HUD

Datemike · 01-23-2021, 09:48 PM

Basically the title, curious to hear from folks who have HUD if it's worth having it or not?

I don't have exec package on my build because I don't care much for heated seats and steering wheel, so looking at $1200 difference to add exec just to get HUD

kscarrol · 01-23-2021, 10:06 PM

This my first car with it and yes I think it is worth it. Really no need to look down at the dash, speed limits, visual tach, route directions, info on phone calls etc.

If I didn't get it would I enjoy the car less, no. Doubt it is worth the $1,200 if you don't want/need the heated seats/wheel.

nord1899 · 01-23-2021, 10:47 PM

I'd say its one of those things that if you never have it, you'll be totally fine. But once you get it, you don't want to give it up.

Alias1431 · 01-23-2021, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by nord1899

I'd say its one of those things that if you never have it, you'll be totally fine. But once you get it, you don't want to give it up.

This is the perfect answer.

Get it! It'll just make you happier.

Datemike · 01-23-2021, 11:28 PM

Does it show the navigation info from Google maps on carplay? Like which lanes are right lanes, distance to the turn etc.

Since I'm leasing I'm looking at $13 per month increase if I add the $1200 extra needed for exec.

brettl · 01-23-2021, 11:45 PM

Had it on my two previous cars, not on this one, definitely miss it.

freshxdough · 01-24-2021, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Datemike

Does it show the navigation info from Google maps on carplay? Like which lanes are right lanes, distance to the turn etc.

Since I'm leasing I'm looking at $13 per month increase if I add the $1200 extra needed for exec.

Yes. If you have a 2021 you will have carplay update for Apple and Google map directions in HUD

spangle1980 · 01-24-2021, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Alias1431

This is the perfect answer.

Get it! It'll just make you happier.

Nope - the perfect answer is; if you don't order it you'll regret it the rest of your life ;-)

ECinEI · 01-24-2021, 02:50 AM

I'm going to be a bit of a contrarian here. If most of your driving is done during daylight hours, and you wear polarized sunglasses, you might has well save your money as the visibility of the display is pretty poor.

Aside from that issue, it's probably worth having although I don't think it's important as BSW and some of the other safety systems.

HgtDave · 01-24-2021, 03:55 AM

IMO HUD with Sat Nav turn by turn, current speed and posted speed should be made compulsory for every vehicle. What is missing is the option to show a Rev bar with current gear, would help when giving it a thrash.

MJE60 · 01-24-2021, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Alias1431

This is the perfect answer.

Get it! It'll just make you happier.

I agree with nord1899 and your reply, it is the perfect answer. I never had HUD in my car before and it is one of the features that impresses me most.

In the G01, I think gesture control with ID7 is troublesome and a gimmick, the intelligent assistant is rarely helpful because 90% of the things she can do in other models are not available due to outdated hardware controllers and BMW have cheapened the HK system with a sub standard 600w amplifier which struggles to manage the bass speakers. To compensate, the HUD works well, just a crying shame they removed Speed Limit Info as a standard feature which is a pure revenue grab as no weight or hardware are saved by blocking SLI (luckily it can be enabled through coding but requires a genuine fsc code).

MJE60 · 01-24-2021, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ECinEI

I'm going to be a bit of a contrarian here. If most of your driving is done during daylight hours, and you wear polarized sunglasses, you might has well save your money as the visibility of the display is pretty poor.

Aside from that issue, it's probably worth having although I don't think it's important as BSW and some of the other safety systems.

One of the reasons many/most pilots no longer use polarised lenses is they can block modern instrumentation including digital displays and HUD. May I suggest you try Serengeti sunglasses, they have very high quality optics and good UV protection and offer alternatives to polarized lenses. I switched from a famous brand with polarised lenses and found eye strain improved immediately, basically newer tech blocks UV just as well without the drawbacks. I have no links to the company, just very impressed with their product when driving and flying.

Here is example
https://flightsunglasses.com/collections/non-polarized

hinckley · 01-24-2021, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by HgtDave

What is missing is the option to show a Rev bar with current gear, would help when giving it a thrash.

If you have iD7, there's a HUD option for a rev bar. I think it's called Sport Display.

hinckley · 01-24-2021, 07:58 AM

I've have HUD since BMW first introduced it in the 2004 5er. It was a late intro option and I waited to order the car until it was available. I thought it would be a cool novelty. Within minutes of having it, I realized it was an incredibly valuable safety feature. As others have said, you don't miss it if you've never had it. But once you have it, you'll understand what we're all talking about.

