MY2018 update:
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MY2018 update:
Can anyone shed more light on this or if there is any way to discern which vehicles are equipped it?
I have seen some threads mention that it will be present in vehicles built post September 2017. Most of the threads including details of the updates were from back in March and seemed to be based on speculation and ordering brochures.
I have seen some threads mention that it will be present in vehicles built post September 2017. Most of the threads including details of the updates were from back in March and seemed to be based on speculation and ordering brochures.
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Can anyone shed more light on this or if there is any way to discern which vehicles are equipped it?
I have seen some threads mention that it will be present in vehicles built post September 2017. Most of the threads including details of the updates were from back in March and seemed to be based on speculation and ordering brochures.
I have seen some threads mention that it will be present in vehicles built post September 2017. Most of the threads including details of the updates were from back in March and seemed to be based on speculation and ordering brochures.
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My dealer told me you can tell by the black badge that comes standard on the bonnet.
Supposedly the way you connect bluetooth devices is a different screen, they must have changed something in command because I still can't get the video in motion on my MY2018 but I could if I had a MY2017.
Supposedly the way you connect bluetooth devices is a different screen, they must have changed something in command because I still can't get the video in motion on my MY2018 but I could if I had a MY2017.
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My dealer told me you can tell by the black badge that comes standard on the bonnet.
Supposedly the way you connect bluetooth devices is a different screen, they must have changed something in command because I still can't get the video in motion on my MY2018 but I could if I had a MY2017.
Supposedly the way you connect bluetooth devices is a different screen, they must have changed something in command because I still can't get the video in motion on my MY2018 but I could if I had a MY2017.
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For Model year 2018, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available in the smartphone integration package. To select this option, you have to deselect the Multimedia Package option which includes the Touch Pad Controller, COMAND navigation, and Voice control. That was the deal breaker for me on my 2018, and would guess most others as well.
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I've got it coming in my build. For my uses, it will be an improvement over the stock system. I've always hated how time consuming it is to call someone from my contacts, only to have it not hear me correctly, make me choose a name, then confirm my call. Also, the difficulty in using the Nav to get directions if not already stored. Siri works fantastically for me in both those applications. Combined with seamless music selection and verbal messaging functions, I'm excited for the change!
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For Model year 2018, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available in the smartphone integration package. To select this option, you have to deselect the Multimedia Package option which includes the Touch Pad Controller, COMAND navigation, and Voice control. That was the deal breaker for me on my 2018, and would guess most others as well.
Multimedia package has been pretty underwhelming. If I get a call while listening to media, it switches to phone interface requiring me to toggle back to media interface.
Hell, my Ford F-250 at least has an interface that allows me to see my phone, media, climate, and navigation all at the same time.
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Odd that is has to be an "either/or" situation.
Multimedia package has been pretty underwhelming. If I get a call while listening to media, it switches to phone interface requiring me to toggle back to media interface.
Hell, my Ford F-250 at least has an interface that allows me to see my phone, media, climate, and navigation all at the same time.
Multimedia package has been pretty underwhelming. If I get a call while listening to media, it switches to phone interface requiring me to toggle back to media interface.
Hell, my Ford F-250 at least has an interface that allows me to see my phone, media, climate, and navigation all at the same time.
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I was told by a dealer 2018 added a 'solid' moonroof sunshade, instead of the translucid one, which I hate. In fact, I hate sun/moonroofs, but apparently I'd have to live with one on this car. So it has to have a solid sunshield, like almost all other cars so equipped. I think Audi also uses that crappy approach, but most others don't let any sun inside. Can somebody with a C63 or C63S comment on that? Many thanks.
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I was told by a dealer 2018 added a 'solid' moonroof sunshade, instead of the translucid one, which I hate. In fact, I hate sun/moonroofs, but apparently I'd have to live with one on this car. So it has to have a solid sunshield, like almost all other cars so equipped. I think Audi also uses that crappy approach, but most others don't let any sun inside. Can somebody with a C63 or C63S comment on that? Many thanks.
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Hey, may I ask for another favor? Need to know what speed equates to 3K rpm in 7th. You could also do exactly 2K rpm and I'd just extrapolate it. The sedan is just about perfect at 100 mph, and it wasn't lacking power (even in non-S guise), but read the coupe has a shorter final drive (diff) ratio. My problem would be the range would be unacceptable at anything less than the already paltry one from the sedan, due to higher fuel consumption (higher rpm). If it's 85 or less, it'd be a deal-breaker for sure. Thanks man.
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Hey, may I ask for another favor? Need to know what speed equates to 3K rpm in 7th. You could also do exactly 2K rpm and I'd just extrapolate it. The sedan is just about perfect at 100 mph, and it wasn't lacking power (even in non-S guise), but read the coupe has a shorter final drive (diff) ratio. My problem would be the range would be unacceptable at anything less than the already paltry one from the sedan, due to higher fuel consumption (higher rpm). If it's 85 or less, it'd be a deal-breaker for sure. Thanks man.
