My planned order

chrisbin · 05-11-2005, 04:54 AM

OK, looks like I can't find a car "in stock" (surprise, surprise) so a factory order it shall be....

I'm thinking:

320d SE

Silver Metallic Paint

Individual Sun Protection Glazing

Alloy wheels style 162

Centre Armrest rear

Electric seat adjustment with memory

Sports front seats

Leather sports steering wheel

Anthracite Cloth/Leather upholstery

Bluetooth Preparation

(Car will be UK Spec.)

What have I overlooked.....????

Tierfreund · 05-11-2005, 05:48 AM

I´d skip:

162
electric seats
Sun protection
bluetooth (aftermarket has better products)
metallic (black is fine for me)

and get:
XENON
Full Leather

chrisbin · 05-11-2005, 05:55 AM

Thanks for the response. Feel some explanations in order:

162's - must have!
Electric seats - yes, a luxury, but I get so fed up with getting the seat just so, and then my wife drives the car...... :mad: So I have to start all over again, that is after I've hit my knee on the steering wheel as I get in!!!
Sun protection - the kids appreciate this
Bluetooth - interesting about aftermarket... just seems a convenient solution....and I get the fin!!

Already have one Black car in the household to look after

don't want another!!

Not worried about full leather - would rather spend the extra on a few other bits of kit.
Xenons - Honestly don't do enough night driving to feel they are important.

Tierfreund · 05-11-2005, 06:13 AM

Good points. All of them. Except for the fin. I prefere the car without.

Just goes to show: Everyone has a different taste and different priorities.

Ergo: Enjoy the car !!

Robin_NL · 05-11-2005, 06:17 AM

OFF TOPIC @ chrisbin, do you have a Griffith? I 've driven a lhd 500 a few years ago: Awesome speed man!

I love TVRs(Cerberas, Vixens, Tamoras, Typhoons) only their built quality

chrisbin · 05-11-2005, 06:21 AM

Cheers Guys!

Robin - its a Chimaera 4.0litre! And since the sun is shining I'm using it today!! :rocks: Its 10 years old but looks "mint". They're actually not half as bad as people think for reliability. Having said that, I would not have one as my everyday car......as a 3rd car (Daddy's toy) its ideal!!

Robin_NL · 05-11-2005, 06:23 AM

chrisbin, I need to buy some glasses then!

Sorry.

A 4 litre will do anytime!

Cheers to you too!

- Paul - · 05-11-2005, 07:07 AM

Centre armrest? Is that with 60:40 split seats?
I reckon you could do without the sports front seats, I don't have them and mines leather and I've not slid out of my seat yet !(with some enthusiastic driving!!)

chrisbin · 05-11-2005, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1stnewcar

Centre armrest? Is that with 60:40 split seats?
I reckon you could do without the sports front seats, I don't have them and mines leather and I've not slid out of my seat yet !(with some enthusiastic driving!!)

armrest...

well its on the options list......I'd better go and check then......

sports seats? - just felt they were more supportive, unlike those in my, old, 5....

- Paul - · 05-11-2005, 07:21 AM

I'm sure the sports seats will be more supportive but just how fast do you plan to go?

chrisbin · 05-11-2005, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1stnewcar

I'm sure the sports seats will be more supportive but just how fast do you plan to go?

Fair point....but to be honest its about the level of comfort at any speed really...

Just checked the spec's again and can't see specific mention of the split rear seat whether with or without centres armrest......

the armrest is only £65 so seemed a good idea.....

JBOO · 05-11-2005, 10:35 AM

I'm guessing since you're not choosing Nav you won't be doing a lot of traveling? And if you don't get Nav, PDC is not as cool (IMO) of an option ... so what about upgraded audio or heated seats?

And if you want sport seats and the sportiest wheels, what about the sport suspension?

kchika · 05-11-2005, 11:43 AM

I'd add Comfort Access, Dakota leather and multifunction buttons on steering wheel.

chrisbin · 05-11-2005, 03:54 PM

Can someone explain what comfort access is?

Multifunction buttons on steering wheel are standard on UK "SE" spec.

Sports suspension is a good one and I'm still undecided.....

Nav - you're right. I don't spend much time going places I don't know!

Sorry if it seems I'm rejecting suggestions cos I really appreciate the input.

