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      02-15-2013, 10:40 PM   #1
doug_999
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xdrive28i questions

Got a loaded VO xdrive28i as a loaner today. I must say, I'm impressed with this vehicle! The steering is really nice and the darn thing is quick! Couple of questions/comments
1. The brakes...seem to work fine, but they don't modulate. So as you slow to a stop and need a bit more pedal pressure during the last 10-15 feet, you REALLY need to push down on the brake pedal to get some extra stopping power. Never felt a BMW quite like this. Normal?
2. The start/stop is off. I keep getting a message about it. The button shows it to be on and if you turn it off and then turn it back on, the warning comes up on the dash again (Start Stop with a slash through it). What's the deal with that?
3. Does the comfort access only work on the two front doors?

In short, like I said, WOW. Nice vehicle. My wife who drives a Clubman S as her fun car said she would consider it if it came with a stick. I just can't get used to the brakes (and I hate the way they did the rear window defroster), but other than that.... WOW.
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