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Basically, in real life, the outer trim is black and the inner panels are dark blue. Both colors are very close to each other in shade - most people who just glance at the interior will assume in passing that the seats are black. But, on closer inspection, they will see the black-blue combination. Put another way, the overall colors and effect in real life are almost identical to what you see in the configurator for night blue-black extended merino. Again, these grossly off-shade photos mostly are useful to allow you to see how the colors are distributed. We are quite pleased with the actual look in the actual car. So, I hope this helps - at least a little, perhaps simply in showing where the colors differentiate. (Also, fwiw, to make up for some ill-treatment I received by the service department, the dealer is obtaining the crystal-cut glass controls for me. They should be installed in a week or two.) Last edited by redhot47fla; 02-09-2019 at 09:00 AM.. |
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Exactly the spec I've got last week while my i8 was in for service. Really nice! Thinking about buying one now. |
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Besides all of the obvious I really am HAPPY with the active steering. That is what makes this car a joy to drive around corners! It is executed amazing well imo. I love active rear diff's but this active steer feels good unlike an active diff that "to me" going around a tight corner and giving it some gas feels like the back end is slipping..... This active steer feels like the whole car is changing directions effortlessly. I like it.
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have had it for about 2 1/2 months now, Sunset orange w/ White interior, glass controls, carbon roof/package & alcantara roof... coming from a '16 750i it's been an absolute joy to drive ... in adaptive it's quiet and drives just like the 7 series but when you throw it in sport + all the power and torque hits you! Plus the burbles & backfires are insane for stock. At first I wasn't a huge fan of the interior especially compared to the 7 series but the more I'm in it the more I'm in love with it. No need to talk about the exterior because it speaks for itself! was deciding between this and the F90 comeptition And have no regrets whatsoever! |
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I'm very happy with the M850i. Very, very happy. Two minor defects in the last 3 weeks;
1. Bonnet (hood) catches failed to engage and won't shut. Temporary work-around using a small ball of tissue paper make the bonnet safe for driving(!). Being replaced early next week. 2. Boot (trunk) does not open electrically every time. Dealer is adjusting the hinge positions to correct, also early next week. All are mnor, unimportant defects, easily remediated. I'm driving to Munich from UK Germany next week. Can't wait to have a long drive, via beautiful empty French autoroute, and later on unrestricted German Autobahn. |
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I only opened my bonnet for the first time the other day and at first I thought it was defective when it would not shut from about 8 inches. So I just dropped it from a higher height - worked every time since.
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Likewise. A little scary, but you have to drop it pretty hard from pretty high.
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I finally got my car delivered yesterday after dropping off in Munich. I could use some input from you for the following: - I cannot see the Digital key option under doors/access to activate - cannot get Apple Car Play - do not see the WiFi hotspot (so I can activate) - worse, cannot even add my car to the Connected app; apparently their server had been down for a couple of days. Is there a real use for the display key? There is no remote control for reverse or drive into a tight spot. It is just bulky and I get same functions in the connected app. Did I miss any? How to get the remote 3D view? Thx a lot.
