High tech auto features: BMW 1st; Lexus 5th
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High tech auto features: BMW 1st; Lexus 5th
Check out this link... BMW with its iDrive is first in high tech auto features; Lexus 5th???
http://www.telematicsresearch.com/PD...ril_4_2006.pdf
http://www.telematicsresearch.com/PD...ril_4_2006.pdf
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Wow look at Hyundai - 9 out of 100! Definitely have to give BMW props for the HUD, although I didn't think they had night vision? But that is a cool feature on the new S550.
Also, this survery covers the entire model range of each maker, so you can't really use it to compare one specific model vs. another one.
Also, this survery covers the entire model range of each maker, so you can't really use it to compare one specific model vs. another one.
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
in BMWs case the high tech award would go along with the most PITA (pain in the ***) to use
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iDrive wouldn't be so bad if they had shortcut buttons. That's all they need.
Why is Land Rover behind Acura? I don't recall Acura offering hill assist, or adjustable suspensions, etc.
Why is Land Rover behind Acura? I don't recall Acura offering hill assist, or adjustable suspensions, etc.
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Originally Posted by Shawnmack
Yeah the i-drive can be a pain in the *** but after you get used to it it's alright.
I can honestly say the iDRIVE is very easy to use after about 2 days (keep in mind I'ma car guy). After about 2 months now, its nothing at all. However as another member mentioned, a couple shortcut buttons would make it really easy.
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Originally Posted by TheRupp
Why is Land Rover behind Acura? I don't recall Acura offering hill assist, or adjustable suspensions, etc.
Acura did that Navigation with traffic reports, plus POI and zagat ratings and all that. They also had the electronic 4wd and stuff like that. With that being said the RL reportedly broke down ALOT initially.
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Originally Posted by D2-AUTOSPORT
Acura did that Navigation with traffic reports, plus POI and zagat ratings and all that. They also had the electronic 4wd and stuff like that. With that being said the RL reportedly broke down ALOT initially.
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Originally Posted by D2-AUTOSPORT
I can honestly say the iDRIVE is very easy to use after about 2 days (keep in mind I'ma car guy). After about 2 months now, its nothing at all. However as another member mentioned, a couple shortcut buttons would make it really easy.
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Originally Posted by TheRupp
That's true. I forgot how advanced the nav system was. But I'm thinking about how Acura doesn't even offer park sensors, or radar/laser cruise control, rearview cameras, cooled seats, things like that.
edit - my 2000 540ia had more technology than my 2003 GS430. However having the most technology first is not always the best thing - just ask any 2002 745 owner
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