vendor (locally painted with a fade to accent the fiber of course!!), which would turn out to have shitty fitment with the commode.

Then, I'd finally man up and call those bastards over at IND for the Challenge Race version of the seat only to find out the guy who made the original mold is on hiatus and I gotta wait FORFACKINGEVAH!!!

All this shit started 'cuz I really wanted a tastefully modded M3 with just some harmless painted reflectors and side markers. Fawk me... IND sells crack.

carbon//m3 · 11-28-2012, 12:10 AM

I could Care less, driven the car is good enough

Team Plutonium · 11-28-2012, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDeliverator

Quote:

Originally Posted by Team Plutonium

I can't believe BMW doesn't install a f@cking toilet in their cars. What's up with that sh!t? We have the technology, people. Also, it's 2012 and cars still don't fly - I call bullshit!

Fack that!

You know if BMW made a toilet for our cars, the retractable toilet paper holder would fraking get stuck in the closed position (you just know a lil piece of TP would be hanging out where the thing is stuck and wouldn't match the rest of my piano black interior). Plus!! The OEM performance carbon fiber version would only be available on the GTS...

So I'd HAVE to buy replica from a forum vendor (locally painted with a fade to accent the fiber of course!!), which would turn out to have shitty fitment with the commode.

Then, I'd finally man up and call those bastards over at IND for the Challenge Race version of the seat only to find out the guy who made the original mold is on hiatus and I gotta wait FORFACKINGEVAH!!!

All this shit started 'cuz I really wanted a tastefully modded M3 with just some harmless painted reflectors and side markers. Fawk me... IND sells crack.

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Mike van D · 11-28-2012, 12:33 AM

^^^ too damn funny. Gotta love it!

Mr. ///M3 RD · 11-28-2012, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Team Plutonium

I can't believe BMW doesn't install a f@cking toilet in their cars. What's up with that sh!t? We have the technology, people. Also, it's 2012 and cars still don't fly - I call bullshit!

LOL

To the OP

BMW likes you to pay for it later as an upgrade .... Just kidding

Our first ever 1987 BMW has an on board computer and a lot of stuff that other car makers only added much later to there cars.

W/// · 11-28-2012, 08:28 AM

Glad to see that people think Siri is more important that fuel and weight savings.

BMWFB02 · 11-28-2012, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDeliverator

Quote:

Originally Posted by Team Plutonium

I can't believe BMW doesn't install a f@cking toilet in their cars. What's up with that sh!t? We have the technology, people. Also, it's 2012 and cars still don't fly - I call bullshit!

Fack that!

You know if BMW made a toilet for our cars, the retractable toilet paper holder would fraking get stuck in the closed position (you just know a lil piece of TP would be hanging out where the thing is stuck and wouldn't match the rest of my piano black interior). Plus!! The OEM performance carbon fiber version would only be available on the GTS...

So I'd HAVE to buy replica from a forum vendor (locally painted with a fade to accent the fiber of course!!), which would turn out to have shitty fitment with the commode.

Then, I'd finally man up and call those bastards over at IND for the Challenge Race version of the seat only to find out the guy who made the original mold is on hiatus and I gotta wait FORFACKINGEVAH!!!

All this shit started 'cuz I really wanted a tastefully modded M3 with just some harmless painted reflectors and side markers. Fawk me... IND sells crack.

: r u the guy from snatch

nbennettksu · 11-28-2012, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Team Plutonium

I can't believe BMW doesn't install a f@cking toilet in their cars. What's up with that sh!t? We have the technology, people. Also, it's 2012 and cars still don't fly - I call bullshit!

Pun intended?

BMWFB02 · 11-28-2012, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mhaghighi

every other car maker it seems now have integrated email, text , siri , and all other upcoming technology in their cars already, but it takes so long for BMW to get these things going even if they are the first to come up with the idea. I mean how is that Accord has it and ours don't? I know that is not reason I have BMWs, but the little touches others are now throwing in that BWM seems to drag their feet a bit.

Well, without all this sh** it's still the best driven car on the planet and people will keep buying for that despite all the other options around. Nothing drives like a BMW.

mamadub · 11-28-2012, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDeliverator

Fack that!

You know if BMW made a toilet for our cars, the retractable toilet paper holder would fraking get stuck in the closed position (you just know a lil piece of TP would be hanging out where the thing is stuck and wouldn't match the rest of my piano black interior). Plus!! The OEM performance carbon fiber version would only be available on the GTS...

So I'd HAVE to buy replica from a forum vendor (locally painted with a fade to accent the fiber of course!!), which would turn out to have shitty fitment with the commode.

Then, I'd finally man up and call those bastards over at IND for the Challenge Race version of the seat only to find out the guy who made the original mold is on hiatus and I gotta wait FORFACKINGEVAH!!!

All this shit started 'cuz I really wanted a tastefully modded M3 with just some harmless painted reflectors and side markers. Fawk me... IND sells crack.

I'm dying right now.

SamS · 11-28-2012, 10:06 AM

I don't think they lag.

The Fxx cars with the latest HU_NBT Navigation are state-of-the-art. When the F80 M3 come out, it will be right up there.

