Best bang for the buck upgrade?

wbeemer · 05-10-2023, 06:08 PM

What do you guys think? I think it's the trailer hitch.

Used to be only 450 dollars and it upgrades your brakes too!

DaveDBD · 05-10-2023, 06:21 PM

The 50e brakes are already larger and do not change when a hitch is ordered

GerryC · 05-10-2023, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by wbeemer

What do you guys think? I think it's the trailer hitch.

Used to be only 450 dollars and it upgrades your brakes too!

Compared to aftermarket options, the hitch and the spare tire are bargains on the order sheet.

eelnoraa · 05-10-2023, 07:13 PM

Yes, hitch is a heck of a deal. You get an oem integrated solution, bigger brakes.

After you get hitch, I actually don't think M brake is a good deal myself. It is mainly just painted calibers. Size of rotor is marginally bigger, which won't necessary improve braking performance. Visual impact is also small

I do think $2750 for M sport is not a bad deal. sure mostly are for looks. But if you need to replicate similar affect after market, it will cost significantly more than $2750. And yes, $250 space saver spare on for 40i and 60i is also heck of deal

thara01 · 05-10-2023, 07:38 PM

Don’t you loose the kick sensor to open the trunk when you opt for trailer hitch?

Celos · 05-10-2023, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by thara01

Don’t you loose the kick sensor to open the trunk when you opt for trailer hitch?

Yes, but if you need the hitch, that's a fair compromise.

Flying Ace · 05-11-2023, 11:01 AM

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mobsync · 05-11-2023, 11:05 AM

Driver's Assist Package for me. Won't buy a car without it.

bandersen · 05-11-2023, 01:24 PM

Spare tire (if you don’t get NRFTs)

FCX5 · 05-12-2023, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by wbeemer

What do you guys think? I think it's the trailer hitch.

Used to be only 450 dollars and it upgrades your brakes too!

Most of the upgrades that BMW offers are great values compared to after market. For instance:
1. Alcântara headliner for $650
2. Leather dash for $650
3. If you have M50i, upgrading to Merino was only $1,000 to get to top grain leather (although, I found out later that most of the seat was still Vernasca in the front. But still an amazing deal.
Basically for $2,500 you went from a general luxury to a high luxury level.

On and on….there is no way you are getting any of this that cheap.

quad_drive · 05-12-2023, 09:23 AM

I regretted not getting the tow hitch. Because, I thought I could get aftermarket and keep the kick open sensors. Then, I realized how much work is involved to install the hitch, removing all the parts and body panels...

I only needed the hitch once in a blue to put a bike carrier. Still, it totally adds to the versatility of the vehicle with not too much $$.

FCX5 · 05-12-2023, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by quad_drive

I regretted not getting the tow hitch. Because, I thought I could get aftermarket and keep the kick open sensors. Then, I realized how much work is involved to install the hitch, removing all the parts and body panels...

I only needed the hitch once in a blue to put a bike carrier. Still, it totally adds to the versatility of the vehicle with not too much $$.

I agree. The tow hitch is worth losing kick to open, that I only use when I remember it is there or to show someone. LOL.

Tow hitch would be a no brainer for me, along with the spare tire.

cellarrat · 05-12-2023, 06:36 PM

I don't know what the stereo upgrade is this year or whether it is available to you, but that is indispensable to me. Literally would not have bought the car otherwise.

krypttic · 05-12-2023, 08:29 PM

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I don't know what the stereo upgrade is this year or whether it is available to you, but that is indispensable to me. Literally would not have bought the car otherwise.

Unfortunately, you can’t get the upgraded Bowers and Wilkins system on anything below the 60i. 😢

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