Option Package help!
 

I just would like to get a feel from you guys who have the following options, which ones you feel are must haves, which ones you can live without and why?

Here are my thoughts:
-Premium package: Must have because it comes w/ the panaramic sunroof, dimming mirrorrs & the luxury that a BMW should have.

-Technology package: Not a must have, as BMW Nav is not stellar, and although the backup camera & parking sensors are nice to have, they arent deal breakers... and can be ordered seprately anyway. Am i missing anything here? Does the Nav include any other cool features?

-Sports Package: Nice to have, though the anti roll feature seems pretty important, i am really on the fence with this one, help!

-Premium Sound Package: Nice to have, the base system should suffice.

-Cold Weather Package: I live in CA, so not a lot of sub zero temps here except for ski trips.

Any other packages/options worth mentioning?

It depends on what you want to spend...IMO they are all must haves.
There are several other threads on this same topic, do a search and you will find plenty of details, including this one:

http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e70-forum/...reference.html

A few comments:
1. Tech Package- IMO a must, despite the Navs shortcomings.
2. Premium Sound- Its awesome- but you must listen to CD's or HD radio to appreciate it, again well worth $ imo.
3. Cold Weather Package is nice even in warmer climates like South Louisiana where it has come in handy for me....except of course the Ski bag.
4. Sport Package- LOVE IT!!

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Doh, you guys arent making this any easier! I dont wannt to spend $60K+ for this car... i think i would have to cut out the tech package of the ones listed if I had to... but I wish i could still get the PDC and Backup camera!

Well, The PDC is nice, but the rear view camera is useless in lowlight conditions. If you have survived by without this feature in the past it's not a deal breaker. However, the HUD in the tech package is a great feature ( in Canada it is included in the Tech Pakage). Premium Package is a must do. Rear climate gives you privacy glass in the rear, but if you plan on tinting this may not be a "must have". Sport Package is highly recommended. Premium Sound is nice, but the standard package sounds fine as well.

its only money, and you cant take it with you :)

dont forget Comfort Access...my favorite option!!

Don't you lose the rear vents/climate control w/o rear climate package.

Yes. Rear vents on the pillar. However, the cabin is not all that large and I think the standard heating/cooling should surfice.

I'm sure you're right. A lot of people don't even use the back seats. I think number of times we have people sitting back there in a year, is probably a single digit. I think it would be a nice feature to have for parents who have kids using those seats, though. It can get really hot in summer depending on where one lives.

My understanding is that you still have heat/ac in the back seat, just that it's not the individual climate control (separate for each side as in front seats). Is that correct or do you not have any vents at all in the back seats without that package?

you have the center vents...the package adds vents on both side pillars. If you have passangers in the rear on a regular basis, this is a must especially in the summer.

technology package is a must. even the the NAV could be better, the RTTI is priceless IMO. Plus, its gonna be upgraded very soon to include better info. premium and sport packages should be standard, and CA is worth the money.

premium sound I could do without; you're better off going aftermarket anyways. rear climate is a waste.