JBNH · 01-24-2021, 07:58 AM

I love mine. Not my first car with one, but it's the biggest and most colorful for sure. When you use the BMW nav it's amazing how large it'll show a map with upcoming turns/lanes etc. I also have it set to show the media options in the HUD vs the instrument cluster so I don't look down very often for regular use items.

Like above, totally your call on the value, but it's a very nice feature.

JDsX3 · 01-24-2021, 08:17 AM

I find the HUD very useful. The less you need to take your eyes off of the road, the safer. As noted, polarized sun glasses do reduce the visibility, but varies based on the type. Maui Jims work OK.
If you have NAV running, it will show your turn lanes per your question.

GS - X3 · 01-24-2021, 08:55 AM

Just to offer another perspective, I have HUD and often don’t notice it. I typically drive with my cruise control engaged, negating the need to use it for current speed, and I rarely use navigation, as I usually know where I’m going. I don’t mind having it, but I wouldn’t really miss it much if it was missing.

kscarrol · 01-24-2021, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by hinckley

If you have iD7, there's a HUD option for a rev bar. I think it's called Sport Display.

The rev bar shows automatically in Sport mode and there is an option iDrive to show it all the time which is what I have it set to. Having said that the options are different in the UK and the poster mentioning this may not have the proper option to display the rev bar.

clivem2 · 01-24-2021, 09:13 AM

The U.K. has the option for the rev counter.

We’re all different...I like the HUD but even after 14 months I often still look at the dash for speed. Nav is great with HUD as are driver assist graphics. I tend to look at speed in the HUD more in roadworks with speed restrictions though I often use the speed limiter in though situations so I don’t then need the HUD.

Would I pay $1,200 for it? On a car I’ll keep 5 to 7 years..yes. 3 years? Maybe not....but YOLO.

383vett · 01-24-2021, 10:44 AM

Some of my cars have it, some don't. IMO it's not a dealbreaker. Good to have but not a requirement.

AlteBMW · 01-24-2021, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MJE60

One of the reasons many/most pilots no longer use polarised lenses is they can block modern instrumentation including digital displays and HUD. May I suggest you try Serengeti sunglasses, they have very high quality optics and good UV protection and offer alternatives to polarized lenses. I switched from a famous brand with polarised lenses and found eye strain improved immediately, basically newer tech blocks UV just as well without the drawbacks. I have no links to the company, just very impressed with their product when driving and flying.

Here is example
https://flightsunglasses.com/collections/non-polarized

Agree on this. I had to abandon polarized sunglasses but discovered that Serengeti has lenses that work quite well with HUD, and still reduce glare. And serengeti will grind lenses to your prescription too. I worked with my optometrist; they dealt with Serengeti. Well worth it. Have 3 cars, all with HUD and would not buy another without it.

Radar314 · 01-24-2021, 11:40 AM

My feeling is that it is a must have going forward. Both our vehicles have them. I have Transitions glasses and they are not polarized. Work perfectly. I also have some optical quality clip on sunglasses that are not polarized and they work perfectly too.
There is important data presented on the HUD that cannot be underestimated.

