Post a picture of your vehicle here Part 5 (don't quote pictures, 24h ban!)

JoeA3

MisterDrak wrote: »

I will say that the Apple Car Play integration is not as good in the BMW. The more letterbox screen is somewhat to blame, as the icons for the apps are not as well spaced, also there is a fair bit of lag between hitting the app and getting a response back.

The fact that it’s wireless CarPlay in the bmw’s is a huge plus though, don’t you think? I used to find it a bit of a faff tbh in the VW, having to plug the phone into the usb in order for CarPlay to work, so often times I didn’t bother. BMW also seem to do a slightly better job of integrating CarPlay with the native controls. Eg the steering wheel buttons actually do something useful when CarPlay is active.
I’ve too noticed the occasional laggy-ness though, I’d have thought that the new 5 series would be better in that regard!

Both stunning 5’ers anyway lads, well wear.

Parapara2017

vintagevrs wrote: »

Lovely motors is right. Some nice stuff about these days. New Civic R and 2x250bhp petrol BMs on this page alone. This time ten years ago none of those would have been on the road with the Co2 tax bands.

Still sickening that a 35k USD car (or so) is a $56,000 car here :(:( reading car forums and people talking about not wanting or dreaming of paying $36,000 for a civic when you have to pay $56,000

Same for all cars but oh well :rolleyes::rolleyes:

Shame we don't have the sportier models that are much more common in other countries. That said I am also seeing much more of them around, far more fiesta / focus STs around. Lots of Golf Rs and some Audi S, BMW Ms etc.

Then theres the rich folk like the grey metallic ferrari F12 I saw today (2012) and then a UK reg Merc AMG G class went by

bazz26

The 5 Series still uses iDrive version 6 which isn't the best with CarPlay. The new 3 Series uses the latest iDrive version 7 which is supposed to be better and more seamless with CarPlay. BMW still haven't moved ahead with Android Auto though which is plane ridiculous at this stage.

JoeA3

bazz26 wrote: »

The 5 Series still uses iDrive version 6 which isn't the best with CarPlay. The new 3 Series uses the latest iDrive version 7 which is supposed to be better and more seamless with CarPlay. BMW still haven't moved ahead with Android Auto though which is plane ridiculous at this stage.

You have the wrong phone Bazz :pac:

I saw an amusing review by Matt on Carwow though which highlighted the ridiculousness of it. The 3 series can be unlocked with your Android phone (won’t work with iPhone) but you need an iPhone to take full advantage of the infotainment system!

bazz26

Lol, I'm still using a S7.

JustARandomGuy

Parapara2017 wrote: »

Still sickening that a 35k USD car (or so) is a $56,000 car here :(:( reading car forums and people talking about not wanting or dreaming of paying $36,000 for a civic when you have to pay $56,000

Same for all cars but oh well :rolleyes::rolleyes:

Shame we don't have the sportier models that are much more common in other countries. That said I am also seeing much more of them around, far more fiesta / focus STs around. Lots of Golf Rs and some Audi S, BMW Ms etc.

Then theres the rich folk like the grey metallic ferrari F12 I saw today (2012) and then a UK reg Merc AMG G class went by

Work hard and be grand, Ireland’s got daaaaycent wages compared to the rest of the EU

MEGA BRO WOLF 5000

Apple car play isn’t letterboxed in my car. 172 model 3 series. It’s probably the cars best feature. They charge enough for it.

ayux4rj6zql2ph

Not the full car i know, but i added these to it today.

rex-x

Take them off again :eek:

ayux4rj6zql2ph

rex-x wrote: »

Take them off again :eek:

Not your cup of tea?

vintagevrs

More practical than any car I have had before

mloc123

vintagevrs wrote: »

More practical than any car I have had before

Your saddle is too low

vintagevrs

mloc123 wrote: »

Your saddle is too low

Thanks, only beginner so just glad I didn't kill myself coming down the hill tbh

rex-x

Alisa White Shrew wrote: »

Not your cup of tea?

Eyebrows like that were fairly bad even in the height of the max power days, they really just scream 'chav'. But each to their own and all that business

q85dw7osi4lebg

All clean...for now.



And yes the sticker is on the wrong car..

Wailin

rex-x wrote: »

Eyebrows like that were fairly bad even in the height of the max power days, they really just scream 'chav'. But each to their own and all that business

Bit harsh there...

rex-x

Wailin wrote: »

Bit harsh there...

Hey its only one mans opinion (mine) I have made many motoring fashion faux pas myself in the past

ayux4rj6zql2ph

rex-x wrote: »

Eyebrows like that were fairly bad even in the height of the max power days, they really just scream 'chav'. But each to their own and all that business

Fair enough. Opinion on in-car/under-car LED's? same?

ayux4rj6zql2ph

rex-x wrote: »

Hey its only one mans opinion (mine) I have made many motoring fashion faux pas myself in the past

Such as?

ayux4rj6zql2ph

Micah Famous Self-possession wrote: »

All clean...for now.



And yes the sticker is on the wrong car..

The S2000 is one car i would love to own but prices are only going one way.

artanevilla

First car I've owned worthy of this thread. Washed and waxed. Why would you not have an Alfa?

Duke O Smiley

Thats lovely. And quite late being '11

artanevilla

Duke O Smiley wrote: »

Thats lovely. And quite late being '11

I'd say it is one of the last registered in the UK (and now Ireland).

Truckermal

artanevilla wrote: »

I'd say it is one of the last registered in the UK (and now Ireland).

That is some beauty I love it!

Wibbs

Alisa White Shrew wrote: »

The S2000 is one car i would love to own but prices are only going one way.

Yeah, great car alright. IMHO they're still reasonable enough and like you say they're only going one way. If I was in the market I'd look for one of the "limited edition" ones or ones in unusual colours/trim. They're not much more expensive generally and those will be the ones that will appreciate the most. I'd also be looking at importing one from Japan. Pity they never went the whole hog and did an R version, though in my humble some of the special editions are more of and R than many that wore that badge in the last ten years.

artanevilla wrote: »

First car I've owned worthy of this thread. Washed and waxed. Why would you not have an Alfa?

They're a bloody gorgeous looking car. You have to hand it to the Italians on that score. The world would be a much more boring place without Italians.

bear1

I may, just may be coming into possession of a very unique and very questionable "styled" wise Italian car which I owned once a long time ago.
See if anyone can guess what it is and no not a mulitpla.
Still doing the calculations so it's not a given I'll get it but fingers crossed.

ayux4rj6zql2ph

bear1 wrote: »

I may, just may be coming into possession of a very unique and very questionable "styled" wise Italian car which I owned once a long time ago.
See if anyone can guess what it is and no not a mulitpla.
Still doing the calculations so it's not a given I'll get it but fingers crossed.

Lancia Beta:D

bear1

Alisa White Shrew wrote: »

Lancia Beta:D

Nope but you aren't too far off

rex-x

Alisa White Shrew wrote: »

Fair enough. Opinion on in-car/under-car LED's? same?

Yes very much so but it is only an opinion, doesn't make me correct!

Alisa White Shrew wrote: »

Such as?

I used to think having hideous cheap alloys on the car rather than OEM was the way to go, I though HID kits were very cool, de-wipering etc etc. I'm not innocent :pac:

Kilboor

Selling my baby soon white and dirty.

Love the angles.