Jason · 05-11-2005, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisbin

Can someone explain what comfort access is?

Hey there, perhaps this thread would be of help. Please ask if this doesn't help answer your question re comfort access.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...comfort+access

E90Fleet · 05-11-2005, 04:06 PM

Sunroof ?

RedStripe · 05-11-2005, 04:11 PM

For me, the Xenons are a must. A must. It's more than just to have during night time driving. It's so, so, so worth the money. For aesthetic reasons, for safety reasons, ... I don't see how anyone buying a BMW, not just the 3 series, cannot get them. BMW does HID (OEM) lighting design better than anyone. Period. And their Headlamp designs are better than anything I've seen on any other competitor, OEM or aftermarket.

chrisbin · 05-11-2005, 04:13 PM

Comfort access?
Hmmmm......think you could be right about that one....

We had a Touareg on test, before buying ours, that had the keyless entry/start system and it certainly was nice....

Now where was that price list....how much is it.....??

Sunroof? Good call! Used to love them but haven't had a car with one for a while now......well, apart from the TVR which doesn't really count!!!!!!

Thanks guys!

chrisbin · 05-11-2005, 04:16 PM

Xenons?
Well I guess we're just not going to agree on that one! The design of the standard units looks fine to me. And as far as effectiveness/safety goes, well if the standard ones aren't up to the job then they shouldn't be fitted....

So, personally, for the use that they would have - very little night time driving on unlit roads - they are an expensive and unnecessary option.

In my "past life" where I was driving 35-40k mls p.a. then I would have felt differently.

chrisbin · 05-11-2005, 04:20 PM

Comfort Access = £430.........

Have just asked if it can be added to spec.....

Currently delivery is scheduled for end of June........

05-11-2005, 04:54 AM	#1
chrisbin Colonel 112 Rep 2,333 Posts Drives: 640i MSport Coupe Join Date: May 2005 Location: S.Wales, UK iTrader: (1)	My planned order - what have I missed? OK, looks like I can't find a car "in stock" (surprise, surprise) so a factory order it shall be.... I'm thinking: 320d SE Silver Metallic Paint Individual Sun Protection Glazing Alloy wheels style 162 Centre Armrest rear Electric seat adjustment with memory Sports front seats Leather sports steering wheel Anthracite Cloth/Leather upholstery Bluetooth Preparation (Car will be UK Spec.) What have I overlooked.....????
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

