Lighting or tech package for new 328?

ssmtsx · 05-08-2016, 08:40 AM

Hey I was wondering what people's opinions are on the lighting package vs the tech package? I just placed an order for a 328i with the premium package, lighting package and nav. I'm starting to think I should ditch the lighting for the tech package. My only concern about the tech/HUD is that I wear polarized sun glasses and can barely see the HUD during the day. Are auto high beams and adaptive headlights really worth $800 though?

//M · 05-08-2016, 10:00 AM

Only worth it if you are going to code NGHB (No Glare Highbeams)

Otherwise get tech package.

InsideMan · 05-12-2016, 06:09 PM

Tech package. Premium includes the LED headlight and the halos everyone wants.

ssmtsx · 05-12-2016, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by InsideMan

Tech package. Premium includes the LED headlight and the halos everyone wants.

It worked out.. The dealer couldn't get me a 328 so I ordered a 340..I skipped the lighting and tech packages to save a little $$

eluded · 05-14-2016, 12:02 AM

Yes 340 is a huge improvement over the 328. You won't miss those two packages.

BEM-S4 · 05-14-2016, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by eluded

Yes 340 is a huge improvement over the 328. You won't miss those two packages.

Agreed. Wise move.

goj · 05-15-2016, 01:55 PM

I quite like the tech package and the HUD. And the incremental cost over the a la cart navigation isn't that large.

But overall I think the 340i was the right choice. Option preferences are of course individual preferences

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goj Brigadier General 2253 Rep 3,622 Posts Drives: 2016 EBII 340i 6-MT Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	I quite like the tech package and the HUD. And the incremental cost over the a la cart navigation isn't that large. But overall I think the 340i was the right choice. Option preferences are of course individual preferences __________________ BMW CCA Member #516012 2016 340i, Estoril Blue, Manual Transmission, MPE, MPBBK, HRE FF04 Instagram: @brandons340i
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