CS Owners - Is the lack of center armrest annoying?

Tall Tom Cruise · 01-29-2019, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DML

I'll assume that you positively never drink coffee or bottled water while doing your "travels" after all, you're consistently @ 3 & 9

Maybe the passenger holds the drink up to his mouth for him on his travels? At which point he then pushes the throttle a bit more to initiate the flow of water/coffee and takes a sip, all while his hands are at 3 & 9. Let's not forget we're talking about the safety expert here.

Maitre_Absolut · 01-29-2019, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by minn19

That does kind of suck. Sounds dumb, but I’ve loved that feature in all of my BMWs.

My X2 has the "dual zone" climate and honestly I can't even tell whats different about them. Thats how marginal these arguments are and only exist online when people have too much time to spend commenting. No one who is serious about buying one walks into a dealership and leaves saying, if not for that single zone climate or armrest, we would have had a deal!

shortseller · 01-29-2019, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by minn19

That does kind of suck. Sounds dumb, but I’ve loved that feature in all of my BMWs.

The amount of “weight savings” there sounds a bit gimmicky to me anyway. Too bad as It’s a pretty convenient place for storage.

minn19 · 01-29-2019, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Maitre_Absolut

My X2 has the "dual zone" climate and honestly I can't even tell whats different about them. Thats how marginal these arguments are and only exist online when people have too much time to spend commenting. No one who is serious about buying one walks into a dealership and leaves saying, if not for that single zone climate or armrest, we would have had a deal!

Are you always this angry?

Except for one is a dual zone and one isn't. I already said for me personally the climate and the lack of an armrest wouldn't be a deal breaker for me. But, for some people it obviously is.

No one has ever walked into a dealership confident they were going to buy a car and then changed their mind about it?

back at yah.

shortseller · 01-29-2019, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Maitre_Absolut

My X2 has the "dual zone" climate and honestly I can't even tell whats different about them. Thats how marginal these arguments are and only exist online when people have too much time to spend commenting. No one who is serious about buying one walks into a dealership and leaves saying, if not for that single zone climate or armrest, we would have had a deal!

Only if I’m looking for better pricing!

SD ///M4 · 01-29-2019, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DML

I'll assume that you positively never drink coffee or bottled water while doing your "travels" after all, you're consistently @ 3 & 9

I don't drink coffee.

jmg · 01-29-2019, 02:59 PM

1200 views and 3 pages on the armrest. People love their armrests!!!!!

eRiggs5 · 01-29-2019, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jmg

1200 views and 3 pages on the armrest. People love their armrests!!!!!

Lol I must have started a damn good thread. Clearly the people needed it lol

shortseller · 01-29-2019, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by eRiggs5

Lol I must have started a damn good thread. Clearly the people needed it lol

Nah, it’s the nonsensical subjective posts that attract and invite the most responses, let’s not get to ennamored with ourselves now!

...j/k

DML · 01-29-2019, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Tall Tom Cruise

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Originally Posted by DML

I'll assume that you positively never drink coffee or bottled water while doing your "travels" after all, you're consistently @ 3 & 9

Maybe the passenger holds the drink up to his mouth for him on his travels? At which point he then pushes the throttle a bit more to initiate the flow of water/coffee and takes a sip, all while his hands are at 3 & 9. Let's not forget we're talking about the safety expert here.

Who holds the napkin?

DML · 01-29-2019, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SD ///M4

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Originally Posted by DML

I'll assume that you positively never drink coffee or bottled water while doing your "travels" after all, you're consistently @ 3 & 9

I don't drink coffee.

Tea? Water? Better not be enjoying a brew

CanAutM3 · 01-29-2019, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by shortseller

The amount of “weight savings” there sounds a bit gimmicky to me anyway. Too bad as It’s a pretty convenient place for storage.

Actually it's not. A dual zone climate control system requires dual ducts that bring hot and cold air to the different delivery areas and mixers to adjust the individual temperatures. A single zone system foregoes all this.

dezzracer · 01-29-2019, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by cionide

Holy fuck, I've had my non-cs m4 for some 2,5-3 months now and I didn't notice the cubby there until you mentioned it.

Now thats funny....

shortseller · 01-29-2019, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CanAutM3

Actually it's not. A dual zone climate control system requires dual ducts that bring hot and cold air to the different delivery areas and mixers to adjust the individual temperatures. A single zone system foregoes all this.

Strictly speaking of the center armrest.

