M5 US Options list Priority
#1
Just curious as to what current owners, and others thought about the options for the M5 that are available. These are the options for the US model but anyone can answer. How would you rank in importance? Can be price independent or dependent.
Head's up Display ($1000)
M Multi-function seats with active width adjustment ($1900)
Merino Leather full ($3500)
Perforated Merino Leather full (requires M Multifunction seats) ($3500)
Seat Ventilation (requires Perforated Leather) ($800)
Sirius Satelite Radio ($595)
Rear heated seats ($350)
Power rear sunshade/manual side shades ($575)
Comfort Access ($1000)
Split fold down rear seats ($475)
Just curious, and got my information from BMW configurator. It lists rear side airbags as option, but not in configurator.
Specifically interested in weather the M Multifunction seats are high priority as well as the Full/Perforated Merino leathers. Specific opinions on these two would also be appreciated.
Head's up Display ($1000)
M Multi-function seats with active width adjustment ($1900)
Merino Leather full ($3500)
Perforated Merino Leather full (requires M Multifunction seats) ($3500)
Seat Ventilation (requires Perforated Leather) ($800)
Sirius Satelite Radio ($595)
Rear heated seats ($350)
Power rear sunshade/manual side shades ($575)
Comfort Access ($1000)
Split fold down rear seats ($475)
Just curious, and got my information from BMW configurator. It lists rear side airbags as option, but not in configurator.
Specifically interested in weather the M Multifunction seats are high priority as well as the Full/Perforated Merino leathers. Specific opinions on these two would also be appreciated.
#2
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Well, I don't own an M5, but I do have a 545, and have seen a few M5's at the dealership.
I would say that the HUD is a must-have (honestly, I can't believe it's not standard equipment).
Having seen the Full-leather dash and console, I would say that the full Merino leather package is a must-have as well.
The sport seats in my 545 are pleny supportive, so I don't know what else I could gain by having the M-multifunction seats.
-MrB
I would say that the HUD is a must-have (honestly, I can't believe it's not standard equipment).
Having seen the Full-leather dash and console, I would say that the full Merino leather package is a must-have as well.
The sport seats in my 545 are pleny supportive, so I don't know what else I could gain by having the M-multifunction seats.
-MrB
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Black Interior, Anthracite Trim
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Active Cruise
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Navigation
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If you are buying an M5, then there is no reason not to get it fully loaded.
Buying an M5 without "the works" is wasting valuable production time...
Buying an M5 without "the works" is wasting valuable production time...
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My Ride: 2005 545i Titanium Silver/Black/Poplar: Steptronic, Sport, Cold Weather, Premium Sound, Comfort Seats, Sat Radio, NAV & Shades
I would go for HUD..I regret not getting it....luckily my lease is up in a year so I'll get it next time...I personally would go for the ventilated seats, that way you get the comfort seats but with active side bolsters..
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Originally Posted by SolarFactory' post='219772' date='Jan 5 2006, 05:22 PM
I would go for HUD..I regret not getting it....luckily my lease is up in a year so I'll get it next time...I personally would go for the ventilated seats, that way you get the comfort seats but with active side bolsters..
If you order ventilated seats, you get seats that look very much like the comfort seats on the 7er. Without ventilated seats, they look like the sport seats in the brochures, which have more deeply cut side bolsters, particularly on the seat bottoms.
#6
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Originally Posted by CRRobert' post='219307' date='Jan 4 2006, 08:21 PM
Just curious as to what current owners, and others thought about the options for the M5 that are available. These are the options for the US model but anyone can answer. How would you rank in importance? Can be price independent or dependent.
Head's up Display ($1000)
M Multi-function seats with active width adjustment ($1900)
Merino Leather full ($3500)
Perforated Merino Leather full (requires M Multifunction seats) ($3500)
Seat Ventilation (requires Perforated Leather) ($800)
Sirius Satelite Radio ($595)
Rear heated seats ($350)
Power rear sunshade/manual side shades ($575)
Comfort Access ($1000)
Split fold down rear seats ($475)
Just curious, and got my information from BMW configurator. It lists rear side airbags as option, but not in configurator.
Specifically interested in weather the M Multifunction seats are high priority as well as the Full/Perforated Merino leathers. Specific opinions on these two would also be appreciated.
Head's up Display ($1000)
M Multi-function seats with active width adjustment ($1900)
Merino Leather full ($3500)
Perforated Merino Leather full (requires M Multifunction seats) ($3500)
Seat Ventilation (requires Perforated Leather) ($800)
Sirius Satelite Radio ($595)
Rear heated seats ($350)
Power rear sunshade/manual side shades ($575)
Comfort Access ($1000)
Split fold down rear seats ($475)
Just curious, and got my information from BMW configurator. It lists rear side airbags as option, but not in configurator.
Specifically interested in weather the M Multifunction seats are high priority as well as the Full/Perforated Merino leathers. Specific opinions on these two would also be appreciated.
1. Ventilated seats are must haves for a $90K car. They mandate perforated leather and active with adjustment
2. Comfort access is needed otherwise Start/Stop button has no advantage over the old style key
3. HUD is nice to impress your female friends. According to Edmunds review HUD tach is about 1,500 RPM behind the actual RPM making HU tach useless.
