02-12-2012, 06:00 AM | #1 |
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Premium Package: Worth it?
If you're already getting leather and aren't thrilled with the visuals in auto dimming, are comfort access and a garage door opener worth $1900?
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02-12-2012, 08:00 AM | #2 |
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It would be a no brainer for me to get the Premium Package if you are already getting the leather. The difference is only $550 and Comfort Access is worth the extra money alone. Additionally, the new hands-free boot release feature is very handy. Once you live with Comfort Access, it's hard to go back to a car that doesn't have that feature. My beef with this package is that I don't want leather seats, but have to get the entire Premium Package if I want Comfort Access. It used to be a $500 stand alone option.
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02-12-2012, 08:26 AM | #4 |
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02-12-2012, 09:41 AM | #5 |
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As I said in another thread, I ordered non-premium on a 335i because the seats had those extras. if I had ordered a 328i, I would have gotten the premium package and Xenons which would have come very close to the price of my preset 335i configuration.
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02-12-2012, 09:50 AM | #7 |
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I saw a 335i today with the leatherette and was quite impressed. Had I known this I would have contemplated a base 335i sport line instead of the 328i sports line with premium package.
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02-12-2012, 09:59 AM | #8 |
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I don't want the leather, but the leatherette doesn't have the cold weather package, so I might as well get the leather.
If I get the leather, I might as well get the premium package (includes sunroof for 328 too.) If I get the premium package, might as well pick up the Xenon lights too. I think the cost is on the high side, but the features are probably desirable on a luxury car for most people. Otherwise you are driving a pretty bare bones performance sedan. |
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02-12-2012, 12:49 PM | #9 |
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02-12-2012, 03:14 PM | #10 | |
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A friend of mine has a X5 with leatherette and heated seats. He is very happy with it and doesn't regret not getting leather seats at all. |
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02-12-2012, 09:30 PM | #11 |
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Yes, this is correct. You don't pay the full $1900 since you have already paid for the leather. I talked to my dealer about this when I ordered my 335i
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02-12-2012, 10:13 PM | #12 | |
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Can anyone confirm through dealer that cold weather package is able to be paired with leatherette seats? I am not planning on visiting my dealer until the 2013 model year debuts on this car. This will probably change my expectations greatly. |
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02-13-2012, 01:07 AM | #13 |
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I have the premium package on my X5, and I doubt I would want to live without my comfort access and dimming mirrors. It's such a huge advantage
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02-13-2012, 01:34 AM | #14 | |
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I admit, it is confusing. But my guess is that you don't leather to have heated seats or cold weather package. Perhaps someone else can chime in on the subject. |
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02-13-2012, 12:48 PM | #17 |
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I do not think the prem. pkg is worth the extra price.
Also, I would not order an F30 or any BMW without heated seats and steering wheel. The $690 for those two are definitely worth it to me. But, I would not want to pay the extra to get the Cold Weather Pkg. Just my 2 cents.
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02-13-2012, 05:17 PM | #18 |
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I would never consider NOT getting premium package. I had a 328i loaner without it and the side mirrors without auto-dim were brutal at night.
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02-13-2012, 06:52 PM | #19 |
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This question is like asking what's the best flavor of ice cream. Everyone has a different opinion on what they think it's worth to them. I would get it, but that doesn't mean it would be the right choice for you.
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