05-11-2005, 05:48 AM	#2
Tierfreund Major 21 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	I´d skip: 162 electric seats Sun protection bluetooth (aftermarket has better products) metallic (black is fine for me) and get: XENON Full Leather
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-11-2005, 05:55 AM	#3
chrisbin Colonel 112 Rep 2,333 Posts Drives: 640i MSport Coupe Join Date: May 2005 Location: S.Wales, UK iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the response. Feel some explanations in order: 162's - must have! Electric seats - yes, a luxury, but I get so fed up with getting the seat just so, and then my wife drives the car...... :mad: So I have to start all over again, that is after I've hit my knee on the steering wheel as I get in!!! Sun protection - the kids appreciate this Bluetooth - interesting about aftermarket... just seems a convenient solution....and I get the fin!! Already have one Black car in the household to look after don't want another!! Not worried about full leather - would rather spend the extra on a few other bits of kit. Xenons - Honestly don't do enough night driving to feel they are important.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-11-2005, 06:13 AM	#4
Tierfreund Major 21 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Good points. All of them. Except for the fin. I prefere the car without. Just goes to show: Everyone has a different taste and different priorities. Ergo: Enjoy the car !!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-11-2005, 06:17 AM	#5
Robin_NL S0THPAW 8719 Rep 7,846 Posts Drives: HS M2 Competition Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	OFF TOPIC @ chrisbin, do you have a Griffith? I 've driven a lhd 500 a few years ago: Awesome speed man! I love TVRs(Cerberas, Vixens, Tamoras, Typhoons) only their built quality
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-11-2005, 06:21 AM	#6
chrisbin Colonel 112 Rep 2,333 Posts Drives: 640i MSport Coupe Join Date: May 2005 Location: S.Wales, UK iTrader: (1)	Cheers Guys! Robin - its a Chimaera 4.0litre! And since the sun is shining I'm using it today!! :rocks: Its 10 years old but looks "mint". They're actually not half as bad as people think for reliability. Having said that, I would not have one as my everyday car......as a 3rd car (Daddy's toy) its ideal!!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-11-2005, 06:23 AM	#7
Robin_NL S0THPAW 8719 Rep 7,846 Posts Drives: HS M2 Competition Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	chrisbin, I need to buy some glasses then! Sorry. A 4 litre will do anytime! Cheers to you too!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-11-2005, 07:07 AM	#8
- Paul - Major General 695 Rep 7,308 Posts Drives: see above. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (5) Garage List 2005 320D SE [10.00] 2005 645 [9.00]	Centre armrest? Is that with 60:40 split seats? I reckon you could do without the sports front seats, I don't have them and mines leather and I've not slid out of my seat yet !(with some enthusiastic driving!!)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-11-2005, 07:21 AM	#10
- Paul - Major General 695 Rep 7,308 Posts Drives: see above. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (5) Garage List 2005 320D SE [10.00] 2005 645 [9.00]	I'm sure the sports seats will be more supportive but just how fast do you plan to go?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-11-2005, 10:35 AM	#12
JBOO Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 286 Posts Drives: BMW 535d Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	I'm guessing since you're not choosing Nav you won't be doing a lot of traveling? And if you don't get Nav, PDC is not as cool (IMO) of an option ... so what about upgraded audio or heated seats? And if you want sport seats and the sportiest wheels, what about the sport suspension?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-11-2005, 11:43 AM	#13
kchika Lieutenant 55 Rep 532 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Evo, E46 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	I'd add Comfort Access, Dakota leather and multifunction buttons on steering wheel.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-11-2005, 03:54 PM	#14
chrisbin Colonel 112 Rep 2,333 Posts Drives: 640i MSport Coupe Join Date: May 2005 Location: S.Wales, UK iTrader: (1)	Can someone explain what comfort access is? Multifunction buttons on steering wheel are standard on UK "SE" spec. Sports suspension is a good one and I'm still undecided..... Nav - you're right. I don't spend much time going places I don't know! Sorry if it seems I'm rejecting suggestions cos I really appreciate the input.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-11-2005, 04:06 PM	#16
E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Sunroof ?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-11-2005, 04:11 PM	#17
RedStripe Captain 96 Rep 649 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	For me, the Xenons are a must. A must. It's more than just to have during night time driving. It's so, so, so worth the money. For aesthetic reasons, for safety reasons, ... I don't see how anyone buying a BMW, not just the 3 series, cannot get them. BMW does HID (OEM) lighting design better than anyone. Period. And their Headlamp designs are better than anything I've seen on any other competitor, OEM or aftermarket.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-11-2005, 04:13 PM	#18
chrisbin Colonel 112 Rep 2,333 Posts Drives: 640i MSport Coupe Join Date: May 2005 Location: S.Wales, UK iTrader: (1)	Comfort access? Hmmmm......think you could be right about that one.... We had a Touareg on test, before buying ours, that had the keyless entry/start system and it certainly was nice.... Now where was that price list....how much is it.....?? Sunroof? Good call! Used to love them but haven't had a car with one for a while now......well, apart from the TVR which doesn't really count!!!!!! Thanks guys!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-11-2005, 04:16 PM	#19
chrisbin Colonel 112 Rep 2,333 Posts Drives: 640i MSport Coupe Join Date: May 2005 Location: S.Wales, UK iTrader: (1)	Xenons? Well I guess we're just not going to agree on that one! The design of the standard units looks fine to me. And as far as effectiveness/safety goes, well if the standard ones aren't up to the job then they shouldn't be fitted.... So, personally, for the use that they would have - very little night time driving on unlit roads - they are an expensive and unnecessary option. In my "past life" where I was driving 35-40k mls p.a. then I would have felt differently.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-11-2005, 04:20 PM	#20
chrisbin Colonel 112 Rep 2,333 Posts Drives: 640i MSport Coupe Join Date: May 2005 Location: S.Wales, UK iTrader: (1)	Comfort Access = £430......... Have just asked if it can be added to spec..... Currently delivery is scheduled for end of June........ Last edited by chrisbin; 05-12-2005 at 06:59 AM..
	Appreciate 0 Quote