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Originally Posted by stormchaser
I've posted several times after renting many BMWS and have an unusual observation on the steering of the G60. First of all, as an owner of the G30, I find the comfort of the G60 superior. I find the interior a step back including all the new BMW wheel buttons (The older buttons on the wheels of the current 3 series and my G30 were better including the turn signal lever) Let's get to the steering question.. I prefer weighted steering. The G60 seems too light to me. I can accept light steering, but what annoyed me on the highway was I thought the steering was overly sensitive (Tiny input drift into another lane). Does that make any sense? Many cars have a dead zone or less sensitivity. As a highway driver, I would have preferred a bit less sensitivity which my G30 has. My G30 is also a bit more weighted. I switched the G60 to sport mode, and that helped. I could not figure out how to select Comfort mode (Relaxed) but still keep the sport steering (My G30 can do that). Loved the car overall aside from this overly sensitive steering feel and the interior and would still consider one.
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I am awaiting delivery of my 540 and can’t really comment on the G60, but I can tell you that what you’re describing regarding the steering on it is exactly how my Audi A5 Sportback behaves. There is zero play in the steering wheel at all. In fact, when going down the interstate it tracts so dead on center that often the LCAS system, which remains enabled due to sensing minor wheel movement chimes because there’s none detected. It’s not because I have my hands off the wheel but straight line driving requires no corrections.
If the G60 behaves this way, I’m going to love it even more, than I did during the test drive.