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Old 02-22-2006, 11:20 AM
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swapping my 545 for a 550. some of the newer options like comfort access etc I don't know about.

what should I get? ventilated seats, etc?
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comfort seats
sport package
premium package
premium sound
SIRIUS
comfort access
big screen nav
cold weather package if you do a significant enough amount of cold weather driving
fold down seat if you have a need
BT is not an automatic with what's above
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Originally Posted by Znod' post='244343' date='Feb 22 2006, 03:24 PM
comfort seats
sport package
premium package
premium sound
SIRIUS
comfort access
big screen nav
cold weather package if you do a significant enough amount of cold weather driving
fold down seat if you have a need
BT is not an automatic with what's above
I agree with Znod...you probably don't need the cold weather package in FL. In addition to those, You may want to find a car with Active Steering to see if you like it or not. I have never tried it but is the only option I have 2nd thoughts about.

Good luck and congrats on your decision!!!
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dont forget guys, I own a 2005 545i LOADED.. the new one would be an '07, i would probably go without the active steering this time, to get a better feel for the road.

comfort seats NOW come with the sports package.

I am more concerned about whether to do ventilated/nasca leather (any thoughts) HD radio, etc.

here is what i would definitely get. tell me some add-ons that are imperative :

Premium pkg
sports pkg
NAV
Logic 7
Shades
Sirius

Contemplating:

Comfort Access
Ventilated/Nasca Leather seats
Fold down rear seats.

anything else?
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Originally Posted by wassy' post='244366' date='Feb 22 2006, 04:55 PM
dont forget guys, I own a 2005 545i LOADED.. the new one would be an '07, i would probably go without the active steering this time, to get a better feel for the road.

comfort seats NOW come with the sports package.

I am more concerned about whether to do ventilated/nasca leather (any thoughts) HD radio, etc.

here is what i would definitely get. tell me some add-ons that are imperative :

Premium pkg
sports pkg
NAV
Logic 7
Shades
Sirius

Contemplating:

Comfort Access
Ventilated/Nasca Leather seats
Fold down rear seats.

anything else?
Night Vision?
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Originally Posted by Veight' post='244421' date='Feb 22 2006, 04:56 PM
Night Vision?
thought about it.. I am estimating $2000? that is steep for that I think.
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Originally Posted by wassy' post='244425' date='Feb 22 2006, 04:59 PM
thought about it.. I am estimating $2000? that is steep for that I think.
comfort access--otherwise you'll have an unneeded button--assuming I understand how comfort access works.
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I'd definitely get ventilated seats. How much are they?
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Originally Posted by Evenflow545' post='244429' date='Feb 22 2006, 05:07 PM
I'd definitely get ventilated seats. How much are they?
Looks like about $2800 for the leather, and the ventilation. 2 seperate options. but the latter needs the former!
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Well, these guys really know what they are writing about
so I can't add anything but...

Get a loaded 650CiA!


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