Must-have options on your F10?

Curt2000 · 06-21-2011, 09:35 PM

Im in the process of building a F10 550 for european delivery and was wondering if any current F10 owners have suggestions on must-have options.

Current configuration:
2011 BMW 550i Sedan
Imperial Blue
Dakota Leather interior
Aluminum interior trim
Sport Auto
Premium Package 2
M-sport Package
Convenience Package
BMW Apps

Cheers

f10trek · 06-22-2011, 08:36 AM

I don't like M package...

I think, that "must have" is:
- soft close door
- electric open/close trunk
- electric seats with memory (or comfort seats)
- navi professional
- night vision
- auto. gearbox
- leather (bright color)
- wood
- parking sensors
- xsenons
- heated seats
- surround view

BMW apps - for what ?!

Curt2000 · 06-22-2011, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f10trek

I don't like M package...

I think, that "must have" is:
- soft close door
- electric open/close trunk
- electric seats with memory (or comfort seats)
- navi professional
- night vision
- auto. gearbox
- leather (bright color)
- wood
- parking sensors
- xsenons
- heated seats
- surround view

BMW apps - for what ?!

BMW apps for Pandora radio!

I'm on the fence about the side cameras as the rear view and parking sensors comes with the premium 2 package.

I think I have most everything you cited covered between convenience and premium 2 besides night vision...

Thanks
-Curt

Breach · 06-22-2011, 11:36 AM

If talking strictly must have - Sports Auto Transmission, PDC, Surround View, Folding mirrors and SatNav Pro. Then come comfort leather seats, xenon headlights and the rest of the list...

lakerpride05 · 06-22-2011, 11:58 AM

Nappa Leather is a must! Dakota is too rough and cheap feeling. Also consider Driver Assistance Pkg and Active Vent Seat Pkg

Needsdecaf · 06-22-2011, 02:18 PM

Driver Assistance package is useless. Save your money.

Nappa is a very nice option.

rightnow · 06-22-2011, 02:22 PM

Active vent seat? Wtf? Is this the must-have or the "cool to have"-thread?

I think the MUST have options is:

Sport automatic transmission
Comfort package (xenon lights etc)
M-Sport
Sat-Nav
iPhone connection

ogeneo · 06-22-2011, 03:03 PM

M-Sport all the way and add:

Convenience Pkg
Premium
Premium/2
Side/Top View
BMW Apps
Smartphone Integration

F11-Diesel · 06-22-2011, 04:10 PM

Musthaves on a 550i:
SAT
Comfort seats
Michelin super sports

The rest, well it depends just on how you like it.
Parking help is usefull, nappa leather is awesome.
I like an interior with two tone in contrast and dark wood and anthracite ceiling.

jaekeem · 06-22-2011, 05:20 PM

Must have options for me are:

Fold down rear seats
Heated seats
Paddleshifters
iPod

Kind of ridiculous how this car can barely fit 1 set of clubs. where as E-classes and M3s and 135s have a trunk shape that is better suited for golfing.

If I knew I was going to fix my car up I would never have bought the Msport package. Also not a big fan of courtesy lights, and pop up side and rear shades and they break all the time so I didnt get premium.

04S · 06-22-2011, 05:20 PM

A twin turbo V8 engine with 560 PS

SoCAl 550i · 06-22-2011, 06:55 PM

You would pretty much have the same car as me down to the exterior color and interior trim. The interior combo looks great. In addition to what you have I recommend the SAT, side/top cameras and HUD. I have these options on my car and a couple of others that I wouldn't recommend.

ibimmer954 · 06-22-2011, 06:56 PM

Camera package... comfort access.

pharding · 06-22-2011, 09:03 PM

Active Cruise control with Stop and Go
Split Folding Rear Seats
Sport Automatic Transmission
Nav

Bandini3 · 06-22-2011, 09:32 PM

The 'top four' I would suggest are covered by your list:
- Sport Package (or M) to get Shadowline and 19-in. wheels
- Sport Automatic (with Paddle shift)
- Multi-Contour seats (in Sport package)
- Navigation (in Premium P II)

A few other key items (leather, Xenons, heated seats) are either standard in NA or covered by your list.

I also find a folding rear seat useful. It is standard in Canada (535i, 550i) but seems relatively rare in the USA.

AggieTailg8r · 06-22-2011, 10:23 PM

Not a single person has mentioned my favorite option. I LOVE my HUD. You never have to look down to see how fast you are going. And if you use navigation as much as I do it displays all of your turns on the windshield. It's something that you use EVERY SINGLE TIME you drive your car.

