[Sanity Check] 335d options

BoBBoB · 09-06-2007, 02:53 PM

Chaps

Hope you can help, finally about to go for it, my finance is being approved as we speak, so I shoud hear tommorrow morning, at that point I need to make sure that I have all the correct options and haven't missed anything.

3 SERIES 4DR 335D M SPORT AUTO

Cost Options :
Bluetooth telephone preparation with telematics
Dakota leather upholstery
Professional navigation system,
USB/audio interface
Comfort access system
Front sliding armrest
Front passenger isofix child seat attachment
Individual sun protection
Metallic - Sparkling graphite
Debadge

Do I have to specify the no cost options such as those below or do they get automatically selected when I choose say SatNav ? :

BMW ConnectedDrive - Assist
BMW ConnectedDrive - Online
CD Preperation
No Model Inscription
Voice Control System

Final questions :

Whats the difference between Bluetooth Phone Prep and Bluetooth Phone Prep with Telematics ?
Is Comfort Access any use ?

BoBBoB

peterg1965 · 09-06-2007, 03:18 PM

Bob you need to delete the two rear doors !!

Good choice of options, but cannot comment on the comfort access.

red355 · 09-06-2007, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by peterg1965

Bob you need to delete the two rear doors !!

.

you beat me to that line...

How about DAB radio? Absolutely love mine....sport commentary without all the 1950'S noise from AM

E92Fan · 09-06-2007, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoBBoB

Chaps

Hope you can help, finally about to go for it, my finance is being approved as we speak, so I shoud hear tommorrow morning, at that point I need to make sure that I have all the correct options and haven't missed anything.

3 SERIES 4DR 335D M SPORT AUTO

Cost Options :
Bluetooth telephone preparation with telematics
Dakota leather upholstery
Professional navigation system,
USB/audio interface
Comfort access system
Front sliding armrest
Front passenger isofix child seat attachment
Individual sun protection
Metallic - Sparkling graphite
Debadge

Do I have to specify the no cost options such as those below or do they get automatically selected when I choose say SatNav ? :

BMW ConnectedDrive - Assist
BMW ConnectedDrive - Online
CD Preperation
No Model Inscription
Voice Control System

Final questions :

Whats the difference between Bluetooth Phone Prep and Bluetooth Phone Prep with Telematics ?
Is Comfort Access any use ?

BoBBoB

Ok, a few things.

1) Bluetooth WITH telematics, for the Nav Pro system
2) You will probably want to specify Voice Control as well
3) Why don't you consider having Bi-Xenon lights instead of the Comfort Access? I've heard and seen too many people have aggro over the Comfort Access system... And the Xenons make a HUGE difference to the headlight output - much greater visibility at night IMO
4) The Nav Pro does NOT come with a CD changer - you have to order that separately. The car does come with a single CD drive in the centre console though.
5) Have you thought about getting the electric rear blind and manual side blinds instead of the individual sun protection glass? To some people, the individual glass looks a bit 'pimp'.
6) If the privacy glass/blinds is because you have kids in the back, do you actually need the ISOFIX on the front seat?! Just a thought...

Just my 2p worth !!

peterg1965 · 09-06-2007, 03:39 PM

Dont bother with a 6CD, you have already specified 6FL (USB) so buy an iPod instead. Also I wouldnt bother with the sliding armrest, not worth it imho.

BoBBoB · 09-06-2007, 03:42 PM

Thanks guys, I wanted the Coupe, but need 3 back seats ..... damn Coupe only has 2 seatbelts in the back !!!

I might as well have an isofix in the front as well, only costs an extra £1 on the finance.

My assumption of the Comfort Access is that its basically allows you to not have to use the keys ? thinking about it I don't have Electric Seats so for £400 I get to not have to out the keys in the ignition, anything else that Comfort Access does ??

I thought the car came with Xenon lights ?

Might have to swap out the Comfort Access ? unless someone can tell me why I should keep it ?

BoBBoB

silverbmwz3 · 09-06-2007, 03:56 PM

I hace similarish spec. I wish I'd gone for comfort access though. What's the point of a start button if you have to have keys dangling around your legs?!

It doesn't come with Xenons. I spec'd xenons on my e90 335d.

If you can stretch to it I can highly recommend the prof speaker option (logic 7 or whatever its called) - sounds amazing with 6FL.

