Advice to those about to order a 1-Series. These might be the "MUST HAVE" options!

EODGUY · 05-20-2008, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jumpman

I echo the Sport + Ipod sentiments, although I would rephrase it as Sport + USB. The USB part is huge, IMO. And even if you use an Ipod, being able to control it through the head unit is a big deal.

The reason you see people saying Ipod/USB and not premium hi-fi is because the standard hi-fi is nearly as good as the premium hi-fi.

Sorry, forgot my symantics lessons today!

Mr OT · 05-20-2008, 03:25 PM

Have not ordered my 1er yet. But it looks like the winners are...

ipod usb adaptor
sport package

Thanks guys

WhiteOne · 05-20-2008, 03:36 PM

Sports package is a must unless your hands are to small or your butt is to big.(thick wheel and narrow seats)
USB is the new disk changer(over 500 songs on a $20 thumbdrive)
Premium HiFi unless "stock stereo" is good enough for you.(metal cones and a 300watt digital amp for only $875)
CA is nice if you have a purse to lose the remote in. (or share your pwr seat car)
These are just one man's opinions. Only you can decide. It's your money. Get what you want (or need).

stefan · 05-20-2008, 04:11 PM

If in Canada:
M-sport. For $1600 you get the thick steering wheel, style 261m's, sills, dead pedal, anthracite headliner, shadowline trim, shift knob etc. I'm probably missing a few things.

I think this basically the US sport package minus the wheels, right? Seems worth it.

BeeNice · 05-20-2008, 04:55 PM

After ~1200 miles here is my list of options and ratings:

Premium Package - 4 way lumbar support was a must have for me. Leather is nice, and worth it imo. Biggest surprise is how useful bluetooth is; I would not get a car without it from here on out.

Sport Package - The side bolsters feel great and the steering wheel is the best I have had/used. Must have.

Heated Front Seats - Yawn.

Comfort Access System - Nice, but nowhere near a must have.

Navigation System - Day to day driving, not really worth it. It has been great for weekend trips, which I do quite frequently. Additionally, the iPod browsing and phone menus are really nice to have. Not a must have.

iPod and USB Adapter - Awesome! Must have if you listen to music and have an ipod/USB device. Just don't plan on taking it out of the car ever again! Must have.

Premium Hi-Fi system- Amazing. There is a clear difference between it and the standard system, as well as other "premium" systems from the likes of Acura/Audi. Must have.

135i - The engine is sweet, no doubt about it. However, if forced to choose between a no option 135i and 128i, I would probably go for the 128i as I find the power in the 135i to be borderline excessive, making the 128i a reasonable and respectable choice.

x97Melbourne · 05-20-2008, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by amybang

On a convertible, Comfort Access - put the top up and down with the remote!

amy!

AGREE! I cancelled my initial order because I didn't have C.A.
My new order has C.A. It is a MUST for the convertible. i can't believe it isn't standard.....

Kiety · 05-20-2008, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amybang

On a convertible, Comfort Access - put the top up and down with the remote!

amy!

absolutely, rear Park distance control extremely helpful too because of the limited visibility out the back.

mistermojorizin · 05-20-2008, 05:14 PM

must have: sports pack and power seats

i was missing the IPOD option but now that i found a $20 car charger that works with my old ipod i am thinking that although it may be more convenient to change songs from the steering wheel, i only use 1 button on my ipod while driving, i know where that button is without looking down and i don't need to see song info. so i think although the ipod option would be nice its not a "must". if get tired of reaching back to change songs, I will buy a remote control for the ipod.

i haven't heard the upgraded stereo, so maybe that is a must have, but I am pretty happy with the standard so far.

amybang · 05-20-2008, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by x97Melbourne

AGREE! I cancelled my initial order because I didn't have C.A.
My new order has C.A. It is a MUST for the convertible. i can't believe it isn't standard.....

Don't rub it in. I didn't find out until after I took delivery.

amy!

Jackdaws · 05-20-2008, 05:34 PM

Sport package, wood trim, Sirius radio

cman321 · 05-20-2008, 05:41 PM

i agree that the USB is so usefull, but i find it borderline stealing to charge $400 for an input....what does it cost like $2.

USB inputs should be standard on all cars. It is standard on all aftermarket radios.

blackbubblebum · 05-20-2008, 05:45 PM

iPod
comfort access

ARES45 · 05-20-2008, 05:52 PM

I highly recomend the '35i' option, it is AMAZING.

Zirenz2006 · 05-20-2008, 07:53 PM

The twin turbo is a must have

PA135i · 05-20-2008, 08:27 PM

Sport Package is a must have.

The last option I added was iPod/USB. But from what I have been reading on the site I'm glad I ordered it.

sciamop · 05-20-2008, 08:28 PM

I kinda wish I ordered the iPod adapter -- maybe it can be retrofitted in a few years...

