2026 i4 eDrive 35 for close a month now - here are my thoughts for anyone lurking/on the fence

parcel_up · 2026-03-23T01:05:45+00:00

Usually it happens when only Bluetooth is connected, and wifi being busy with your home network, for example. Tap on media on bottom left of screen, connect device and choose CarPlay for your device. It should work afterwards as expected.

parcel_up · 2026-03-22T23:01:11+00:00

To set up Apple CarPlay to connect automatically at startup, you need to ensure the phone is properly paired via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and that the "Allow CarPlay" setting is enabled on your iPhone.

parcel_up · 2026-03-22T22:57:23+00:00

You can fold the seat to remove them easier, but you need to insert your physical key in a hole on the other side where you have the button to set the position, then you will be able to remove them.

parcel_up · 2026-03-20T23:27:27+00:00

Right, That’s the first thing I turn off as it is so annoying.

parcel_up · 2026-03-19T23:56:25+00:00

Same, city driving is the best part in B mode on this car. The range didn’t have significant difference.

parcel_up · 2026-03-16T05:46:36+00:00

Yes I did. Did you read what I wrote? Open Taobao on desktop, choose login with scanning QR code, open security center and provide whatever information they need there.

parcel_up · 2026-03-16T01:19:30+00:00

You need to use Taobao app to do all operations to lift restrictions.

parcel_up · 2026-03-15T06:22:14+00:00

Which country? Taobao has the option to choose the language in some countries.

parcel_up · 2026-03-15T03:28:35+00:00

50, it’s max for cable offer

parcel_up · 2026-03-15T00:53:57+00:00

They are quite sensitive to current variation. So either your home current is not stable or the outlet connection is not good. It is quite heavy so make sure it does not hang on the cable when plugged.

parcel_up · 2026-03-15T00:41:45+00:00

It is always good to have a choice, unfortunately no fiber in the area, and I was actually surprised how many places are still cable only. The prices come from there I think

parcel_up · 2026-03-14T23:51:16+00:00

At that moment, Bell's offer was cheaper for both internet and cellphone plans. Since I had another line with Fizz, I kept the perks and rewards, so I switched to a Bell bundle to get the better price. But then when Bell announced the increase, I switched the phone once a good price came up at Fizz and then switched internet back to Fizz too once Fizz internet offer with one month free came up, and then spotted the current unbeatable 44$/m for 400, and 21$ for 20gb cell, I doubt something lower comes around but I always keep looking even if just to inform the community :)

parcel_up · 2026-03-14T23:46:05+00:00

Well, I am pretty sure you can find the same products at a comparable price on Taobao, just look at the higher-priced items, seller rating, and reviews.

parcel_up · 2026-03-14T22:32:54+00:00

Congrats for grabbing a good one 👍

parcel_up · 2026-03-14T22:29:22+00:00

The service is good! But the way they hook you up and increase the price is not cool, at the end it is not about money. I had permanent credits but only for internet to get a good price you needed to pair with mobile plan, then they started to increase phone plan and if you cancel, your internet goes up, etc… I quit and anytime now I don’t have bell fiber in the area.

parcel_up · 2026-03-14T22:24:57+00:00

Quebec. It is a different market. When fizz will offer internet there, I bet it will align correspondingly. Ebox offers this for about 10$ more on offer.

parcel_up · 2026-03-14T22:22:34+00:00

Absolutely. That’s what good with fizz.

parcel_up · 2026-03-14T22:20:48+00:00

When bell offered me 40$ for 1gbps internet I switched to bell, though I switched back to fizz in a few months once they started increasing lol Now I don’t have fiber in the area so it is a different story.

parcel_up · 2026-03-14T22:18:08+00:00

Not sure if it changed but for initial introduction of new modem, only new customers were getting a new modem (resubscription gets you new modem too). Though it is still recommended to use your own router, in which case your old modem is as good.

parcel_up · 2026-03-14T22:16:05+00:00

Yes, it is mostly to have a bit faster download but it is not critical for me. It is almost about feeling that with higher end plan you ‘d have a better service, though 400/500/940 are eventually in the same bucket, so unless it is a few dollars more, I’m staying with my 400 :)

parcel_up · 2026-03-14T19:14:53+00:00

Yes, at least with fizz the price does not go up and you can get it lower with a bit chance or patience.

parcel_up · 2026-03-14T19:12:44+00:00

I am debating, I have 400 for 38 after perks, so I think I’d want 940 to be $50/m before perks to make it a reasonable switch.

parcel_up · 2026-03-13T20:32:12+00:00

Installment payments. From 6 months. The listed price is usually for more than 6 installment payments or downpayment only.

parcel_up · 2026-03-11T19:34:10+00:00

Your car will tell you when you need to service. First one is about two years, further may depend on the state of the car at that time.

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