Which function do you regret (not) getting?

rad21 · 03-02-2021, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by josehb

I wished that HUD wasn't included in the EXE pkg, this turn out to be a very disappointing option. It is so limited to what it shows and I always keep looking at the dash anyhow to see the numbers more clearly. On the sport view it only shows the RPM in a graph form that is totally useless and way too small a total waste, do we really need to constantly see the sped and speed limit. I now just turn it off.

I love the HUD and never look at the dash, I can see speed, speed limits, navigation, music and more, it is great

TiMSport · 03-02-2021, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by NorCalAthlete

I drove an M4, a 440 w/o Adaptive, and a 440 w/ Adaptive back to back to back.

Adaptive is a must have for me.

You think the 440 w/o the adaptive suspension is too stiff?

NorCalAthlete · 03-02-2021, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TiMSport

You think the 440 w/o the adaptive suspension is too stiff?

There's a few particular sections of road on my regular commute that bounced my head off the ceiling in my WRX, and even in my Durango are very noticeable.

440 w/o was very uncomfortable and bounced my head though not as hard.

M4 handled it well with a bit of bounce.

Adaptive floated over it almost as well as my Durango.

In the twisties, sure there's minor noticeable difference, but I have no plan to push it as hard as I would on a track - and don't plan on tracking it (aside from maybe the obligatory Laguna Seca lap, because hey it's practically in my backyard). IMO the adaptive is still perfectly capable and stiff enough when railing twisties while being far more comfortable for commuting and normal driving compared to the standard M sport suspension.

davefromfla · 03-02-2021, 04:13 PM

Adaptive is must have. Had previous with and without. Adaptive and MPE must have.

wrickem · 03-02-2021, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RedKloud

I agree that the HUD tach is kinda useless. But other than that I love the HUD - I think it has quite a bit of info: speed, speed limit, navigation directions, track list etc.

+1. I love the HUD and its content.

To me, any tach is kinda useless unless you're driving a manual, but even then I shift with the feel and sound anyway. I dont' think I'd care if there were no tachs at all in my automatic/Step/PDK cars

WXdrivefun · 03-02-2021, 05:17 PM

I got all the packages: BMW Excellence Package and M-Sport for the G20 330i, M adaptive Suspension, M-Sport Brakes, and Staggered Non-runflats from the factory. Equivalent to the US: Premium, Executive, M-Sport, shadowline, Driving Assistance Professional packages. (Missing the track handling package) but for Canada, the items in the track handling package are a la carte selected: M-adaptive suspension, LSD, and Blue M-Sport brakes.

Missing the M-Performance Exhaust, and the optional LSD for the G20 330i

inire · 03-02-2021, 06:35 PM

Thanks for all the input, this thread turned to be quite a nice conversation.
After thinking it about for a few days, I’ve decided that next week, when I place my order, I’ll order the Live Cockpit Pro and the HUD as well - I just dont want to miss them later (although they are going to be expensive investments with regard to the EU prices

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To be fair, I drove a few cars with HUD, and I found it a really useful feature.
As I’ve heard, the “new” BMW HUD (which is in the G20 as well) is quite a nice one with nice colors and good readability - can y’all confirm it?

WXdrivefun · 03-02-2021, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by inire

Thanks for all the input, this thread turned to be quite a nice conversation.
After thinking it about for a few days, I’ve decided that next week, when I place my order, I’ll order the Live Cockpit Pro and the HUD as well - I just dont want to miss them later (although they are going to be expensive investments with regard to the EU prices

)
To be fair, I drove a few cars with HUD, and I found it a really useful feature.
As I’ve heard, the “new” BMW HUD (which is in the G20 as well) is quite a nice one with nice colors and good readability - can y’all confirm it?

The HUD is clear and has more information than the previous generation as it displays the following:

-Speed
-If exceeding the road speed limit, the speed limit sign flashes on the HUD
-Displays navigation arrows and distance when to turn
-Displays the rev colour bars when in sport mode and can be adjusted in the main menu to not display so.
-I find the HUD a great feature to check you speed at eye level while still looking in ahead of the road, instead of looking down at the main cockpit display.

TiMSport · 03-02-2021, 06:48 PM

I have a question about the HUD. Can you adjust the brightness and the position of the information being displayed?

Datemike · 03-02-2021, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TiMSport

I have a question about the HUD. Can you adjust the brightness and the position of the information being displayed?

Yes and yes.

TiMSport · 03-02-2021, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Datemike

Yes and yes.

Thanks! A follow-up to that... when you do adjust the brightness of the HUD, is it independent from the other stuff like the main screen and/or ambient lighting, etc.?

TruthOne · 03-02-2021, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TiMSport

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Originally Posted by Datemike

Yes and yes.

Thanks! A follow-up to that... when you do adjust the brightness of the HUD, is it independent from the other stuff like the main screen and/or ambient lighting, etc.?

Yes it is, the HUD has its own menu settings. It's definitely worth it . The navigation showing up in the HUD is brilliant

TiMSport · 03-02-2021, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TruthOne

Yes it is, the HUD has its own menu settings. It's definitely worth it . The navigation showing up in the HUD is brilliant

Nice! Thanks for confirming that. It was something I hadn't even thought about until now. I did get the HUD as it's a part of the premium package. I'm glad to hear people like it. It'll be the first time for me with this function in any of my cars actually.