Evil Diesel · 09-06-2007, 04:32 PM

If your going for the leather then you gotta go for the heated seats.

Imagine jumping into the car in your shirt at -4 in January .......

matlough · 09-06-2007, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silverbmwz3

If you can stretch to it I can highly recommend the prof speaker option (logic 7 or whatever its called) - sounds amazing with 6FL.

+1

I made the mistake of not choosing the prof or the logic 7 - the standard system is fairly poor!

( I would also spec the petrol engine

)

BC4J · 09-06-2007, 04:58 PM

Agreed. I went for Logic7 and it is superb. Now of course you have the option of the Individual High End Audio System (an eyewatering £1400+) - 16 speakers... Now I'd love to know what that sounds like!

Colonel'K · 09-06-2007, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evil Diesel

If your going for the leather then you gotta go for the heated seats.

Imagine jumping into the car in your shirt at -4 in January .......

+1

I find myself using them even in the middle of summer on a chilly night

What colour leather?

Scoot · 09-06-2007, 06:04 PM

I have comfort access on a clio 197 and my 335D. Its handy but its an option that you can live without.
I would deffo add DAB , the differnce is amazing and personally i would use the money saved on comfort and use it towards getting the logic 7

bob mushroom · 09-07-2007, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E92Fan

Ok, a few things.

2) You will probably want to specify Voice Control as well
3) Why don't you consider having Bi-Xenon lights instead of the Comfort Access? I've heard and seen too many people have aggro over the Comfort Access system... And the Xenons make a HUGE difference to the headlight output - much greater visibility at night IMO
5) Have you thought about getting the electric rear blind and manual side blinds instead of the individual sun protection glass? To some people, the individual glass looks a bit 'pimp'.

I think you need extended voice control to get the most of the i-drive sat system

Xenons are great but CA is also, though not if you wish to open back doors first

Quote:

Originally Posted by silverbmwz3

I hace similarish spec. I wish I'd gone for comfort access though. What's the point of a start button if you have to have keys dangling around your legs?!

It doesn't come with Xenons. I spec'd xenons on my e90 335d.

If you can stretch to it I can highly recommend the prof speaker option (logic 7 or whatever its called) - sounds amazing with 6FL.

Very true, my reason for CA, I wish I had gone for the speakers!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evil Diesel

If your going for the leather then you gotta go for the heated seats.

Imagine jumping into the car in your shirt at -4 in January .......

Abso freezy lutely

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scoot

I have comfort access on a clio 197 and my 335D. Its handy but its an option that you can live without.
I would deffo add DAB , the differnce is amazing and personally i would use the money saved on comfort and use it towards getting the logic 7

Agree you can live without CA, i wish I had gone for DAB instead of front parking sensors!

silverbmwz3 · 09-07-2007, 03:58 AM

You can easily do without heated seats. I had a convertible without them, and had the roof down in winter with the heating on - they are great until the car warms up, which doesn't take long. I'd say they are more of a luxury than the comfort access in a way.... at least you use that every day every journey. Sure, on my z3 they were good but I can live without them.

NathanJT · 09-07-2007, 04:15 AM

In all honesty the heated seats aren't exactly necessary unless it's a 'vert. I had them in my Z4 and like Silver says you don't REALLY need them. However, they were very useful with the laaadeeez!

squeezebm · 09-07-2007, 10:30 AM

Comfort access is well worth it,wouldn't be without it now

but you must upgrade the stereo as the standard is pants

if you like your music that is

dxb335d · 09-07-2007, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silverbmwz3

I hace similarish spec. I wish I'd gone for comfort access though. What's the point of a start button if you have to have keys dangling around your legs?!

It doesn't come with Xenons. I spec'd xenons on my e90 335d.

If you can stretch to it I can highly recommend the prof speaker option (logic 7 or whatever its called) - sounds amazing with 6FL.

keep your keys seperate

the little reader isnt really like a key is it

my uncles DB9 is shocking

its proper gay, you have a fiesta key which you have to turn in the ignition and then press the button

silverbmwz3 · 09-07-2007, 11:18 AM

I don't like having a separate key hanging around, easily lost. I'd prefer no key.

BoBBoB · 09-07-2007, 04:36 PM

Thanks for the input

The car was ordered this evening, looks like I will go with Comfort Access :-) I'm not really an audiophile, the stereo in my current car sounds fine and by all accounts its sh*t :-), oh and black leather.

