Cruise Control

manicm · 06-07-2011, 04:11 PM

Hi

Just started using the cruise control and finding it really useful, esp. when I need to avoid speed traps. And it's so easy to use as well, glad I ordered the package which included it.

Anybody else use it?

danintas · 06-07-2011, 05:00 PM

I use it all the time ... the + & - 10km increments are really useful, and it's the first car I've had which actually displays the set speed (on the LED display as well as the outside of the speedo) and which uses the brakes to maintain the set speed.

Australia is plagued with speed cameras, so sticking to the speed limit is critical if you want to keep your license!

mario486 · 06-07-2011, 05:24 PM

I have it on mine as well and have used it on occasions. It works well but tends to make me a bit lazy on the open road.

aris · 06-08-2011, 09:17 AM

+1
i used too!!!!

jag1 · 06-08-2011, 10:07 AM

Use it all the time, great addition to spec.

manicm · 06-08-2011, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by mario486

I have it on mine as well and have used it on occasions. It works well but tends to make me a bit lazy on the open road.

I want it to make me lazy, cos to be very honest Mario, I've come to accept the 4-cyl petrol engine makes my X1 a cruiser and not a bruiser! (I can elaborate further on this but I won't embarass my car)! The cc is especially useful up moderate inclines on the highway - so my leg and brain can both relax knowing the car itself will maintain speed.

mario486 · 06-08-2011, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by manicm

I want it to make me lazy, cos to be very honest Mario, I've come to accept the 4-cyl petrol engine makes my X1 a cruiser and not a bruiser! (I can elaborate further on this but I won't embarass my car)! The cc is especially useful up moderate inclines on the highway - so my leg and brain can both relax knowing the car itself will maintain speed.

Cannot remember Manicm, is yours an auto? I think that the cc is particularly well suited to a auto shifter.

We don't get the petrols here so cannot comment on their performance but I am quite happy with the 2.0d. Have you tried one of the diesels yet?

manicm · 06-09-2011, 04:55 AM

Hi Mario, yes mine's an auto. With the traffic disaster we had yesterday I am so glad I chose it.

mario486 · 06-09-2011, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by manicm

Hi Mario, yes mine's an auto. With the traffic disaster we had yesterday I am so glad I chose it.

You talking about all the floods? Saw it on news24.co.za Some weather you are having. Stay safe

06-07-2011, 04:11 PM	#1
manicm First Lieutenant 11 Rep 375 Posts Drives: X1 sDrive18i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SA iTrader: (0)	Cruise Control Hi Just started using the cruise control and finding it really useful, esp. when I need to avoid speed traps. And it's so easy to use as well, glad I ordered the package which included it. Anybody else use it?
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danintas Private First Class 11 Rep 179 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X3 30d Xline Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tasmania, Australia iTrader: (0)	I use it all the time ... the + & - 10km increments are really useful, and it's the first car I've had which actually displays the set speed (on the LED display as well as the outside of the speedo) and which uses the brakes to maintain the set speed. Australia is plagued with speed cameras, so sticking to the speed limit is critical if you want to keep your license!
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mario486 Mario 26 Rep 981 Posts Drives: X1 XDrive 2.0d, Mini Cooper Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Scotland/Alba iTrader: (0)	I have it on mine as well and have used it on occasions. It works well but tends to make me a bit lazy on the open road. __________________ "Do or do not, there is no try!" - Master Yoda "Always in motion is the future" - Master Yoda "Truly wonderful, the mind of a child is" - Master Yoda "There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living" - Nelson Mandela
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aris Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 213 Posts Drives: X1 xdrive 23d Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: GREECE iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 X1 XDrive 23d [9.00]	+1 i used too!!!! __________________ push..
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jag1 New Member 0 Rep 16 Posts Drives: X1 xdrive 2.0 auto Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Scotland iTrader: (0)	Use it all the time, great addition to spec.
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06-09-2011, 04:55 AM	#8
manicm First Lieutenant 11 Rep 375 Posts Drives: X1 sDrive18i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SA iTrader: (0)	Hi Mario, yes mine's an auto. With the traffic disaster we had yesterday I am so glad I chose it.
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