#7
Originally Posted by mrbelk' post='219498' date='Jan 5 2006, 03:38 PM
Well, I don't own an M5, but I do have a 545, and have seen a few M5's at the dealership.
I would say that the HUD is a must-have (honestly, I can't believe it's not standard equipment).
Having seen the Full-leather dash and console, I would say that the full Merino leather package is a must-have as well.
The sport seats in my 545 are pleny supportive, so I don't know what else I could gain by having the M-multifunction seats.
-MrB
I would say that the HUD is a must-have (honestly, I can't believe it's not standard equipment).
Having seen the Full-leather dash and console, I would say that the full Merino leather package is a must-have as well.
The sport seats in my 545 are pleny supportive, so I don't know what else I could gain by having the M-multifunction seats.
-MrB
#8
Yeah, I really like the HUD on my car, so that would be on the list. Not quite sure about the perforated/ventilated. Have on my car now, and very rarely use it. Hope the dealer has an M5 that I can look at the difference between the extended and full leather. I guess I could care less about the comfort access, have not used it and see nothing wrong with turning a key. Maybe it is one of those things that are not necessary until you have it once. Don't really us the rear/side sunshade on my car now, so probably would not get either.
Appreciate the opinions.
Currently looking at the following:
Interlagos Blue
Black extended merino interior
Aluminum trim
HUD
Fold down rear seats
Rear seat heating
Sirius
Appreciate the opinions.
Currently looking at the following:
Interlagos Blue
Black extended merino interior
Aluminum trim
HUD
Fold down rear seats
Rear seat heating
Sirius
#9
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Originally Posted by CRRobert' post='219307' date='Jan 4 2006, 05:21 PM
Just curious as to what current owners, and others thought about the options for the M5 that are available. These are the options for the US model but anyone can answer. How would you rank in importance? Can be price independent or dependent.
Head's up Display ($1000)
M Multi-function seats with active width adjustment ($1900)
Merino Leather full ($3500)
Perforated Merino Leather full (requires M Multifunction seats) ($3500)
Seat Ventilation (requires Perforated Leather) ($800)
Sirius Satelite Radio ($595)
Rear heated seats ($350)
Power rear sunshade/manual side shades ($575)
Comfort Access ($1000)
Split fold down rear seats ($475)
Just curious, and got my information from BMW configurator. It lists rear side airbags as option, but not in configurator.
Specifically interested in weather the M Multifunction seats are high priority as well as the Full/Perforated Merino leathers. Specific opinions on these two would also be appreciated.
Head's up Display ($1000)
M Multi-function seats with active width adjustment ($1900)
Merino Leather full ($3500)
Perforated Merino Leather full (requires M Multifunction seats) ($3500)
Seat Ventilation (requires Perforated Leather) ($800)
Sirius Satelite Radio ($595)
Rear heated seats ($350)
Power rear sunshade/manual side shades ($575)
Comfort Access ($1000)
Split fold down rear seats ($475)
Just curious, and got my information from BMW configurator. It lists rear side airbags as option, but not in configurator.
Specifically interested in weather the M Multifunction seats are high priority as well as the Full/Perforated Merino leathers. Specific opinions on these two would also be appreciated.
Merino Full Leather
Comfort Access
Those three only in that order.
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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
Just curious as to what current owners, and others thought about the options for the M5 that are available. These are the options for the US model but anyone can answer. How would you rank in importance? Can be price independent or dependent.
Head's up Display ($1000)
M Multi-function seats with active width adjustment ($1900)
Merino Leather full ($3500)
Perforated Merino Leather full (requires M Multifunction seats) ($3500)
Seat Ventilation (requires Perforated Leather) ($800)
Sirius Satelite Radio ($595)
Rear heated seats ($350)
Power rear sunshade/manual side shades ($575)
Comfort Access ($1000)
Split fold down rear seats ($475)
Just curious, and got my information from BMW configurator. It lists rear side airbags as option, but not in configurator.
Specifically interested in weather the M Multifunction seats are high priority as well as the Full/Perforated Merino leathers. Specific opinions on these two would also be appreciated.
Head's up Display ($1000)
M Multi-function seats with active width adjustment ($1900)
Merino Leather full ($3500)
Perforated Merino Leather full (requires M Multifunction seats) ($3500)
Seat Ventilation (requires Perforated Leather) ($800)
Sirius Satelite Radio ($595)
Rear heated seats ($350)
Power rear sunshade/manual side shades ($575)
Comfort Access ($1000)
Split fold down rear seats ($475)
Just curious, and got my information from BMW configurator. It lists rear side airbags as option, but not in configurator.
Specifically interested in weather the M Multifunction seats are high priority as well as the Full/Perforated Merino leathers. Specific opinions on these two would also be appreciated.
1. Ventilated seats are must haves for a $90K car. They mandate perforated leather and active with adjustment
2. Comfort access is needed otherwise Start/Stop button has no advantage over the old style key
3. HUD is nice to impress your female friends. According to Edmunds review HUD tach is about 1,500 RPM behind the actual RPM making HU tach useless.
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Take a look on m5board, I have seen some post that now claim otherwise on the lag. I cannot get to that board from work as it is blocked otherwise I would post a link to some of the discussion. Per the M5 manual it also displays the gear in what they call the M View