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Old 03-11-2008, 07:46 PM
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owners, what would you have liked to do differently?

If you had a chance to buy it again, what would you change about your order? Add something? Not order something?

The only thing I can think of is not buy the tech pkg because of the camera but it does help in the daytime and the nav/pdc otherwise are great. Maybe I would've bought them separately even though the difference is not much. That's it... I'm pretty satisfied with what I ordered... but I'm sure there are some who wish to change something...
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Old 03-11-2008, 08:26 PM
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although I love the 3.0... I probably would have gotten the 4.8 for the extra power if I had to do it all over again... and because there isn't much of a difference in fuel consumption....

i would have also gotten the premium sound...

that's it... all my other options are great (not perfect) but i still would have gotten them...
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Old 03-11-2008, 08:38 PM
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I might consider a different color combination, but not the options. I'm very happy with my choices.

Spring is almost here so maybe I'll start to feel the love part of the love/hate relationship of black ownership. So far it's been mostly hate. I picked her up Dec 8th and I haven't been able to keep her clean for 24 hours....

I might even consider tobacco interior with Black exterior. They had one on the lot but I chose black on black instead.
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Old 03-11-2008, 08:54 PM
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I love every option, especially the HUD and rear camera. While I don't always use it, it really helps because of the 'pathway and turning lines'.

The only option I would get is comfort access. I had it on my M5 and really got used to leaving the key in my bag or jacket pocket. But it's pretty minor, something that I can, and will, live without.
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Old 03-11-2008, 08:59 PM
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Would have gotten the 20"s and maybe comfort access.
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Old 03-11-2008, 09:17 PM
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I wish I would have gotten HUD. I can't see the %$!# speedometer.

I know there's been a lot of debate on the topic, but I think I would get nappa instead of nevada leather. I have a black 4.8 e70 and got a beige interior. I think now that I should have gotten black.

That's it, though. Everything else is great and I would not give back any option.
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Old 03-11-2008, 09:44 PM
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I really wish I could have gotten Comfort Access. I had it in my last 2 cars, and it is awesome. The enter the key fob, then the push start/stop button is so stupid. Turning off and pushing the key in to remove is even worse. Honestly, a key, or smartkey like MBZ, would have been SO much better.

So, I guess Comfort Access is really all I miss. HUD wouldn't be bad either!
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Black Saph/Tobacco Nappa/Bamboo 4.8i here and wouldn't change the color combo for ANYTHING- I absolutely love it!

Might consider HUD although we always have such bad luck with chipping/cracking windshields which is why we didn't go with HUD to begin with.

Maybe think about HD radio instead of Satellite- there are only 3 or so Sirius channels that I even bother listening to anyway.

Otherwise, I'd keep everything else the same.
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I would of ordered the HVMS 60mm gun attachment for the roof rack,but they were on back order. Other than that I am pleased with everything else.
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Comfort Access. I have it in my Prius, and love it. HD Radio as well, though I also like Sirius...so I'd keep that one.

Color combo is great for me. (Black/Black) I was worried about the black, and I swore I'd never buy a black vehicle. I have NO regrets whatsoever. On the X5, I think it is the best color. (A bit biased, yes. But also because the crazy black plastic is better hidden.)

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