[Niffy]

Hi;

First post - am about to order a 340i Saloon. First time I have not paid close to 'list price' thanks to the info on here - saved me a small fortune!

The options list I have is pretty short;

8 speed auto
M-sport +
Adaptive sport suspension

Probably going Black Outside, Oyster inside.

Are there any other 'must have' options that I should think about adding or might regret not getting?

Cheers

N

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Well since you are saving at least £10k over list.

Heated seats, HUD, folding mirrors, led's

Msport plus pack.

Pro media for music and nav and decent screen.

[goodbyalfa]

sports auto?
Is that std or not, comes with the paddles etc..

[Rob 1267]

Originally Posted by Niffy

Hi;

First post - am about to order a 340i Saloon. First time I have not paid close to 'list price' thanks to the info on here - saved me a small fortune!

The options list I have is pretty short;

8 speed auto
M-sport +
Adaptive sport suspension

Probably going Black Outside, Oyster inside.

Are there any other 'must have' options that I should think about adding or might regret not getting?

Cheers

N

I went for your three choices which are all excellent. Over and above those I went Pro Media package which is worth it for sure and the rear parking camera. I've also added post pick up black kidney grilles and M Sport front floor mats which both add to the car aesthetically IMO.. I wish I'd gone for rear folding seats but that comes as part of the comfort package at 750 quid so left it off. That aside no regrets. Best of luck....

[AlfaM]

Heated Steering Wheel - never been off for 3 months.
Lumbar Support

If you go for HUD, then add speed limit indication.

[Rukka]

Well, Brigand has had a go at spending your £10k saving already, but what about adding Reversing Camera, Comfort Access and adaptive suspension to that list?

That still leaves you about £3k change from your saved £10k

[SDH]

As above pro nav.

On my personal absolute definite must have options

Msport+
Pro nav +
Adaptive dampers

[225]

pro nav and m sport plus pack.

[tinytrevor]

Leather dash! I wish I had specced it on my order.

[Rukka]

Oh, and first post - welcome to the forum OP




.

[Steven1077]

I'd add the Interior comfort package, Media package - Professional Plus, VSS, Lumbar support, and I fancy trying Surround-view which will also add folding mirrors and rear camera, but then I add just about every option known to man

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OP, you need to check out the following link and have a good hard think.

Are you a Sheep or do you have that spark of individuality?

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1233612

Why save all that cash and be a sheep?

[simon.]

Does it come with zenons / leds? Saw a LCI 335D in MK this week with candle bulbs @ the front!!!

Heated steering wheel is high on my list now after having one in current car.

[JustChris]

Orders are the best 1st posts....congrats!

[ajfoggy]

Here is my spec if I can pull it out of the bag.

340i Tourer

Mineral Grey
Amaro Brown
Brushed Aluminium with Black Gloss

Active Security Pack - (Diving Assistance, Ext Mirrors Heat/Fold, Lane Change, BlackPanel Display, Dynamic Safety)
Advanced Parking Pack - (Parking Assist, PDC Fr&R, Reverse Camera)
Interior Comfort Pack (Heated Wheel, Armrest, Seat Heating, Extended Storage)
M Sport Plus Pack
Media Package Professional Plus
Model Deletion Side & Rear
Panoramic Glass Roof
Adaptive M Sport Suspension
Comfort Access
Surround View
Speed Limit Display
Electric Front Seats with Memory
Lumbar Support
Folding Headrests

[Jamin320]

OP, the only 'must have' you're missing is the Media Pack Pro. IMO

[stefan4]

I went pro media + pack, msport+ pack, sports auto and heated seats. That is just perfect for me. I'm happy with the standard suspension and you get led as standard on all msport now.

I'm not bothered by all of these reversing cameras and all that.

[Niffy]

The media package professional seems to be the most popular item I am missing - what does this add over and above the standard BMW Navigation Package?

N

[stefan4]

Bigger screen, BMW concierge service , real time traffic information. I'm sure there's more - it is lovely TBH. The msport + pack and pro media + pack add around £39/ month onto the standard car. That's a lot of options for the money and it's because they are the few options that add to the gfv

[Drisser]

for god sake don't get caught out thinking the rear seats fold as std.. they don't.

so if you want to out anything long in the car you need to spec the folding rear seats.

[Drisser]

for what its worth if you were going with your spec you listed I would swap adaptive for HUD because I use HUD all the time every day and find the std dampers and ride just about perfect..

that's your £10k spent !

[Wills2]

I'd spec pro media/Msport+ pack and I'd change the interior trim if you're with oyster as I don't think the standard alu trim goes well with it.