Thinking of ditching Premium Package

dougman · 04-18-2007, 04:48 PM

I have just a bit more time to change, and am thinking about deleting the Premium Package (but keeping the Dakota leather). So instead of:
- power seats
- power folding mirrors
- auto dimming
- BMW assist
- bluetooth
- digital compass and garage door openers

I can get for the same money (within $150 of the original price):
- comfort access
- Logic 7 sound
- Cold weather instead of just heated seats
(this is because I just heard there's no pass-through without cold pkg)
- seats that QUICKLY fold and slide forward to let the kids into the back seat

I've heard less than amorous comments about the auto-dimming, and I try not to talk on the phone in my car. Comfort access I would use every time I start the car, unlike some of those other features. Any thoughts on whether this would be a good tradeoff?

Thanks in advance.

pearlwhites · 04-18-2007, 04:51 PM

I love the bluetooth feature and wouldn't buy a car without it now.

spydrz · 04-18-2007, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by pearlwhites

I love the bluetooth feature and wouldn't buy a car without it now.

+1

NPDAN · 04-18-2007, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by spydrz

+1

+1

Bluetooth is worth every penny

scottp999 · 04-18-2007, 04:59 PM

I went without it. I don't think I will miss it. Have neer had navigation, idrive, or blue tooth in m life. Bought some 19" M6 rep wheels and tires for about the same price.

BMW F22 · 04-18-2007, 05:01 PM

forget the leather and get BMW Assist. Leatherette (vinyl) is just fine.

dmboone25 · 04-18-2007, 05:03 PM

Leatherette is fine, bluetooth missing is not that big of a deal. I think the premium package is a ripoff--this is a good choice for you IMO.

Doccommando · 04-18-2007, 05:07 PM

Premium is definitely not necessary to fully enjoy the car.

TrojanBMW714 · 04-18-2007, 05:12 PM

another vote for ditching Premium.

TTG · 04-18-2007, 05:20 PM

Ditch it..... The only thing i wish that i had are the power folding mirrors.... that is it!

scottp999 · 04-18-2007, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

Leatherette is fine, bluetooth missing is not that big of a deal. I think the premium package is a ripoff--this is a good choice for you IMO.

You can also get leather seperate from the premium package, which is what I did.

cnguyen004 · 04-18-2007, 05:24 PM

Mine does not have Premium either. I don't have any problem at all. Go on your way bro.

Fraposo · 04-18-2007, 05:30 PM

I have premium pacakge and enjoy everything it brings (especially bluetooth), but its nothing you can't live without. Comfort access is definitely nice and I wouldn't get the car without it. The folding side mirrors are a nice thing to have as well, but all in all these are all very minor things and will not take anything away from the "soul" of the car. You will be happy with whatever you get! Good luck on the purchase and enjoy your car!

elmaki · 04-18-2007, 06:00 PM

drop premium, add CA and BT.

krafty04 · 04-18-2007, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 330Blue

another vote for ditching Premium.

+1, I ditched mine, added bluetooth. Forget the leather, I have not seen one car that has "tight" leather. I've had leatherette (not vinyl) in past two bimmers and they are PERFECT! If your in the car for the long haul, it's the only choice.

Don't forget assist/bluetooth and the comfort access.

Your getting sport pkg, right? there is your power/memory seats.

richifever · 04-18-2007, 06:05 PM

I'm not getting bluetooth becuase I don't want people hearing my conversation when they are in the car with me. Plus, I bought a nice BT headset (jawbone).

LXG · 04-18-2007, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dougman

I have just a bit more time to change, and am thinking about deleting the Premium Package (but keeping the Dakota leather). So instead of:
- power seats
- power folding mirrors
- auto dimming
- BMW assist
- bluetooth
- digital compass and garage door openers

I can get for the same money (within $150 of the original price):
- comfort access
- Logic 7 sound
- Cold weather instead of just heated seats
(this is because I just heard there's no pass-through without cold pkg)
- seats that QUICKLY fold and slide forward to let the kids into the back seat

I've heard less than amorous comments about the auto-dimming, and I try not to talk on the phone in my car. Comfort access I would use every time I start the car, unlike some of those other features. Any thoughts on whether this would be a good tradeoff?

Thanks in advance.

- power seats = The memory seats are great.
- power folding mirrors = great when parking in tight spaces or at drive thrus
- auto dimming = can't live without.
- BMW assist = ? Will barely use it.
- bluetooth = Always on the phone. Need it when I'm driving 100mph
- digital compass and garage door openers = It works for me since I have a garage.

- comfort access = Without doubt a must have.
- Logic 7 sound = If you are lazy and don't want to install an aftermarket get it you won't regret it.
- Cold weather instead of just heated seats = Where I'm from not required.

Oz · 04-18-2007, 06:11 PM

I'd rather get bluetooth instead of leather if you are on the phone a lot.

Insider · 04-18-2007, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by scottp999

You can also get leather seperate from the premium package, which is what I did.

Me too.

mkoesel · 04-18-2007, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by elmaki

drop premium, add CA and BT.

+1

But, OP, are you getting ZSP? Because, although the coupe gets the sport suspension anyway, you will not get the sport seats if you don't get ZSP.

wyrm11 · 04-18-2007, 06:40 PM

I didn't get premium and I don't miss it. Things like bluetooth are things you won't even think twice about unless you've had it and gotten used to it and then it's taken away. If you've never even used it, you won't care at all.

I did get the leather though and I'm glad I did. I like it a LOT more than the leatherette that my friends have. And I don't know about the average person, but I could definitely tell that it wasn't real leather. You might not care though.

