I suppose you have never tried to park a car of this size in a normal European public parking garage? It's a complete pain as the parking slots simply weren't designed to accommodate cars of this size. This feature will be well liked by those people who aren't able or willing to leave or to enter their cars like a contortionist.
True. I've never parked in Europe. I tend to aim for the bigger, isolated spaces if I can.
As to the gestures, if you don't like them, then don't use them.
Sure, but it bothers me that they spent R&D dollars on such a boneheaded feature.
How about instead they solve the spare tire problem, and not depend on runflat tires.
I love my car (even though I lust for the tesla), but the runflats have been a huge disappointment. They ride like bricks, and fail if the wind blows. I've had more tire and wheel problems with this car than any of my prior cars put together - all because of runflats and no spare - oh, and potholes.
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Just curious, do you think you would like your car to auto park without supervision ? Say you get out of the car, press a button on the keyfob, and walk away whilst the car park itself ? What if it worked this way only at home, after a one-time setup for the car to mesure your parking place ?
I don't think I'd use it in practice.
At home I pull into my garage, press the homelink to close the garage door, leave the car and walk into my house.
I have no need to get out of the car first.
The only thing about auto parking that is appealing to me is the demo factor, which isn't worth paying for.
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It's interesting to see that BMW is touting all the comfort and convenience elements of its new flagship car. Whatever happened to "The Ultimate Driving Machine" and a focus on automotive performance?
Of course, we know the answer: if you're looking for the ultimate drivers car you buy a Tesla P85D rather than a BMW 7-series (or the M5).
That is an interesting (and sad) point.
A friend of mine who recently bought a Model S said, BMW no longer holds the title for the ultimate driving machine.
I know you guys already know that, but this was the first time I heard somebody say it.
And I couldn't disagree with him.