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I have a northern accent (despite living down south for 35 years) and found that Alexa couldn't understand my pronunciation of the word 'fade' for a light setting I'd configured. I had to change it for another word as I got tired of trying to say it in every different way I could think of. That's also why I've never bothered trying to set up any voice activated devices in my previous BMW 3 series or my current C class C220 AMG line.
I've got used to the control wheel and I'm quite adept at being able to spin it from say Radio 2 straight through to Radio 6 Music. I do know what you mean about the cruise control stalk, though it's not something I use very often, nor the limiter but I'm now familiar with the sign on the dash that shows it is engaged.
I took a bit of a gamble as unlike the OP I couldn't arrange a test drive before I need to place the order through my work lease group. Luckily I find that the seats suit me and being automatic I don't have to worry about how heavy the clutch is/gear lever easy to reach/associated back pains due to stop start traffic as I have had with previous cars. Of course the E class will be auto anyway I guess. However I have been stuck with cars in the past that made my back ache, so I do sympathise with those who are in this situation.
It probably helps that I don't tend to make many phone calls in the car, personally I find it distracting even hands free, but it's easy enough to answer by pressing the button on the steering wheel. However, there is an easy to navigate 'last numbers dialed' menu on my dashboard (ie not the 'stuck on iPad like thing'). I don't know if the E class has a similar option: Just set it on this and it's ready for each journey once your phone connects. |
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