Darth One · 01-29-2019, 04:23 PM

Well, now we know why BMW has had so much trouble selling GTS and CS...it was the armrest delete!!

eRiggs5 · 01-29-2019, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by shortseller

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Originally Posted by eRiggs5

Lol I must have started a damn good thread. Clearly the people needed it lol

Nah, it’s the nonsensical subjective posts that attract and invite the most responses, let’s not get to ennamored with ourselves now!

...j/k

It was actually a serious question. But you know how Bimmerpost goes. Me personally, I like comfort. I guess some will say it's not for me then. Ok

IB M · 02-14-2019, 08:58 PM

Same as with a E46M with euro center console. Only miss the arm rest when getting into the car. For some reason I like to place my right arm on the armrest for stability as I enter the car. Once in the car and driving don't really notice it's missing.

sjuhawks19 · 02-20-2019, 08:44 AM

The lack of the armrest and the lack of a leather heated steering wheel are the main reasons I couldn't buy a CS. I really dislike alcantara too, but I could get over that (except on the steering wheel) considering the positives the car has. But living in a cold climate, the heated steering wheel is by far my favorite "comfort" feature on my current M3. Can't imagine not having that. But it's hard to resist San Marino Blue, the hood, and the extra power.

nbennettksu · 02-20-2019, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Darth One

I hate armrests. Actually removed it from my e46 m3

I did the exact same on both my E46 M's; I did the Euro tray swap. Both were also 6 speeds and it was just as comfortable if not more after I got used to it

Grayblack · 02-20-2019, 10:29 AM

I don't miss the center armrest. I do miss comfort access.

Clark_Kent · 02-20-2019, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Grayblack

I don't miss the center armrest. I do miss comfort access.

+1. The center armrest doesn't really bother me at all. The lack of Comfort Access I'm still getting used to. It's not enough to make me regret my purchase. It's just something I need to get used to.

BimmerKay · 02-20-2019, 10:46 AM

Ill be honest here, cant afford a CS at this moment in time but I like my 6-speed and my arm rest. M4 here

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jmg Lieutenant General 18704 Rep 14,115 Posts Drives: G82 M4C X-Drive Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 G82 M4C X-Drive [9.85] 2018 F80 M3 CS [9.87] 2019 i3 BEV [0.00]	1200 views and 3 pages on the armrest. People love their armrests!!!!! __________________ 2022 G82///M4 Competition X-Drive - KW-HAS, EBC Bluestuff, Millway Race Camber Plates, Cup2 Connect, PSI High Flow Midpipe, Lightweight Front Lip, M Perf Flow Through Wing Previous • 2018 F80 ///M3 CS • 2016 F80 ///*M3 IG: Raging_G82
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Darth One drunk poster 6613 Rep 3,649 Posts Drives: M4 GTS \| E46 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Well, now we know why BMW has had so much trouble selling GTS and CS...it was the armrest delete!!
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02-14-2019, 08:58 PM	#61
IB M Brigadier General 2782 Rep 4,249 Posts Drives: 2017 M3 MG/SO ZCP DCT Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 [8.50] 2013 BMW M3 [10.00]	Same as with a E46M with euro center console. Only miss the arm rest when getting into the car. For some reason I like to place my right arm on the armrest for stability as I enter the car. Once in the car and driving don't really notice it's missing.
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02-20-2019, 08:44 AM	#62
sjuhawks19 Private First Class 155 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW M3 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: North Wales, PA iTrader: (0)	The lack of the armrest and the lack of a leather heated steering wheel are the main reasons I couldn't buy a CS. I really dislike alcantara too, but I could get over that (except on the steering wheel) considering the positives the car has. But living in a cold climate, the heated steering wheel is by far my favorite "comfort" feature on my current M3. Can't imagine not having that. But it's hard to resist San Marino Blue, the hood, and the extra power. __________________ 2017 BMW M3 Black Sapphire Metallic / Golden Brown DCT, Full Leather, 19" black wheels, Executive package, Lighting package
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Grayblack Captain 182 Rep 995 Posts Drives: E92 M3 and G07 X7 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: OC, CA iTrader: (8)	I don't miss the center armrest. I do miss comfort access.
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02-20-2019, 10:46 AM	#66
BimmerKay Experienced Newbie 197 Rep 150 Posts Drives: M3x Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: New Jersey,USA iTrader: (0)	Ill be honest here, cant afford a CS at this moment in time but I like my 6-speed and my arm rest. M4 here
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