12-08-2019, 02:28 AM | #1 |
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Choice between two option packs
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? |
12-08-2019, 02:55 AM | #2 |
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Ease of manual operation is exactly the same as the old F30 (ie. pretty easy) . It probably all depends if you will be the only driver, in which case once you have got them positioned they will not be altered till you get rid of the car in 3 years time, or if several (many) different drivers will be swapping in and wanting to change the positioning. For me the main concern was to have electrically heated, leather is blooming cold on winter mornings.
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12-08-2019, 03:05 AM | #3 |
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I went for the Premium pack (sunroof and seats) rather than the lights. The standard lights in the UK are excellent and most of my driving is in Edinburgh so they are more than adequate. The sunroof brightens the car up inside, I have mocha leather. I was coming from a c class estate with a panoramic roof which co incidentally also had memory seats so it made sense for me.
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Unfortunately UK cars are not supplied with the HBA button on the indicator stalk so would require more then just a software update unless they can make it a software switch on iDrive
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12-08-2019, 04:26 AM | #7 |
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I went for both.
The laser lights are fantastic especially in the winter when it’s dark early. I obviously use them less in the summer. The Premium pack is nice, the sunroof is a great design and there is little wind noise with it open and obviously makes the interior lighter. The electric seats are good but once you have set the seats you tend not to use the electric switches. The memory part of the electric seats is priceless especially if somebody in a garage etc repositions the seats. If it’s one or the other, I’d go for the Premium pack. |
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12-08-2019, 05:12 AM | #8 |
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Choose based on your individual circumstances:
1) If you do lots of driving on dark unlit country roads, then Laser Lights would be worth it. However, if you do mainly city driving, then the Laser Lights would seldom even come on. 2) If you share the car with other people, and the driver's seat has to be regularly adjusted, then the memory seats would suit your needs better. |
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12-08-2019, 07:32 AM | #12 |
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I had similar dilemma, but went without the laser lights. It was the HBA that is most valuable really, so I'm another who think bmw have been pretty cheeky with how they've done that.
The adaptive LEDs are pretty bloody good though and I've got used to switching the main beam on and off! My wife and i both use the car so memory seats is a must have.
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12-08-2019, 10:08 AM | #13 | |
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Having had past BMW's with the "shift your weight" height adjustment I'd say the standard manual seats are very easy to adjust (pump up and down lever) and they have loads of adjustment. I guess if you have lots of different people driving or a radically different driving position from your partner then memory electric seats would be useful. If you're into music have you ordered the HK stereo? That is well worth having, sounds pretty good (I've got a Naim/B&W set up at home). I do miss having a sunroof so I'd probably settle for the electric seats/sunroof if I had a choice. The M Sport in particular is pretty "dark" inside with the charcoal headlining. Last edited by tricky6; 12-08-2019 at 01:57 PM.. |
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I have spec'd both packs in my 330e on order, but having driven a demo with the Laser Lights back in April I can confirm the light they emit is good but its not a huge difference to the LED lights which IMO are already very good. Only reason I went the Laser Light option is the DRL's are different to the non Laser Lights which I think improves the cars look aesthetically from the front. Link shows the difference between the two options; https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1590478 |
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12-29-2019, 07:00 AM | #15 |
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When you come round to sell it most buyers will expect electric seats and will probably not be interested in what headlights the car has.
Just saying, like.... Ps my 330i has every option pack plus driver assist and park assist plus.....a lucky find at a BMW main dealers...I told them what I wanted and they sold me the MDs Company car!! |
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[QUOTE=Chuckyarla;25547040]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 |
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