Optional equipment must-haves?

Maverik259 · 03-22-2018, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CatalinP

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Originally Posted by Chigger

I have night vision... only used it once or twice.

What do you mean you used it once or twice???

Night vision works all the time the headlights are on, it has nothing to do with when you activate the IR image on the screen...

I'm sure he meant switched the screen on...geez

CatalinP · 03-22-2018, 03:33 PM

Night vision works and it is useful whether you turn on the image on the screen or not. The idea is not to distract you from driving, but to warn you of dangers on the road, and it does warn you even if the screen is off.

iconoclast · 03-22-2018, 03:40 PM

I've watched youtube videos but they only show the iDrive screen nothing else in terms of alerts. HUD receives and displays alerts?

CatalinP · 03-22-2018, 03:48 PM

Yes. It behaves similar to the camera warning about pedestrians in daytime, but night vision does it at night. And, if you have dynamic spot lights instead of fog lights, it points the lights to the dangers and flashes.

F15GorDe · 03-22-2018, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CatalinP

Yes. It behaves similar to the camera warning about pedestrians in daytime, but night vision does it at night. And, if you have dynamic spot lights instead of fog lights, it points the lights to the dangers and flashes.

Yeah, but not in the US spec F15s.HBA with the dynamic spots are disabled.

rickdj · 03-22-2018, 09:21 PM

The options I added were: Comfort Seats, Digital dash, Speed limit display, High beam assist & tinted windows, you get a high spec of kit included with the X5 so no need to add many options

Skelshy · 03-22-2018, 09:50 PM

Goof stuff. Thanks! Wish they had factory tow package in the US.

iconoclast · 03-23-2018, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by CatalinP

Yes. It behaves similar to the camera warning about pedestrians in daytime, but night vision does it at night. And, if you have dynamic spot lights instead of fog lights, it points the lights to the dangers and flashes.

In the US the spotlight is not an option only the night vision assist. I asked if it can be retrofitted to have the spotlight but no one knows for certain and I do not want to purchase two spotlights and waste money on labor to find out it may not work.

Violator · 03-23-2018, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by P1et

My absolute must-haves:
M Sport
Lighting Package
20" or 21" wheels
Driver Assistance
Driver Assistance Plus
Luxury Seating Package
Harmon Kardon

The rest, at least for me, were "nice to haves".

+1 to this list
I would add; Cold Weather Package as well. Even if you don't need it where you live, it can assist in resale.
Rear Window Shades
DHP

Maverik259 · 03-23-2018, 05:45 PM

DHP is a must unless you're gonna immediately at KW...

03-22-2018, 03:33 PM	#24
CatalinP Major 590 Rep 1,261 Posts Drives: BMW X5 F15 2014 3.0xd Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: RO iTrader: (0)	Night vision works and it is useful whether you turn on the image on the screen or not. The idea is not to distract you from driving, but to warn you of dangers on the road, and it does warn you even if the screen is off.
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iconoclast Self-Deprecating Narcissist 7263 Rep 6,561 Posts Drives: Audi BMW Ferrari LR MB Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: In, Out & Around... iTrader: (1)	I've watched youtube videos but they only show the iDrive screen nothing else in terms of alerts. HUD receives and displays alerts? __________________ http://www.instagram.com/_.iconoclast/
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CatalinP Major 590 Rep 1,261 Posts Drives: BMW X5 F15 2014 3.0xd Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: RO iTrader: (0)	Yes. It behaves similar to the camera warning about pedestrians in daytime, but night vision does it at night. And, if you have dynamic spot lights instead of fog lights, it points the lights to the dangers and flashes.
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rickdj Registered 2 Rep 4 Posts Drives: x5 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	The options I added were: Comfort Seats, Digital dash, Speed limit display, High beam assist & tinted windows, you get a high spec of kit included with the X5 so no need to add many options
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Skelshy Registered 1 Rep 3 Posts Drives: Ford F-150, Subary WRX, Leaf Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Pacific Northwest iTrader: (0)	Goof stuff. Thanks! Wish they had factory tow package in the US.
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Optional equipment must-haves?

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