Everything has been done over the Internet and via the phone, I haven't even test driven one, makes it more of a surprise I think :-) as soon as I get it, blacklines, black grill and 2.5k miles later a remap !!

Its a bit like Gran Turismo but in real life, this will be our 10th car in 6 years !!!

BoBBoB

squeezebm · 09-07-2007, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoBBoB

Thanks for the input

The car was ordered this evening, looks like I will go with Comfort Access :-) I'm not really an audiophile, the stereo in my current car sounds fine and by all accounts its sh*t :-), oh and black leather.

Everything has been done over the Internet and via the phone, I haven't even test driven one, makes it more of a surprise I think :-) as soon as I get it, blacklines, black grill and 2.5k miles later a remap !!

Its a bit like Gran Turismo but in real life, this will be our 10th car in 6 years !!!

BoBBoB

Nice one Bob

,you won't be dissapointed!!!!!!!! i ordered my M Sport without even seeing one (as they weren't launced

) just looked at an SE in the showroom and that was it

its more fun

'cos your in for a great surprise.6 Cars in 10 Yrs

i've had more than that in the last three (probably why my Accountant has given up the will to live

)

HAVE FUN

BoBBoB · 09-07-2007, 04:51 PM

Thanks, I'm a little bit excited now .... 10 Cars in 6 years .... not 6 in 10 :-)

squeezebm · 09-07-2007, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoBBoB

Thanks, I'm a little bit excited now .... 10 Cars in 6 years .... not 6 in 10 :-)

