Choosing between two option packs (in Ireland)

Chuckyarla · 12-08-2019, 02:29 AM

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There are two packs available here both costing about €2000. I can't have both so any advice to help me choose between them would be great!

A. Laser lights and High Beam Assist - €1900
B. Electric front seats with driver's memory, lumbar support and sunroof - €2250

Can anyone who has the manually operated seats comment on their ease of adjustment?

jeremycanada · 12-08-2019, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuckyarla

There are two packs available here both costing about €2000. I can't have both so any advice to help me choose between them would be great!

A. Laser lights and High Beam Assist - €1900
B. Electric front seats with driver's memory, lumbar support and sunroof - €2250

Can anyone who has the manually operated seats comment on their ease of adjustment?

Will First of all if you drive the car your self then no need for memory seats. Secondly lumbar support can be replaced by a pillow... Finally, the sunroof on my M340i rattles, so annoying. Think about these things before you choose the option B.👍🏻👍🏻

premier3is · 12-08-2019, 03:29 AM

I'd go with option B. Electric seats are almost standard in every car these days. I use the sunroof all the time and the lumbar support is nice to have for comfort. My previous 2016 Lexus IS did not come with memory seats and it was one of the most wanted feature by the drivers of the F Sport. Extremely convenient if you do not like your seat ever adjusted (even if it's just when you go in for service).

I personally would go with option B.

Tam the Bam · 12-08-2019, 03:54 AM

I’m in the U.K. option A is £1500. I do not do a lot of out of town night driving so just couldn’t justify the cost. I would have liked the HBA but you can only get that with Laser Lights here.

I did get option b. No issues on my car with this pack.

It really depends where you think you will get the most use.

Night driving v’s a lighter cabin and electric seats.

As I said the Laser Lights look good but couldn’t justify them on a cost basis. I find the adaptive led headlights very good.

Hope this helps

Chuckyarla · 12-08-2019, 06:12 AM

I live in the country and we get a lot of deer about. Nobody but me ever drives my car. However manually adjusted seats do look a bit lame in this class of car.

SteveinArizona · 12-08-2019, 08:01 AM

There are a lot of postings about folks who can't get comfortable with seats other than the multi-comfort seats. Take an extended test drive with the seats you would get if you don't select option B and see if the seats are comfortable for you.

If the seats work for you, and you don't care about resale value, then go ahead and select option A. If the seats are not comfortable for you, or you do care about resale value, then choose option B.

BMW_Belgier · 12-08-2019, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuckyarla

I live in the country and we get a lot of deer about. Nobody but me ever drives my car. However manually adjusted seats do look a bit lame in this class of car.

Who cares about those 2 black handles you barely see.

I love my laser lights! I drive a lot at night on Mountain/forest roads so i opted for them.

I have lumbar support (EU car so separate option). I barely notice it, different in my E92.

Chuckyarla · 12-08-2019, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW_Belgier

Who cares about those 2 black handles you barely see.

I love my laser lights! I drive a lot at night on Mountain/forest roads so i opted for them.

I have lumbar support (EU car so separate option). I barely notice it, different in my E92.

Just how good do you find the laser lights?

achk · 12-08-2019, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuckyarla

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Originally Posted by BMW_Belgier

Who cares about those 2 black handles you barely see.

I love my laser lights! I drive a lot at night on Mountain/forest roads so i opted for them.

I have lumbar support (EU car so separate option). I barely notice it, different in my E92.

Just how good do you find the laser lights?

If you live in the country and drive a lot at night with wild lives around, I would definitely recommend the Laser light.

I have not driven G20 without laser light so can not compare, but these headlights are easily the best I've ever used. When on full beam, it will selectively cut out the light shining on oncoming cars (EU spec) while keeping the full beam on around it.

Dephead2004 · 12-08-2019, 04:25 PM

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If you live in the country and drive a lot at night with wild lives around, I would definitely recommend the Laser light.

I have not driven G20 without laser light so can not compare, but these headlights are easily the best I've ever used. When on full beam, it will selectively cut out the light shining on oncoming cars (EU spec) while keeping the full beam on around it.

Have this on a G30. Indispensable on unlit roads. Not necessary in city or motorways

BMW_Belgier · 12-09-2019, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuckyarla

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Originally Posted by BMW_Belgier

Who cares about those 2 black handles you barely see.

I love my laser lights! I drive a lot at night on Mountain/forest roads so i opted for them.

I have lumbar support (EU car so separate option). I barely notice it, different in my E92.

Just how good do you find the laser lights?

If you drive 45% at night like me... just do it... it is that good!

You can watch this (German) if you need some footage of the Laser light in action 😉

Chuckyarla · 12-09-2019, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW_Belgier

If you drive 45% at night like me... just do it... it is that good!

You can watch this (German) if you need some footage of the Laser light in action ��

It looks great. Can you summarise what he is saying in English?

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Chuckyarla Captain 297 Rep 829 Posts Drives: G11 730d M-Sport 2018 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Choosing between two option packs (in Ireland) - lights or seats? Featured on BIMMERPOST.com There are two packs available here both costing about €2000. I can't have both so any advice to help me choose between them would be great! A. Laser lights and High Beam Assist - €1900 B. Electric front seats with driver's memory, lumbar support and sunroof - €2250 Can anyone who has the manually operated seats comment on their ease of adjustment?
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premier3is Major 1630 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	I'd go with option B. Electric seats are almost standard in every car these days. I use the sunroof all the time and the lumbar support is nice to have for comfort. My previous 2016 Lexus IS did not come with memory seats and it was one of the most wanted feature by the drivers of the F Sport. Extremely convenient if you do not like your seat ever adjusted (even if it's just when you go in for service). I personally would go with option B.
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Tam the Bam Grumpy Old Git 443 Rep 923 Posts Drives: BMW G20 330i RWD M Sport Join Date: May 2019 Location: Scotland, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW 330i M Sport [0.00]	I’m in the U.K. option A is £1500. I do not do a lot of out of town night driving so just couldn’t justify the cost. I would have liked the HBA but you can only get that with Laser Lights here. I did get option b. No issues on my car with this pack. It really depends where you think you will get the most use. Night driving v’s a lighter cabin and electric seats. As I said the Laser Lights look good but couldn’t justify them on a cost basis. I find the adaptive led headlights very good. Hope this helps __________________ Retired: F10 520D M Sport E60 520D SE Volvo S60 type R
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Chuckyarla Captain 297 Rep 829 Posts Drives: G11 730d M-Sport 2018 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	I live in the country and we get a lot of deer about. Nobody but me ever drives my car. However manually adjusted seats do look a bit lame in this class of car.
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SteveinArizona Brigadier General 3086 Rep 4,210 Posts Drives: BMW 530e Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Greater Phoenix iTrader: (0)	There are a lot of postings about folks who can't get comfortable with seats other than the multi-comfort seats. Take an extended test drive with the seats you would get if you don't select option B and see if the seats are comfortable for you. If the seats work for you, and you don't care about resale value, then go ahead and select option A. If the seats are not comfortable for you, or you do care about resale value, then choose option B.
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