Park Distance Control
03-03-2005, 03:22 AM
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My Ride: 2010 Lexus HS 250h...looking to get a 2011 535xi
I've read the several threads extolling the virtues of the Heads Up Display and as a result, I've decided to add that to my options list.
My searches didn't come across a similar discussion on the merits of the Park Distance Control.
So, is it worth it? Other than avoiding backing over small children on tricycles when pulling out of the garage, how useful is it? I assume it helps when parallel parking...
My searches didn't come across a similar discussion on the merits of the Park Distance Control.
So, is it worth it? Other than avoiding backing over small children on tricycles when pulling out of the garage, how useful is it? I assume it helps when parallel parking...
03-03-2005, 03:30 AM
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Do not miss it otherwise you cud miss something more.... It saved me several times from a lot of trouble... Though I must admit the PDC on the 3-series was more precise and reliable...
03-03-2005, 03:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Argelius' date='Mar 3 2005, 07:22 AM
I've read the several threads extolling the virtues of the Heads Up Display and as a result, I've decided to add that to my options list.
My searches didn't come across a similar discussion on the merits of the Park Distance Control.?
So, is it worth it? Other than avoiding backing over small children on tricycles when pulling out of the garage, how useful is it? I assume it helps when parallel parking...
My searches didn't come across a similar discussion on the merits of the Park Distance Control.?
So, is it worth it? Other than avoiding backing over small children on tricycles when pulling out of the garage, how useful is it? I assume it helps when parallel parking...
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Fantastic. Its actually standard equipment on the 530's upwards in the UK 
03-03-2005, 03:32 AM
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My Ride: [i][b][u]Since 19 august 2004[/u][/b][/i]: [color=red][b]530i[/b] High Executive[/color], Silvergray with beige interior, Popular wood, Servotronic, Sportssuspension, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, pappelmaser braun wood, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels, Logic 7, Steptronic, alarm class 3, electric sunscreen in the rear and suncreens for sidewindows, Comfort seats, heated seats, Xenon with headlightwashers, Adaptive corner lights ALC, Advanced airconditioning, lightpackage, Nav Pro, 6 cd changer, side airbags rearseats, bluetooth siemens S55, chrome kidneys, gearlever with wood, voice recognition retrofit, front windshield with green band.
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A great option wich helps me out a lot when parking in tight spaces and parking garages.
Must have imho
Must have imho
03-03-2005, 03:35 AM
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Generally, LOL...
I wonder if there is an option that isn't worth having...
So far the only thing I wont be getting is the Sport package and the gazillion-way adjustable comfort seats....
I wonder if there is an option that isn't worth having...
So far the only thing I wont be getting is the Sport package and the gazillion-way adjustable comfort seats....
03-03-2005, 03:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Argelius' date='Mar 3 2005, 07:35 AM
Generally, LOL...
I wonder if there is an option that isn't worth having...
So far the only thing I wont be getting is the Sport package and the gazillion-way adjustable comfort seats....
I wonder if there is an option that isn't worth having...
So far the only thing I wont be getting is the Sport package and the gazillion-way adjustable comfort seats....
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#1 - sport
#2 - Logic 7
#3 - comfort seats
then the rest...
PDC was something I never would have gotten but it is standard on the 545 in the US. It is definitely nice to have but I wouldn't consider it essential
03-03-2005, 03:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Guest' date='Mar 3 2005, 06:42 AM
[quote name='Argelius' date='Mar 3 2005, 07:35 AM']Generally, LOL...
I wonder if there is an option that isn't worth having...
So far the only thing I wont be getting is the Sport package and the gazillion-way adjustable comfort seats....
I wonder if there is an option that isn't worth having...
So far the only thing I wont be getting is the Sport package and the gazillion-way adjustable comfort seats....
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#1 - sport
#2 - Logic 7
#3 - comfort seats
then the rest...
PDC was something I never would have gotten but it is standard on the 545 in the US. It is definitely nice to have but I wouldn't consider it essential
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03-03-2005, 04:01 AM
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My Ride: 535d Sport (M sport steering, M sport sills, M sport suspension, 18inch M style wheels) Carbon black, black nasca, dark wood, dechromed, folding mirrors, extended lights, sun protect glazing, grad tinted winscreen, servotronic steering, heated, ventilated active comfort seats, extended voice control, hi-fi speakers, hud, active cruise, split folding rear seats, rear electric blind, rear manual blinds visbility pack (xenons, adaptive headlights), media pack (6 CD, prof nav, bluetooth with telematics and assist)
No question about its usefullness - especially as it now does the front as well as the back - lifesaver (especially with the other half driving) in my E39 