Question on Premium and Drivers Assistance Packages

Blackhawks · 05-27-2015, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by X5FX

unless something has changed, starting the car requires you insert the key in the slot. Regardless the point is with CA the key is never seen. You don't have to deal with the key. You are over simplifying the issue, but in practice its a big difference.

I guess you have to use it for a month to understand its value. Personally I consider it standard equipment, not an option. This is my 3rd X5 with the feature and I wouldn't go back.

Thanks for the info. I was trying to see if there was more logic behind it. My Acura currently has the functionality and I don't use it much. Thanks for your input, I appreciate it.

MattBianco · 05-27-2015, 02:09 PM

Manual page 68. There is no slot.

QUOTE

Starting the engine
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated automatically for a certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐ gine starts.

UNQUOTE

Alan l. · 05-27-2015, 02:11 PM

After having comfort access in my last 4 BMW's I could not imagine not having it now to the point its a deal breaker for me if a car had everything else i wanted but didn't have CA. Reaching into your pocket to unlock/lock your car is a thing of the past. Not sure how your Acura system works but the BMW one is seamless and very very good. I simply walk up to the X5 and just pull the handle to open the door. There is no delay whatsoever.

The HK system is a no brainer for $875. You get more speakers and its more than enough for me who likes music and has always tinkered with stereo systems in the past during my younger years. Everything is so integrated now so that going aftermarket isn't as easy as before. If you plan on dumping thousands into aftermarket amps, speakers, subs etc....you might want to consider the B&O option.

stewy604 · 05-27-2015, 05:48 PM

+1 on the HK upgrade. That said, I haven't heard the B&O...not sure how it can be worth the money over the HK?

py0413 · 05-27-2015, 06:35 PM

I didn't care for the HUD until I spent enough time in my 12 M5 and now it's an essential for any car I drive daily.

wjbender · 05-27-2015, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by py0413

I didn't care for the HUD until I spent enough time in my 12 M5 and now it's an essential for any car I drive daily.

+1 on HUD - After having it I would never want a car without it. Same for comfort access - it just works so seamless, even with gloves on in winter. I can't imagine not having it

senoromar · 05-28-2015, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by X5FX

Once you have the feature you will realize keys are really archaic remnants of the past.

My favorite quote in this thread as i totally agree. One day we'll look back and remember those funny things called "keys" which we would use to lock and unlock things.

OlafandSwen · 05-28-2015, 08:41 AM

Just to clarify, I don't have CA and there is no slot for the key, you start the car by pressing the brake and pushing the start button. Hope that helps.

MattBianco · 05-28-2015, 11:12 AM

OlafandSwen welcome to this side

OlafandSwen · 05-29-2015, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by MattBianco

OlafandSwen welcome to this side

thanks, this is more civilized, hopefully vrod doesn't shop up here.

Kzang · 05-29-2015, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by OlafandSwen

thanks, this is more civilized, hopefully vrod doesn't shop up here.

I haven't seen him here. I actually prefer this forum than the bimmerfest one

NoPII · 05-29-2015, 09:10 AM

So, I'm a technology nut, and tend to go a little crazy with the options sheet. That said:

1. Get the HUD. It's worth every penny. We even ordered our Mini Cooper S with it (!).
2. If you don't use CA now you won't on your new X5. There is no slot either way, you're paying to not press "lock" and "unlock" on a remote.
3. All BMW stereos suck, some just a little less than others. I have the B&O on my X6M and it still sucks (IMHO). If, like me, you just listen to the news anyway it doesn't make a big difference

4. The footwave thing doesn't work on my X6M, and it has the feature. Also not worth CA.
5. On the last gen (E70/E71) I'd have pushed for soft close doors. The new F15/F16 doesn't need them, as the doors are so light.
6. Get comfort seats. Those too are worth every penny.

Either way - you'll love your new car!

twelve535i · 05-29-2015, 09:40 AM

Like you, I had keyless entry in my past cars, a Mercedes CLK and a Infiniti G35. In the CLK, I always pulled the key out of my pocket to unlock the doors and even inserted the key to start the car, even though there was push button start. It was my first car with these modern features, so it was all new to me.

In the G35, I started to use the feature on cold winter days when I put my key in my pants or inner-jacket pockets. Instead of digging for the key it was easier just to reach toward the door handle to lock and unlock the doors. I eventually realized that everytime I entered the car, I was going to reach for the door handle anyway, why pull out the key fob? For $1000, if you have the budget for it, get it.

