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alvam · #3 02-25-2011, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by F150 Duke

All,

There is a chance I may make a move and order a 2011 d this weekend. That being said the wife and I are stuck between some options and colors. Looking for some feedback from the group (you guys have been beyond helpful, so I figured why not get some feedback on this too.)

Exterior colors in consideration:
1. Space gray – Different color then I’ve had before. Might hide the winter grime in MN nicely. Nice but liked the Plat Grey better
2. Black sapphire metallic – My truck is black and I am trying to avoid another black vehicle. But Oyster looks best with this combo. Black is a pain to keep clean, especially through a MN winter. I have this in my 335 and love the color but like you said tough to keep clean in the winter.
3. Sparkling bronze – I like the metallic flake and the “different” look. But this color could also get old quick and be a pain to resell because it narrows the market of potential buyers. yea special color depending on taste.

Interior colors in consideration:
1. Oyster – My favorite interior color hands down. Downside is I cannot get Nappa leather or Active Ventilated Seats. It also wouldn’t look that great if I went with Space gray. yea I made the choice for my X5. Didn't feel I needed a cooled rear end or "special" leather.
2. Black (Napa or Nevada) – Downside is an entire black interior doesn’t have the wow factor of a two tone interior. Tan is out of the question. Not a fan of the BMW tan. Black or tan is boring

Packages/Options We’d Definitely Order:
· Premium Sound Package

Have Logic7 in 335 and love it!
· Premium Package

· Technology Package

Some people don't like the Nav but I do.
· Cold Weather Package

Nice to have a heated rear end though
· Comfort Access – No way I’m buying a BMW and having to stick a key in the dash.

A must for me
· Heated Rear Seats – Keep the guests warm in the winter. See cold weather package commets
· 3rd Row Seat – I need a self leveling rear suspension for the boat in the summer. Didn't need it so i didn't get it
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Packages/Options on the Bubble or Dependent on Color Choice (i.e. Not offered with Oyster):
· Rear Climate Package – Wife really likes the pull up shades for the future baby. That being said I can buy a lot of the ones that stick to the window for $900. I ordered this and feel it is worth it
· Sport Activity Package – I’m not a fan of the stock 18” rims. I really like the 20” rims but that means I have to spend $2,000 in order to spend another $900. But at $2,900 it’s probably cheaper (and includes more upgrades) then trying to buy them separately. This means I’ll have to buy winter rims and tires though next fall. I felt I could add what wheels I like and spend a lot less but it does have other things that are nice.
· Active Ventilated Seat Package – Gives me access to contour seats and the cooling feature would be really nice in the summer since the interior is all black. Wasn't a thing I felt I needed
· Multi Contour Seats – I can get these through the SAP or AVS. It’s neat but feels a bit over the top. I feel a bit pretentious asking my BMW to massage my butt while I’m driving. But then again with a MSRP pushing $70k loaded, this thing better be doing that and more. After reading all the comments on this forum I HAD to order these seats. 335 doesn't have them but sat in one that does and won;t have another BMW without these seats.
· Napa Leather Package – I can get this through the Premium Package for the best price. Then I also have the Napa dash and center console. I sat in the Napa leather in a 7 series and LOVED the feel of this leather. Its butter smooth and makes the Nevada leather feel like borderline vinyl-leather. The big downside is I cannot get it in Oyster, Active Ventilated or means Multi-Contour is another $900, though I’m not completely sold on the multi-contour. Ideal scenario would be to have Napa with Active Ventilated Seats in Oyster. Seemed like a waste of $$ for me.
· Napa Leather Dash – I could add this if I went with the Active Ventilated seats or Oyster. I think the leather and stitching provides a more expensive feel to the car (duh - because it is more money) but I like the look of the stitching. See above comments for me
· Auto High Beams – At only $250, I think it’d be nice to have and have a bigger convenience impact for the dollar spent. I can easily put high beams on with them doing it automatically.
· Carpeted Floor Mats – $165….blows my mind that $70k doesn’t include floor mats…am I missing something? You should get whatever mats you want for free with the car. I did. carpets fopr me and i will buy some matching weather tecs for winter.
· All weather floor mats - $74…see above.

Packages/Options I like but probably won’t get due to the cost or cannot get:
· Heads-up display - At $1,300 its expensive and I see it being turned off more than it being on. I got this beacuase we have this on our other non BMW car and the wife loves it
· Active Cruise Control – Not available on the diesel! Cannot believe it, I really like that feature. See comments under Auto High Beams
· Space saving spare – I’m hosed in the winter or if I switch the 20” rims from RFT. Cannot get this because of the 3rd row seat We got this due to flexibility in putting non RFT's on the vehicle.
· Smart Phone Integration – We have android based phones that I don’t believe BMW supports. Not only that, can’t I have the Bluetooth port over the music from my phone? Then I already own a plug in charger for the phone. Just doesn’t seem necessary anymore. Not necessary
· Side View Cameras – Were not that expensive for the impact when I say them on the inline 6. BUT not offered on the diesel. Not sure why.

All commets above and good luck in your decision

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