Options/Features I wish were available

[TheX5]

The X5 is an awesome SAV; however, there are a few options that I wish were readily available. Anyone else agree or have their own favorites?

• Merino leather with Alcantara piping (pull in from BMW Individual)
• More trim choices especially Black Piano Laquer (pull in from BMW individual)
• Heated windshield. This would be such a treat on my drives up to the snow
• Heated washer hoses so that I can wipe off the grime thrown up by semis. I believe that currently only the washer heads are heated which is a real pain if you have your vehicle parked overnight in freezing temps
• This one drives me nuts: A way to control the passenger AC temperature from the driver side. Porsche does this with a mono button, and with audi you hold down a combination of buttons. AFAIK, with the BMW system you have to adjust both sides
• Steering wheel shifter paddles on non-M models
• LCD in the instrument cluster ala the new 5 series or even better, the new Porsche Cayenne. Ability to call up data on this auxiliary display
• Torque vectoring on non-M models. At least make it available on the 50
• More information available via HUD e.g. current radio station, current phone call info etc. Data displayed configurable
• Real TPM that shows the actual tire pressures
• Multiple speed limit alarms. One is not enough
• Blind spot monitoring. Would be happy to toss lane departure for this
• Speed sensitive headlights range adjustment. I believe currently only self-leveling and rotate for curves?
• Less dorky looking shifter. Honestly, it looks like a 90s vintage Nokia phone
• Option to not get Run Flats. I'm ok with them mandating a spare with this option
• Real cross-bars for the roof rails so I don't have to use goofy BMW options or third party solutions
• Non-smokers package so that the ashtray can be made into something more useful, maybe add another 12V plug?
• Real sunglasses storage

Added by newmanium:

• Allow ventilated seats with Nappa, and with all leather colors
• Allow adaptive cruise with 35d
• Give adaptive suspension full 4 settings like 5/7 series get

Added by rrental:

• Engine oil temp (perhaps instead of mpg indicator gauge)
• Solar panels built into sunroof to drive motors to cool interior of vehicle

Added by Jen:

• Air suspension (as available on the Cayenne)

Added by 08X5:

• On the 4 Zone Climate, I would like to be able to adjust the fan speed for the rear seperately than the front, from the front seats. The only way to adjust it manually is to reach behind, otherwise the only choices are the same as the front or off. The Touareg and Cayenne with 4 Zone Air do this

Added by jasonrhcastle:

• Alcantara headliner for M sport and M versions. Miss this in my X5M from my 08 M5

Added by rh71:

• On/Off switch for AC

Added by syhr:

• Real row 3 seating (sized for adults)
• Comfort seats row two (and row 3)
• Adaptive drive and adaptive steering options in LCI diesel models (this is now removed, at least in Oz)

Added by Penguin:

• Adjustable side bolsters on the seat bottom, so you can adjust the "flatness" vs. "concaveness" of the seat bottom.

Added by TahoeM3:

• Cooled steering wheel for the hot Florida sun.
• Insulated cup holders.
• Active glass that can auto tint areas where the sun is brightest.
• Brighter idrive screen with better color spectrum, touch screen, and greater customization through "apps" or "widgets.". For example, a dash screen with a big clock, weather, and song playing, with traffic alerts that pop up.
• Auto venting feature whenever the interior temp goes over 100 when the car is parked.
• Increase the size of the slot on the center console to be able to fit a smartphone.