Getting Dad a 535i...help me out.

BlackMoupe · 03-08-2011, 12:14 AM

Dad needs to buy a 535 to rack miles on. He currently has a leased X5D, and an E550.

I'm thinking Dark Graphite/Cinnamon/Anthracite
Premium
Premium 2
Convenience
Sport w/auto and paddles
Nav

Are the multicontour seats worth getting active seats package in addition to sport? we have it on the X5 but they aren't heated/cooled/massage.

How's the HUD?

Jon D · 03-08-2011, 01:55 AM

Multi contour seats are excellent and if you do much night driving, so are the bi-xenon adaptive headlights.

Needsdecaf · 03-08-2011, 07:12 AM

Bi Xenon standard on the 535 in the US.

LuvMyE92 · 03-08-2011, 07:49 AM

IMHO active seats are a waste of money but the multi-contoured are well worth it.

HUD is cool but you can't see it with polarized glasses and not worth the coin unless you do a lot of track driving or deliver pizzas (and need the nav instructions often). I'm guessing that Dad does not work for Dominos?

BlackMoupe · 03-08-2011, 08:38 AM

No, but he does love his navi, and his polarized glasses :/

And what's the general opinion on M sport vs sport, any gains with M sport that would be a pain to add after production?

Needsdecaf · 03-08-2011, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SSKE92

No, but he does love his navi, and his polarized glasses :/

And what's the general opinion on M sport vs sport, any gains with M sport that would be a pain to add after production?

Suggest you read the differences between Sport and M Sport packages.

1. M Sport includes DHP package
2. Fitting the body kit afterward would be painful and likely a lot more expensive than if you had purchased it through the option.

mke1402 · 03-08-2011, 08:59 AM

Why not give a bottle of Whiskey. A gave my Dad a Chivas and he was very happy.

It's the thoughts that counts...

BimmerGuyFL · 03-08-2011, 10:50 AM

Premium 2 comes with Nav

JK479 · 03-08-2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SSKE92

No, but he does love his navi, and his polarized glasses :/

And what's the general opinion on M sport vs sport, any gains with M sport that would be a pain to add after production?

msport deletes the dark wood trim. if he likes elegant, than sport is probably the better choice with rims, bumpers ect.

Msport looks nice, and the rear bumper is growing on me.

Martyn.Simm · 03-08-2011, 01:16 PM

Multicontour seats (comfort seats in UK) are the best seats i have ever sat in and would recommend them above everthing else. kep you sat right with your head very well supported. MUST HAVE!!!

DuneMan · 03-08-2011, 01:41 PM

most important feature for me is the sound system... get the HiFi Pro!

i think it's part of premium 2

listerone · 03-08-2011, 02:23 PM

Rumor has it that a diesel F10 will be arriving here later this year.If true it would be ideal for high mileage (persumably highway miles) use.You dad certainly knows that having owned an X5D.If the rumor proves to be false I can suggest that he check out the E350 Bluetec for the same reason.I've driven one and it's quite impressive,compared,certainly,to *my* "d"...which I love dearly but find a bit cramped and un-luxurious.

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Jon D Brigadier General 224 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: 2022 840d Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Multi contour seats are excellent and if you do much night driving, so are the bi-xenon adaptive headlights.
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Needsdecaf Major General 6586 Rep 6,690 Posts Drives: 2024 G80 Comp xDrive Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The Woodlands, TX iTrader: (0)	Bi Xenon standard on the 535 in the US.
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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)	IMHO active seats are a waste of money but the multi-contoured are well worth it. HUD is cool but you can't see it with polarized glasses and not worth the coin unless you do a lot of track driving or deliver pizzas (and need the nav instructions often). I'm guessing that Dad does not work for Dominos? __________________ 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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BlackMoupe Mouper 114 Rep 1,064 Posts Drives: _____ Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: _____ iTrader: (1)	No, but he does love his navi, and his polarized glasses :/ And what's the general opinion on M sport vs sport, any gains with M sport that would be a pain to add after production?
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mke1402 Private 14 Rep 75 Posts Drives: f10 525d Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Denmark iTrader: (0)	Why not give a bottle of Whiskey. A gave my Dad a Chivas and he was very happy. It's the thoughts that counts...
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BimmerGuyFL Lieutenant 74 Rep 515 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 BMW 535i M-sport Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orlando, FL USA iTrader: (0)	Premium 2 comes with Nav __________________ 2013 F10 BMW 535i Alpine White / Oyster Dakota Leather / Anthracite Wood Trim / Steptronic transmission / M Sport Package / Premium Package / Technology Package / Rear-view camera / Park Distance Control
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Martyn.Simm New Member 3 Rep 29 Posts Drives: BMW 528i M-Sport (F10) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Liverpool, UK iTrader: (0)	Multicontour seats (comfort seats in UK) are the best seats i have ever sat in and would recommend them above everthing else. kep you sat right with your head very well supported. MUST HAVE!!!
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DuneMan Private First Class 34 Rep 144 Posts Drives: 2011 535i, Sophisto Gray Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Arabia iTrader: (0)	most important feature for me is the sound system... get the HiFi Pro! i think it's part of premium 2
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listerone First Lieutenant 10 Rep 345 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW 540d Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	Rumor has it that a diesel F10 will be arriving here later this year.If true it would be ideal for high mileage (persumably highway miles) use.You dad certainly knows that having owned an X5D.If the rumor proves to be false I can suggest that he check out the E350 Bluetec for the same reason.I've driven one and it's quite impressive,compared,certainly,to my "d"...which I love dearly but find a bit cramped and un-luxurious. __________________ Current : 2018 540d Formerly: 2014 328d Formerly: 2011 MB E350 Bluetec Formerly: 2009 335d
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