Aaron-I am going to key in on your use of the word, “annoying”.
I want to like this brand, but there are too many things which intrude on the driving experience. To be blunt, let the driver drive. Although I have not driven this S series, I own an 2019 A220, and a 2021 GLC 43 AMG SUV.
The technology is forever coming into play when it isn’t needed, and ruining the driving feel.
1-When using cruise (for example, set on 75) on a highway, with no other cars around, the system slows to 55 on a curve. And if the speed limit changes, the cruise does too.
2-During around town driving, when stopped waiting to make a left turn and a short window opens up, you step on the gas to make the turn, and the car lurch, lurch, lurches until the steering wheel is straight again.
I can’t wait to move back to either Porsche or BMW.