X3 Is On A Boat....Dealer Add Ons?

PeterNYC · #1 06-05-2006, 10:07 AM

well, our 2006 silver gray w/black leather interior x3, with premium package, heated seats, sirius, the DSP stereo, Nav/Bluetooth/Emergency Assist, etc...is on a boat, headed to harbor in NYC...should arrive in two days.

The dealer will install sirius, etc....but i was curious if people had any recommendations on other adds ons. This is what I'm thinking (but do add if you have suggestions):

-basic roof rack (will add bike/ski later, as we do both)
-non slip mat for cargo area (for our little girl, the big lab Sophie)
-chrome tips for the exhaust
-will make sure Nav system has LATEST software (i think that's version 27, but does anybody know for sure)
-aux input for IPOD (we'll wait and see if we want ICELINK...for now the aux, while inferior, will be fine)

Anything I'm missing??

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JamesB · #2 06-05-2006, 01:31 PM

I have two dogs that are a huge part of my life and travel with me often. I HIGHLY reccomend the BMW Cargo Area Protective Cover Part # 51470391103.

http://www.circlebmw.com/parts/p/51470029245a.jpg

I couldn't live with out it as both of my boys shed constantly!

PeterNYC · #3 06-05-2006, 01:59 PM

hmmm thanks James....we did get the cargo net that will keep her from jumping from the cargo area.....But that's a good suggestion

what kinds of dogs do you have?

JamesB · #4 06-05-2006, 03:48 PM

I have a Great Pyrenees (125 lb) and a Great Dane (166lb). They both fit quite well with the seats folded down. When we get home, I remove the cover, do a quick dusting of stray hair, and the X3 is ready for me to take to work.

Rick in Prescott · #5 06-05-2006, 07:27 PM

The stainless tips on the sport pack look fine. Save your money. Are you going to install the phone cradle. I did and it's really a clean way to hide the phone. The hatch in the rear is two sided. Open it up and flip it over. It's got a rubber coating on it. Seems to hold things in place pretty well. Have the windows tinted. It's a must have here in the mountains of AZ.

PeterNYC · #6 06-05-2006, 08:43 PM

thanks Rick....I don't have a sport pkg, so i think i'll spend the $$ for the tips....we have prem pkg, no sport. I was thinking about the cradle....Seems worthwhile.

I actually decided against tint/privacy glass....I think it looks much cleaner w/out it....I don't know why all SUVs have tinted back windows...You don't see sedans with tints (i.e. 330/530s)....tho i can see their value in AZ

did the dealer provide the cradle or was that aftermarket?

Rick in Prescott · #7 06-05-2006, 09:37 PM

You are welcome. Tinted windows do more than add privacy. They add security as it's a little hard to see what's inside the car. I have the rear glass 30% light to pass and the front 50% will pass. The tint also keeps the car cooler and keeps 98% of the UV from attacking the interior. I installed the cradle my self. I bought it from a friend that works at a dealer in Tenn. Send me an email and I'll hook you up with him. It's a pretty easy install DIY. I also got my Sirius Radio reciever from the same guy.

PeterNYC · #8 06-05-2006, 09:54 PM

thx Rick...i'll shoot you a note re that cradle.
how long did the install take?

DINANM3 · #9 06-05-2006, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterNYC

well, our 2006 silver gray w/black leather interior x3, with premium package, heated seats, sirius, the DSP stereo, Nav/Bluetooth/Emergency Assist, etc...is on a boat, headed to harbor in NYC...should arrive in two days.

The dealer will install sirius, etc....but i was curious if people had any recommendations on other adds ons. This is what I'm thinking (but do add if you have suggestions):

-basic roof rack (will add bike/ski later, as we do both)
-non slip mat for cargo area (for our little girl, the big lab Sophie)
-chrome tips for the exhaust
-will make sure Nav system has LATEST software (i think that's version 27, but does anybody know for sure)
-aux input for IPOD (we'll wait and see if we want ICELINK...for now the aux, while inferior, will be fine)

Anything I'm missing??

Why would it be on a boat. They are made in South carolina, and i thought BMWs that do come in from Germany to port are brought in to a port in NJ. Not sure what you mean. Who told you that

statdoc · #10 06-05-2006, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DINANM3

Why would it be on a boat. They are made in South carolina, and i thought BMWs that do come in from Germany to port are brought in to a port in NJ. Not sure what you mean. Who told you that

X5 and Z4 are made in SC. All other BMW's made in Germany.

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