If you are worried at all about fuel consumption, this is MOST DEFINITELY NOT the vehicle for you. I have found my fuel consumption to be significantly less than advertised, but I also never drive in comfort mode and fuel economy wasn't even a minute part of my decision making process when purchasing this vehicle.
It sounds like you might be better off looking into vehicles with forced induction V6's if you are that worried about noise and fuel economy. Plenty of peppy vehicles in that category that lack moonroofs, loud exhaust, and gas guzzling engines.
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. With the same size tank, lower fuel economy equals lower range. And I understand about break-in, but said speed at 2K rpm in 7th was fine. But that's okay. I'll try it when I eventually drive one. Too many contradictions to rely on comments from others, unfortunately. Wanted to do it now, but will have to wait until I can travel and drive one next year. Again, I'm doing this for my wife. Otherwise I'd just keep my Cayman, but prefer to use the car more with her, than leave it parked most of the time, and only use it alone. Can't justify having 2 expensive cars, unfortunately. Thanks.
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Never said I was worried about fuel economy. Only RANGE. With the same size tank, lower fuel economy equals lower range. And I understand about break-in, but said speed at 2K rpm in 7th was fine. But that's okay. I'll try it when I eventually drive one. Too many contradictions to rely on comments from others, unfortunately. Wanted to do it now, but will have to wait until I can travel and drive one next year. Again, I'm doing this for my wife. Otherwise I'd just keep my Cayman, but prefer to use the car more with her, than leave it parked most of the time, and only use it alone. Can't justify having 2 expensive cars, unfortunately. Thanks.
. With the same size tank, lower fuel economy equals lower range. And I understand about break-in, but said speed at 2K rpm in 7th was fine. But that's okay. I'll try it when I eventually drive one. Too many contradictions to rely on comments from others, unfortunately. Wanted to do it now, but will have to wait until I can travel and drive one next year. Again, I'm doing this for my wife. Otherwise I'd just keep my Cayman, but prefer to use the car more with her, than leave it parked most of the time, and only use it alone. Can't justify having 2 expensive cars, unfortunately. Thanks.I am sorry to hear about your health problems and difficulties in dealing with your health insurance.
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Just found out we're going to Austin for Christmas, so will try to find one if I can sneak out. Otherwise it'd have to be until late Feb in Cali. My wife hates test-driving cars at dealers, so will have to do it on my own, it seems. But at least I have a benchmark now, which is the C63 base sedan (with 18s). Since I drove it for a week and immediately drove my Cayman after returning (felt like a brick. Ha ha), have a pretty good idea where the car needs to be from the suspension and noise standpoint. However, there's a HUGE difference how a car behaves from normal to rough asphalt. Bought a Lexus RC-F as my second car (before I got sick I had 2 nice cars), and it was the noisiest car I've ever owned in rough asphalt (yes, worse than my Cayman), but it was better in normal roads. And it had the quietest sport tires (MPSSs), where my Cayman has the loudest at the moment (F1s). I like my sports cars loud when I want them to, meaning being able to clearly hear the engine (naturally, not with stupid fake speaker noises, like Lexus and BMWs). But I have NEVER enjoyed road noise, and doubt anybody does, so makes no sense that Lexus and MB, legendary for their quiet cars, didn't put enough insulation to minimize it. They save the money and spin it as weight savings, which is crap. We all could lose those few lbs ourselves and enjoy a better traveling car, no? Ha ha. Had to sell the RC-F right away, since I specifically bought it in addition to my GTR to use it with my wife. And it was stiff as hell too (just like the Cayman, but with body roll; go figure). Don't want to make another $70K mistake again. Thank you all for your help and good wishes.
. Otherwise it'd have to be until late Feb in Cali. My wife hates test-driving cars at dealers, so will have to do it on my own, it seems. But at least I have a benchmark now, which is the C63 base sedan (with 18s). Since I drove it for a week and immediately drove my Cayman after returning (felt like a brick. Ha ha), have a pretty good idea where the car needs to be from the suspension and noise standpoint. However, there's a HUGE difference how a car behaves from normal to rough asphalt. Bought a Lexus RC-F as my second car (before I got sick I had 2 nice cars), and it was the noisiest car I've ever owned in rough asphalt (yes, worse than my Cayman), but it was better in normal roads. And it had the quietest sport tires (MPSSs), where my Cayman has the loudest at the moment (F1s). I like my sports cars loud when I want them to, meaning being able to clearly hear the engine (naturally, not with stupid fake speaker noises, like Lexus and BMWs). But I have NEVER enjoyed road noise, and doubt anybody does, so makes no sense that Lexus and MB, legendary for their quiet cars, didn't put enough insulation to minimize it. They save the money and spin it as weight savings, which is crap. We all could lose those few lbs ourselves and enjoy a better traveling car, no? Ha ha. Had to sell the RC-F right away, since I specifically bought it in addition to my GTR to use it with my wife. And it was stiff as hell too (just like the Cayman, but with body roll; go figure). Don't want to make another $70K mistake again. Thank you all for your help and good wishes.
