10-27-2021, 12:54 AM | #1 |
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Deletion of Backup Assistant
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We placed an order for a 2022 x7 m50i in late September. The vehicle is currently in production. I saw a recent update under standard features "Deletion of backup assistant". However, "parking assistant plus" is still present. I do not see that in the dealer provided build sheet. Has anyone else seen this or know what this is? Thank you, PriyaVijai. P.S Our 1st BMW. Prior cars: g35x and mdx. |
10-27-2021, 08:38 AM | #2 |
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You should have it on the m50i as it is standard and the backup assistant is inside the menu of the parking assistant, I would call BMW genius to be sure, but I am almost certain you have it.
It is similar to the rear automatic sunshade, it is listed as manual for some reason. |
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10-27-2021, 01:33 PM | #3 |
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Thank you G39x.
For others, dealer provided me an updated build sheet saying ZUY deletion of touchscreen as well. Explanation was part shortages. I am probably going to not take delivery at this point. I am no longer sure the car I ordered is the one I am going to get. |
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10-27-2021, 02:36 PM | #4 | |
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What is the next step? No more digital screen? I understand, if I was in a similar position, I would cancel my order as well. I was mad that I didn't get DHP on mine because of shortages, but I lived on. You could deny the car when it gets to the lot if it is not the same car you ordered, but why doesn't BMW just slow down and say you can get it a little later with the features once they get the parts in (if it is possible in a reasonable amount of time, rather than just say we don't have it and we are still going to send it. Once you decline the car, its now the dealers problem when they get it, and at this level of a car, they are not going to sell the car with less features unless for a loss lol. Just so I know, which BMW dealer is it? Certainly call them and let them know your intentions as you have the full rights to deny the car if it is not the one you signed for. |
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10-27-2021, 02:50 PM | #5 | |
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Even the base $75k with no options are selling like hot cakes. I've contacted several dealers within 2 hour drive and nobody can keep X7's in stock regardless of how well or poorly equipped. I know several people trying to buy them but can't find any. |
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10-27-2021, 03:17 PM | #7 | |
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Even during normal times, I see many base X7/GLS with no options on dealer lots that they have no problem leasing out to individuals. Lots of folks out there that just want to get the brand. They don't care about equipment, they just care about the monthly lease payment $ figure. Their line of thought is if I can get into a BMW for $300 a month or a Honda for $300 a month, I'm going to go for the BMW even though it has less equipment and is smaller. |
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10-28-2021, 11:15 AM | #10 |
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I used my backup assistant several times this past weekend and it was absolutely clutch.
If that vehicle shows up without touchscreen and backup assistant, refuse it. That's lunacy
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10-28-2021, 12:35 PM | #11 |
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Just curious how people drove (or backed up) before backup assistant was a thing. I've had my car for nearly 17 months now and never used backup assistance once. And I have a very tricky driveway/garage that I must back into daily.
It sucks that they are removing that feature, but everyone should know how to drive or back up a car without some computer doing the driving. Sometimes I wonder if we the human race are getting too lazy to learn and do things ourselves and relying too much on machines/technology to do things for us. If this keeps up, in a few generations, will they even know how to walk or breath without assistance from a machine/computer? |
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10-28-2021, 04:48 PM | #12 |
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possible != desirable in a 100k short bus.
also, it's a 100k short bus. it's fat. like orca fat. you ever try backing a killer whale down an alley? ffs, one whiff of seal and it goes to hell
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Cross-posting as this is a big deal IMO:
This is in the X5 threads too, but just for clarity, the touchscreen delete also deletes backup assist ... From a dealer: Over the course of the last several months, we have managed to maintain the majority of our planned production in spite of limits to certain option content. As we move further into Q4, some of these limitations have increased in scope. In an effort to maintain production levels through the end of the year, we have decided to remove the touch functionality from the Central Information Display in several vehicles starting production this week. |
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So far haven't signed anything. The vehicle is for my wife and she has already decided no-go on it if it has no touch screen. She doesn't care about backup assistant but she will ... The point of point a 110k$ vehicle for my wife is the bells and whistles and the drive etc. |
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11-05-2021, 07:18 AM | #16 | |
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I have the Parking Assistant Plus but MyBMW shows only “Deletion of Back Up Assistant” Does this mean touchscreen is also deleted? Will def be cancelling order if so. |
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11-05-2021, 10:02 AM | #17 |
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Yes, touchscreen is deleted. These two deletions go hand-in-hand
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May have to use this forum as a support group : What is everyone's experience here using voice vs rotary vs touch? |
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The parking assistant is probably the biggest Wow factor feature and I would hate to lose it. |
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11-05-2021, 03:27 PM | #22 |
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Can’t say I’ve ever used parking assist. I would be cool to have a poll of what features people use instead of having to count posts. ;-)
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