[en1gma]

Anyone know where to find the Surround View/360 'birds eye/drone' view option on the BMW UK 5-series configurator?

I can't see it anywhere - only the rear view camera.

[babaikram]

You can only have it as part of 'Remote Control Parking' which in turn would compulsorily add 'Parking assistant Plus', 'comfort access' and 'reverse assist camera'. This options in total cost £1790.00.

[en1gma]

Originally Posted by babaikram

You can only have it as part of 'Remote Control Parking' which in turn would compulsorily add 'Parking assistant Plus', 'comfort access' and 'reverse assist camera'. This options in total cost £1790.00.

Thanks. A load of other stuff I don't want or need, then...

[Gordon4499]

Originally Posted by en1gma

Thanks. A load of other stuff I don't want or need, then...

I'll second that.

'Remote Park' apart from trying to impress the neighbours, what purpose does this serve?

[morellomax]

The more I read about the G30, the more convinced I am that I would be happiest with a basic spec 520d SE with maybe VDC and a rear camera. That would be a very relaxing and satisfying car to tour the UK in. The rest increasingly seems like pointless frippery.

[MrPogle]

Originally Posted by morellomax

The more I read about the G30, the more convinced I am that I would be happiest with a basic spec 520d SE with maybe VDC and a rear camera. That would be a very relaxing and satisfying car to tour the UK in. The rest increasingly seems like pointless frippery.

I'm inclined to agree but times move on and it always seems like a step too far when you reach a certain age. The point is that these steps go on forever. Long after you or I have had enough and long after we have ceased to matter.

When I bought my first car (less than 35 years ago), things like air-conditioning were ridiculous toys for hyper-cars and "just something else to go wrong". Since then, airbags, ABS, ESP, crumple-zones, tyre-pressure monitoring have not just been available options, they are compulsory. Give it another 30 years and you may well not be allowed to park your car manually as it will be considered too dangerous.

[JLR1969]

Apparently with 'gesture control' if you give the wander sign it flashes the lights and sounds the horn!

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by morellomax

The more I read about the G30, the more convinced I am that I would be happiest with a basic spec 520d SE with maybe VDC and a rear camera. That would be a very relaxing and satisfying car to tour the UK in. The rest increasingly seems like pointless frippery.

Yea but will it have enough go?, or will it be a dog.

[en1gma]

The F10 I currently have is a big (long) car... combined with the poor feedback from the electric steering assistance, it is difficult to position in low speed and parking-type manoeuvres. Hence, I was thinking about this option (I like the idea of the cameras in the front bumper when pulling out of awkward junctions also).

Looks like I'll have to stick to using my own eyes then!

the e60 was about right and I still miss my e39...

[morellomax]

Originally Posted by JOHNBMWM5

Yea but will it have enough go?, or will it be a dog.

The "go" in my current 535d keeps getting me into trouble. I get frustrated at the lack of opportunity to use it and am tempted to do so when it's not really safe or considerate. I can't really remember the last time the extra oomph made any appreciable difference to how long my journey took.

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by morellomax

The "go" in my current 535d keeps getting me into trouble. I get frustrated at the lack of opportunity to use it and am tempted to do so when it's not really safe or considerate. I can't really remember the last time the extra oomph made any appreciable difference to how long my journey took.

I do know were your coming from, I sold all my "M" cars for this 535D M Sport as it was quick enough on UK roads, time on journeys does not change much between 70 and 95 MPH stints, 5 /10 minutes is all.

[MrPogle]

At the risk of sounding like some kind of hooner (I'm not) I don't care about journey times at all. For me it's all about the feeling as you squeeze the throttle (maybe only 30%) and power past slower traffic.

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by MrPogle

At the risk of sounding like some kind of hooner (I'm not) I don't care about journey times at all. For me it's all about the feeling as you squeeze the throttle (maybe only 30%) and power past slower traffic.

I like that blast past feeling too.

[Mikey0423]

en1gma, I too liked my e60 and e39 and certainly miss the old pas this electric pas is .......!

[IanS100]

Originally Posted by MrPogle

At the risk of sounding like some kind of hooner (I'm not) I don't care about journey times at all. For me it's all about the feeling as you squeeze the throttle (maybe only 30%) and power past slower traffic.

You can get the same in a 520d as long as you give it a much bigger squeeze lol

[babaikram]

Originally Posted by IanS100

You can get the same in a 520d as long as you give it a much bigger squeeze lol

Just change the driving mode to sport and you will get the feeling.

[babaikram]

Originally Posted by en1gma

The F10 I currently have is a big (long) car... combined with the poor feedback from the electric steering assistance, it is difficult to position in low speed and parking-type manoeuvres. Hence, I was thinking about this option (I like the idea of the cameras in the front bumper when pulling out of awkward junctions also).

Looks like I'll have to stick to using my own eyes then!

the e60 was about right and I still miss my e39...

My current F10 has surround cameras and they are really useful for parallel parking and most especially making sure you are within your own parking box at shopping centres. Unfortunately it has been lumped with other options in G30 and I know I would really miss it

[Fox530]

Remote Parking looks useful for fitting it into a garage - many garages are too small to get a car like a 5 Series in as you can't get out once you are inside. Does remote park solve this...?

[Gordon4499]

Originally Posted by Fox530

Remote Parking looks useful for fitting it into a garage - many garages are too small to get a car like a 5 Series in as you can't get out once you are inside. Does remote park solve this...?

I actually thought this would be a about the only practical use for the remote park option however, if something goes wrong how would you get the car out the garage

[en1gma]

Originally Posted by Gordon4499

I actually thought this would be a about the only practical use for the remote park option however, if something goes wrong how would you get the car out the garage

LOL hadn't thought of that! Especially as the 'reversing straight into a tight spot' was the only reason I could think of for this option also...

There's probably a software hack - sorry, workaround - for that...

[en1gma]

Originally Posted by babaikram

My current F10 has surround cameras and they are really useful for parallel parking and most especially making sure you are within your own parking box at shopping centres. Unfortunately it has been lumped with other options in G30 and I know I would really miss it

Exactly...

[stevelup]

Replying to a fairly old post here I know, but it's not all that bad.

On my previous car, I had surround view. Total cost (accounting for mandatory additional elements) was:-

375 for reversing assist camera
530 for surround view
335 for folding / auto dimming mirrors

Total: £1240

On the new car:-

1095 for 'Parking Assist Plus'
335 for folding / auto dimming mirrors

Total £1430

So £190 more and you get loads of extra functionality.

Parking Assistant for parallel and lateral parking spaces
Active Park Distance Control
Reversing Assist camera
Remote 3D View
Surround View