BMW and M Power Owners

[DJMK4]

I would scan your car with ISTA for free. But do you actually have any issues, or Carly is telling you that you have one

Well BMW did confirm the battery was under volting but it doesn't matter ATM as they won't do anything under warranty..

The car starts etc fine so no real issue ATM

I just wanted to keep an eye on the car more than anything during the warranty period which runs out march next year.

Thanks for.the offer

 

[Armageus]

Well BMW did confirm the battery was under volting

What does that even mean?

I just wanted to keep an eye on the car more than anything during the warranty period which runs out march next year

The whole point of a warranty is for piece of mind - i.e. you don't need to keep an eye on the car, because it's covered if anything does go wrong

 

[deviation]

What does that even mean?

That he's undervolted his battery using MSI Afterburner. Now his turbo can boost for longer and uses less power.

 

[DJMK4]

Lets leave it here and talk about something else

 

[naefeart]

This is what happens when you use a forum like its Chat GPT, for lots of random car questions you could work out yourself via other means. Just sayin’

Anyhoo, moving on…

 

[Robzere31]

What's everyone preferred satnav option?
BMW own or Google, Waze etc.

I've always used BMWs own but recently been messing around with android auto & have to say I am starting to prefer Google maps.

On a side note to this am I right in thinking if using Android auto, you can't use the built in Spotify app but need to run the phones app?

 

[IC3]

New alternative to Femto for 06/2020+ built cars.

 

[ChrisD.]

What's everyone preferred satnav option?
BMW own or Google, Waze etc.

I've always used BMWs own but recently been messing around with android auto & have to say I am starting to prefer Google maps.

On a side note to this am I right in thinking if using Android auto, you can't use the built in Spotify app but need to run the phones app?

Waze. Speed camera warnings and reports, plus it integrates into the iDrive well.

 

[IC3]

Waze. Speed camera warnings and reports, plus it integrates into the iDrive well.

+1 for Waze, one thing I noticed is that it's not as fast, as G Maps about road closures and routing sometimes is better on G Maps.

 

[SaBBz]

What's everyone preferred satnav option?
BMW own or Google, Waze etc.

I've always used BMWs own but recently been messing around with android auto & have to say I am starting to prefer Google maps.

On a side note to this am I right in thinking if using Android auto, you can't use the built in Spotify app but need to run the phones app?

I always use google maps. Recently the integration was enhanced and it shows some details on the dash/hud which makes it a little better.

 

[Maundie]

I just use my BMW nav on both our cars, sometimes it does make me wonder but does always get me there

 

[squerble]

What's everyone preferred satnav option?
BMW own or Google, Waze etc.

I've always used BMWs own but recently been messing around with android auto & have to say I am starting to prefer Google maps.

On a side note to this am I right in thinking if using Android auto, you can't use the built in Spotify app but need to run the phones app?

I prefer the visuals of Waze but it doesn't have HUD integration like Google Maps/Apple Maps.

Haven't tried using built in Spotify app vs CarPlay - not sure if I've even got a suitable package on the car to use the built in app or anything. I got a 2 month trial of Connected Drive something but can't quite work out what I get map updates isn't included as they show another £79/year charge in the app (and the previous owner never updated so I have late 2020 maps on the dashboard)

 

[deviation]

GMaps or the cars.

 

[Maccy]

Waze, I just wish it would integrate with the HUD like Apple and Google Maps do

 

[[TW]Fox]

I use the built in navigation. I find it just as good as any other system but it would need to be quite a lot worse before I stopped using it because I much prefer the way it integrates with the rest of the car - on the main instrument panel and also the head up display. Yes, you can get basic instructions in the head up display when using Apple Carplay or similar but they are not as detailed as those with the standard system.

I maintain the BMW connected drive subscription so I have real time traffic and I use the built in Spotify app which I find works really well.

It also has the added bonus that I don't need to plug a phone in every time I use the car. Yes, Android Auto is wireless, but it uses loads of battery and and the wireless charging pad in the 3 series isn't great.

 

[[TW]Fox]

map updates isn't included as they show another £79/year charge in the app

They seem to change this all the time, when I renewed this time the price had gone up a bit but maps were now included.

 

[GravyMonster]

Waze, I just wish it would integrate with the HUD like Apple and Google Maps do

Which car? Waze integrates with the HUD on mine (G42 2 series) just fine

 

[MissChief]

It depends on the journey length. If I’m going a long way, Liverpool a few months ago, Sligo in Ireland, I’ll use the onboard nav. I like I can split screen with nav on the right side. If it’s a short journey I’ll just use my phone with spoken instructions from the phone.

 

[squerble]

Which car? Waze integrates with the HUD on mine (G42 2 series) just fine

For me, it's a G20 3 Series, iDrive 7 (which doesn't work)

 

[squerble]

They seem to change this all the time, when I renewed this time the price had gone up a bit but maps were now included.

Yea I'd read that there was a new bundle from last year which included map updates at £120/year-ish, which made it better value than the ConnectedDrive + Maps which were previously £79 + 89 or something like that. Guess I'll find out in a few weeks when my free trial from the dealer runs out.