Must have's?

[Ducklakeview]

Ok, so I'm currently in the market for a 7 seat X5, was looking at 35d's, but a couple of £k would see me in a 40d which I would prefer. Looking around 2010/11, and was wondering if there are "must have" options?

I would like;

Elec tailgate
Cruise (with braking/start off?)
Decent Hi-Fi
Main beam assist (is this the one that moves the beams around things?)
Bluetooth for phone and music

Is there an "option pack" that I should look for?

Thanks in advance..

Mike

[IanP]

I think main beam assist automatically dips your headlights when cars approach or when near street lights. Adaptive headlights are the ones that follow corners.

[paddy wright]

Everything is down to personal choice but I've had the pano roof in both my E70 and F15 and wouldn't be without it now.  E70 didn't have reverse camera as standard so Id be sure to make sure you get that. 

[pvr]

Yes, I have the surround camera pack and that is great. The other pack that is a must is the "media" pack that gives you the satnav, BT etc.

[snrbrtsn]

I'd focus on the lights and get the best package possible ideally HBA with adaptive lights

The rest is owner taste as mentioned, reverse camera is nice but surround view nicer
Pano roof is on one of my must haves,  but problem prone

I'd never say the media pack though stumbled on current car that has the individual media pack, the sound is sublime and comes as a good find, what a difference

Comfort access with soft close eliminates the need for key fumbling!



Ultimately the more toys the more can go wrong

[X5Sport]

If you can find them a car with Comfort Seats is worth it too.

[pvr]

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If you can find them a car with Comfort Seats is worth it too.
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For the elderly .... 

[Ducklakeview]

[quote="pvr"]
[quote="X5Sport"]
If you can find them a car with Comfort Seats is worth it too.
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For the elderly ....  [emoji14]
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Well you'd know!

Mike

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[celica]

Comfort seats are a lot better than standard seats on support

Many adjustments and what I like is that the sides deflate as you open the door which means less pressure on bolster wear.

Wasn't looking for it when buying, but really enjoy heads up display.
Bi xenons with the movement is great around country lanes at night.

[Nat]

Obviously its personal choice .................but

SE model not M sport............with running boards
Comfort seats with heating front and rear.
4 zone climate
NO sunroof. More trouble than its worth.
Heated steering wheel............brilliant in winter.
Adaptive headlights.
Top view surround & rear camera.
Media package .
Extended light package .
Service pack 5 year/ 60,000 mile.

[X5Sport]

[quote="Ducklakeview"]
[quote="pvr"]
[quote="X5Sport"]
If you can find them a car with Comfort Seats is worth it too.
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For the elderly ....  [emoji14]
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Well you'd know!

Mike
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I think you are going to fit in just fine on here.... )  O:-)

[NehalX5]

[quote="Ducklakeview"]
Ok, so I'm currently in the market for a 7 seat X5, was looking at 35d's, but a couple of £k would see me in a 40d which I would prefer. Looking around 2010/11, and was wondering if there are "must have" options?

I would like;

Elec tailgate
Cruise (with braking/start off?)
Decent Hi-Fi
Main beam assist (is this the one that moves the beams around things?)
Bluetooth for phone and music

Is there an "option pack" that I should look for?

Thanks in advance..

Mike
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Your budget would allow for an LCI 40d, 35d engine wasn't LCI and was made from 2007-2010.
Do spec checks on each car for sale by obtaining the VIN either by using BMW warranty check or by asking the owner, then putting the VIN into a BMW vin check website.

Electric tailgate was common, few LCI ones didn't have this. Is a bit slow as the boot is quite heavy.
Cruise control with braking function was standard. There was the option of adaptive cruise control with stop&go was a rare option and hard to find.
The standard Hi-Fi is horrible, its sacrilege how they fit that to something this expensive. Look for at the very least the S676 HiFi speaker system option on the spec. This is called the BMW Business Loudspeaker system, is 205W and sounds great. The better, but harder to find sound system is the BMW individual audio system which is 800W.
Main beam assist was common, but must check on the spec. It alternated between high and low beam to make sure oncoming traffic isn't blinded. Easy to retrofit. The one where the headlights turn is called adaptive headlights and is a bit harder to find.
Regarding media, you should be looking for the BMW Professional Media package with the large Sat-Nav and bluetooth preparation.

Options I recommend are the HiFi, professional media, front and rear heated seats, 19" wheels on M-sport models as 20" is quite solid and bumpy, DAB, Third row seating (increases resale value), privacy glass and, if you can find it, adaptive drive as this transforms the ride.

[Nine468]

If you can find a car with the Heads up display, then that's a a definite, but there rare...
Ive had mine for 3+ years now and love it...

[Ducklakeview]

Ok, going to look at this one tomorrow - 2011, 40d MSport

Options coming back from BMW VIN are;

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S1CA	Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S1CB	CO2 package
S220	Self-levelling suspension
S226	Sports suspension settings
S230	Extra package, EU-specific
S2NY	BMW LA wheel, M Double Spoke 333
S2PA	Wheel bolt retainer
S302	Alarm system
P337	M Sports package
S3AH	Backup camera and Top View
S3MB	Indiv. Ext. Line, burnished aluminium
S3MC	Indiv. roof rail high-gloss Shadow Line
S423	Floor mats, velours
S428	Warning triangle and first aid kit
S430	Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
Vehicle options
S431	Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S441	Smoker package
S459	Seat adjuster, electric, with memory
S481	Sports seat
S494	Seat heating driver/passenger
S4AD	Interior trim strips, alu, brushed, fine
S4NC	Additional heating/ventilation
S4UB	3rd seat row
S502	Headlight cleaning system
S508	Park Distance Control (PDC)
S521	Rain sensor
S522	Xenon Light
S534	Automatic air conditioning
S544	Cruise control with brake function
S563	Light package
Vehicle options
S5DA	Passenger airbag deactivation
S609	Navigation system Professional
S612	BMW Assist
S615	Expanded BMW Online Information
S616	BMW Online
S633	Preparation, mobile phone, Business
S654	DAB tuner
S694	Provisions for BMW 6 CD changer
S698	Area-Code 2 for DVD
S6AA	BMW TeleServices
S6AB	Control for Teleservices
S6FL	USB/Audio interface
S6NF	Music interface for Smartphone
S710	M leather steering wheel
S761	Individual sunshade glazing
Vehicle options
S775	Headlining anthracite
S7M5	M Exterior equipment
L812	National version England / Ireland
S840	High speed synchronisation
S863	Retailer Directory Europe
S877	Delete cross-pattern operation
S880	On-board vehicle literature English
S8S2	Coding alarm signal
S8SC	Telematics access request,country-spec.
S8SM	Car ident. number visible from outside
S925	Dummy-SALAPA

Looks like it has the good stereo & nav? But not high beam assist?

Anyone know what the "lighting package" is?

Also, is "S6NF Music interface for Smartphone" Bluetooth streaming?

Mike

[snrbrtsn]

Re your questions

Three stereo packages
Basic, logic & individual picture is mine, is the easiest way to differiate
By looking on the rear door,
A single speaker - basic
Two speakers - logic
Two Speakers with silver grilles - Individual


The sat nav, you rightfully note as good, professional premium mapping, expect these to need updating, easily done and maps available for download for minimal cost though you'll need a FSC code also

There's no mention of high beam assist, or adaptive lights though one of those if you've never had you'll not miss

The light package gives exterior door handle illumination and additional ambient lighting on top of the door bins & additional footwell lighting, allbeit not the best. I have this and looking to code the brightness - work in process!

S6NF - don't have this but also don't have Bluetooth streaming so can't comment

Enjoy, car shopping is always good