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Old 07-22-2009, 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Alpine White Girl' post='950151' date='Jul 22 2009, 07:29 AM
mods can include stereo's. Add your own system, it will be a lot better than the logic 7. replace speakers, upgrade the subs, and replace the factory amp. Pretty easy stuff and you can get a lot better sound for a few hundred dollars.
I did all that already (see sig) but the surround sound just seems like it would've been a cool option to have.
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My Ride: I have an 05 545i. It's a manual with a few options. This is my first BMW but I don't know how I'll ever be able to switch to something else.
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Must Have:
1. Active Steering
2. Comfort seats w/ that sexy chocolate brown leather
3. Sport Package
4. Optional M-Tech kit
5. 6-speed manual
6. Logic7, i had to throw that in there

Why Bother:
1. Navigation
2. HUD
3. Rear seat heater ( they don't need no stinking heaters)
4. IR Tech
5. Active Cruiser Control
Old 07-22-2009, 02:28 PM
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Sport package is an absolutely must so it is not even an option. Non-sport E-60s do not exist for me. Those are different cars like MBs or Lexuses

Must haves, assuming that multi-cont seats and sport steering are included in SP
1. Navigation
2. CWP (like heated steering)
3. L7 (or some other prem sound)

Desirable:
1. Sirius
2. HD radio
3. HUD
4. AS (maybe)
5. CA
6. Cooled seats
Old 07-27-2009, 01:33 PM
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This is based on the options that I've got or experienced.

Must haves that go without saying:
1. Pro SatNav
2. Bluetooth
3. Leather
4. Heated seats
5. Bi-xenons

Must haves
1. Dynamic Drive - Awesome handling.
2. Head up display - One of those things that you don't realise how good it really is until you've used it day to day.
3. Comfort Seats - Haven't got these but they're on my must have list.
4. USB interface
5. Active Cruise with stop and go.

Why bother:
1. DAB - Hardly ever use when I have a 32GB USB stick in the USB interface. Plus has poor reception in my area.
2. Electric seats - Why bother when comfort seats are an option.
3. Night vision - Don't waste your money on this.

Not must haves but are pretty cool:
1. Auto folding mirrors.
2. Heated steering wheel - This is awesome, especially in freezing UK!
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My Ride: 2004 545i titanium grey 6 speed manual with light grey interior. Nav, L7, cold weather, sport, sat. Modifications: suede headliner, pianno black interior trim, Ipod dock, Mtech front bumper, Angel Eyes, and flat black kidney grills.
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Must have options... because it costs so much money to add later!
1) Navigation
2) Heated seats front and rear, heated steering wheel
3) SA-6FL ( aux/ usb in center console for iPod or usb )
4) Aluminum interior trim ( aluminum does not warp and crack like wood )
5) Alcantera suede headliner
6) Satellite radio
7) Mtech body kit
8) shadowline trim
9) Bluetooth
10) PDC
11) homelink rear view mirror

Why bother with...
1) rear/side sunshades
2) runflat tires
3) extendable center armrest ( driver's side extends 3 inches forward )
4) CD changer
5) voice command
6) Front headlight washers
7) rear smoker's package
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