Sport package should be mandatory.

ScottyGams · 05-20-2008, 09:11 PM

twin turbo, 6 piston brakes, eLSD, weight reduction... all standard:thumbup:

I got, in order of importance:

-ZSP (Sport)
-6FL (iPod)
-677 (Premium Sound, for me it was NEEDED)
-639 (Assist)
-609 (Navi, for making Assist and iPod EASIER to control)

Leather is hit or miss if you need a splash of color. if your getting black, ette is fine.

Litflynt912 · 05-20-2008, 09:18 PM

If I am not mistaken, the ipod adaptor can be installed aftermarket (the BMW one)

I was in a unique situation, I wanted a 128i and there were two dealerships with two AW coming in...
One had black leather and an ipod adapter and the other one had power seats with Taupe...

I wanted the black interior one but that dealership were rude to me so I bought the taupe with power seats...

trust me....GET THE iPod Adapter if you are ordering....

You will use it!!! : ) the controls are so easy....

*so please don't crush my dreams of getting one done aftermarket*

: )

imported_NA · 05-20-2008, 10:06 PM

To me, there is not a single "must have" option. Yes, like everyone else I ordered some options but not a single one of them makes the car accelerate, corner, or brake any better than stock. You can argue BMW assist makes the car safer. Everything else is for convenience, comfort, entertainment. Comfort could be a must have so get the sport package.

Idrive - buy a map
PDC - get out and look
Active Steering - meh
Ipod/USB - nice if you have and use an ipod daily but not critical. This doesn't improve sound quality.
HD Radio/Sirius/HiFi Stereo - nice if you're in your car a lot. However, factory stereo is not any worse than my Audi Bose Premium
Comfort Access - nice on the 'vert
Heated Seats - nice in cold weather, helps resale in certain climates. If doing this, get the cold weather. The "armrest" is more of a flap but it works. The pass through is nice
Premium Package - I'm not missing it...
Leather - I wanted Coral so I had no choice
Metallic Paint - duh, not a must have

Did I forget anything?

JCtx · 05-20-2008, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NA

PDC - get out and look

What is PDC? And don't ask me to

: :biggrin:. Thx.
JC

plien69 · 05-20-2008, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Litflynt912

If I am not mistaken, the ipod adaptor can be installed aftermarket (the BMW one)

BMW's dealer-installed iPod adapter is different from the factory-installed 6FL option:
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8682

ScottyGams · 05-21-2008, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elp_jc

