About to order a new 535xi

doug1111 · 11-14-2010, 04:42 PM

Hi everyone,

I'm about to order a 2011 535xi (U.S.) and this will be my first BMW. I was looking for some feedback, changes, additions or criticism of what I was planning to order:

2011 535xi
Alpine White
Black Dakota leather interior
Antracite trim
Sport Package
Premium Packages 1 and 2
Split fold down and ski bag

I wasn't sure about:
Sport Auto Transmission

I was planning to pass on:
Dynamic Handling package
Convenience package
Driver Assistance package
Cold weather package (except heated front seats).

Thanks in advance for any of your thoughts or comments.
Doug

Touring · 11-14-2010, 04:53 PM

Add backup-cam. Makes life alot easier. I regret I dindt order headup display.

nosnoop · 11-14-2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Touring

Add backup-cam. Makes life alot easier. I regret I dindt order headup display.

Rear view camera is already included in the Premium Package 2. I also have top and side view camera as well and I find them pretty useful. I did not order HUD because I cannot use it with polarized sunglass.

The Heated steering wheel in the cold weather package is just wonderful in cold weather.

77562887 · 11-14-2010, 05:30 PM

For a luxury car you would love to have Nappa leather, makes you feel spoiled IMO.
Don't you feel the leather every single seconds when in the car?

ibimmer954 · 11-14-2010, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 77562887

For a luxury car you would love to have Nappa leather, makes you feel spoiled IMO.
Don't you feel the leather every single seconds when in the car?

Nappa is nice, but I didn't get it. Generally there's cotton (clothes) between me and my leather seats. Unless you drive your car nekkid.

jdmiller8741 · 11-14-2010, 07:37 PM

I have the exact same car in packages but mine is Mojave metallic and cinnamon interior. I highly recommend having anthracite headliner. With a black interior, a grey headliner just makes it look cheap. Black headliner really makes it look like a million bucks. JMO

LuvMyE92 · 11-15-2010, 07:35 AM

Why get the "ix" for San Francisco? Surely it doesn't snow there very often?

I'm finding the doors and trunk very difficult to close and am regretting not getting the convenience package. Save your money on the premium #2 and buy a Garmin instead of a $2000 nav system.

r3amir · 11-15-2010, 07:58 AM

Get the sport auto transmission and the convenience package.

Mr. Magic · 11-15-2010, 10:17 AM

I would get the 8 speed Auto transmission. With paddles ($500) only if usage entails coming down steep hills and you want to downshift without reaching over to the shifter.

You might consider the dynamic handling package - I think it will "hold onto the road" better.

Form other comments:
As far as leather, Nappa is softer and smoother (slick), but Dakota holds you in your seat firmly and I believe will last longer. Good choice.

San Francisco doesn't have snow, but we drive to the Sierra. Great car to cruise up there on long weekends and go skiing.

1HOT BMR · 11-15-2010, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by LuvMyE92

Why get the "ix" for San Francisco? Surely it doesn't snow there very often?

The streets are steep

doug1111 · 11-15-2010, 12:33 PM

Thanks all for your input.

Yes, I have a cabin near Tahoe.

I'll go back to the dealer and check out the convenience package. Still not sure about the Auto Transmission--but "only" $500.

Thanks again.

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doug1111 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: Subaru Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	About to order a new 535xi Hi everyone, I'm about to order a 2011 535xi (U.S.) and this will be my first BMW. I was looking for some feedback, changes, additions or criticism of what I was planning to order: 2011 535xi Alpine White Black Dakota leather interior Antracite trim Sport Package Premium Packages 1 and 2 Split fold down and ski bag I wasn't sure about: Sport Auto Transmission I was planning to pass on: Dynamic Handling package Convenience package Driver Assistance package Cold weather package (except heated front seats). Thanks in advance for any of your thoughts or comments. Doug
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77562887 Private 23 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 2011 535i xdrive M sport Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: US iTrader: (0)	For a luxury car you would love to have Nappa leather, makes you feel spoiled IMO. Don't you feel the leather every single seconds when in the car?
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jdmiller8741 New Member 5 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2011 535xi Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: West Virginia iTrader: (0)	I have the exact same car in packages but mine is Mojave metallic and cinnamon interior. I highly recommend having anthracite headliner. With a black interior, a grey headliner just makes it look cheap. Black headliner really makes it look like a million bucks. JMO
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LuvMyE92 Occasionally frequent poster 3000 Rep 2,744 Posts Drives: CT5V-Blackwing Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: RTP NC, USA iTrader: (0)	Why get the "ix" for San Francisco? Surely it doesn't snow there very often? I'm finding the doors and trunk very difficult to close and am regretting not getting the convenience package. Save your money on the premium #2 and buy a Garmin instead of a $2000 nav system. __________________ Current inventory: F22 & G05 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing w/3 pedals Past: E24,E28(3),E34,E36,E37,E38(2),E39(4),E46,E89,E92 (obviously),F01,F06,F10,F30,F87,G12,G30(2),G82(2)
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r3amir Lieutenant 86 Rep 592 Posts Drives: 2023 X2 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	Get the sport auto transmission and the convenience package. __________________ 2018 540i Mineral White/ Cognac 2015 435i GC Midnight Blue Metallic, Saddle Brown 2011 535i Alpine White, Oyster/Black leather 2006 325i Arctic Metallic
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Touring Major 178 Rep 1,008 Posts Drives: i3,E21,M2,E23, Skoda Kodiaq Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oslo, Norway iTrader: (0)	Add backup-cam. Makes life alot easier. I regret I dindt order headup display.
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Mr. Magic Private 10 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 2001 E46/330 and 2011 F10/535i Join Date: May 2010 Location: N. California iTrader: (0)	I would get the 8 speed Auto transmission. With paddles ($500) only if usage entails coming down steep hills and you want to downshift without reaching over to the shifter. You might consider the dynamic handling package - I think it will "hold onto the road" better. Form other comments: As far as leather, Nappa is softer and smoother (slick), but Dakota holds you in your seat firmly and I believe will last longer. Good choice. San Francisco doesn't have snow, but we drive to the Sierra. Great car to cruise up there on long weekends and go skiing. __________________ 2001 E46/330i Alpine White 2011 F10/535i Black Sapphire
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doug1111 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: Subaru Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	Thanks all for your input. Yes, I have a cabin near Tahoe. I'll go back to the dealer and check out the convenience package. Still not sure about the Auto Transmission--but "only" $500. Thanks again.
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