MUST HAVE OPTIONS / WHY BOTHER OPTIONS
07-21-2009, 01:35 AM
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My Ride: [color="#2F4F4F"][font="Arial Narrow"][b]F07 5-Series GT | 2009 '59' | Black Sapphire, Ivory White Leather, Unlacquered Fineline Wood Trim[/b]
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I was wondering, E60 models and engines aside, what options in your experience have been worth paying for, and what you may pass up next time
To get the list going, here is my shortlist.
Top 5 MUST HAVE Options
Top 5 WHY BOTHER Options
To get the list going, here is my shortlist.
Top 5 MUST HAVE Options
- Professional Sat-Nav
- Bluetooth Media Package
- Panoramic Sun-Roof
- Adaptive Xenons
- Comfort Seats
Top 5 WHY BOTHER Options
- Voice Command
- 6 CD-Changer
- Performance Steering Wheel
- Infra-Red Imaging
- Lane Assist
07-21-2009, 01:52 AM
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My Ride: 535d
Top 5 MUST HAVE Options
1. Professional Sat-Nav <-- Tasty
2. Bluetooth Media Package <-- yes although I hate the fact I can't read sms on it.
3. Panoramic Sun-Roof <-- cool
4. Adaptive Xenons<-- A MUST
5. Comfort Seats <-- yes
Top 5 WHY BOTHER Options
1. Voice Command <-- I never use this
2. 6 CD-Changer <-- good if you don't have ipod connection or USB
3. Performance Steering Wheel <-- A tad too small but I rate it as a so-so. previous Mstreering wheel much better
4. Infra-Red Imaging <-- do you drive 90% of the time at night on unlit roads? If yes, then why not.
5. Lane Assist <-- another waste of time. I never use it and when I do try its annoying..!
Adaptive auto cruise is great
Rear and side blinds. always a nice thing to have.
electric tailgate will be a gizmo to play with all the time.
Rain sensor I will put in the skip.
cheers
1. Professional Sat-Nav <-- Tasty
2. Bluetooth Media Package <-- yes although I hate the fact I can't read sms on it.
3. Panoramic Sun-Roof <-- cool
4. Adaptive Xenons<-- A MUST
5. Comfort Seats <-- yes
Top 5 WHY BOTHER Options
1. Voice Command <-- I never use this
2. 6 CD-Changer <-- good if you don't have ipod connection or USB
3. Performance Steering Wheel <-- A tad too small but I rate it as a so-so. previous Mstreering wheel much better
4. Infra-Red Imaging <-- do you drive 90% of the time at night on unlit roads? If yes, then why not.
5. Lane Assist <-- another waste of time. I never use it and when I do try its annoying..!
Adaptive auto cruise is great
Rear and side blinds. always a nice thing to have.
electric tailgate will be a gizmo to play with all the time.
Rain sensor I will put in the skip.
cheers
07-21-2009, 02:47 AM
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My Ride: 2004 525i Executive
Top 5 WANT Options
1. Professional Sat-Nav (the one with TV?)
2. Logic 7
3. On screen display
4. Sports package
5. Heated Seats
why? because i dont have any of them!
1. Professional Sat-Nav (the one with TV?)
2. Logic 7
3. On screen display
4. Sports package
5. Heated Seats
why? because i dont have any of them!
07-21-2009, 02:48 AM
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Top 5 MUST HAVE Options
1. Premium Package
2. Sport Package
3. Comfort Seats
4. Logic 7
5. NAV
...some of my packages include your individual items OP.
Top 5 WHY BOTHER Options
1. Power Sun Shades
2. 6 CD-Changer
3. Ski Bag
4. High Beam Assistant
5. Lane Assist
1. Premium Package
2. Sport Package
3. Comfort Seats
4. Logic 7
5. NAV
...some of my packages include your individual items OP.
Top 5 WHY BOTHER Options
1. Power Sun Shades
2. 6 CD-Changer
3. Ski Bag
4. High Beam Assistant
5. Lane Assist
07-21-2009, 01:09 PM
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I'm not sure if I would go to an "i" model instead of the "xi", but my options would be more beneficial if I did.
I would drop the Cold Weather package, add the Sport, and while I'm not too sure on what Active Steering really does, it seems everyone has it and loves it. I'd get that too. We got sat radio thrown in for free due to a mistake, but I wouldn't get that next time around. May have persuaded dad to let me get the M Aero kit from BMW, but his smacks hurt, so I think I'll try and get that myself.
I would drop the Cold Weather package, add the Sport, and while I'm not too sure on what Active Steering really does, it seems everyone has it and loves it. I'd get that too. We got sat radio thrown in for free due to a mistake, but I wouldn't get that next time around. May have persuaded dad to let me get the M Aero kit from BMW, but his smacks hurt, so I think I'll try and get that myself.
07-21-2009, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by e6t' post='948768' date='Jul 21 2009, 09:16 AM
why bother:
rear shades
comfort access
must have:
twin-turbo v10.
rear shades
comfort access
must have:
twin-turbo v10.
07-21-2009, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by pointerman' post='949448' date='Jul 21 2009, 07:29 PM
Waste of money:
sun roof
sun roof
i will not own a car without a sunroof. i am so glad this isnt even an option! i use it DAILY. i am one of those weird people that use stuff others dont, like firplaces.
07-21-2009, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='949454' date='Jul 21 2009, 06:35 PM
i will not own a car without a sunroof. i am so glad this isnt even an option! i use it DAILY. i am one of those weird people that use stuff others dont, like firplaces.
And your bidet? I don't use my sunroof, since I can almost never drive without my window all the way down, even in the Chicago winters. I love that armrest space.