I opted for HUD in my X5 Build. I didn't have the option in my 535, so I would say it's an option I could live without, but I ticked off the drivers assistance box also.
1. Navigation was displayed on the instrument cluster in my 535. I was essentially looking at the top of my steering wheel for Navigation, or the navigation screen. Both ways, my eyes were away from the road. If you don't use navigation, most likely ue to the crappy route chocices, this might not be important for you.
2. Speedometer displayed. If you drive the speed limit at all times, without fail, you might not need HUD.

I also chose Harmon Kardon. I'm not an audiophile, but even if the HK speakers aren't better than the standard BMW ones, there are more of them.The harmon kardon/ bose set ups in my past cars were great. If I had to pick one of the 3 options, HK would be the one.

StewartE · 05-30-2015, 10:31 AM

+1 on HUD - I'll never get another car without it. I see it as a safety thing - my eyes do not have to leave the road and refocus to search for the information I want on an internal display. Saves a second or two each time I'm checking something simple but saves even more time when looking at navigation information. The only 'downside' of the HUD is finding good sunglasses as polarized ones cancel out the display and make it disappear.

Blackhawks · 05-30-2015, 10:42 AM

I mentioned to the dealer that there is an issue with seeing the HUD while wearing polarized lenses and she said that's completely false. Apparently there is an iDrive setting that allows it to be visible with polarized lenses.

Can anybody confirm?

X5FX · 05-30-2015, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Blackhawks

I mentioned to the dealer that there is an issue with seeing the HUD while wearing polarized lenses and she said that's completely false. Apparently there is an iDrive setting that allows it to be visible with polarized lenses.

Can anybody confirm?

LOL...thats the funniest thing I've heard all week.
No, thats just not possible. The solution is to get sunglasses that are not polarized....dont think that can be coded

Kzang · 05-30-2015, 03:29 PM

Some sales people will say anything to make a sell.. keep that in mind

With that said.. I can barely see the HUD with my polarized sunglasses on but I have to look for it.

Blackhawks · 05-30-2015, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

Some sales people will say anything to make a sell.. keep that in mind

With that said.. I can barely see the HUD with my polarized sunglasses on but I have to look for it.

Yeah... that's what I figured. I may love my Ray Bans more than the HUD... but would it be worth it to buy for nighttime driving only?

X5FX · 05-30-2015, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackhawks

Yeah... that's what I figured. I may love my Ray Bans more than the HUD... but would it be worth it to buy for nighttime driving only?

to me its worth it...I have a pair of non-polarized glasses for the car.

Kzang · 05-30-2015, 07:56 PM

I was one of those people who thought HUD would just be a novelty item and it would wear off after the cool factor has gone away. It is actually useful and I enjoy having it in my X5. Is it a must have?? Not really but it is nice to have and still "cool" feature. The only reason I got it is because it was a bundle option from the Drivers assistance package / plus. If it was a stand alone option I would have not gotten it.

05-27-2015, 02:09 PM	#24
MattBianco Lieutenant Colonel 1281 Rep 1,886 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35d msport Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Marin, California iTrader: (0)	Manual page 68. There is no slot. QUOTE Starting the engine 1. Depress the brake pedal. 2. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is activated automatically for a certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐ gine starts. UNQUOTE __________________ Amber or Red Rear Turn Signals? Vote/have your say: LINK. Post your MPGs 100L/km here: LINK X5 F15 Engines Compared LINK Take the BMW X5 F15 Survey: LINK See the Results: LINK N57 Diesel Tuning Chips Compared LINK
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05-27-2015, 02:11 PM	#25
Alan l. Major General 5502 Rep 8,833 Posts Drives: 2020 F95 X5M Competition Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States iTrader: (9)	After having comfort access in my last 4 BMW's I could not imagine not having it now to the point its a deal breaker for me if a car had everything else i wanted but didn't have CA. Reaching into your pocket to unlock/lock your car is a thing of the past. Not sure how your Acura system works but the BMW one is seamless and very very good. I simply walk up to the X5 and just pull the handle to open the door. There is no delay whatsoever. The HK system is a no brainer for $875. You get more speakers and its more than enough for me who likes music and has always tinkered with stereo systems in the past during my younger years. Everything is so integrated now so that going aftermarket isn't as easy as before. If you plan on dumping thousands into aftermarket amps, speakers, subs etc....you might want to consider the B&O option. __________________
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stewy604 Lieutenant Colonel 290 Rep 1,547 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	+1 on the HK upgrade. That said, I haven't heard the B&O...not sure how it can be worth the money over the HK? __________________ 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Mineral White 2011 BMW 135i M Sport Space Grey 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 750
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05-27-2015, 06:35 PM	#27
py0413 Major 110 Rep 1,291 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: BC iTrader: (2)	I didn't care for the HUD until I spent enough time in my 12 M5 and now it's an essential for any car I drive daily. __________________ Must stop eating..............
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05-28-2015, 08:41 AM	#30
OlafandSwen Enlisted Member 15 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 35X-line Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Just to clarify, I don't have CA and there is no slot for the key, you start the car by pressing the brake and pushing the start button. Hope that helps.
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Question on Premium and Drivers Assistance Packages