Note to self must learn to read

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BoBBoB Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 282 Posts Drives: Clio 200 Full Fat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oxfordshire iTrader: (0)	[Sanity Check] 335d options - Now Purchased :-) Chaps Hope you can help, finally about to go for it, my finance is being approved as we speak, so I shoud hear tommorrow morning, at that point I need to make sure that I have all the correct options and haven't missed anything. 3 SERIES 4DR 335D M SPORT AUTO Cost Options : Bluetooth telephone preparation with telematics Dakota leather upholstery Professional navigation system, USB/audio interface Comfort access system Front sliding armrest Front passenger isofix child seat attachment Individual sun protection Metallic - Sparkling graphite Debadge Do I have to specify the no cost options such as those below or do they get automatically selected when I choose say SatNav ? : BMW ConnectedDrive - Assist BMW ConnectedDrive - Online CD Preperation No Model Inscription Voice Control System Final questions : Whats the difference between Bluetooth Phone Prep and Bluetooth Phone Prep with Telematics ? Is Comfort Access any use ? BoBBoB Last edited by BoBBoB; 09-16-2007 at 03:26 PM..
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peterg1965 Brigadier General 177 Rep 4,190 Posts Drives: F30 335d M Sport, F15 X5 40d Join Date: May 2007 Location: The place of dark satanic mills, UK iTrader: (0)	Bob you need to delete the two rear doors !! Good choice of options, but cannot comment on the comfort access.
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peterg1965 Brigadier General 177 Rep 4,190 Posts Drives: F30 335d M Sport, F15 X5 40d Join Date: May 2007 Location: The place of dark satanic mills, UK iTrader: (0)	Dont bother with a 6CD, you have already specified 6FL (USB) so buy an iPod instead. Also I wouldnt bother with the sliding armrest, not worth it imho.
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BoBBoB Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 282 Posts Drives: Clio 200 Full Fat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oxfordshire iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys, I wanted the Coupe, but need 3 back seats ..... damn Coupe only has 2 seatbelts in the back !!! I might as well have an isofix in the front as well, only costs an extra £1 on the finance. My assumption of the Comfort Access is that its basically allows you to not have to use the keys ? thinking about it I don't have Electric Seats so for £400 I get to not have to out the keys in the ignition, anything else that Comfort Access does ?? I thought the car came with Xenon lights ? Might have to swap out the Comfort Access ? unless someone can tell me why I should keep it ? BoBBoB
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silverbmwz3 Colonel 55 Rep 2,022 Posts Drives: X5 g05 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Buckinghamshire, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 325 ci SE conv ... [0.00]	I hace similarish spec. I wish I'd gone for comfort access though. What's the point of a start button if you have to have keys dangling around your legs?! It doesn't come with Xenons. I spec'd xenons on my e90 335d. If you can stretch to it I can highly recommend the prof speaker option (logic 7 or whatever its called) - sounds amazing with 6FL. __________________ Current: E90 335d (May 2007) \| Black/Black \| Prof Hifi \| Prof Nav \| 6FL \| Fully Electric Seats \| Xenons \| Folding Mirrors \| PDC Previous: 325ci Conv. Black/Black with lots of ACS Previous: z3 3.0 Silver with Black&Red Leather
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Evil Diesel Captain 33 Rep 817 Posts Drives: E92 335d M Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London iTrader: (0)	If your going for the leather then you gotta go for the heated seats. Imagine jumping into the car in your shirt at -4 in January .......
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BC4J Captain 61 Rep 793 Posts Drives: F30 328i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Berkshire iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 335d [0.00]	Agreed. I went for Logic7 and it is superb. Now of course you have the option of the Individual High End Audio System (an eyewatering £1400+) - 16 speakers... Now I'd love to know what that sounds like! __________________ Behold! F30 328i M-Sport - Tanzanite Blue with Opal White Leather
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Scoot Lieutenant 55 Rep 468 Posts Drives: 992 C2s Crayon / Golf R 7.5 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I have comfort access on a clio 197 and my 335D. Its handy but its an option that you can live without. I would deffo add DAB , the differnce is amazing and personally i would use the money saved on comfort and use it towards getting the logic 7
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silverbmwz3 Colonel 55 Rep 2,022 Posts Drives: X5 g05 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Buckinghamshire, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 325 ci SE conv ... [0.00]	You can easily do without heated seats. I had a convertible without them, and had the roof down in winter with the heating on - they are great until the car warms up, which doesn't take long. I'd say they are more of a luxury than the comfort access in a way.... at least you use that every day every journey. Sure, on my z3 they were good but I can live without them. __________________ Current: E90 335d (May 2007) \| Black/Black \| Prof Hifi \| Prof Nav \| 6FL \| Fully Electric Seats \| Xenons \| Folding Mirrors \| PDC Previous: 325ci Conv. Black/Black with lots of ACS Previous: z3 3.0 Silver with Black&Red Leather
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NathanJT Techie Geek 39 Rep 681 Posts Drives: 330d M Sport Manual Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Derby, UK iTrader: (0)	In all honesty the heated seats aren't exactly necessary unless it's a 'vert. I had them in my Z4 and like Silver says you don't REALLY need them. However, they were very useful with the laaadeeez! __________________ 330d M-Sport \| Sapphire Black \| Black Dakota \| Nav Pro \| iDrive \| Bluetooth \| PDC \| Xenons \| Hot Seats \| Tracker \| Blacklines
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squeezebm Colonel 43 Rep 2,652 Posts Drives: Audi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Notts iTrader: (0)	Comfort access is well worth it,wouldn't be without it now but you must upgrade the stereo as the standard is pants if you like your music that is
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silverbmwz3 Colonel 55 Rep 2,022 Posts Drives: X5 g05 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Buckinghamshire, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 325 ci SE conv ... [0.00]	I don't like having a separate key hanging around, easily lost. I'd prefer no key. __________________ Current: E90 335d (May 2007) \| Black/Black \| Prof Hifi \| Prof Nav \| 6FL \| Fully Electric Seats \| Xenons \| Folding Mirrors \| PDC Previous: 325ci Conv. Black/Black with lots of ACS Previous: z3 3.0 Silver with Black&Red Leather
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BoBBoB Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 282 Posts Drives: Clio 200 Full Fat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oxfordshire iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the input The car was ordered this evening, looks like I will go with Comfort Access :-) I'm not really an audiophile, the stereo in my current car sounds fine and by all accounts its sh*t :-), oh and black leather. Everything has been done over the Internet and via the phone, I haven't even test driven one, makes it more of a surprise I think :-) as soon as I get it, blacklines, black grill and 2.5k miles later a remap !! Its a bit like Gran Turismo but in real life, this will be our 10th car in 6 years !!! BoBBoB
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BoBBoB Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 282 Posts Drives: Clio 200 Full Fat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oxfordshire iTrader: (0)	Thanks, I'm a little bit excited now .... 10 Cars in 6 years .... not 6 in 10 :-)
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