Premium package a waste or do you guys like it??

Craig@SupremePower · 06-08-2008, 08:54 PM

Ordering up a 09' Alpine White/Coral red for lease soon and unsure if the extra $800 for the PP aside from the leather is worth it?? No real need for the blue tooth just not my thing.... so aside from that lumbar support that i'll set once and self fimming mirrors?? Do I need it?? Opinions would be appreciated....

J.P. · 06-08-2008, 08:59 PM

I got leather without the premium and I have no regrets. for the extra 800 it really doesnt offer much

FirstClass · 06-08-2008, 09:04 PM

Premium is the most important option to get the car with after sport package. BMW Assist, Leather, Homelink, Bluetooth, etc. Totally worth it.

kmoy2002 · 06-08-2008, 09:09 PM

A lot of the premium options can be selected individually. Much better imo. Just get what you want without paying for any extra extras.

Never got the premium package on any of my cars, just the sports package. I individually selected the options I wanted on the 3 and the 5

FirstClass · 06-08-2008, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kmoy2002

A lot of the premium options can be selected individually. Much better imo. Just get what you want without paying for any extra extras.

What option in the premium package would you not want?

wj4 · 06-08-2008, 09:12 PM

I don't have it and I'm content with it. The only 2 options that are a must are iDrive and sports IMO.

JedN · 06-08-2008, 09:13 PM

If you ever want to unload the car, cars without ZPP move a lot slower. I wasn't willing to consider cars without it when I bought mine (glad I didn't, too, bt rocks). Exhibit A: http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/car/708166204.html. This guy's been trying to sell what looks like a pretty cherry 2006 330i for months. As time has progressed, his ad has gotten more verbose. I verified with him by voice that it didn't have the package and moved on. Think a lot of people have.

s1eepy · 06-08-2008, 09:16 PM

i think its worth it.
even if you don't use the goodies it'll make selling your car 1000x easier if that applies

e92leon · 06-08-2008, 09:18 PM

I have it and I don't see why not get it?

goody · 06-08-2008, 10:25 PM

I only got PP becuase it was the only car that meet all my other specs. I didnt really want it, and if i had ordered, i was ready to go with out it. Boy would that have been a big mistake.

The leather is a given, but i really like having bluetooth. I thought it wasnt my thing either, buti use it almost everytime im in the car.

RALFnotralph · 06-08-2008, 10:28 PM

Its worth it especially because of the bluetooth. Since the law for cell phones in California is going to be enforced starting July.

Majikthese42 · 06-08-2008, 10:32 PM

Only way to get the lumbar support is with ZPP.

BMdblU · 06-08-2008, 10:33 PM

I don't have PP, but have leather, and bluetooth. I tell ya, I miss that lumbar support. My back aches sometimes after longer periods of time in the car

T i h o r · 06-08-2008, 10:37 PM

FWIW, I love the bluetooth option.

I was planning on ordering an '07 w/o BT but it came in by default with my '08. I was kinda like WTF initially, but after using it a few times, I loved it and was greatful that I got it.

Just my 2cents though.

ShiraiwaRiku · 06-08-2008, 11:10 PM

I think it is worth it!!

but I regret of not getting a sport package

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 06-08-2008, 11:16 PM

If you're going to get the leather anyways you should totally just get ZPP.
I need the bluetooth myself. Living in California there will be no phone use without a hands-free device.

Crazy Bimmer · 06-08-2008, 11:24 PM

I didnt get premium but got leather.

I got tinted windows to help for the lack of dimming mirrors. Gets the job done.

Otherwise i didnt want anything else im the package.

stevenqdz · 06-08-2008, 11:38 PM

worth it...only thing i dont need is the homelink...

bsamoul · 06-08-2008, 11:39 PM

i use the bluetooth every day

and the folding mirrors going into the garage, and tight parking spaces.

Dann902 · 06-08-2008, 11:43 PM

Getting ZPP is a personal choice from the sound of the posts so far. I think it is worth it and agree with the others it is good for resale.

Crazy Bimmer · 06-08-2008, 11:44 PM

Actually more i think about it.... wish i had gotten it.

Homelink, Bluetooth, 3 dimming mirrors for $800? Doooooooo eeeeeeet

asdflkijd · 06-09-2008, 12:00 AM

like it. BMW Assist is great and the bluetooth option isnt half bad.. better than most cars, its right under the the sports package IMO, the leather and the lumbar support is amazing, my back doesn't ache after long drives after I started using the lumbar support.

