[AgsWin]

So, at first I had the Executive pkg and anthracite headline on my build, but after sitting down and going through what you get on it, I am having my doubts and wanted others opinions On the M60i, the only 2 things I really want from that is the glass controls and the anthracite headline.

I don't ever really use a sunroof living in Texas (too hot or too cold), wouldn't use gesture control, don't care about soft close doors and dont usually have passengers. Dont want the manual shades.

Glass controls would be cool and the anthracite headliner but it is already black and is not a deal breaker. $2500 for those two things seems to be excessive.

[bubbajk]

Agreed. I think it’s very overpriced for the included items. It’s a shame that it’s a requirement for DAPP or the alcantara head liner.

[RNorb]

Two years from now you will never miss the $2500, but you may well miss some of the options you didn't get.

[tooloud10]

Having lived with the glass controls for about a year now, I rarely even notice that they exist. The few times that I do I think about how uncomfortable and mildly tacky it feels and looks.

I would not base any option choices off of either of these two items.

[TurtleBoy]

It is a small cost compared to the overall price. Just add it because you don't want to be in the situation of - "I wish I had the glass controls".

For clarity, the anthracite headliner is a standard feature and not part of the Executive package. You must be referring to the Alcantara headliner which is a separate option, hence your price.

[AgsWin]

Originally Posted by RNorb

Two years from now you will never miss the $2500, but you may well miss some of the options you didn't get.

That is the problem, two years from now I won't get an extra $2500 for the package when I go to trade it in.

[AgsWin]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

It is a small cost compared to the overall price. Just add it because you don't want to be in the situation of - "I wish I had the glass controls".

The anthracite headliner is a standard feature and not part of the Executive package. Perhaps you are thinking of the Alcantara headliner. That is also not part of the Executive package but rather a separate option

Correct. Can't get the Alcantara unless you get the Executive.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by AgsWin

Correct. Can't get the Alcantara unless you get the Executive.

Are you not getting the Driving Assistance Package? You need the Executive package for that and not getting DAP would be a big mistake.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by AgsWin

That is the problem, two years from now I won't get an extra $2500 for the package when I go to trade it in.

LOL And you won't get anywhere near what you paid for the vehicle. You are buying a vehicle to use and enjoy, not an investment. Perhaps a Toyota or Hyundai will hold the value much better but there are non-financial reasons we get BMW's.

[AgsWin]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

Are you not getting the Driving Assistance Package? You need the Executive package for that and not getting DAP would be a big mistake.

No, I hate those types of products on a car. I don't want/need the car to take over for me. That takes away from the pleasure of driving a performance SUV IMO. I actually hate the BMW lane keep assist where it aggressively pushes you back into the lane that is ending when you are trying to merge onto the freeway unless you use your turn signal.

[AgsWin]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

LOL And you won't get anywhere near what you paid for the vehicle. You are buying a vehicle to use and enjoy, not an investment. Perhaps a Toyota or Hyundai will hold the value much better but there are non-financial reasons we get BMW's.

Exactly why paying $2500 less is a decision, especially for people that keep their cars less than a year. Would much rather have Individual paint.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by AgsWin

No, I hate those types of products on a car. I don't want/need the car to take over for me. That takes away from the pleasure of driving a performance SUV IMO. I actually hate the BMW lane keep assist where it aggressively pushes you back into the lane that is ending when you are trying to merge onto the freeway unless you use your turn signal.

That is just a matter of the setting not being optimal and not understanding how the system works. Its your car/money but earlier you we're talking about resale, not having DAP will certainly hurt that more than the reduction in the cost of the package.

[AgsWin]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

That is just a matter of the setting not being optimal and not understanding how the system works. Its your car/money but earlier you we're talking about resale, not having DAP will certainly hurt that more than the reduction in the cost of the package.

I highly doubt that a dealer will give me $5200+ more for my trade if it has DAPP which requires you to get PAP and EP. When you go on the KBB (which is what dealers like to use only when it is in their advantage btw) the median trade value for a 2024 M60i with 10k miles and without those options is $79621. With those options is $81,912 or a difference of $2291.

[Jszlaga]

Originally Posted by tooloud10

Having lived with the glass controls for about a year now, I rarely even notice that they exist. The few times that I do I think about how uncomfortable and mildly tacky it feels and looks.

I would not base any option choices off of either of these two items.

Agreed. One of the first mods I did actually is to remove glass controls. I think the glass controls are feminine. Not that there is anything wrong with feminine, but just not my style. I prefer sportier/racier look.

[AgsWin]

Originally Posted by Jszlaga

Agreed. One of the first mods I did actually is to remove glass controls. I think the glass controls are feminine. Not that there is anything wrong with feminine, but just not my style. I prefer sportier/racier look.

Interesting, I need to look at them side by side, maybe I dont want them :-)

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by AgsWin

I highly doubt that a dealer will give me $5200+ more for my trade if it has DAPP which requires you to get PAP and EP. When you go on the KBB (which is what dealers like to use only when it is in their advantage btw) the median trade value for a 2024 M60i with 10k miles and without those options is $79621. With those options is $81,912 or a difference of $2291.

I didn't say they would. What I was referring to is the marketability of the vehicle. It will be more marketable with DAP than without. Like I said, it is your vehicle and do what you want but was trying to make sure you realized you will not be getting the driving assistance or safety features that most people recommend. I personally would not even think of getting a vehicle without DAP but everyone is different.

[tooloud10]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

That is just a matter of the setting not being optimal and not understanding how the system works. Its your car/money but earlier you we're talking about resale, not having DAP will certainly hurt that more than the reduction in the cost of the package.

When we were going over options/packages when I ordered my X5, the sales advisor joked that she would absolutely make me get DAP and absolutely would not let me order the running boards.

At the time I just trusted her but I get the joke now.

[AgsWin]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

I didn't say they would. What I was referring to is the marketability of the vehicle. It will be more marketable with DAP than without. Like I said, it is your vehicle and do what you want but was trying to make sure you realized you will not be getting the driving assistance or safety features that most people recommend. I personally would not even think of getting a vehicle without DAP but everyone is different.

I get it and appreciate it, but when I am trading in the car to a dealer that is trying to sell me theirs, I doubt he is going to care about the options.

[chicagofan00]

The alcantara headliner is one of my most favorite option boxes I checked on my M60i.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by AgsWin

I get it and appreciate it, but when I am trading in the car to a dealer that is trying to sell me theirs, I doubt he is going to care about the options.

Dealers are in the business to make money, obviously they care what options a vehicle has. Your trade-in or discount will be lower for vehicles that are worth less, that is the way it works.

Once again, I'm not arguing that the option will hold full value, it definitely will not. I'm just sayin that a vehicle with DAP will be worth more/more marketable.

[AgsWin]

I understand, but it won't be worth $5200 more which is my argument. $5200 for options I don't want, so if they give me $5000 less for my trade then I am up $200 plus 6.25% tax

[AgsWin]

Originally Posted by chicagofan00

The alcantara headliner is one of my most favorite option boxes I checked on my M60i.

Wish I could just get that as a standalone option!