02-25-2011, 08:35 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Southern California
Posts: 139
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I just responded to certain points -- my two cents
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Originally Posted by F150 Duke
Exterior colors in consideration:
1. Space gray – Different color then I’ve had before. Might hide the winter grime in MN nicely. Hides many sins...never looks as dirty as it really is!
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. I think the cinimon would look even better!
· Heated Rear Seats – Keep the guests warm in the winter. Once your guest have experienced them, they won't let you drive them in anything else!
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. Between the extreme heat of the desert, and the snow of the mountains, this has been one of our favorite options for keeping everyone comfy.
· 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. Love the look, and the resale will make it even better.
· 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. Didn't want the cost or complexity. On other mfgrs cars (MB) tends to be the first thing to break.
· 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. Worth every penny and then some. You can drive straight for 6 hours and not notice it!
· Carpeted Floor Mats – $165….blows my mind that $70k doesn’t include floor mats…am I missing something? Dealer threw in my choice of either!
· 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. The one option I wish I'd gotten -- especially when you realize how fast, silent & quick the X5d is...you won't believe your speed until it's literally staring you in the face! Consider it an "anti-ticket" option.
· 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 Not worth it. Buy a plug in pump & tire patch kit (which fit perfectly in the left hand storage panel in rear) and make sure your AAA card is current.
· 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. Waste of $$ so long as you can attach to the center consul USB port (all music and cover art available directly from phone)
· 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. ??? Not sure where that came from...they're in our X5d. Don't use them a lot, but in the city (exiting garage) or a right hand turn (with someone sticking out in the left lane) they are great!
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