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Options/Features I wish were available

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 :D
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.

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Originally Posted by TheX5 (Post 759608)

More trim choices especially Black Piano Laquer (pull in from BMW individual)
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
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
Blind spot monitoring. Would be happy to toss lane departure for this
Non-smokers package so that the ashtray can be made into something more useful, maybe add another 12V plug?

Heartily agree - I *really* don't get the TPM thing, Acura has had this for years, is fantastic to see how low the tires are getting. Also would have much preferred blind spot monitoring vs lane departure. I can add:

- 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

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Originally Posted by TheX5 (Post 759608)

Merino leather with Alcantara piping (pull in from BMW Individual)
More trim choices especially Black Piano Laquer (pull in from BMW individual)

Move to Canada, or somewhere else outside the US, and buy an Individual X5. :rofl: (But be prepared to stop paying those low US prices.)

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Originally Posted by TheX5

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

I don't understand the heated washer hoses. You need -40 washer fluid, otherwise it will freeze when it leaves the jets anyway. The jets are heated so that road spray and rain doesn't freeze on them from the outside, not so that you can use straight water or summer washer fluid.

Can't you just reach across to the passenger temperature control?

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Originally Posted by TheX5

Real TPM that shows the actual tire pressures
Less dorky looking shifter. Honestly, it looks like a 90s vintage Nokia phone
Non-smokers package so that the ashtray can be made into something more useful, maybe add another 12V plug?

Agree completely. Isn't there a non-smoker's package available though?

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Originally Posted by JCL (Post 759616)

Move to Canada, or somewhere else outside the US, and buy an Individual X5. :rofl: (But be prepared to stop paying those low US prices.)

I don't understand the heated washer hoses. You need -40 washer fluid, otherwise it will freeze when it leaves the jets anyway. The jets are heated so that road spray and rain doesn't freeze on them from the outside, not so that you can use straight water or summer washer fluid.

Can't you just reach across to the passenger temperature control?

Agree completely. Isn't there a non-smoker's package available though?

I actually don't understand why they don't offer Individual in the US for the X. Clearly they build the darned things so why not offer the feature and charge for it. They would only make more $.

Well I think I suffer from OCD, because whenever there isn't a passenger in the car and I want to adjust the temp, I reach across to adjust the passengers to the same as the drivers. After a few thousand times you start wishing you could slave them :D

How about engine/oil temp in the diesel. Like to know when engine is ready to go! Don't mind loosing the fuel consumption indicator.

totally agree about the passenger temp control. The good old treg was equipped with this. Push the drivers button for 2 sec and you take control over the other one until the passenger changes temp. Worked perfectly.

Somebody told me the S8 audi has got a solar panel build in the sunroof. This powers the fan to keep air moving during a hot day. Never seen it myself but sounds like a good idea.

wow, that is a long list, but I have to agree with all of them. I would love to see the solar panel option especially here in hot SC. I do believe you can get piano black on the X6M in the US, so why not the X5???
Also, I wish it have the air suspension like the Cayenne!

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Originally Posted by TheX5 (Post 759619)

Well I think I suffer from OCD, because whenever there isn't a passenger in the car and I want to adjust the temp, I reach across to adjust the passengers to the same as the drivers. After a few thousand times you start wishing you could slave them :D

For an advanced feature like that, you have to buy something like a Ford Taurus or Explorer....

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

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For an advanced feature like that, you have to buy something like a Ford Taurus or Explorer....

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Originally Posted by rrental (Post 759674)

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

PS -Have you seen the reverse camera on a Taurus... puts the X5 to shame! So clear at night... LOL!

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Originally Posted by nynd (Post 759676)

PS -Have you seen the reverse camera on a Taurus... puts the X5 to shame! So clear at night... LOL!

Yeah, it is kind of sad. While BMW's still handle better than Fords and have higher quality interiors and styling, when it come to electronic features and reliability, they are now noticeably better than BMW.