HUD: No tachometer?
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I am thinking about buying an 08 550i and am undecided about the HUD. I was reading the owner's manual that was posted a few days ago and it says the HUD only displays speed, navigation info, cruise control info, and lane departure warnings. So there is no tachometer on the HUD like in the M5/M6?
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Originally Posted by mptlptr' post='416708' date='Apr 22 2007, 11:19 PM
I am thinking about buying an 08 550i and am undecided about the HUD. I was reading the owner's manual that was posted a few days ago and it says the HUD only displays speed, navigation info, cruise control info, and lane departure warnings. So there is no tachometer on the HUD like in the M5/M6?
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Originally Posted by mptlptr' post='416708' date='Apr 22 2007, 11:19 PM
I was reading the owner's manual that was posted a few days ago
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Originally Posted by Felix' post='416710' date='Apr 22 2007, 10:27 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i Titanium Silver, Black Dakota Leather, Aluminum Cube Trim, M Sport Pkg, Premium Pkg, Comfort Access, Head Up Display, Steptronic, Comfort Seats, Rear Heated Seats, Through Load, Park Distance Control, Navigation , HK Logic 7, etc
There is no tach in my 550i M Sport. WOuld look cool but maybe distracting. A moving needle even cooler! lol
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heads up display is still a worthy option !!! i wish i had it in mine!!! navigation on HUD is outstanding... 
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I have HUD on my 07 550i and its a great option! Once your destination is on, you never have to look at the iDrive screen. Make sure you adjust the HUD to the highest position. I don't know if you can adjust it via iDrive in the 2008. Can anyone confirm this? I know on the E70 X5 you can adjust it in the Setting Menu.