[dubb13]

the only issue I have and lets call it basic ambient lighting I wouldn't say cheap is that if they could have added it to the cup holder and you can see the light strip in there it's just not on. that would have made more complete.

Also the last firmware update I got made it much brighter I've seen the light bar much better a I agree but not deal breaker

[lortos_diam]

Have just ordered my 530e in Greece and still 4UR not available. You think I should keep looking it up with the dealer until production date?

[michka]

That's interesting. I was convinced there is something wrong with the light strip in the cup holder cause it's never on.
Actually I'll drive the car to the dealership next week because of a rattling noise in the trunk lid since day one. I'll be naive and I intend to complain about the light being always off in the cup holder.

[lortos_diam]

Just brought to my attention that 4UR can easily be retrofitted. parts are available even on ebay. Just wondering whether coding would be required

[lortos_diam]

Also just got confirmation from my dealer that ambient lighting restriction on 520, 530 has been extended until after October 2024 production. just wondering what the cost would be to retrofit with original parts in BMW dealers!!

[handinpalm]

Originally Posted by PsychDoc

It's always amazed me that people on forums like this know infinitely more than the sales staff.

I find that car sales people are in the same category as the news casters, Dumb and dumber. Instead of learning about the widgets they are selling, they stand around smoking, BSing, surfing internet on stupid things, and playing games. When asked a question about the cars, they usually lie, with a wrong answer. As far a BMW genius, they are anything but. It is buyer beware, and the buyer has to do their own homework, like on this forum.

[Scrapula]

Originally Posted by handinpalm

I find that car sales people are in the same category as the news casters, Dumb and dumber. Instead of learning about the widgets they are selling, they stand around smoking, BSing, surfing internet on stupid things, and playing games. When asked a question about the cars, they usually lie, with a wrong answer. As far a BMW genius, they are anything but. It is buyer beware, and the buyer has to do their own homework, like on this forum.

Pretty much. I actually lucked into a knowledgeable sales advisor. Upon delivery, he set up everything with us. Spent over an hour explaining every function in iDrive. Went with me on an extended test drive before my vehicle arrived, so he could explain all about the driving modes, regen, etc. Anyone in Seattle, ask for Zak 2 (they have several with the same name).

[dubb13]

Originally Posted by michka

That's interesting. I was convinced there is something wrong with the light strip in the cup holder cause it's never on.

Actually I'll drive the car to the dealership next week because of a rattling noise in the trunk lid since day one. I'll be naive and I intend to complain about the light being always off in the cup holder.
Yeah good luck that's by designer they're not going to fix that there's nothing to fix and yeah the light bar is there but they didn't turn it on in our car cuz it's part of the ambient active light bar who knows maybe the wiring is there somebody may know how to do it I wonder if it can be coded