"HOWGOZIT" Call from BMWNA - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

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

Quote:

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!

LaithAzim · 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

Quote:

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 First Lieutenant Drives: e90 e85 e46 e31 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 349 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. __________________ Kimo -- His: ............2001 (e46) 330i, Jet Black Hers:...........2006 (e90) 330i, Sapphire Black Ours #1:....2008 (e85) Z4 3.0si, Jet Black Ours #2:....1992 (e31) 850i, Jet Black
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09-23-2005, 11:14 AM	#4
spydrz Arctic is nice Drives: '06 330i/'01 525i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Richmond Posts: 540 iTrader: (2) Garage List 06 330i [0.00] 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. __________________ 1984 318i/man. Tornadorot* 1990 525i/man. Alpinweiß* 2001 525i/sport/man. Cosmosschwarz/Sandbeige* 2002 X5 3.0i/sport/man./Sirius/BT/Titansilber/Sandbeige* 2006 330i/6sp man./Arktis/Grau/SP/PP/Sirius/CWP/Black Line/Rear Fogs/Happy Robot/M Shift Knob *retired Blue Ridge BMWCCA

09-23-2005, 10:05 PM	#7
LaithAzim Scorpion King Drives: 06 330i TiAg Sport Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hampton Roads Posts: 75 iTrader: (0)	I received a call about a month after taking delivery. __________________ *06 330i\|Step\|TiAg\|Black Leather\|Burl\|Sports\|Premium\|Cold\|Sirius*

09-24-2005, 02:10 AM	#8
tima Custom User Title Drives: 330i ZSP/TiAg/Blk Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 215 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

09-24-2005, 02:18 PM	#10
LEDZEP Lieutenant General Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 Posts: 12,277 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [3.93] 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

09-23-2005, 11:53 AM	#5
shuzmaker First Lieutenant Drives: e90 325iAS Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Garden State Posts: 303 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.

09-23-2005, 12:55 PM	#6
mattldm E92 Soon! Drives: In Between BMW's Join Date: May 2005 Location: So Cal - 909 Posts: 140 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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