[JustChris]

Hey look at this thread, seems BMW NA at least is reading, although it took a few days and the username has very few posts so probably just watches:-

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=691130

[Torquein]

Maybe they will move the wiper light, fit adaptive as std to the xd add xenons as std, get rid of the crappy sun visors and stickers etc etc. I bet not, selective reading I bet

[F30AM]

I wonder if BMW UK reads this forum.

[Torquein]

Originally Posted by F30AM

I wonder if BMW UK reads this forum.

Beemer Beemer give us a wave!

[matk]

If you are reading, how about a forum discount on accessories as we have sold a lot of cars for you on here!

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by matk

If you are reading, how about a forum discount on accessories as we have sold a lot of cars for you on here!

LOL yes!

[HighlandPete]

There is a lot more going on behind the scenes than we may think. I'm aware of guys in the motor industry watching the forums. Sometimes third party interests with an ear inside the likes of BMW.

One problem is "forum chatter", as it is often referred to, has both positive and negative influence on the manufacturers and garages.

From my own personal experience BMW do prefer a one to one dialog with users. Whether that is at the dealer, via BMW CS, or with an individual within BMW, like an Area Technical Manager. Forum 'power' tends to be resisted. An example would be a customer going into a dealer and "demanding" a software upgrade to solve a perceived fault, because internet forum members have decided that is the solution.

HighlandPete

[dopper99]

Originally Posted by F30AM

I wonder if BMW UK reads this forum.

I hope so….

If they do – WE WANT PROPER M SPORT SUSPENSION ON OUR XDRIVE’S PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!

[335dJa]

BMWNA, if you are reading could you please put it on record for once and for all and tell the petrol boys that diesel is bestest.
Especially xdrive ones.
Saloons.
In white.


Thanks for your time xx

[dopper99]

…..AND WE WANT PROPER 535d STYLE EXHAUST PIPES ON THE 335d....

[jaffab]

... and for PIGS sake, give your phone integration to a software developer who knows what the PIG they are doing. Common, emails still not working despite being announced as 'available' in 2010?? Really???

Either that, or rename the OFFICE menu to something more truthful, such as NOT_OFFICE_OR_EMAILS?!?

[....,,,,..,,..]

Unfortunately, the motoring press jornos also read these forums, I am sure this where they get car write ups from.

Lol jornos has an interesting auto spelling correct on ipad.

[TouringPleb]

Originally Posted by HighlandPete

There is a lot more going on behind the scenes than we may think. I'm aware of guys in the motor industry watching the forums. Sometimes third party interests with an ear inside the likes of BMW.

One problem is "forum chatter", as it is often referred to, has both positive and negative influence on the manufacturers and garages.

From my own personal experience BMW do prefer a one to one dialog with users. Whether that is at the dealer, via BMW CS, or with an individual within BMW, like an Area Technical Manager. Forum 'power' tends to be resisted. An example would be a customer going into a dealer and "demanding" a software upgrade to solve a perceived fault, because internet forum members have decided that is the solution.

HighlandPete

Definitely agree with this.

I was a BMW service advisor when the new Mini was launched. At the time the biggest forum for the new Mini was a website called Mini2.com. We used to get customers coming in and demanding this and that was done to their car because they'd read it on a forum that someone somewhere had had it done to their car. Nearly always they didn't actually have the problem they were demanding a fix for!

I came to loathe and curse that website!

[JustChris]

Interweb power!

[HighlandPete]

Originally Posted by dopper99

I hope so….

If they do – WE WANT PROPER M SPORT SUSPENSION ON OUR XDRIVE’S PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!

This is an interesting point, as we are dealing with world markets (which could well be the main influence for specification) and there still seems to be little knowledge on exactly what suspension specification the M-sport xDrives are fitted with, other than it is not the lowered M-sport suspension.

I know the part numbers of dampers and associated parts can be different, and there is still no real clarity about xDrive suspension, but one thing still puzzles me on the upgrade to Adaptive M-sport suspension...

If you upgrade on say the Luxury line, the cost is £750, if you do so from the M-sport it costs LESS, at £515. There appears to be something different of added value in the M-sport model's suspension... what is it? Already a partial upgrade?

I don't know where the differences are, for example does the M-sport already have an upgraded/firmer suspension, compared to the Luxury line?

HighlandPete

[pedroF31]

On the Freelander 2 forum i am on with my other car we have a JLR ' social media / customer services rep ' who is an active member. Helps people out all the time and liaises with dealers to sort out problems. Helpful guy and a great service.

[///MSport420]

If BMW is reading...then please please replace those twin exhaust pipes to two individual side by side ones .. Make the car look more sporty

430d xdrive M Sport

[Hunky Dory]

BMW, if you are reading this, ignore all the other rubbish suggestions above and focus on one thing and one thing only:



M3 Touring.

Come on. Fingers out, if you'd be so kind.

[....,,,,..,,..]

Originally Posted by Hunky Dory

BMW, if you are reading this, ignore all the other rubbish suggestions above and focus on one thing and one thing only:



M3 Touring.

Come on. Fingers out, if you'd be so kind.

Lol
+1

[davethefish]

Originally Posted by F30AM

I wonder if BMW UK reads this forum.

they should do,
and they should take note...
F30 post is the biggest and cheapest R&D dept they will ever get!

[Steven1077]

BMW know my thoughts as I've told them direct what I think of their paint and rusty hubs

[Quakered]

Originally Posted by 335dJa

BMWNA, if you are reading could you please put it on record for once and for all and tell the petrol boys that diesel is bestest.
Especially xdrive ones.
Saloons.
In white.


Thanks for your time xx

Well their appears to be a lot of evidence accumulating that diesel is indeed the devil's fuel. Pollution in London is getting worse and the suspicion that this is due to the tax system forcing car drivers to downgrade to diesel powered cars. This is causing more premature deaths amongst city dwellers by encouraging strokes and heart attacks. Worse, their now seems to be a strong link between diesel pollution and the growth in asthma and autism.

Their is a rising chorus saying the use of the devil's fuel should be reversed by removing the financial incentives that encourage people to have tractor engines in their cars. They have my full support as I don't want my grandchildren poisoned.

Not that I feel strongly about this you understand!

PS Ever seem a luxury or racing car with a tractor engine?