What is PDC? And don't ask me to

: :biggrin:. Thx.
JC

park distance control

BMWUSA.com

05-20-2008, 03:25 PM	#24
Mr OT New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	Have not ordered my 1er yet. But it looks like the winners are... ipod usb adaptor sport package Thanks guys
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05-20-2008, 03:36 PM	#25
WhiteOne Major 28 Rep 1,000 Posts Drives: 2008 AW 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0)	Sports package is a must unless your hands are to small or your butt is to big.(thick wheel and narrow seats) USB is the new disk changer(over 500 songs on a $20 thumbdrive) Premium HiFi unless "stock stereo" is good enough for you.(metal cones and a 300watt digital amp for only $875) CA is nice if you have a purse to lose the remote in. (or share your pwr seat car) These are just one man's opinions. Only you can decide. It's your money. Get what you want (or need).
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05-20-2008, 04:11 PM	#26
stefan Brigadier General 2350 Rep 4,253 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North iTrader: (2)	If in Canada: M-sport. For $1600 you get the thick steering wheel, style 261m's, sills, dead pedal, anthracite headliner, shadowline trim, shift knob etc. I'm probably missing a few things. I think this basically the US sport package minus the wheels, right? Seems worth it. __________________ ///M Power
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05-20-2008, 04:55 PM	#27
BeeNice New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	After ~1200 miles here is my list of options and ratings: Premium Package - 4 way lumbar support was a must have for me. Leather is nice, and worth it imo. Biggest surprise is how useful bluetooth is; I would not get a car without it from here on out. Sport Package - The side bolsters feel great and the steering wheel is the best I have had/used. Must have. Heated Front Seats - Yawn. Comfort Access System - Nice, but nowhere near a must have. Navigation System - Day to day driving, not really worth it. It has been great for weekend trips, which I do quite frequently. Additionally, the iPod browsing and phone menus are really nice to have. Not a must have. iPod and USB Adapter - Awesome! Must have if you listen to music and have an ipod/USB device. Just don't plan on taking it out of the car ever again! Must have. Premium Hi-Fi system- Amazing. There is a clear difference between it and the standard system, as well as other "premium" systems from the likes of Acura/Audi. Must have. 135i - The engine is sweet, no doubt about it. However, if forced to choose between a no option 135i and 128i, I would probably go for the 128i as I find the power in the 135i to be borderline excessive, making the 128i a reasonable and respectable choice.
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05-20-2008, 05:14 PM	#30
mistermojorizin Lieutenant Colonel 40 Rep 1,657 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	must have: sports pack and power seats i was missing the IPOD option but now that i found a $20 car charger that works with my old ipod i am thinking that although it may be more convenient to change songs from the steering wheel, i only use 1 button on my ipod while driving, i know where that button is without looking down and i don't need to see song info. so i think although the ipod option would be nice its not a "must". if get tired of reaching back to change songs, I will buy a remote control for the ipod. i haven't heard the upgraded stereo, so maybe that is a must have, but I am pretty happy with the standard so far. __________________ "KOPEYKA" /// Titanium Silver / Black Leather / Gray Poplar / Sport Package / Premium Package / 6MT / Feb 08 Production
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Jackdaws Private 6 Rep 97 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	Sport package, wood trim, Sirius radio
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05-20-2008, 05:41 PM	#33
cman321 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328i Join Date: May 2008 Location: texas iTrader: (0)	i agree that the USB is so usefull, but i find it borderline stealing to charge $400 for an input....what does it cost like $2. USB inputs should be standard on all cars. It is standard on all aftermarket radios.
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05-20-2008, 05:45 PM	#34
blackbubblebum Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 288 Posts Drives: 06 325i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	iPod comfort access
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05-20-2008, 05:52 PM	#35
ARES45 Major 34 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	I highly recomend the '35i' option, it is AMAZING. __________________ "Don't run, you'll only die tired" ~ Gunship Pilot
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05-20-2008, 07:53 PM	#36
Zirenz2006 Brigadier General 1535 Rep 4,555 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Comp IOMG Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US - NE iTrader: (0)	The twin turbo is a must have
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05-20-2008, 08:27 PM	#37
PA135i Brigadier General 967 Rep 3,323 Posts Drives: 08 135i 08 CR-V Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	Sport Package is a must have. The last option I added was iPod/USB. But from what I have been reading on the site I'm glad I ordered it.
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05-20-2008, 08:28 PM	#38
sciamop Private 2 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M235xi Convertible Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hudson Valley (NY) iTrader: (0)	I kinda wish I ordered the iPod adapter -- maybe it can be retrofitted in a few years... Sport package should be mandatory.
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05-20-2008, 09:11 PM	#39
ScottyGams Uber-Lee7 Member 47 Rep 1,440 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (2)	twin turbo, 6 piston brakes, eLSD, weight reduction... all standard:thumbup: I got, in order of importance: -ZSP (Sport) -6FL (iPod) -677 (Premium Sound, for me it was NEEDED) -639 (Assist) -609 (Navi, for making Assist and iPod EASIER to control) Leather is hit or miss if you need a splash of color. if your getting black, ette is fine. __________________ http://www.facebook.com/Scotty.Gammon
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05-20-2008, 09:18 PM	#40
Litflynt912 Private First Class 4 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 2022 228i GC Alpine Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	If I am not mistaken, the ipod adaptor can be installed aftermarket (the BMW one) I was in a unique situation, I wanted a 128i and there were two dealerships with two AW coming in... One had black leather and an ipod adapter and the other one had power seats with Taupe... I wanted the black interior one but that dealership were rude to me so I bought the taupe with power seats... trust me....GET THE iPod Adapter if you are ordering.... You will use it!!! : ) the controls are so easy.... so please don't crush my dreams of getting one done aftermarket : )
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05-20-2008, 10:06 PM	#41
imported_NA Private 2 Rep 66 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	To me, there is not a single "must have" option. Yes, like everyone else I ordered some options but not a single one of them makes the car accelerate, corner, or brake any better than stock. You can argue BMW assist makes the car safer. Everything else is for convenience, comfort, entertainment. Comfort could be a must have so get the sport package. Idrive - buy a map PDC - get out and look Active Steering - meh Ipod/USB - nice if you have and use an ipod daily but not critical. This doesn't improve sound quality. HD Radio/Sirius/HiFi Stereo - nice if you're in your car a lot. However, factory stereo is not any worse than my Audi Bose Premium Comfort Access - nice on the 'vert Heated Seats - nice in cold weather, helps resale in certain climates. If doing this, get the cold weather. The "armrest" is more of a flap but it works. The pass through is nice Premium Package - I'm not missing it... Leather - I wanted Coral so I had no choice Metallic Paint - duh, not a must have Did I forget anything? __________________ 135i Coupe .. Titanium Silver .. Coral .. 6 Speed .. Sport .. Cold Weather * Ordered: April 7 * Production Completed: April 16 * Delivered: May 10th
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