09-02-2023, 07:16 PM | #1 |
Captain
381
Rep 648
Posts |
Must Have Options ? Trying To Stay Near The Base Price MSRP
Hello friends . I apologize if this topic has been beaten to death and asked about a million times. I didn't really see any pertinent threads in the first 6 pages.
I really am satisfied at how much car you get for $51k - xDrive. Obviously I could load up the car with a bunch of options , but I'd end up with the same car, just $6k more expensive. I don't plan on leaving the car bone stock, so I can always make upgrades in the future . But what options - within a $1k - $2k window - are an absolute must have ? |
09-02-2023, 07:59 PM | #2 |
Private First Class
175
Rep 198
Posts |
Personally I like leather especially on a car this expensive. White is kind of bland so wouldn’t opt for white (unless you love white) just to save $600. Base wheel options are fine. Surround view parking is great, people with more expensive cars would pay over $2k for an option like this, $700 is a steal. Don’t bother with the H/K if music isn’t important. Premium package is nice, has a bunch of stuff you’d expect, but can’t say it’s must have.
If it’s just for you, id pick a color you like for both ext paint and seats, do surround view, and then pick 1 of remote start or ACC if you’d use them. For resale, I’d do the above but add premium package.. not having a heated steering wheel, heated seats, adaptive headlights or a HUD will date the car when it comes time to sell it |
Appreciate
1
VegasG42381.00 |
09-02-2023, 08:45 PM | #3 | |
Captain
381
Rep 648
Posts |
Quote:
I can live without the technology upgrades , and even though the 360 cams are cool, I am used to driving and parking a coupe of very similar proportions to the G42. And for resale value - I always keep vehicles for several years, and when i finally get rid of them , i just trade them in. One thing I am confused about - the Shadowine package. Does this upgrade the brakes in any performance way, or does it just change them from Blue to Red. Also, does the sunroof come standard on every G42 (US Spec) ? Other than that , I would need to add the garage door opener to the rear view mirror . And if the key fob will do a remote start , i can do without the app remote start option |
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-02-2023, 08:51 PM | #4 |
Lieutenant
769
Rep 504
Posts |
I'd Harmon Kardon audio for $875 is very much worth it. The ZTK package is also worth it IMO (bigger front brakes, wider wheels, wider Michelin PS4S tires, oil cooler).
__________________
2017 Chevrolet Corvette
2023 BMW M240i xDrive |
Appreciate
4
|
09-02-2023, 09:02 PM | #5 |
Private First Class
175
Rep 198
Posts |
Shadow line is purely cosmetic. I know certain options “amortize” a little better over time based on demand, so premium would prob pay itself off. Your call. For remote start, if you don’t option it, the key fob doesn’t do the remote start to my knowledge, so it’s either fob + app, or neither
|
Appreciate
1
VegasG42381.00 |
09-02-2023, 09:10 PM | #6 | |
Lieutenant
356
Rep 407
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
1
VegasG42381.00 |
09-02-2023, 09:27 PM | #7 | |
Captain
381
Rep 648
Posts |
Quote:
And I don't really have plans to track the car. Others have described the stock sound system as adequate . And I always add a subwoofer to the sound system Thank you for the reply, i appreciate it |
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-02-2023, 09:31 PM | #8 | |
Captain
381
Rep 648
Posts |
Quote:
And for Shadowline - Every black G42 with Shadowline kind of seems like overkill on gloss black every where . Maybe the non-shadowline provides a nice contrast for the front bumper triangles on the black G42 |
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-02-2023, 09:41 PM | #9 |
Lieutenant
769
Rep 504
Posts |
Unpopular opinion but I’m a big fan of the non-Shadowline accents. The satin cerium grey accents break up the otherwise drab sea of black that smooshes together the grill and grill surrounds, even more so on black cars.
