Head Up Display
01-27-2007, 09:26 AM
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I have just ordered a new facelifted 535d.
My options are: M Sport pack, full leather, heated seats, Comms package, lights package, electric side mirrors, rear electric blind, through loading, Spaeker system and tinted windows.
The question is: what about HUD? Is this worth ?900, or is it just a gadget that costs alot but doesn't get used?
Any views would be appreciated.
My options are: M Sport pack, full leather, heated seats, Comms package, lights package, electric side mirrors, rear electric blind, through loading, Spaeker system and tinted windows.
The question is: what about HUD? Is this worth ?900, or is it just a gadget that costs alot but doesn't get used?
Any views would be appreciated.
01-27-2007, 09:38 AM
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My Ride: 320d SE (E90) manual - Sapphire Black, Beige Leather Sports Seats, Burled Walnut, Heated Seats, Sunroof, Comfort Access, Hi-Fi sound, Bluetooth, Side-Window blinds, Through-Load, Luggage Net, PDC Front & Rear, Adaptive Xenons, Style 158 17", Chrome Grill & Window Trim, Blackline Tailights, Power folding/dimming side mirrors, Split Armrest, Dual Zone Climate, Cruise, LEDs on door handles, iPod nano, SE K750i
Originally Posted by jonathanm1966' post='384096' date='Jan 27 2007, 06:26 PM
I have just ordered a new facelifted 535d.
My options are: M Sport pack, full leather, heated seats, Comms package, lights package, electric side mirrors, rear electric blind, through loading, Spaeker system and tinted windows.
The question is: what about HUD? Is this worth ?900, or is it just a gadget that costs alot but doesn't get used?
My options are: M Sport pack, full leather, heated seats, Comms package, lights package, electric side mirrors, rear electric blind, through loading, Spaeker system and tinted windows.
The question is: what about HUD? Is this worth ?900, or is it just a gadget that costs alot but doesn't get used?
Regarding the HUD...
I am planning on ordering that option using the following rationale to justify the cost
- it might help me avoid speeding tickets (having the current speed in line of sight at all times)
- offers some safety when using Nav as you keep your eyes on the road while always being fully aware of the next navigation prompt
- also handy to be able to see easily if cruise is on and what the set speed it (I used cruise a lot, again to help keep my speed under control)
- it looks so incredibly cool (although you are the only one who can see it)
01-27-2007, 09:55 AM
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My Ride: 535d M-Sport '06 Plate - Carbon Black - Black Leather - Pro Sat Nav - Logic 7 - HUD - Bluetooth - Privacy Glass - 172M 19" Alloys - Heated Seats - PDC - Adaptive Headlights - Extended Voice Control - Paintshield Extended - M5 Boot Finisher - Bright White LED Internal Lighting - Dension Gateway 500 Ipod/USB/Aux Integration
GET IT!!! You'll regret it if you don't.
I've got it on my car and it is amazing how much you miss it when you drive other cars without it. Especially when using Sat-Nav. Even turning it off on my car feels weird, I miss it immediately!
Combined with the Sat-Nav it's fantastic. It gives you arrowed, turn by turn directions with a countdown of the distance remaining until that turn smack bang in your line of sight. I think it is so much safer than looking down to your left at the iDrive screen.
It provides your current speed and Cruise Control info too. Don't even hesitate, if you're spending that much on a motor, what's an extra ?900???
I've got it on my car and it is amazing how much you miss it when you drive other cars without it. Especially when using Sat-Nav. Even turning it off on my car feels weird, I miss it immediately!
Combined with the Sat-Nav it's fantastic. It gives you arrowed, turn by turn directions with a countdown of the distance remaining until that turn smack bang in your line of sight. I think it is so much safer than looking down to your left at the iDrive screen.
It provides your current speed and Cruise Control info too. Don't even hesitate, if you're spending that much on a motor, what's an extra ?900???
01-27-2007, 10:15 AM
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I have HUD and no NAV, HUD should be a base opt, it so cool and usefull very safe, congrats on your new ride
01-27-2007, 10:32 AM
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My Ride: 320d SE (E90) manual - Sapphire Black, Beige Leather Sports Seats, Burled Walnut, Heated Seats, Sunroof, Comfort Access, Hi-Fi sound, Bluetooth, Side-Window blinds, Through-Load, Luggage Net, PDC Front & Rear, Adaptive Xenons, Style 158 17", Chrome Grill & Window Trim, Blackline Tailights, Power folding/dimming side mirrors, Split Armrest, Dual Zone Climate, Cruise, LEDs on door handles, iPod nano, SE K750i
Originally Posted by jonathanm1966' post='384096' date='Jan 27 2007, 06:26 PM
I have just ordered a new facelifted 535d.
My options are: M Sport pack, full leather, heated seats, Comms package, lights package, electric side mirrors, rear electric blind, through loading, Spaeker system and tinted windows.
My options are: M Sport pack, full leather, heated seats, Comms package, lights package, electric side mirrors, rear electric blind, through loading, Spaeker system and tinted windows.
Also, which speaker system (HiFi, Logic7 or Individual)
01-27-2007, 10:58 AM
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My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
Model Year: 2008
I had HUD and NAV on my 545, I skipped it on my 550 and went with NAV only and that was a mistake. NAV and HUD are a perfect combination, either one is impaired if you don't have the other. Get the HUD - it's excellent.
