Reasons for the way I configured my new X5

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Originally Posted by X5FX

>>>Active Ventilation package - This package sounds really nice; however it forces you to omit the Premium package which has the auto dimming interior and exterior mirrors which I love on my current vehicle and feel are a must have especially since I wear contacts and glare is a real problem at night. Also I have never like the cooling effect of ventilated seats. It almost feels as if your back is getting wet (maybe the BMW rendition doesn't feel this way).<<<

This is not true, you actually get both. I have the premium package and the Active Vent package, and I have to say it is one of my favorite features. The vented seats are very useful down here in Louisiana where its almost as hot as hell...or is this actually hell, I cant remember.

The "Active" part is priceless on longer road trips....it really works!

BTW- Thanks for the excellent review...you have speced out nearly my exact vehicle. And I made my choices for basicly the same reasons. The only thing I didnt get was the Bamboo.

I agree, plus HUD is FANTASTIC, had it first on a grand prix and missed it ever since I sold it, the HUD that is..., if it is an option on ANY vehicle I ever buy, it is an option I opt for, that and xenon headlights......