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kmoy2002 Lieutenant 12 Rep 472 Posts Drives: 2002tii, 540i, 330i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	A lot of the premium options can be selected individually. Much better imo. Just get what you want without paying for any extra extras. Never got the premium package on any of my cars, just the sports package. I individually selected the options I wanted on the 3 and the 5 __________________
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wj4 Major General 335 Rep 7,719 Posts Drives: E90 manual 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Burbank, CA iTrader: (8)	I don't have it and I'm content with it. The only 2 options that are a must are iDrive and sports IMO.
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JedN Private 3 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2006 330i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	If you ever want to unload the car, cars without ZPP move a lot slower. I wasn't willing to consider cars without it when I bought mine (glad I didn't, too, bt rocks). Exhibit A: http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/car/708166204.html. This guy's been trying to sell what looks like a pretty cherry 2006 330i for months. As time has progressed, his ad has gotten more verbose. I verified with him by voice that it didn't have the package and moved on. Think a lot of people have.
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s1eepy -_- 35 Rep 204 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: socal iTrader: (1)	i think its worth it. even if you don't use the goodies it'll make selling your car 1000x easier if that applies
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e92leon 我的車車有Turbo&!!! 152 Rep 2,599 Posts Drives: 빠른차 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: ????? iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [10.00] 2006 RX-8 (SE3P) [0.00]	I have it and I don't see why not get it? __________________ Flickr
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goody Private 0 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 335 xi Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. VA iTrader: (0)	I only got PP becuase it was the only car that meet all my other specs. I didnt really want it, and if i had ordered, i was ready to go with out it. Boy would that have been a big mistake. The leather is a given, but i really like having bluetooth. I thought it wasnt my thing either, buti use it almost everytime im in the car. __________________ _____________________________________________ E90 335xi Jet Black \| Black Leather \| Sports Pkg w/18's \| Premium Package \| Cold Weather \| Auto \| Nav \| Sirius \| 6FL
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RALFnotralph Private First Class 13 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 08' 335xi, 97' 328is Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (1)	Its worth it especially because of the bluetooth. Since the law for cell phones in California is going to be enforced starting July.
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Majikthese42 Philosopher-king 20 Rep 1,113 Posts Drives: 2008 E91 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: People's Republic of New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Only way to get the lumbar support is with ZPP. __________________ E91 6MT Alpine, Terra, Xenons, ZSP, ZCW, ZPP, PDC, CA, alarm, M shifter and M brake handle, Euro rear fog light switch, Euro aspheric mirrors, rear power outlets, Garmin nüvi custom cupholder mount, Lidatek, V-1 built-in remote display, tire pump, jack, floor mats.
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BMdblU Brigadier General 152 Rep 3,983 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	I don't have PP, but have leather, and bluetooth. I tell ya, I miss that lumbar support. My back aches sometimes after longer periods of time in the car
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T i h o r n00b 88 Rep 2,052 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 335i 6spd Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (13)	FWIW, I love the bluetooth option. I was planning on ordering an '07 w/o BT but it came in by default with my '08. I was kinda like WTF initially, but after using it a few times, I loved it and was greatful that I got it. Just my 2cents though. __________________ ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
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ShiraiwaRiku Baby Driver 177 Rep 1,120 Posts Drives: E90 330xi Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (9)	I think it is worth it!! but I regret of not getting a sport package __________________ Alpine White \| Navigation \| Premium \| Osram HID 6000K Headlight, Foglight \| LED Blackline \| M-Tech Steering Wheel, Rear Bumper \| AC Schnitzer Pedals, E-Brake, Decklid, Rooftop, Front Spoiler, Side Skirt, Racing Spring \| Tint 35/50 \| DRL Disabled \| Carbon Fiber Grill, Emblem \| MTec 2.1 Halos \| LED Interior Xenon \| Painted Red Calipers \| JleviSW LED Signals & Licence Plate Kit \| Voltage Stabilizer \| GruppeM Intake \| Remus PowerSound Quad Exhaust \| MorrVS8 with Bridegestone RE960
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PaulBailey@ltbmw General 663 Rep 26,878 Posts Drives: 2-325 330 2-335 2-Z4 2-135 X5d Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Huntington Beach, CA iTrader: (34) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i E90 [7.00] 2011 BMW 335i E92 [7.96]	If you're going to get the leather anyways you should totally just get ZPP. I need the bluetooth myself. Living in California there will be no phone use without a hands-free device.
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Crazy Bimmer The Jesal 391 Rep 5,859 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago IL iTrader: (20) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	I didnt get premium but got leather. I got tinted windows to help for the lack of dimming mirrors. Gets the job done. Otherwise i didnt want anything else im the package. __________________ 2009 E90 M3 - SOLD
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stevenqdz First Lieutenant 10 Rep 394 Posts Drives: 08 335xi e90 Join Date: May 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 e90 335xi [0.00]	worth it...only thing i dont need is the homelink...
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bsamoul Major General 165 Rep 7,433 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Walnut Creek, California iTrader: (2)	i use the bluetooth every day and the folding mirrors going into the garage, and tight parking spaces. __________________ -Brian 2X 2006 BMW 325i [Electric Red & Mystic Blue] \| ZPP \| V1 \| Rear Fogs \| M3 Lip Spoiler \| EAS RemoteKey \| BMS Powerbox \| Projector90 Headlights w/ LED AE \| LED plate lights \| OEM Blacklines http://www.tech-shine.com
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Dann902 Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 257 Posts Drives: '15 Audi A3 TDI/Lotus Gray Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: PVE, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Getting ZPP is a personal choice from the sound of the posts so far. I think it is worth it and agree with the others it is good for resale. __________________ Past Bimmers: '09 550i Titanium Silver/Steptronic/Black Dakota Leather/Dark Poplar/ZMP/VP/ZCW/Sat Radio/Park distance/Power rear sunshade '06 330i Titanium Silver/Black Dakota/Light Poplar/6MT/ZPP/ZSP
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Crazy Bimmer The Jesal 391 Rep 5,859 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago IL iTrader: (20) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [0.00]	Actually more i think about it.... wish i had gotten it. Homelink, Bluetooth, 3 dimming mirrors for $800? Doooooooo eeeeeeet __________________ 2009 E90 M3 - SOLD
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asdflkijd Aberry is a scammer 558 Rep 5,507 Posts Drives: SGM E92 335i, AM E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (14) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [10.00] 2007 E90 335i (Reti ... [9.00]	like it. BMW Assist is great and the bluetooth option isnt half bad.. better than most cars, its right under the the sports package IMO, the leather and the lumbar support is amazing, my back doesn't ache after long drives after I started using the lumbar support.
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