SoCAl 550i · 06-22-2011, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AggieTailg8r

Not a single person has mentioned my favorite option. I LOVE my HUD. You never have to look down to see how fast you are going. And if you use navigation as much as I do it displays all of your turns on the windshield. It's something that you use EVERY SINGLE TIME you drive your car.

I mentioned the HUD , 4 posts above yours,,,

CitrusgutsIS · 06-23-2011, 12:42 AM

i think HUD is pointless now with the new mini screen that shows the navi

mikelori · 06-23-2011, 12:55 AM

SOFT CLOSE DOOR!!!

I never believed it is a must.
I had it on my 2004 S500 as standard and never thanked to this option.
However, my wife is having a hard time to close the door all the time in my F10. Even myself have to re-close the door time to time. This thing is hard to shut....

Breach · 06-23-2011, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikelori

SOFT CLOSE DOOR!!!

I never believed it is a must.
I had it on my 2004 S500 as standard and never thanked to this option.
However, my wife is having a hard time to close the door all the time in my F10. Even myself have to re-close the door time to time. This thing is hard to shut....

Either something's wrong with your doors or you need to spend more time in the gym mate ;-) To each their own, but I never had a problem with closing my F10's doors?

mikelori · 06-23-2011, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Breach

Either something's wrong with your doors or you need to spend more time in the gym mate ;-) To each their own, but I never had a problem with closing my F10's doors?

lol...
Thanks buddy, but I'm speding enough time in the gym.
When it happens to me, it happens with tight parking spots, not enough room to swing the door.
And my wife weighs only 110lb and has no muscle...

mlai · 06-23-2011, 03:36 AM

550i must have options:
Hidden radar detector installations.
Radar jammers and laser shifters.

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f10trek VIP Member 7 Rep 51 Posts Drives: BMW 528i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Poland iTrader: (0)	I don't like M package... I think, that "must have" is: - soft close door - electric open/close trunk - electric seats with memory (or comfort seats) - navi professional - night vision - auto. gearbox - leather (bright color) - wood - parking sensors - xsenons - heated seats - surround view BMW apps - for what ?! __________________ Sorry if i made any mistake. My English is not good
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Breach First Lieutenant 80 Rep 373 Posts Drives: F10 520dA M Sport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: EU iTrader: (0)	If talking strictly must have - Sports Auto Transmission, PDC, Surround View, Folding mirrors and SatNav Pro. Then come comfort leather seats, xenon headlights and the rest of the list... Last edited by Breach; 06-22-2011 at 11:55 AM..
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ogeneo New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2007 M6, 2006 X5 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: At the beach iTrader: (0)	M-Sport all the way and add: Convenience Pkg Premium Premium/2 Side/Top View BMW Apps Smartphone Integration
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F11-Diesel Private First Class 9 Rep 108 Posts Drives: F11 530 D Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	Musthaves on a 550i: SAT Comfort seats Michelin super sports The rest, well it depends just on how you like it. Parking help is usefull, nappa leather is awesome. I like an interior with two tone in contrast and dark wood and anthracite ceiling.
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jaekeem BMW Noobie 58 Rep 360 Posts Drives: e90 M3 e46 M3 Macan S Model S Join Date: May 2011 Location: Socal, USA iTrader: (1)	Must have options for me are: Fold down rear seats Heated seats Paddleshifters iPod Kind of ridiculous how this car can barely fit 1 set of clubs. where as E-classes and M3s and 135s have a trunk shape that is better suited for golfing. If I knew I was going to fix my car up I would never have bought the Msport package. Also not a big fan of courtesy lights, and pop up side and rear shades and they break all the time so I didnt get premium. __________________ 2011 F10 535i \| Build Thread \| Power Mods & Dynos
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SoCAl 550i Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 550i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	You would pretty much have the same car as me down to the exterior color and interior trim. The interior combo looks great. In addition to what you have I recommend the SAT, side/top cameras and HUD. I have these options on my car and a couple of others that I wouldn't recommend. Last edited by SoCAl 550i; 06-22-2011 at 11:36 PM..
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Bandini3 Reader 31 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 535xi, 435xi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Northeast iTrader: (0)	The 'top four' I would suggest are covered by your list: - Sport Package (or M) to get Shadowline and 19-in. wheels - Sport Automatic (with Paddle shift) - Multi-Contour seats (in Sport package) - Navigation (in Premium P II) A few other key items (leather, Xenons, heated seats) are either standard in NA or covered by your list. I also find a folding rear seat useful. It is standard in Canada (535i, 550i) but seems relatively rare in the USA.
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AggieTailg8r New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 550i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Not a single person has mentioned my favorite option. I LOVE my HUD. You never have to look down to see how fast you are going. And if you use navigation as much as I do it displays all of your turns on the windshield. It's something that you use EVERY SINGLE TIME you drive your car.
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