05-28-2015, 11:12 AM	#31
MattBianco Lieutenant Colonel 1281 Rep 1,886 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35d msport Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Marin, California iTrader: (0)	OlafandSwen welcome to this side __________________ Amber or Red Rear Turn Signals? Vote/have your say: LINK. Post your MPGs 100L/km here: LINK X5 F15 Engines Compared LINK Take the BMW X5 F15 Survey: LINK See the Results: LINK N57 Diesel Tuning Chips Compared LINK
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05-29-2015, 09:10 AM	#34
NoPII Lieutenant 152 Rep 518 Posts Drives: 2024 XM Label Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seattle, WA, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW XM Label [0.00]	So, I'm a technology nut, and tend to go a little crazy with the options sheet. That said: 1. Get the HUD. It's worth every penny. We even ordered our Mini Cooper S with it (!). 2. If you don't use CA now you won't on your new X5. There is no slot either way, you're paying to not press "lock" and "unlock" on a remote. 3. All BMW stereos suck, some just a little less than others. I have the B&O on my X6M and it still sucks (IMHO). If, like me, you just listen to the news anyway it doesn't make a big difference 4. The footwave thing doesn't work on my X6M, and it has the feature. Also not worth CA. 5. On the last gen (E70/E71) I'd have pushed for soft close doors. The new F15/F16 doesn't need them, as the doors are so light. 6. Get comfort seats. Those too are worth every penny. Either way - you'll love your new car!
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05-29-2015, 09:40 AM	#35
twelve535i Major 481 Rep 1,363 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i M Sport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New York iTrader: (3)	Like you, I had keyless entry in my past cars, a Mercedes CLK and a Infiniti G35. In the CLK, I always pulled the key out of my pocket to unlock the doors and even inserted the key to start the car, even though there was push button start. It was my first car with these modern features, so it was all new to me. In the G35, I started to use the feature on cold winter days when I put my key in my pants or inner-jacket pockets. Instead of digging for the key it was easier just to reach toward the door handle to lock and unlock the doors. I eventually realized that everytime I entered the car, I was going to reach for the door handle anyway, why pull out the key fob? For $1000, if you have the budget for it, get it. I opted for HUD in my X5 Build. I didn't have the option in my 535, so I would say it's an option I could live without, but I ticked off the drivers assistance box also. 1. Navigation was displayed on the instrument cluster in my 535. I was essentially looking at the top of my steering wheel for Navigation, or the navigation screen. Both ways, my eyes were away from the road. If you don't use navigation, most likely ue to the crappy route chocices, this might not be important for you. 2. Speedometer displayed. If you drive the speed limit at all times, without fail, you might not need HUD. I also chose Harmon Kardon. I'm not an audiophile, but even if the HK speakers aren't better than the standard BMW ones, there are more of them.The harmon kardon/ bose set ups in my past cars were great. If I had to pick one of the 3 options, HK would be the one.
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05-30-2015, 10:31 AM	#36
StewartE New Member 6 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2014 F15 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	+1 on HUD - I'll never get another car without it. I see it as a safety thing - my eyes do not have to leave the road and refocus to search for the information I want on an internal display. Saves a second or two each time I'm checking something simple but saves even more time when looking at navigation information. The only 'downside' of the HUD is finding good sunglasses as polarized ones cancel out the display and make it disappear.
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05-30-2015, 10:42 AM	#37
Blackhawks Captain 285 Rep 709 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 x35i Join Date: May 2015 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I mentioned to the dealer that there is an issue with seeing the HUD while wearing polarized lenses and she said that's completely false. Apparently there is an iDrive setting that allows it to be visible with polarized lenses. Can anybody confirm?
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05-30-2015, 03:29 PM	#39
Kzang Major General 3243 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Some sales people will say anything to make a sell.. keep that in mind With that said.. I can barely see the HUD with my polarized sunglasses on but I have to look for it.
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05-30-2015, 07:56 PM	#42
Kzang Major General 3243 Rep 5,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 35i Msport SG Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	I was one of those people who thought HUD would just be a novelty item and it would wear off after the cool factor has gone away. It is actually useful and I enjoy having it in my X5. Is it a must have?? Not really but it is nice to have and still "cool" feature. The only reason I got it is because it was a bundle option from the Drivers assistance package / plus. If it was a stand alone option I would have not gotten it.
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