Unused options...What are yours?
09-18-2007, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by MiamiPhill' post='470573' date='Sep 17 2007, 11:36 PM
really?...how so?
Anyway, there are people who love it (Stern fans for one) - but for me, I sure wish I had ordered the HUD instead of Sirius.....
09-18-2007, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by mikeg7' post='470909' date='Sep 18 2007, 03:13 PM
Has anyone here actually used this? I was reading about it in the manual, but haven't tried it. It seems rather cumbersome having to program from the idrive for a set time, as opposed to just hitting a switch on the remote or something. If it really worked to cool the car it would be useful here in Houston, TX in the summer, but I don't know how practical it would be having to set the time in advance, since I rarely leave work at the same time each day.
This has been one of the most useful features for me...who get's so hot all the time. I set it just before we all drive off for lunch and it's cooled the car a bit. When I'm not sure...I set both settings with a couple guesses as to when I am leaving ...I usually get it right. It was helpful when we were over 100F every day a couple weeks ago! It's pretty quick to set up once you get used to it.
09-18-2007, 04:40 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i w/ Sports & Permium Pkg. Silv/Blk
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='470987' date='Sep 18 2007, 05:38 PM
Audi does this (or at least did it years ago) with solar collectors embedded behind the glass sunroof...
09-18-2007, 05:13 PM
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My Ride: 08 550 Carbon Sport Almost everything factory, but no sound upgrades.
Fifty three days after delivery, 550 sport, carbon paint
Least used in Georgia USA: Heated seats, heated steering wheel and skibag (what?s a ski?)
Favorites: HUD, Active cruise, Bluetooth and that foot pedal on the right.
Least understood: 20,000 seat adjustments and associated exit/entry response, (pinches my under thigh when wearing shorts) and oh yes, the Owners Manual.
Least needed/much fun: Night vision.
Regards, SixCard
Least used in Georgia USA: Heated seats, heated steering wheel and skibag (what?s a ski?)
Favorites: HUD, Active cruise, Bluetooth and that foot pedal on the right.
Least understood: 20,000 seat adjustments and associated exit/entry response, (pinches my under thigh when wearing shorts) and oh yes, the Owners Manual.
Least needed/much fun: Night vision.
Regards, SixCard
09-18-2007, 06:51 PM
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My Ride: 11 550i Sophisto Gray/Oyster Black/Anthracite, Sprt Trns, DHP, IAS, SP, PP1, PP2, CWP, HUD, DAP, AVSP, SF RS, CA, ACC - Euro Del
Originally Posted by stanatl' post='470326' date='Sep 17 2007, 01:49 PM
I would have agreed with you a month ago but in the last month I've used the fold down seats twice. Wthout the ability to fold them down, I never would have been able to fit everything in my trunk and wouldn't have been able to take my car on the trips. They are quite easy to fold and it really increases the space tremendously.
09-18-2007, 09:16 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi / Platinum Grey / Black leather / Step Auto / Sport / Premium / Cold weather / 18" wheels / Logic 7 / Comfort / ipod / Navigation / Fold Down Rear Seats / Rear Airbags / Sirius SAT / Spoiler / Extended Clear bra / Bluetooth. (Previously owned a 2002 sport 525I Loaded).
On order: 535xi Platnium Grey with Black interior, Step Auto, Sports package, Premium package, Cold weather package, 18" wheels, Logic 7, Comfort access, ipod adapt, Navigation, Sat radio, Rear spoiler, Extended Clear coat bra.
Originally Posted by E60BEEMER' post='470180' date='Sep 17 2007, 05:30 AM
MY Bluetooth option, complete waste of money, m Nokia does not work , and nor do the newer models.
This was a pointless extra for me now.
This was a pointless extra for me now.
09-19-2007, 04:22 AM
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My Ride: 2001 BMW330ci, Steel Gray, Black leather, Steptronic, PP, SP, PDC, Heated seats, Xenon head lights, HK, 6 disk changer, OEM alarm, OEM clears,Iice white fog lights ,Universal trasnciver, 17 inch Michelin Pilot Sport Tires
2005 530i Titanium Gray,Black leather, Nav.,HUD,PP,CWP,SP,PDC,Xenon lights,Steptronic,Logic 7 sound system,,Fold down read seats,Power shades
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Have to agree with Rudy,never used the air bags and hope I never will. As far as the other options I enjoy using all the ones I ordered and will add a few more on my next BMW. If I'm not mistaken the OP wanted to know about the options you ordered on your car not all the do dads that are standard and you don't use,you know like cup holders ,rear fold dowm arm rest etc.
cheers
vern
cheers
vern
09-19-2007, 06:57 AM
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My Ride: 2001 BMW330ci, Steel Gray, Black leather, Steptronic, PP, SP, PDC, Heated seats, Xenon head lights, HK, 6 disk changer, OEM alarm, OEM clears,Iice white fog lights ,Universal trasnciver, 17 inch Michelin Pilot Sport Tires
2005 530i Titanium Gray,Black leather, Nav.,HUD,PP,CWP,SP,PDC,Xenon lights,Steptronic,Logic 7 sound system,,Fold down read seats,Power shades
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Originally Posted by Russ1974' post='471355' date='Sep 19 2007, 08:58 AM
Indeed, hence the cunning thread title; "unused OPTIONS" 
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vern
09-19-2007, 07:40 AM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW-Alpina B5 Touring #007, Malachite Green w/ Caramel Individual interior
1999 BMW 840Ci Sport Individual, Techno Violet w/ Champagne Individual interior
Haven't used the heated rear seats yet, IIRC, but I'm sure I will at some point. Rarely use the TV either - the reception's pretty rubbish and I'm rarely sat around waiting with the handbrake on.
Apart from that, I use everything, and my car has just about every option that was available at the time!
Apart from that, I use everything, and my car has just about every option that was available at the time!