Power Rear Sunshades with Manual Rear Side Window Shades?

Diesel_Lover · 11-28-2013, 06:01 AM

I am having second thoughts on the sunshade option. I will rarely have passengers in the rear, but am thinking about getting this option for security reasons.

I would like to keep personal items concealed from prying eyes.

are the shades useful for that purpose?

Also, they might be useful for naps in rest areas on long trips.

wrickem · 11-28-2013, 06:57 AM

I'll never buy a car without them. Even though I've got tinted windows, they cut down the light flooding your car from SUV's with big sexy lights behind you very effectively.

Estimated Prophet · 11-28-2013, 10:13 AM

My car came with this option since I bought it off the lot and I never use either the side or rear shades. I have 20% tint on the rear side and back windows so I don't really find I need for additional light blocking but using the rear shade to block extra bright or poorly aimed lights isn't a bad idea.

The X Men · 11-28-2013, 11:37 AM

I would skip the sun shade and get the rear camera.

Bmwlvr60 · 11-28-2013, 06:53 PM

No need for tinting if one has all the shades. Would never buy a car without. They're perfectly quiet and offer the option of going down. Provides shade, privacy and a nice look.

Diesel_Lover · 11-28-2013, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by The X Men

I would skip the sun shade and get the rear camera.

The camera option requires Park Distance Controls, and that adds another $750 to the $400 camera. So, you might as well go for the Driver Assistance pkg at that point. So, it is a lot more money than the sunshades.

Grover432 · 11-29-2013, 04:06 AM

I can't wait to see what you finally order.

remmib · 11-29-2013, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Diesel_Lover

The camera option requires Park Distance Controls, and that adds another $750 to the $400 camera. So, you might as well go for the Driver Assistance pkg at that point. So, it is a lot more money than the sunshades.

You're not getting PDC???

ErnestHouse · 11-29-2013, 05:53 AM

@op - I have them. I think the reasons you cite are good. I find them set and forget. They are there protecting from sun and prying eyes except for the occasional rear passenger or all windows open scenario. They do a great job for privacy without tint.

Donser · 11-29-2013, 06:42 AM

+1 - they're nice to have. Aren't they standard equipment on the 5?

Diesel_Lover · 11-29-2013, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by remmib

You're not getting PDC???

No, I am not getting Park Distance Control. I have never had a vehicle with PDC, so I don't think I will miss it.

I would rather throw money towards DHP rather than PDC.

Diesel_Lover · 11-29-2013, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Grover432

I can't wait to see what you finally order.

I am playing the lottery twice a week now, so we'll see what happens. I am praying to the Powerball Gods.

R N M · 11-29-2013, 02:53 PM

Def get them - great feature

If you are leasing, its only a few bucks more a month if that.

tree · 11-30-2013, 07:51 PM

Got the shades with 35%tint. Great sunblock and the back is totally private with shades up.

pillpusher84 · 11-30-2013, 09:50 PM

Get tint ... forego the shades ... plus the side shades rattle over time.

remmib · 12-01-2013, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by tree

Got the shades with 35%tint. Great sunblock and the back is totally private with shades up.

I've got OEM dark glass, probably as dark as 35-40% tint, and the shades. I really like this combo.

newtoav · 12-01-2013, 04:30 PM

See my other post - skip 'em. Consider skipping the DHP also - but if you do any parallel parking at all, get the PDC and cameras. They'll always make you look like a pro and you'll be sure not to run over little animals, or children and their pets while reversing.

Diesel_Lover · 12-01-2013, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by newtoav

See my other post - skip 'em. Consider skipping the DHP also - but if you do any parallel parking at all, get the PDC and cameras. They'll always make you look like a pro and you'll be sure not to run over little animals, or children and their pets while reversing.

What kind of roads do you drive on?

Are they mountain or city roads?

newtoav · 12-01-2013, 05:35 PM

Good question. I drive about 50% freeway - mostly cement in our area, and mostly quite rough. Here in Germany they are silky smooth, so it might not be a fair comparison. About 40% city and about 10% - a very enjoyable 10% - mountain roads.

I had DHP on the old X5 and it really shines on the curvy mountain roads. It's just awesome there. But in my case, that's really only 10% of the time. Certainly no difference in the city, and on the freeway, the difference I remember is on specific on-ramps that have a negative camber.

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Estimated Prophet Enlisted Member 1 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2012 550i / Stage 2 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	My car came with this option since I bought it off the lot and I never use either the side or rear shades. I have 20% tint on the rear side and back windows so I don't really find I need for additional light blocking but using the rear shade to block extra bright or poorly aimed lights isn't a bad idea.
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The X Men Colonel 99 Rep 2,323 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 35i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	I would skip the sun shade and get the rear camera.
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ErnestHouse First Lieutenant 30 Rep 381 Posts Drives: 2014 535i GT Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	@op - I have them. I think the reasons you cite are good. I find them set and forget. They are there protecting from sun and prying eyes except for the occasional rear passenger or all windows open scenario. They do a great job for privacy without tint. __________________ 2014 535i GT M Sport Glacier, Mocha, ZDA, ZDB, ZDH, ZPP, 2VH, 416, 456, 4CK
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tree Private First Class 41 Rep 148 Posts Drives: 2016 Alpina B6 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: colorado iTrader: (0)	Got the shades with 35%tint. Great sunblock and the back is totally private with shades up.
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newtoav New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2014 535i \| 2013 X3 2.8 \| Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Bay Area, California iTrader: (0)	See my other post - skip 'em. Consider skipping the DHP also - but if you do any parallel parking at all, get the PDC and cameras. They'll always make you look like a pro and you'll be sure not to run over little animals, or children and their pets while reversing. __________________ 1997 328is (retired) 2006 330i (retired) 2011 X5 35d (retired) 2013 X3 28 2014 535i
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newtoav New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2014 535i \| 2013 X3 2.8 \| Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Bay Area, California iTrader: (0)	Good question. I drive about 50% freeway - mostly cement in our area, and mostly quite rough. Here in Germany they are silky smooth, so it might not be a fair comparison. About 40% city and about 10% - a very enjoyable 10% - mountain roads. I had DHP on the old X5 and it really shines on the curvy mountain roads. It's just awesome there. But in my case, that's really only 10% of the time. Certainly no difference in the city, and on the freeway, the difference I remember is on specific on-ramps that have a negative camber. __________________ 1997 328is (retired) 2006 330i (retired) 2011 X5 35d (retired) 2013 X3 28 2014 535i
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