__________________
2017 Chevrolet Corvette
2023 BMW M240i xDrive |
09-02-2023, 10:59 PM | #10 |
Captain
381
Rep 648
Posts |
I'm starting to agree . The Shadowline seems to add tons of gloss black plastic, and it all just kind of blends together
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-02-2023, 11:38 PM | #11 |
Captain
381
Rep 648
Posts |
Just saw some videos of Sensatec fake leather , and I don't think i could be happy with that . Looks pretty hard and the simulated leather texture doesn't look good
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-03-2023, 12:38 AM | #12 |
First Lieutenant
251
Rep 355
Posts |
keep in mind if you get the ZTK package (IMO it's worth the money even if you don't plan on tracking) that it includes and exposed oil cooler under the front undertray of your car. if you live in an area with decent roads it's fine but rocky roads might send rocks into the fins and damage it/cause a leak.
tbh, my mindset is that if I'm paying $50k+ for this car, I want all the options I can get. I am still bummed I wasn't able to get radar cruise due to the parts shortage when I ordered my car. the 360 camera is also really nice and I've used the auto parking in parallel parking situations multiple times. I don't use it in normal parking lots as I can back into spots faster than the auto parking lol |
Appreciate
1
VegasG42381.00 |
09-03-2023, 05:42 AM | #13 |
Colonel
1746
Rep 2,090
Posts |
Regarding colour; What is the best colour and why is it BSM? That is one of life’s big questions.
Keep in mind mineral while and alpine white are very different effects of white. MW is a fantastic colour, really pops in the sunlight. If you are going for BSM, you’ll want the shadow line pack. There are some odd design angles on the car and that pack helps soften them. Leather seats are a must. No idea why they are not standard in the US or why anyone would want fake leather. The high performance tyre pack is a bargain if you want the non run flat tyres - which of course you do. I’m also led to believe that in the US you need that option to increase the top speed limit to 155mph from a cap of 130mph. Someone can pipe up if that’s wrong. Lumbar support, again not sure why it’s not standard on the US cars is also one I’d have along with HK sound and wireless charging. Heated seats are needed in my country so I have them too. I’d avoid surround view. I’ve had it before and it was of little use. The final option to pick is a service pack. |
Appreciate
1
VegasG42381.00 |
09-03-2023, 12:25 PM | #15 | |
Captain
381
Rep 648
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-03-2023, 08:48 PM | #16 |
Private First Class
212
Rep 144
Posts |
The Vernasca leather is the cheapest grade of leather you can get and doesn’t feel much different than the Sensatec. The Sensatec may even wear better.
The better stitching on the leatheR DOES makes it look more sporty but I hate the fact that in North America you can’t get Cognac leather. |
Appreciate
4
|
09-03-2023, 11:01 PM | #17 | |
Private First Class
153
Rep 171
Posts |
Quote:
I don’t have the wireless charger but can start my car with my phone or the digital key card they gave me when I picked up the car. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-04-2023, 12:17 AM | #18 | |
Lieutenant
364
Rep 425
Posts |
Quote:
I would take any of the premium, parking, or HK sound options over that 100% of the time. |
|
Appreciate
1
VegasG42381.00 |
09-04-2023, 01:47 AM | #19 | |
Colonel
1746
Rep 2,090
Posts |
Quote:
Let’s face it, 6 months in, you’d have the same car $10k less. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-04-2023, 01:57 AM | #20 | |
Private First Class
175
Rep 198
Posts |
Quote:
Plus at least within 500 miles of me, the best deal you can really get on a ‘22 M240 is $3-4k under MSRP with 10-15k miles. As recent as a few months I’ve seen some used ones going for basically MSRP |
|
Appreciate
0
|
09-04-2023, 11:33 AM | #21 |
Captain
740
Rep 706
Posts |
no one can answer that for you. We all have different prefernces/priorities/wants etc. What is important to YOU to have?
For some music quality is a top priority, others not so much. |
Appreciate
1
Bimmer Pleaser206.00 |
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|