01-23-2021, 09:48 PM	#1
Datemike Second Lieutenant 110 Rep 292 Posts Drives: 2018 330e Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	HUD - worth it? Basically the title, curious to hear from folks who have HUD if it's worth having it or not? I don't have exec package on my build because I don't care much for heated seats and steering wheel, so looking at $1200 difference to add exec just to get HUD
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kscarrol Brigadier General 8953 Rep 4,107 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	This my first car with it and yes I think it is worth it. Really no need to look down at the dash, speed limits, visual tach, route directions, info on phone calls etc. If I didn't get it would I enjoy the car less, no. Doubt it is worth the $1,200 if you don't want/need the heated seats/wheel. __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475
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nord1899 First Lieutenant 409 Rep 348 Posts Drives: BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: SL,UT iTrader: (0)	I'd say its one of those things that if you never have it, you'll be totally fine. But once you get it, you don't want to give it up.
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Datemike Second Lieutenant 110 Rep 292 Posts Drives: 2018 330e Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Does it show the navigation info from Google maps on carplay? Like which lanes are right lanes, distance to the turn etc. Since I'm leasing I'm looking at $13 per month increase if I add the $1200 extra needed for exec.
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brettl Captain 395 Rep 661 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 30i Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Had it on my two previous cars, not on this one, definitely miss it.
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01-24-2021, 02:50 AM	#9
ECinEI Private 21 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW X3 30e Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	I'm going to be a bit of a contrarian here. If most of your driving is done during daylight hours, and you wear polarized sunglasses, you might has well save your money as the visibility of the display is pretty poor. Aside from that issue, it's probably worth having although I don't think it's important as BSW and some of the other safety systems.
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HgtDave New Member 21 Rep 21 Posts Drives: BMW X3 G01 MY2020 20i Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	IMO HUD with Sat Nav turn by turn, current speed and posted speed should be made compulsory for every vehicle. What is missing is the option to show a Rev bar with current gear, would help when giving it a thrash.
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hinckley Brigadier General 3493 Rep 3,214 Posts Drives: '24 M4C Conv Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (1)	I've have HUD since BMW first introduced it in the 2004 5er. It was a late intro option and I waited to order the car until it was available. I thought it would be a cool novelty. Within minutes of having it, I realized it was an incredibly valuable safety feature. As others have said, you don't miss it if you've never had it. But once you have it, you'll understand what we're all talking about. __________________ CURRENT: '24 M4C Conv RETIRED : '23 M8C Conv \| '20 X4 M40i \| '18 M4 6MT \| '13 M5 6MT \| '08 550i 6MT \| '04 545i 6MT \| '98 540i 6MT \| '94 530i 5MT \| '84 528e 5MT Other retirees from Chevrolet, Buick, Subaru, Honda, Acura, Merkur(!), Volvo, Saab, Audi and Porsche
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JBNH Private First Class 92 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	I love mine. Not my first car with one, but it's the biggest and most colorful for sure. When you use the BMW nav it's amazing how large it'll show a map with upcoming turns/lanes etc. I also have it set to show the media options in the HUD vs the instrument cluster so I don't look down very often for regular use items. Like above, totally your call on the value, but it's a very nice feature.
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JDsX3 Photojournalist, Tech & Product Analyst 521 Rep 474 Posts Drives: BMW X3, i4, Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	I find the HUD very useful. The less you need to take your eyes off of the road, the safer. As noted, polarized sun glasses do reduce the visibility, but varies based on the type. Maui Jims work OK. If you have NAV running, it will show your turn lanes per your question. __________________ Current:2024 i4 Mineral White Metallic with Blue Exterior Accents, Canberra Beige Perforated SensaTec, Premium Package, Driving Assistance Pro Package, Drive Recorder. 2019 X3 Mineral White Metallic, Caberra Beige interior with most options. Corvette Stingray Arctic White w red interior. Past:2002 Z3, Corvette Stingray and about 40 other cars
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GS - X3 Best of Both Worlds 86 Rep 89 Posts Drives: ‘20 X3 M40i - ‘19 R1250GSA Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: N. WI - S. AZ iTrader: (0)	Just to offer another perspective, I have HUD and often don’t notice it. I typically drive with my cruise control engaged, negating the need to use it for current speed, and I rarely use navigation, as I usually know where I’m going. I don’t mind having it, but I wouldn’t really miss it much if it was missing.
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clivem2 Colonel 541 Rep 2,073 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	The U.K. has the option for the rev counter. We’re all different...I like the HUD but even after 14 months I often still look at the dash for speed. Nav is great with HUD as are driver assist graphics. I tend to look at speed in the HUD more in roadworks with speed restrictions though I often use the speed limiter in though situations so I don’t then need the HUD. Would I pay $1,200 for it? On a car I’ll keep 5 to 7 years..yes. 3 years? Maybe not....but YOLO. __________________ Current: G01 M40i Silver / Tartufo Previous: E30 318iS, E39 520i 523i 523i, E46 vert 330i 330i, E93 vert 335i, F25 30D 35D
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383vett Major 627 Rep 1,046 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i, 2012 X3 Xdrive35 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Moraga, California iTrader: (0)	Some of my cars have it, some don't. IMO it's not a dealbreaker. Good to have but not a requirement. __________________ 2016 Z06 Vette, 10.53@132 1984 Vette, 406, 10.23@131 2021 SQ5
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Radar314 Private First Class 79 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List C7 GS/Vert/3LT [10.00] BMW X3 M40i [10.00]	My feeling is that it is a must have going forward. Both our vehicles have them. I have Transitions glasses and they are not polarized. Work perfectly. I also have some optical quality clip on sunglasses that are not polarized and they work perfectly too. There is important data presented on the HUD that cannot be underestimated.
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