tume

Great opinions all, thank you. In Finland ACC is NOT a no cost option (too bad really). But here every car comes with the Cold Weather Package.
Of course I would like to have M-kit and Navi etc. but like I said, I really can't afford these options. If I need Navi, maybe I will buy some aftermarket GPS unit for much less (won't look as clean as OEM of course).

Looks like the new 525d will have 17" style (/code?) 2SD rims as standard. Plan was to use them in winter tires, and probably install 19" OEM M5 wheels with nice summer tires instantly when I pick the car. I will probably get the M-aerokit from Germany at export price (OEM M5 wheels also), which is very cheap.

eddy

Don't worry, I ordered friday the same car in touring, the 525d has 16"wheels, but you can get later the larger wheels.
Good luck with waiting. Prod. schedule is 2nd week of march.


Watch out: the sport steering wheel is just a little smaller than original but equal as thin, the M sport is somthing really different and much beefier to handle.

Ricracing

Congrats tume. The 525d is a great choise!

Since the car is coming to Finland, I would forget about the Sport Suspension, Sport Steering Wheel...

Colors are up to you (but don't waste any extra money on these),
but get the Comfort Seats, Active Steering and Automatic transmission!

The wheels should be 17" and 225/50! The wheels are worthy the oder OEM!
T??ll? on pahasti uraiset tiet - so the best winter tyres are 16" 225/55.

Hifi-package (or better) and Rear Folding Seats are great to have and the Xenons are a must.

The Cruise Control with Breaking feature should be standard as a leather steering wheel.

Just think this over a few times.

xBMWx

As Ricracing mentioned above, consider getting the Comfort seats or at least the Sports seats. I test drove a car with standard seats and was shocked how uncomfortable they were. You may get a fantastic engine, great looks, fun extras, but if its too umcomfortable to drive, what use is any other option to you?! I have the sport seats and they do the job just fine - would however get the comfort seats if budget permitted.

As for the rest, great choice. The M-Sport upgrade and M166s will also be a fantastic first mod!

Cheers


p.s. Welcome on board!!

tume

You should stop suggesting all these options I can't afford, unless you are going to do some charity and donate money for me

aybeesea

Re: Sports steering wheel - what does it give? Is it a case of less is more and another tool whereby to throw passengers around?

Re: Adaptive Headlights - perhaps I would only see the big deal if I ever had driven an e60 without them. Maybe they are wonderful - but in an extremely understated way.

ABC

Raighne

IMO, the sports steering wheel looks great and feels great and is a relatively low-cost option - of course, it may not appeal to everyone.

Having tried with and without adaptive headlights, I can tell you that they make a difference particularly on winding country rounds on black nights. They are certainly understated and subtle but to me this is just good design as they are never a distraction. Xenons are already expensive, adaptive doesn't cost much more... it's kind of a shame to leave them out when you've already gone so far.

pgroen

Give the man a break - those options alone (In Denmark, at least) cost as much as a reasonable family car
Anyway, no matter what options you decide on, you're really going to enjoy owning this one, especially if it is your very first car...

I'm a bit envious though; MY first car was a beat-up, 17 years old Morris !

xBMWx

...just trying to avoid disappointment actually. Ordering the HiFI option instead of one of the seat options is not going to help you much on a long journey if the seats are not comfortable for you - other than to distract you from the back pains!

As for the other suggestions, I agree, not helping you much if you are already maxed out on your budget.

Cheers

Sahil

What are the specs on the facelifted 525d? bhp? 0 to 100 timing?
I am confused if i should get a 525i or a 525d?