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      06-29-2021, 10:51 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by Der_Wolf View Post
Yes but the overwhelming majority of cars sold are automatic, so the idea that its on the right side makes most sense. Most people are right handed and most vehicles sold are automatic. In any case, it doesn't seem like a big deal either way.
I have right hand on IDrive controller and left on wheel, so makes sense (to me) to put audio on left. On right, hand is so close to center knob, so does not make sense to me to have volume on the right. Maybe BMW thought users need to tweak driver assist functions (left) more than media (right).
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