Need HELP on which options most important: 2010 35d

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Originally Posted by roman707

I just placed an order for a 2010 X5 35d

Black Saphire Metallic / Black Leather
Premium Package
Running Boards
3rd Row Seat
Park Distance Controll
Rear Seat Entertainment
Roof Rails
20" or 21" future OEM wheel upgrade (not decided on style yet)

I really wanted the sports package, but I cant believe they changed the option and seperated the Adaptive Drive as a standalone option. THIS FREAKIN SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Because my wife has me on a budget, I am forced to choose between the following options.

$2200 Sport Activity Package
$3500 Adaptive Drive
$1200 Multi-contour seats

I though about getting the Sport Activity Package, then lowering my X5 in the future with the H&R springs and links for the rear. Will this improve handling??? I know it probably will not make it as refined as the Adaptive Drive, but will it make it close? I could also appreciate the looks of a lowered, more aggressive stance. I have H&R springs and Bilstein Shocks/Struts on my CLK 500, and that made a load of difference on looks and handling.

Multi-contour seats would be nice if I chose to not get either of the other two options, regular seats are too bland. Probably won't be goin this route.

The most expensive and seemingly important option: Adaptive Drive, that sports suspension just seems so important with a Bimmer. But if I do this, I will be stuck with regular seats. Are they so bad???

PLEASE HELP ME DECIDE, and share your opinions.

Old post. Prlly makes no sense responding, but the 3rd row is useless.