So What E60 options did You Pass On
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Passed on three options.
M-multi function seat/Ventilated seat.- Due to my waist size the multi-function seat is too tight for me so had to pass it up and in process passed up ventilated seat as well.
Sirius- never liked to listen to radio so this was useless for me.
M-multi function seat/Ventilated seat.- Due to my waist size the multi-function seat is too tight for me so had to pass it up and in process passed up ventilated seat as well.
Sirius- never liked to listen to radio so this was useless for me.
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From: Los Angeles, CA
My Ride: On order for November Delivery - 550 !!!! - Currently own 1999 E39 540, sport pkg, premium sound pkg, black on black. Previous owner of 2000 M Coupe, 1996 328is, 1984 633csi, 1982 528e, and wifed owned 1999 528 touring and 2002 525 touring. Looking at buying 545 or 550 in fall of 2005.
I passed on Active Cruise for $2200. Since I can't even remember the last time I used regular cruise control (last time I drove up to San Francisco like 3 years ago?), this is not something I would ever use.
Also passed on rear airbags, rear seat heating.
Also passed on rear airbags, rear seat heating.
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From: Los Angeles, CA
My Ride: 06 550 SMG |Comfort seats | sport, premium sound and cold weather packages | active steer | Navigation |comfort access | rear seat heat | rear seat fold down| sirius|
I passed on active cruise, rear shade and HUD
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From: FLA - East Coast, USA
My Ride: (USA) 645Ci, Silver Gray, Chateau, Cold Weather PKG, Premium Sound PKG, Sport PKG, Step, NAV [Std Equip in 645], HUD, Satellite (SIRIUS) Radio, Aux Input, Bluetooth enabled using iPhone 3GS w/ adapter cradle - Build date - 01/05, Baby delivered 2/24/05
Only box on the 6er unchecked was the Active Cruise.
Happy with all my decisions
Happy with all my decisions
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Passed on and don't regret......for a 550i.
L7.....overpriced, CD player in a dumb location.
CA......Not needed, had it on the E500 and barely worked. Another gadget to break, don't mind the start/stop and key issue.
HUD......cool, but not for $1k.
Rear shade.....had it on the E500 and never used it.
Cruise Control.......not interested at all.
Active Steering........if it could be turned off, would have went for it.
L7.....overpriced, CD player in a dumb location.
CA......Not needed, had it on the E500 and barely worked. Another gadget to break, don't mind the start/stop and key issue.
HUD......cool, but not for $1k.
Rear shade.....had it on the E500 and never used it.
Cruise Control.......not interested at all.
Active Steering........if it could be turned off, would have went for it.
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From: Orange County, CA
Originally Posted by tachyon' date='Oct 31 2005, 09:25 AM
Comfort access.? Using the new Start / Stop button without it is a pain.? :thumbsdown:
And it's infuriating that BMW expects us to donate another $1,000 to the cause just make this useless feature useful.?
And it's infuriating that BMW expects us to donate another $1,000 to the cause just make this useless feature useful.?
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Originally Posted by bmwguynj' date='Oct 31 2005, 11:38 PM
[quote name='tachyon' date='Oct 31 2005, 09:25 AM']Comfort access.? Using the new Start / Stop button without it is a pain.? :thumbsdown:
And it's infuriating that BMW expects us to donate another $1,000 to the cause just make this useless feature useful.?
And it's infuriating that BMW expects us to donate another $1,000 to the cause just make this useless feature useful.?
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[/quote]Me three. It is ridiculous to make a workable 1 step process a 2 step process for no reason. It should be a key or a button, not both.My 2003 X5 will autocrank once you move the key to the start position, even for a split second. Maybe they were worried about over cranking which is doable if you hold the key there? The button would prevent this.
- Sean
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From: New Orleans, LA USA
My Ride: E90 M3
Model Year: 2011
Passed on HUD, NAV, Cold Weather Package and don't regret any of these. Do regret not getting Sport Package. When I ordered my car back in Dec 2003, the Active Steering was not as refined as it is now and I did not care for the feel of it. Of course it is now greatly improved with subsequesnt software updates, but at the time nobody could tell me that the very artificial feel would be greatly improved. That aside, I don't really miss the AS, but I do miss is the rest of the SP, the Active Roll Stabalization in particular, along with the Style 124 wheels, though once the post Katrina expenses settle down somewhat, the 135's will be coming...
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From: Hong Kong
My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
The option I passed and wanted was the Xenon headlights and the Sports Steering wheel.
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I fully agree with you on this one.? Why not just make this feature standard or don't even give me the start stop button without comfort access.? Ridiculous to have to still insert a key and then press the button.
But I should say that the start/stop button on the Benz is on the shiftknob.
Where the start/stop button on the 5 is located conveniently right where the key slot is making for a very quick process. In my case, comes as 2nd nature (not a big deal at all).
If the start/stop button on the 5 was located on the shiftknob, now that would be a bit annoying.