Love 35d but confused about the wheels

[panbob]

I am looking to order the diesel but do not really like the wheels, even with the sports package. If I need to spend $3-$4 K extra for better wheels, I am almost considering 4.8. The M package has nice wheel but it is only available through 4.8.

Very confused...did anyone go through the same dilemma?

Also considering premium sound, any feedback? Is it's video capability in the navigation screen worth?

[XXX555]

Originally Posted by panbob

I am looking to order the diesel but do not really like the wheels, even with the sports package. If I need to spend $3-$4 K extra for better wheels, I am almost considering 4.8. The M package has nice wheel but it is only available through 4.8.

Very confused...did anyone go through the same dilemma?

Also considering premium sound, any feedback? Is it's video capability in the navigation screen worth?

I like the style of 18" wheels (even more than the 19") of the 35d but they could fill out the wheelwells a bit better. You could order the 21" wheels from the factory but you'll pay for it. $6K.

Some have said the quality of the premium system is not worth the upgrade but I do not know what it does for/to the nav screen.

good luck and these are nice problems to have.

[Ag4.8]

You can buy the wheels on ebay. Many buy replicas with lots of success. I have the premium sound and I am glad I did. Lots of discussion on this. TO me the DVD changer is worthless. You are going to use the ipod adapter. Who cares if it plays movies when in park?

I agree with you, the 20's on the 4.8 are the best wheel.

[Diesel Guy]

It's hard to understand why the upgraded wheel package is equal to 10% of the price of the vehicle..........and there's no credit for the wheels & tires that are included in the base price........

[Ag4.8]

I don't understand why you can't get 214's on the 3.0 or 35d.

[panbob]

yeah, 214 would be nice... too bad...

Also, it was sad to hear from my SA that 35d is a family/economy car, and 4.8 and X5M are the real SAVs. Although he had all the other good things to say about 35d.

[Redridge]

Originally Posted by panbob

yeah, 214 would be nice... too bad...

Also, it was sad to hear from my SA that 35d is a family/economy car, and 4.8 and X5M are the real SAVs. Although he had all the other good things to say about 35d.

What a dumb thing to say..... SA talks out of their a$$ to much. The 35d is faster than the v8 in 1/4 mile pull and .2 sec in the 0-62mph.... besides the M package body kit, the 35d has the same package and options like the rest of the "real SAV". IMHO, the aerokit looks very nice w/o the M style kits..... besides, if I want real performance, Id get an M coupe.

[Armand]

Originally Posted by panbob

yeah, 214 would be nice... too bad...

Also, it was sad to hear from my SA that 35d is a family/economy car, and 4.8 and X5M are the real SAVs. Although he had all the other good things to say about 35d.

That's old school mentality... 35d redefines the luxury SAV. It's efficient, yet powerful and responsive - all 425 lb ft worth of it! Granted the rims could be nicer but that does not diminish the status of this marvelous machine.

[Fraser]

Originally Posted by panbob

Also, it was sad to hear from my SA that 35d is a family/economy car, and 4.8 and X5M are the real SAVs.

That would have to be one of the dumbest things I have heard.

I would work out which engine - 4.8 or diesel - you want and then worry about the wheels after that.

[rh71]

Replicas are a crapshoot in my own experience, but they are worth the try over the stock 18" wheels by a longshot. I had 19" 212s and everytime I saw my car I wished for better... not a good feeling. You can sell the stock 18s to someone wanting winter wheels or something to make up for money spent. Assuming this is a purchase and not a lease.