1M Option packages, yea or nea?

PDXBMR · 09-19-2011, 03:58 PM

I am at the critical time of picking the accessories for my 1M. I am going to skip the nav, but I am on the fence about the premium package. All I really want are heated seats, HK and iPod attach.
Is anyone regretting not getting the premium? For you guys that got the premium, do you like it enough to make it worth the cost?
Thanks guys!

LOVEM · 09-19-2011, 04:05 PM

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ayao · 09-19-2011, 04:26 PM

My car is being spec'd exactly that way: heated seats, HK, BT/USB. I love gadgets but I plan to keep the car for a long time and believe that the techno-wizardry will eventually fail and become a liability. Plus, I don't want any incentive to become distracted behind the wheel.

Satalite · 09-19-2011, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ayao

My car is being spec'd exactly that way: heated seats, HK, BT/USB. I love gadgets but I plan to keep the car for a long time and believe that the techno-wizardry will eventually fail and become a liability. Plus, I don't want any incentive to become distracted behind the wheel.

I went with heated seats/HK/USB-BT as the HK requires you to get the USB-Blu tooth setup. Don't regret anything. I can do without lumbar and all the other fancy stuff.

nachob · 09-19-2011, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Satalite

I went with heated seats/HK/USB-BT as the HK requires you to get the USB-Blu tooth setup. Don't regret anything. I can do without lumbar and all the other fancy stuff.

I like your options list, nice set up. I would skip the first package with motorized seats, LED lights in doors and stuff like that. If you have iPod, HK is worth it IMO. I didn't get it because I don't do IPOD and price too high when they bundle both.

Other poster is right, more stuff to fail, a little heavier and most of all, you see people griping about the seats sitting to high. The motor seats sit 1 1/2 inch taller. I also put people in the back seat every day and the manual seats slide back and forth faster than motor seats.

Good luck!

eeghie · 09-19-2011, 04:46 PM

Anything in the Premium package except the electric/memory seats is an easy retrofit.

PDXBMR · 09-19-2011, 06:02 PM

Thanks guys. I'm going to stick with my gut feeling and keep this car really simple.

nachob · 09-19-2011, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by PDXBMR

Thanks guys. I'm going to stick with my gut feeling and keep this car really simple.

I would like to welcome you to the simple club.....closely related to the "stripper" club.

: )

James T. Kirk · 09-19-2011, 07:08 PM

It's funny. As much as I've been wanting to go minimum on the tech, the Premium package is tempting. If only it included Comfort Access!

Dee Pee · 09-19-2011, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by PDXBMR

I am at the critical time of picking the accessories for my 1M. I am going to skip the nav, but I am on the fence about the premium package. All I really want are heated seats, HK and iPod attach.
Is anyone regretting not getting the premium? For you guys that got the premium, do you like it enough to make it worth the cost?
Thanks guys!

I went fully loaded since I wanted an alarm and Bluetooth/iPhone.

Been meaning to bring the car by your shop but have been super-busy. I think I'll have time on Wednesday.

PDXBMR · 09-19-2011, 11:21 PM

PLEASE DO! I want to go for a ride around the block! I'll be around later this week!

nachob · 09-19-2011, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by PDXBMR

I am at the critical time of picking the accessories for my 1M. I am going to skip the nav, but I am on the fence about the premium package. All I really want are heated seats, HK and iPod attach.
Is anyone regretting not getting the premium? For you guys that got the premium, do you like it enough to make it worth the cost?
Thanks guys!

I believe the heated seats are a stand alone option and HK and iPod are paired so your selection should be just fine.

I did not get premium. Mine is a stripper, but if I was in your shoes, I would get the HK for sure.

I did Euro delivery, had to pay over MSRP for the car and travel at peak time. By the time they got you for $875 plus the $400 mandatory iPod (with HK), it was almost $1300 more for HK since I don't even have an iPod. That was 4 days in Venice with my wife! I chose the 4 extra days with the wife. You on the other hand have an iPod and I found the base stereo OK but underwhelming over the exhaust note so I while I still would take the 4 days in Venice with the wife, I do wish I would've gotten HK. HK, Heated Seats and Ipod sounds brilliant to me. Any car guy loves good tunes and the heated seats make the girls want to ride in your loud and stiff car.

M3 Adjuster · 09-19-2011, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by nachob

I would like to welcome you to the simple club.....closely related to the "stripper" club.

: )

I also went with heated seats. ipod/USB and bluetooth

nachob · 09-20-2011, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

I also went with heated seats. ipod/USB and bluetooth

I'm just telling it like it is guys! : )

OK Mark, I'm ready!

PS No regrets whatsover on NOT having LEDs on my doors, heavier seats, etc.

M3 Adjuster · 09-20-2011, 12:28 AM

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