out of the premuim package i would only want
 

488 lumbar support
563 ambient light package
639 bmw assist

do i really need these 3 option. 1)i will be ordering the nav option so does this come w/ bmw assist? 2) lumbar support is good but are the std seats just as good? i have lumbar support in my current x5 but u know that deal, once u set the position u never touch it. 3) ambient light package seems cool and all but is it really needed?how does it work? i dont have it now.. do i pass up on the premuim package and buy the 20" wheels and tires instead? will my ride be much harsher? should i do it? or save my money

Does your auto dimming rear view still have the clown nose? Great point on the assist :thumbup: .

You and I are in the same place ;). I'm going with the 20's without hesitation. I think I would take the ZPP $$ and get A) auto tailgate B) comfort access. Those two options make much more sense to me :). Oh, and I'll retrofit the UGDO.

I have comfort access in one of my cars and its nice but not $1000 nice, trust me. At $1000 its a big rip-off.

yes it does, but since I work at a circus...

Thanks for that, I will reconsider that one.

Thats a matter of personal preference...I have it on my E70 and the feature is worth every penny I paid.
A few weeks ago I drove a loaner 3 series and really missed comfort access. I keep the fob in my pocket and you never search for keys, it is a great feature that I wont do w/o again on any future vehicles.

Decisions, decisions :rofl: . I was considering getting the Assist/Bluetooth in lieu of. That way if I end up getting an iPhone, I can use the bluetooth and charge the phone via the ipod/usb adapter option, and tap into my iPhones song library in lieu of a cd changer.. Since the iPhone fully integrates with the E70, I could actually get full functionality for a change :).

2. What is the ambient lighting package include?

I know what ambient lighting is, but what parts, what colors, etc?...

premium package NEEDS comfort access in my opinion... it just makes sense, given what it really stands for... premium... the nicer features... If it's not in it, and with what's currently in there, I'm really trying to justify it for the leather & ambient lights (the only 2 I care for in there). Prob go 20s like the other people instead... hmm... how much is the upgrade to the 214 Y-spokes anyway ?