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I picked up our new 535Xi last night, and have all of about 25 miles driving experience so far. I did not get navigation. In playing with the radio using the I-Drive, I think I-Drive is really great for that- it's much better than a convetional radio interface. I'm wondering if there are other aspects of I-Drive I haven't encountered yet that are not easy to use. Otherwise, my very limited initial exposure makes me wonder why the auto press continues to criticize I-Drive. Bruce |
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Replying to: bruceomega (Jul 03, 2007 6:37 am) I did not get navigation. In playing with the radio using the I-Drive, I think I-Drive is really great for that- it's much better than a convetional radio interface. I-Drive isn't as bad as it is purported to be. In fact I can do several things with my i-drive using the console knob without taking my eyes off the road. With the addition of 6 programmable buttons on the '08, it should be a major additional improvement. Good luck with your new 5. I get mine approximately at the end of Aug. and can't wait. |
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Replying to: bruceomega (Jul 03, 2007 6:37 am) It is a mystery to me. I have been using it almost for four years, and always with a smile. Regards, Jose |
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Replying to: pat (Jul 03, 2007 9:07 am) Perhaps the press do not like i-Drive for two reasons. 1. It is true that a potential user has to put a little time into i-Drive to get used to its possibilities. May be journalists have not the right approach to 'wast' that time. 2. Then, and from the very first review, i-Drive and the press is just like a passing prejudice: a smart remark that has to be said. After all, some negative remarks have to be underlined for a review to be fair, haven't they? Regards, Jose
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Replying to: jlbl (Jul 03, 2007 9:42 am) 
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Replying to: jlbl (Jul 03, 2007 9:42 am)
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Replying to: roadburner (Jul 03, 2007 11:34 am) My take on iDrive is that it is "set and forget" along with having the 6 new programmable buttons for your primary functions. Sure seems like a good idea to me, given that "Job 1" behind the wheel is to pay attention when driving. I agree that this iteration of iDrive is far better executed than v1.0. |
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Replying to: pat (Jul 03, 2007 9:07 am) Otherwise some time has to be spent learning it, in the same way one has to learn a new vehicle. |
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Replying to: bruceomega (Jul 03, 2007 6:37 am) As for I- drive, maybe it's the fact that it's not something that one can quickly or easily (in the first minute)get a grip on. When I test drove a 7 series a few years ago, I remember that I wanted to turn on the radio and it took me five minutes to figure it out (never having seen I-Drive before). I will tell you that those 5 minutes were very frustrating and for no apparent purpose. I mean, was there anything wrong with the "old" way of turning on a radio? That said, I'm sure that once you put in some seat time, it becomes second nature. So the auto journalists who are reviewing are forced to re-learn things that the already knew and not to a clear advantage. I'm not sure that I-drive is really a step up (Lexus seems to do OK without it) but it wouldn't be a deal breaker for me as I seem to have the ability to learn new technology fairly quickly. It's just that sometimes the old "simple" way is really better.
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