11-27-2012, 07:21 PM	#1
mhaghighi Private First Class Drives: 2011 Convertible M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 114 iTrader: (1)	I don't understand why BMW lags in technology every other car maker it seems now have integrated email, text , siri , and all other upcoming technology in their cars already, but it takes so long for BMW to get these things going even if they are the first to come up with the idea. I mean how is that Accord has it and ours don't? I know that is not reason I have BMWs, but the little touches others are now throwing in that BWM seems to drag their feet a bit.
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11-27-2012, 07:45 PM	#2
aus Major General Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 6,182 iTrader: (5)	iOS6 devices integrates with office on new iDrive cars. BMW was one of the first to have iPOD controls. It's also a legal issue in the US since we like to sue people over our own stupidity... like reading a txt while driving. __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."

11-27-2012, 07:50 PM	#3
MMME30W Riff Raff Refugee Drives: Civic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Atlanta Posts: 600 iTrader: (1)	If you want an Accord, buy an Accord. Personally I prefer to listen to an S65. But to each his own. Certainly the contenting of BMWs has increased dramatically of late, along with the continued physical growth and weight/heft of the F30. I think BMW is doing a very good job of listening to it's customer's, some of which at least remain enthusiast drivers, versus say info-tainment transport device operators. __________________ Character does count. For too long we have gotten by in a society that says the only thing right is to get by and the only thing wrong is to get caught. Character is doing what's right when nobody is looking... " --J. C. Watts

11-27-2012, 08:08 PM	#5
Tomislav Panty Schtuffer Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 230 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	Really? its a car, drive it, don't read your emails/txts etc in it. __________________ .: 2010 E71 X6 35d - stock, daily driver, towcar :. .: 2008 E92 M3 - 6MT, Carbon Roof, Eibach Springs, Megan Axle Back exhaust :. .: 1997 E36 323i Frankenstein - too much to list, track whore, stripped, caged, MoTeC, S85B50 :.

11-27-2012, 08:13 PM	#6
BMRLVR Grease Monkey Drives: 2011 E90 M3,1994 Euro E36 M3/4 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Posts: 2,014 iTrader: (3)	They are laging because they won't release it until they are satisfied with the user interface. I know BMW's Idrive was crap when it first came out, but now it is one of the, if not the best user interface in the business. The technology will be released, they just want to make sure they get it right before going public. __________________ 2011 E90 M3 ZCP - Individual Moonstone/Individual Amarone Extended/Individual Piano Black With Inlay:LINK!!! 1994 Euro E36 M3 Sedan - Daytona Violet/Mulberry:LINK!!!

11-27-2012, 07:55 PM	#4
etrillion Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 227 iTrader: (1)	Back in the day Porsche's and Bimmer's didn't even have cup holders, because they were meant to drive... and drive only. No offense, OP, but I'm glad that BMW doesn't focus on "technology". That stuff should be saved for the living room.

11-27-2012, 08:41 PM	#8
Team Plutonium Major General Drives: 911 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate Posts: 8,519 iTrader: (1)	I can't believe BMW doesn't install a f@cking toilet in their cars. What's up with that sh!t? We have the technology, people. Also, it's 2012 and cars still don't fly - I call bullshit! __________________ Gone... ESS VT2-625 \| ESS Tune \| M24 Oil Cooler \| Brembo 380mm BBK \| Dinan 4.10 Diff \| KW Variant 3 Coilovers \| Dinan Camber Plates \| Dinan Strut Tower Braces \| Dinan X-Pipe \| Akrapovic Exhaust \| Vorsteiner GTS3 Bumper \| Varis System One Diffuser \| OEM Performance Spoiler \| Stack Gauges \| GTS Door Sills \| Volk TE37 \| Falken Azenis RT615K 275/315 \| Pulled Fenders \| Turner Stud Kit \| OMP ARS Racing Seats New: 991C2S

11-27-2012, 08:48 PM	#9
rjd598 Brigadier General Drives: 10' M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego,CA Posts: 3,186 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 [4.50] 2000 Nissan Maxima SE [0.00]	I could understand this argument for the normal line of bmws but for an m3....I don't think so. This is coming from a guy who likes all the up to date phones laptops and other tech gadgets. When you drive a car like the m3 you simply don't need any of that high tech stuff. What we have in the car is more than enough and I've never complained once. Got my nav, iPod connectivity, and premium sound to enjoy it. However I barely listen to that because we have a monster under the hood. Seriously the engine alone is worth buying this car __________________ 10 E90 M3/dct/ztp/zpp/heated seats/eps/19'/iPod retired- 08 535i/nav/prem./L7/ipod retired- 06 325i/nav/prem./sat/xenons/style 128

11-28-2012, 12:10 AM	#13
carbon//m3 Second Lieutenant Drives: m3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: CA Posts: 266 iTrader: (2)	I could Care less, driven the car is good enough

11-28-2012, 12:33 AM	#15
Mike van D Major Drives: SG X6 35i; MW e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 1,114 iTrader: (0)	^^^ too damn funny. Gotta love it! __________________ ...just enjoying life.

11-28-2012, 08:28 AM	#17
W/// Major Drives: E30 Vert & E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SC Posts: 1,296 iTrader: (2)	Glad to see that people think Siri is more important that fuel and weight savings. __________________ 2008 E92 M3: Sparkling Graphite \| Bamboo Beige \| 6MT \| CF Roof \| OEM ZCP Wheels \| Fully Catless Borla S-Type \| BPM Stage II Tune & Coding \| RS Technik Spacers (12F/12R)

11-28-2012, 10:06 AM	#22
SamS Brigadier General Drives: 2013 ActiveHybrid 3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,064 iTrader: (0)	I don't think they lag. The Fxx cars with the latest HU_NBT Navigation are state-of-the-art. When the F80 M3 come out, it will be right up there. __________________

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