I loved CA...but it doesn't work that great for me lately...

lvwirelessguy · 04-18-2007, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by richifever

I'm not getting bluetooth becuase I don't want people hearing my conversation when they are in the car with me. Plus, I bought a nice BT headset (jawbone).

If you dont want them to hear your conversation just transfer the call to your handset. A nice BT headset cannot compare to having bluetooth in your car. BT headsets are junk compared to having fully integrated bluetooth

04-18-2007, 04:48 PM	#1
dougman Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 228 Posts Drives: '07 E92 328 --> 2010 E92 M3! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Thinking of ditching Premium Package I have just a bit more time to change, and am thinking about deleting the Premium Package (but keeping the Dakota leather). So instead of: - power seats - power folding mirrors - auto dimming - BMW assist - bluetooth - digital compass and garage door openers I can get for the same money (within $150 of the original price): - comfort access - Logic 7 sound - Cold weather instead of just heated seats (this is because I just heard there's no pass-through without cold pkg) - seats that QUICKLY fold and slide forward to let the kids into the back seat I've heard less than amorous comments about the auto-dimming, and I try not to talk on the phone in my car. Comfort access I would use every time I start the car, unlike some of those other features. Any thoughts on whether this would be a good tradeoff? Thanks in advance.
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pearlwhites First Lieutenant 12 Rep 383 Posts Drives: 1M, 06 CTT, 07 A8L Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (3)	I love the bluetooth feature and wouldn't buy a car without it now.
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04-18-2007, 04:59 PM	#5
scottp999 Brigadier General 133 Rep 4,764 Posts Drives: 4runner SR5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335 [9.00]	I went without it. I don't think I will miss it. Have neer had navigation, idrive, or blue tooth in m life. Bought some 19" M6 rep wheels and tires for about the same price.
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04-18-2007, 05:01 PM	#6
BMW F22 Major General 3566 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	forget the leather and get BMW Assist. Leatherette (vinyl) is just fine.
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dmboone25 Lieutenant General 4972 Rep 10,200 Posts Drives: 2024 Golf R / 2022 718 Spyder Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 328i [10.00] 2007 328i [10.00]	Leatherette is fine, bluetooth missing is not that big of a deal. I think the premium package is a ripoff--this is a good choice for you IMO. __________________ Past rides: 2016 981 BGTS, 2020 MINI JCW, 2017 F80, 2015 981 CS, 2014 F22 235, 2011 E82 135, 2008 E82 135, 2007 E92 328, 2007 E92 328 (My lady drives an OG M2. So does my dad)
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04-18-2007, 05:07 PM	#8
Doccommando Enlisted Member 0 Rep 46 Posts Drives: Evo IX Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Palo Alto, CA iTrader: (0)	Premium is definitely not necessary to fully enjoy the car.
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04-18-2007, 05:12 PM	#9
TrojanBMW714 Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 205 Posts Drives: BMW M550i, X5 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fullerton iTrader: (0)	another vote for ditching Premium. __________________ 2020 M340i (lease return) 2019 M550i 2021 X5 Fight On!
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04-18-2007, 05:20 PM	#10
TTG ... 936 Rep 4,326 Posts Drives: M340 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [7.84] 2007 335 Coupe (ret ... [9.00]	Ditch it..... The only thing i wish that i had are the power folding mirrors.... that is it! __________________ 2020 G20 M340 xDrive - Portimao Blue - ZDA\|ZPP\|ZPX\|1CR\|1PE\|6NW\|6WD 2016 F10 535i xDrive - AW - Retired 2011 E92 M3 - AW……………....ED April 29th, 2010 - Retired 2007 E92 335i -Space Gray.....ED Oct 19th, 2006 - Retired
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04-18-2007, 05:24 PM	#12
cnguyen004 Second Lieutenant 47 Rep 261 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW F30 340i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arlington, TX iTrader: (0)	Mine does not have Premium either. I don't have any problem at all. Go on your way bro.
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04-18-2007, 05:30 PM	#13
Fraposo Private First Class 1 Rep 130 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Sedan/AW/Terra Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ontario, Ca iTrader: (0)	I have premium pacakge and enjoy everything it brings (especially bluetooth), but its nothing you can't live without. Comfort access is definitely nice and I wouldn't get the car without it. The folding side mirrors are a nice thing to have as well, but all in all these are all very minor things and will not take anything away from the "soul" of the car. You will be happy with whatever you get! Good luck on the purchase and enjoy your car!
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04-18-2007, 06:00 PM	#14
elmaki Lieutenant 12 Rep 469 Posts Drives: 07 335i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Santa Barbara, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 08 335 [0.00] 07 335 [0.00] 07 335 [0.00] 07 335 [0.00] 07 335 [0.00] 07 335 [0.00] 07 335 [0.00] 07 335 [0.00] 07 335 [0.00] 2007 335 [0.00] 2007 335i [0.00] 20007 335 [0.00]	drop premium, add CA and BT. __________________ Elmaki
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04-18-2007, 06:05 PM	#16
richifever Patiently waiting 1 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 328i Sedan Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	I'm not getting bluetooth becuase I don't want people hearing my conversation when they are in the car with me. Plus, I bought a nice BT headset (jawbone).
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Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I'd rather get bluetooth instead of leather if you are on the phone a lot. __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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04-18-2007, 06:40 PM	#21
wyrm11 ///Man of Steel 30 Rep 1,243 Posts Drives: Monaco 335 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	I didn't get premium and I don't miss it. Things like bluetooth are things you won't even think twice about unless you've had it and gotten used to it and then it's taken away. If you've never even used it, you won't care at all. I did get the leather though and I'm glad I did. I like it a LOT more than the leatherette that my friends have. And I don't know about the average person, but I could definitely tell that it wasn't real leather. You might not care though. I loved CA...but it doesn't work that great for me lately...
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