Option and Package Feedback

[F150 Duke]

All,

There is a chance I may make a move and order a 2011 d this weekend. That being said the wife and I are stuck between some options and colors. Looking for some feedback from the group (you guys have been beyond helpful, so I figured why not get some feedback on this too.)

Exterior colors in consideration:
1. Space gray – Different color then I’ve had before. Might hide the winter grime in MN nicely.
2. Black sapphire metallic – My truck is black and I am trying to avoid another black vehicle. But Oyster looks best with this combo. Black is a pain to keep clean, especially through a MN winter.
3. Sparkling bronze – I like the metallic flake and the “different” look. But this color could also get old quick and be a pain to resell because it narrows the market of potential buyers.

Interior colors in consideration:
1. Oyster – My favorite interior color hands down. Downside is I cannot get Nappa leather or Active Ventilated Seats. It also wouldn’t look that great if I went with Space gray.
2. Black (Napa or Nevada) – Downside is an entire black interior doesn’t have the wow factor of a two tone interior. Tan is out of the question. Not a fan of the BMW tan.

Packages/Options We’d Definitely Order:
· Premium Sound Package
· Premium Package
· Technology Package
· Cold Weather Package
· Comfort Access – No way I’m buying a BMW and having to stick a key in the dash.
· Heated Rear Seats – Keep the guests warm in the winter.
· 3rd Row Seat – I need a self leveling rear suspension for the boat in the summer.
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Packages/Options on the Bubble or Dependent on Color Choice (i.e. Not offered with Oyster):
· Rear Climate Package – Wife really likes the pull up shades for the future baby. That being said I can buy a lot of the ones that stick to the window for $900.
· Sport Activity Package – I’m not a fan of the stock 18” rims. I really like the 20” rims but that means I have to spend $2,000 in order to spend another $900. But at $2,900 it’s probably cheaper (and includes more upgrades) then trying to buy them separately. This means I’ll have to buy winter rims and tires though next fall.
· Active Ventilated Seat Package – Gives me access to contour seats and the cooling feature would be really nice in the summer since the interior is all black.
· Multi Contour Seats – I can get these through the SAP or AVS. It’s neat but feels a bit over the top. I feel a bit pretentious asking my BMW to massage my butt while I’m driving. But then again with a MSRP pushing $70k loaded, this thing better be doing that and more.
· Napa Leather Package – I can get this through the Premium Package for the best price. Then I also have the Napa dash and center console. I sat in the Napa leather in a 7 series and LOVED the feel of this leather. Its butter smooth and makes the Nevada leather feel like borderline vinyl-leather. The big downside is I cannot get it in Oyster, Active Ventilated or means Multi-Contour is another $900, though I’m not completely sold on the multi-contour. Ideal scenario would be to have Napa with Active Ventilated Seats in Oyster.
· Napa Leather Dash – I could add this if I went with the Active Ventilated seats or Oyster. I think the leather and stitching provides a more expensive feel to the car (duh - because it is more money) but I like the look of the stitching.
· Auto High Beams – At only $250, I think it’d be nice to have and have a bigger convenience impact for the dollar spent.
· Carpeted Floor Mats – $165….blows my mind that $70k doesn’t include floor mats…am I missing something?
· All weather floor mats - $74…see above.

Packages/Options I like but probably won’t get due to the cost or cannot get:
· Heads-up display - At $1,300 its expensive and I see it being turned off more than it being on.
· Active Cruise Control – Not available on the diesel! Cannot believe it, I really like that feature.
· Space saving spare – I’m hosed in the winter or if I switch the 20” rims from RFT. Cannot get this because of the 3rd row seat
· Smart Phone Integration – We have android based phones that I don’t believe BMW supports. Not only that, can’t I have the Bluetooth port over the music from my phone? Then I already own a plug in charger for the phone. Just doesn’t seem necessary anymore.
· Side View Cameras – Were not that expensive for the impact when I say them on the inline 6. BUT not offered on the diesel. Not sure why.