My 2024 BMW 530i xDrive (G60): Tried out Remote Parking via Bluetooth

With this new feature you can drive the car froward and reverse at a slow speed while standing near it (via bluetooth) via the BMW App.

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I recently got a notification on the BMW app and car startup screen about a free 3 month trial of the Remote parking feature. After trial I think its $50 for 3 months. I downloaded the feature on the app and then updated the software in the car via bluetooth.

With this new feature you can drive the car froward and reverse at a slow speed while standing near it (via bluetooth) via the BMW App. You can also park it in tight spots after leaving the car. The car could auto park before but now you don't need to be sitting inside.

Honestly I have not found much practical use of the feature as I absolutely avoid parking in tight spaces to avoid scratches from other people's doors or people trying to squeeze through. However its a great trick to drive the car around in empty parking lots.

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I have completed about 9,000 km (5,600 miles ) in 7 months and so far the car has been flawless except for a slow puncture due to a screw. Interestingly I drove my Ciaz 32k km for 5+ years all over India over terrible roads and never had a single puncture. I love the dual nature of the 2 Liter turbocharged B48 engine and the cars tight handling for its size. In Eco mode I can squeeze out 18 Km/L while cruising on the highway while occasionally I drive aggressively around hilly roads in sport modes and get 4 Km/L.

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I have been toying with the idea of getting 20 inch golden or bronze alloy wheels (like the ones in Need For Speed racing game in the 2000s) but so far I have been able to control my silly plans.

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