M5 cold weather packages
11-20-2006, 03:24 PM
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cold weather package/ convenience package/premium sound package/ sport package/sunshades/Navigation/ V3 cradle/ OE 166 wheels/M-tech upgrade/M rear spoiler/ racemesh m-tech grill/racemesh kidney grills/M5 mirrors/M5 steering wheel/ HID fog light conversion/ M5 SMG paddles
I cant believe this - does the M5 not come with a heated steering wheel option? 
11-21-2006, 12:17 AM
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Why would anyone want a heated steering wheel?? Are the heated seats not enough?? Surely if you had a heated wheel, you'd need a heated door handle, heated seat-belt, heated SMG paddles & stick & heated wiper & indicator stalks.
We're in a cold snap & i can't say the steering wheel is uncomfortably cold to the touch.
We're in a cold snap & i can't say the steering wheel is uncomfortably cold to the touch.
11-21-2006, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by w8pmc' post='358772' date='Nov 21 2006, 04:17 AM
We're in a cold snap & i can't say the steering wheel is uncomfortably cold to the touch.
I had a loaner X5 from the dealer last winter, and while it was a novel feature, I cant say that I cared either way that my car did not have such an accessory.
But with all things, its all relative.
My law partner has heated seats in his Lexus, but never uses them.
To each his own, I say.......
Cheers.
11-23-2006, 07:54 PM
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The heated steering wheel is the only thing I miss from my 545. It is absolutely a terrific thing on cold winter mornings, and no, the heated seats don't do anything for your hands. I don't know why the M5 doesn't offer it - makes absolutely no sense to me. If there is any way to 'retro fit' this feature, I would consider it.
11-23-2006, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by w8pmc' post='358772' date='Nov 21 2006, 04:17 AM
Why would anyone want a heated steering wheel?? Are the heated seats not enough?? Surely if you had a heated wheel, you'd need a heated door handle, heated seat-belt, heated SMG paddles & stick & heated wiper & indicator stalks.
We're in a cold snap & i can't say the steering wheel is uncomfortably cold to the touch.
We're in a cold snap & i can't say the steering wheel is uncomfortably cold to the touch.
I had one on my 1998 E39 but then it wasn't available on my 2001 E39's sport steering wheel. I was very happy to get it back again on my 2004 E60.
(and yes, I've wished for heated SMG paddles...
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11-23-2006, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by wolverine' post='359962' date='Nov 23 2006, 10:54 PM
The heated steering wheel is the only thing I miss from my 545. It is absolutely a terrific thing on cold winter mornings, and no, the heated seats don't do anything for your hands. I don't know why the M5 doesn't offer it - makes absolutely no sense to me. If there is any way to 'retro fit' this feature, I would consider it.
12-01-2006, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by w8pmc' post='358772' date='Nov 21 2006, 03:17 AM
Why would anyone want a heated steering wheel?? Are the heated seats not enough?? Surely if you had a heated wheel, you'd need a heated door handle, heated seat-belt, heated SMG paddles & stick & heated wiper & indicator stalks.
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