The older audiophile and the younger audiophile

[Ritmo]

I'm now again in my BMW rental car, trying to use the navigation system. It's a constant struggle, fighting against this idiotic computer. What an absolute piece of sh*t. Finally I think I can get it to do what I want...

No appetite fighting against an audio computer POS too.

If you think BMW's nav is difficult, stay away from Lexus...

 

[Al M.]

I find My BMW navigation as or more intuitive than my other vehicles. If I just want to search for information , phone, address, hours of operation I can use carplay and voice my question. The car will then ask me if I want to call or get directions.

It may depend on make and model. The X5 rental is the newest version of gadgets. The more options they want to provide at every step, the more complicated it becomes to try to do the simple, straightforward things.

I have an old 2011 external Garmin GPS for my own car -- from the get go, so simple and intuitive to use!

Edit: On the other hand, adjustment of the cruise control, which in other cars can be a pain in terms of fine vs coarse speed changes, and vice versa, in this BMW is the best and most intuitive I have ever experienced. A pleasure to use.

 

[Mechnutt]

I'm 35 in my mind. Unfortunately my body reports the bitter truth every morning as I sit on the edge of the bed taking inventory on what still works before I stand up.

I resemble that remark, except that I am 25 in my mind.