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This is the reply I sent to MPTPA earlier today:
Hi, congrats on the car. Fyi, unbelievably, I just traded the M850 coupe for the M850 convertible, which is more appropriate for me. Anyway, virtually all of your problems are related to the latest and most complete Connected Drive outage since wheels were invented. In order: - I cannot see the Digital key option under doors/access to activate If you mean the option that allows you to open and start your car with a cell phone, it will not work with an iPhone, which I imagine you have since you're referring to CarPlay. It's operational only for Android phones, at least for now. - cannot get Apple Car Play I'll copy and paste the settings below for CarPlay and an iPhone but...many users are saying that the ConnectedDrive outage has evaporated their CarPlay service. CarPlay apparently requires both Bluetooth and in-car Wi-Fi connectivity to your iPhone. - do not see the WiFi hotspot (so I can activate) Again, ConnectedDrive. I was able to activate the WiFi hotspot in the car I received Monday, but it only works inside the car - to link to CarPlay, which for me is still working (though it's not working for many others). At the moment, my in-car Wi-Fi cannot communicate with the outside world - apparently due to the ConnectedDrive outage. To find the hotspot, go to Home Screen>COM>Mobile Devices and touch device settings along the right side. - worse, cannot even add my car to the Connected app; apparently their server had been down for a couple of days. You probably know this, but even under the best of circumstances, ConnectedDrive is glitchy and undependable. Sometimes it does everything, sometimes nothing, sometimes in between. Apparently, BMW tried to completely revise the system within the last week or two and...typically...in the process it pretty much killed the system. Like many others, I keep calling BMW Assist and/r the BMW Genius and, like us, they know nothing. It will be restored in a day, in three days, by next week. Each has a different story. - Display Key It's nice to show off to your friends, but it has no practical purpose. You are correct - it is bulky, it is not fully functional, there is no way to connect it to a keychain, etc. I just keep mine charged (mostly through the wireless charging tray in the car) and then I store it in the house. Also be aware that your driver Profile generally can be stored only in one key device at a time. So if you store it to the normal key, you'll usually - but not always (BMW again) - have to reset it when you change to the Display Key or vice versa. - Remote 3D Again, pretty cool, but it works through the ConnectedDrive app on your phone, which of course doesn't work at all. If the system ever comes back, you'll see an option for Remote 3D on your phone app. It's hard to be patient (patience is not my strong suit), but it's best not to mess too much with anything inside the car until you have reason to believe that Connected Drive is working for most people - because I have learned the hard way that nearly everything related to telematics is dependent on ConnectedDrive. The phone app, the in-car Wi-Fi system, Car Play, etc. Let's say in touch and compare notes. When either of us sees that ConnectedDrive is back, it will be good to let the other know.. Any other questions, fire away. I currently hold the world record for most M850s owned in the shortest time, because I'm an idiot. redhot47fla Here are the steps for linking Car Play, when ConnectedDrive is back: On the M850i: Home screen>COM>Mobile Devices Be sure to check (enable) Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Internet Connection, and Apple Car Play Under Devices, highlight your phone. Under Connection Mode: Choose "Apple Car Play" If you see that it has connected, touch the Home button on the center console to return to the Home screen. If we somehow got this right, you should see two icons in the upper left corner - one for iDrive and, right next to it, one that says "Apple CarPlay." Just touch each icon to swap between the two systems. I tend to leave my home screen on iDrive, but I switch into Car Play when I see that a text or phone message has come through. When both systems are playing nicely together, by moving to Car Play and touching the Phone or Text icon, Siri will read you the messages and offer you response options. Don't lose heart if all of this fails the first time or the first few times. You may have to restart your phone and/or the car and redo the settings as per above. But sooner or later, probably later, it will work.
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One other point and I should have begun here: Make sure that your dealer has successfully submitted an ESA (Electronic Subscriber Agreement) for the new car, linking it to your existing ConnectedDrive account. Absent that, nothing in the telematics will work properly.
On the coupe, the sales people forgot to submit the ESA and that cost me two days of aggravation trying to make the telematics work. This time, I told them that I wasn't going to leave the dealership without seeing that the ESA was successfully submitted - and it took some time, because, what a surprise, even that function was down for awhile Monday. When the ESA has linked the new car to your existing ConnectedDrive account, you should receive an emailed confirmation from the bozos at ConnectedDrive.
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Your spec looks amazing. |
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Guess??? (not sure why the pic keeps rotating)
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Test drove the M5 comp and it's a Beast BUT once I heard the 850 and felt how pointed the car was I was sold. The throaty sound is intoxicating with the windows down...I giggle like a kid every time. Love that you can adjust all the driver settings like my old M4..It just transforms with a push of a button....so comfortable as well..Kudos BMW The M8 will be ridiculous... |
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Congratulations everyone. What a beauty.
Most likely I will jump into M8 Competition. I'm love it
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DVR so glad you went with cognac interior it really shows it off. Nice.
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