OP (inire):
Sorry, didn't mean to hijack your thread

josehb · 03-02-2021, 07:15 PM

When I test drove the 2021 M340xi which did not have the adaption suspension
and hit a rough section on the road my wife looked at me with a disappointed look and I knew then that I was going to check it on my order, the difference in comfort is night and day without sacrificing performance, adaptive suspension is a no brainier.

iceRN09 · 03-02-2021, 07:26 PM

The options i regret not getting?
1. Tire and Oil cooling package.

NorCalAthlete · 03-02-2021, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by josehb

When I test drove the 2021 M340xi which did not have the adaption suspension
and hit a rough section on the road my wife looked at me with a disappointed look and I knew then that I was going to check it on my order, the difference in comfort is night and day without sacrificing performance, adaptive suspension is a no brainier.

Bone apple tea.

Agreed though. You might sacrifice a single-digit percentage in performance that 99% of us can't or won't be pushing the limits of anyway, and in return you get a massively better ride.

TiMSport · 03-02-2021, 08:09 PM

Well, we'll see whether I regret not opting for the adaptive suspension. I doubt it though as I'm used to having stiff suspensions and the roads are not bad where I live.

For those with run flats and no adaptive suspension, I think that will add to the harshness as opposed to normal non-run flats.

OM3RTA · 03-03-2021, 11:07 AM

Regrets on what i could have had: M340i instead of 330i we have. Mrs O was not comfortable with going that extra outlay plus I think she really feared I'd drive like a hooligan all the time

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Pissed I missed: The shadowline line lights you can currently get, I'd have hunted that option down 100%!

TiMSport · 03-03-2021, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by OM3RTA

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Pissed I missed: The shadowline line lights you can currently get, I'd have hunted that option down 100%!

What are the shadowline lights you refer to?

NorCalAthlete · 03-03-2021, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TiMSport

What are the shadowline lights you refer to?

Extra option on the laser lights / executive package I believe.

DawnRacer · 03-03-2021, 12:24 PM

Mine was a lot car but exactly how I would have speced it myself with some exceptions:
- Really miss a reverse camera. I knew I would of course. Can't believe it's not standard in Sweden on a BMW.
- Better tyres. The oem runflats suck

Things I appreciate the most:
- The dravit grey and shadowline combo. Never gets old.
- HK sound system
- Laser lights. The autumns and winters are DARK here. Those lights are incredible.

Lastly there's one thing I was unsure about when I bought the car and that is that it's RWD. I was worried I would regret not having xdrive, but the car has been super composed and we've had a lot of snow this winter. Good winter tyres are way more important than xdrive.

TiMSport · 03-03-2021, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by NorCalAthlete

Extra option on the laser lights / executive package I believe.

Hmm this is all that is described for the laser lights as part of the Executive package, at least for the 3 series...

Icon Adaptive LED Headlights with Laserlight
This lighting technology pushes the boundaries and provides maximum output allowable for the United States.

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inire Enlisted Member 39 Rep 33 Posts Drives: - Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: EU iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the input, this thread turned to be quite a nice conversation. After thinking it about for a few days, I’ve decided that next week, when I place my order, I’ll order the Live Cockpit Pro and the HUD as well - I just dont want to miss them later (although they are going to be expensive investments with regard to the EU prices ) To be fair, I drove a few cars with HUD, and I found it a really useful feature. As I’ve heard, the “new” BMW HUD (which is in the G20 as well) is quite a nice one with nice colors and good readability - can y’all confirm it?
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TiMSport Banned 12797 Rep 2,983 Posts Drives: '21 M340i xDrive, '17 Audi S3 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: ATL iTrader: (0)	I have a question about the HUD. Can you adjust the brightness and the position of the information being displayed?
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josehb Private First Class 130 Rep 171 Posts Drives: 2021 M3C Tanzanite Blue Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	When I test drove the 2021 M340xi which did not have the adaption suspension and hit a rough section on the road my wife looked at me with a disappointed look and I knew then that I was going to check it on my order, the difference in comfort is night and day without sacrificing performance, adaptive suspension is a no brainier.
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TiMSport Banned 12797 Rep 2,983 Posts Drives: '21 M340i xDrive, '17 Audi S3 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: ATL iTrader: (0)	Well, we'll see whether I regret not opting for the adaptive suspension. I doubt it though as I'm used to having stiff suspensions and the roads are not bad where I live. For those with run flats and no adaptive suspension, I think that will add to the harshness as opposed to normal non-run flats.
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OM3RTA Major 391 Rep 1,039 Posts Drives: 330i M Sport, Audi A3 2.0 TDI Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Regrets on what i could have had: M340i instead of 330i we have. Mrs O was not comfortable with going that extra outlay plus I think she really feared I'd drive like a hooligan all the time. Pissed I missed: The shadowline line lights you can currently get, I'd have hunted that option down 100%!
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DawnRacer Enlisted Member 51 Rep 47 Posts Drives: G20 330i M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Stockholm iTrader: (0)	Mine was a lot car but exactly how I would have speced it myself with some exceptions: - Really miss a reverse camera. I knew I would of course. Can't believe it's not standard in Sweden on a BMW. - Better tyres. The oem runflats suck Things I appreciate the most: - The dravit grey and shadowline combo. Never gets old. - HK sound system - Laser lights. The autumns and winters are DARK here. Those lights are incredible. Lastly there's one thing I was unsure about when I bought the car and that is that it's RWD. I was worried I would regret not having xdrive, but the car has been super composed and we've had a lot of snow this winter. Good winter tyres are way more important than xdrive.
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