08-24-2015, 12:53 PM | #1 |
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For those re-ordering F30 how has your must have option list change?
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The more time I spend with our 2013 F30 (2 yrs now) and all of the various 2014 and 2015 F3X loaner cars from all the time my Z4 got serviced I'm finding my "must have" options list has changed a bit. Bold items changed from the time I started F30 ownership, and I expect our next car (whether LCI F30, new F48 or something else) will be optioned quite a bit differently than our current car
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08-25-2015, 11:54 AM | #2 | |
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- since I am only listening to the Sat Radio or local radio, the HK would be waste, and generally, it is not that great. - HUD, unless you get all options on the car, is worthless INO - showing just the speed most of the time and arrows and street names when using Nav is not worth extra $$$ - would never get the AT on any car... - After having the blind spot alert on my Mazda, I definitely miss it on my 335. definitely a helpful little alert. - after having CR interior (and absolutely loving it), I don't think I would ever go back to black, especially since my favorite external colors are black, white and silver (with CR) and dark blue/EB with Saddle. |
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08-25-2015, 02:42 PM | #3 | |
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Oh, the other 2 options I am really liking now are enhanced bluetooth (Better audio quality while on the phone) and the rear sunshades. |
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08-25-2015, 06:52 PM | #4 | |
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The VSS is ok, but I actually prefer the non VSS in the F30's I've driven. Adaptive M suspension. I was seriously considering not getting this again. But I went ahead and ordered it. However, I actually hate it in my current 335i Msport and am really worried that it will suck as badly in the new 340i I ordered. I decided to get the option again because of the 340i reviews that were quite positive on the newly tuned adaptive sport suspension. However, I've come to the conclusion that the adaptive dampers are more to appeal to the driver who wants a softer sport sedan and not so much to enhance the driver who wants an actual sport sedan. I want an actual SPORT suspension and I don't mind at all if the ride is a bit harder or rough pavement. I'm so disgusted with my current adaptive suspension that I'm considering not getting the 340i until I get a chance to test drive it first even though I've already ordered. IOW, I'm ready to walk away from my order if that suspension is not a good deal better than my current 335i. I didn't get the full on LED headlights as I don't care if my headlights swivel or not. Basically my 340i is optioned VERY lightly. Msport Adaptive M suspension Silver w/red leather Done. It's as close as I can get to a simplified BMW 3 series other than to not get the adaptive and AT. And believe I heavily considered going with MT and the passive Msport suspension. |
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08-25-2015, 07:43 PM | #5 | |
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I think these days if you really want a stiff riding F30, you're going to need to go aftermarket. Maybe go with passive so you don't have to pay for the adaptive dampers, then pay more to deactive them ? |
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08-25-2015, 11:21 PM | #6 |
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My 340i build is: EBII M sport, adaptive suspension, black leather, ash grain wood trim, driver assistance package, tech package, heated front seats. 19 403M wheels 6MT
I stayed away from the VSS so I could not get the 442m wheels and the M brakes But since I won't be tracking my car I will be fine. I got the adaptive suspension because sometimes in traffic and on longer trips the comfort mode is welcome. When I am having fun myself sport mode will be fun. (Based on 335 test drive) I did not order Driver assistance plus package nor the adaptive lighting package. With standard LEDs the adaptive stuff doesn't appeal to me. And the driver assistance plus is just extra stuff that isn't important to me. Here is my order print out (adaptive M suspension was left off by accident in the print out but I made sure they got it changed. My production date late September)
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08-28-2015, 07:45 AM | #7 | |
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Or, is it because you have no M-brakes? I have 2015 MSport with MBrakes and 19" and no fog lights |
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09-01-2015, 10:37 PM | #9 |
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From the other thread in main forums, looks like ZTR (Track package..which comes with the m sport brakes) is what gets the fog light delete (and additional cooling) for the 340
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09-04-2015, 09:24 AM | #10 |
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Personally M Sport, Track Pack W\Adaptive M Suspension is an absolute requirement. I got those features on my 2015 328 and LOVE it! IMO leather is a waste of money, i got the sensatec and seriously cannot tell the difference between mine and the wife's nevada leather in her 2016 x3. Lastly, the driver assistance package with backup cam, park distance sensors, etc is a waste. I'd prefer having a nice clean unmolested bumper free of those hideous parking sensors. Just my opinion though!
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09-04-2015, 03:29 PM | #11 |
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For my 2013 AH3, I included every option that was available that model year, except Park Assistance for $500. I loved all the options, except I didn't use Lane Departure Warning very often. But you can't pull that single feature out, anyways.
For my 2016, I'm getting each of those options again. Love 'em all! Once you get used to things like HUD, Speed Limit Info, it's hard to go without. I also spec'd out Full Leather, which they should really let you get on the F30... such a different experience than the plastic party that is the upper dash area. |
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09-18-2015, 03:03 AM | #12 |
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Next time I get an F30 (which I know I will), it must have these options:
- 35i / 40i engine - msport - exterior estoril blue or mineral gray - red dakota leather - anthracite or ash interior - Harmon kardon - tech package - need it for nav, nice screen, hud - premium package - for comfort access - driver assistance package - want reverse assist - 18 inch wheels. I didn't like the 403m 19s once I got them. I almost went back to 17s. Preferably square setup. - non run flats, probably Bridgestone pole positions. I have them on my other car they're great. The above are must-haves. If I can't get a car with these I would rather not buy. Some nice to have but not mandatory (port installed): - MPPK - M Performance suspension - had this on my last f30, it was great but not sure I'll get it on the next one. Msport is not bad at all. I don't care for adaptive suspension or variable steering. Now that would be a kick ass f30!
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09-18-2015, 03:23 AM | #13 |
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Hi!
The ZF-gear box. Diesel high torque/good economy N57 swansong awsome engine! Xdrive is cheap in Sweden, but it runs like a SUV on original springs. 1. M-package (chairs, steering wheel), springs are somewhat shit though, change em for sport och sport + from H & R 2. M performance exhaust system 3. Adaptive suspension - awsome feature with H & R springs sport/sport+ 4. LED - you will not be satisfied with xenon anymore, at all. 5. M sport breaks 6. 19" M sport wheels, but get the RFT off the rims as soon as you can! 7. HUD 8. Navigation (big screen, gives the HUD a whole new functionality) 9. Stereo package 10. Bluetooth/iPhone integration (pumping out music from spotify etc, handsfree call) |
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09-18-2015, 03:25 AM | #14 |
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435d xDrive M-sport H&R sport springs
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