Most (and least!) important options for MY23

Blue87 · 08-20-2022, 10:32 PM

For me, they are all important at this price point. You paying for a premium/luxury vehicle and should be able to choose all technology, luxury and (even) gimmicky features or else you save money and go with a Hyundai, Ford etc.

frankshhh · 08-20-2022, 11:18 PM

IMO all the options available on 45E except wireless charging are worth it.
I had mine basically fully loaded except wireless charging and alcantara headliner, and I really wished to have opted the alcantara headliner. The default one just makes it look like it's a $30k car.

DAP - must have nowadays
PAP - for 360 parking video
M-Sport/black-out/red calipers - For the looks
Executive - For the laser light and HUD
Climate - For Executive
Luxury - I just want massaging seats for this car lol

If I have to let some options go, it will be the latter 4. Can't stand a premium car that does not have ACC and 360.

jiggie · 08-22-2022, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Berzerker

Disagree. I've been using it on my new M50i, works well to keep the phone topped up and not drain during long CarPlay sessions w/ all the stuff going (music, nav, etc.).

Phone doesn't get too hot either, the space is pretty wide open compared to a lot of other models. It works well.

You must be lucky. It has atrocious charge rate and there are countless posts on these forums of folks complaining about how bad it is. I've personally used it in two separate vehicles, and it's... bad.

LolaAmi · 08-22-2022, 09:35 PM

I am kicking myself I didn’t get the alcantara too! I’m new to BMW and thought the headliner in the M Sport package was the alcantara but it is just the base anthracite. Has anyone changed it out after taking delivery? Seems like a waste, but I am a big fan…

frankshhh · 08-22-2022, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LolaAmi

I am kicking myself I didn’t get the alcantara too! I’m new to BMW and thought the headliner in the M Sport package was the alcantara but it is just the base anthracite. Has anyone changed it out after taking delivery? Seems like a waste, but I am a big fan…

Would also love to know the price for that.

Berzerker · 08-23-2022, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jiggie

You must be lucky. It has atrocious charge rate and there are countless posts on these forums of folks complaining about how bad it is. I've personally used it in two separate vehicles, and it's... bad.

...or people just have unrealistic expectations from what it's supposed to do? It's meant as a means of prolonging the use of the phone with heavy use, obviously it's not going to top off the charge when you're pulling a bunch of usage from it, but it will do well at limiting or even sustaining the level of charge over the time you're doing heavy things like using Wireless CarPlay with navigation, talking on the phone, etc.

It's great for what it does, don't expect it to be 18W fast charging, though.

BobsM3Coupe · 08-23-2022, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by frankshhh

Would also love to know the price for that.

Standard headliner is about $1,500, alcantara is about $2,600.

TurtleBoy · 08-23-2022, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BobsM3Coupe

Standard headliner is about $1,500, alcantara is about $2,600.

Independents are a lot less expensive. This member had everything done in Alcantara for $1,500.

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eelnoraa · 08-23-2022, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Berzerker

...or people just have unrealistic expectations from what it's supposed to do? It's meant as a means of prolonging the use of the phone with heavy use, obviously it's not going to top off the charge when you're pulling a bunch of usage from it, but it will do well at limiting or even sustaining the level of charge over the time you're doing heavy things like using Wireless CarPlay with navigation, talking on the phone, etc.

It's great for what it does, don't expect it to be 18W fast charging, though.

Not that we have unrealistic expectations on a 5W wireless charger. We have a very reasonable expectation, and disappointment, on a $500 option.

BimmerM33 · 08-23-2022, 09:43 PM

So, it shouldnt go unsaid that BMW has given us a bunch of options because theyre exactly that... options... and that implies each will be important to a few of us. Very subjective. That said...

I wouldnt have bought the car without:

M-Sport
Largest wheels I could get (21" on 45e)
Merino Leather (my goodness the car smells wonderful)
M brakes

Really pleasant surprises:

Multi-contour seats (had to get i order to get Merino, but man are they comfortable)
HUD
Harmon Kardon

Glad I passed:

Wireless charging
Cooled seats

Didnt rise to my needs:

DAP
PAP (the stock sensors and video are more than sufficient for me)

Interesting but...:

Sky Lounge (part of exec package, required for Merino, very cool at night but not sure I would have sought this out for significant price)

And Last, choices I made that I am happy about now:

Passed on factory hitch, getting Stealth Hitch to keep kick feature. Second guessed this, but turns out I Really like the kick feature and use it constantly, plus the rear bumper looks better without hitch.

outsidepls · 08-24-2022, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BimmerM33

And Last, choices I made that I am happy about now:

Passed on factory hitch, getting Stealth Hitch to keep kick feature. Second guessed this, but turns out I Really like the kick feature and use it constantly, plus the rear bumper looks better without hitch.

Were you able to get electronic control with the Stealth Hitch (ie, trailer braking)? I would go that way for my 45e, but my dad wasn't able to get a hitch installer that would integrate the Stealth Hitch with the wiring harness on his 45e . They will "clip" it in to the brake lights to get light control but that's it. Depending on what you use your hitch for that could be fine but I'd rather have trailer braking.

Berzerker · 08-24-2022, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by eelnoraa

Not that we have unrealistic expectations on a 5W wireless charger. We have a very reasonable expectation, and disappointment, on a $500 option.

I mean, if you're concerned about pricing for car options then I have some very bad news for you on literally every other part of the car lol.

Jason60051 · 08-24-2022, 11:15 AM

What about DHP? I'm in the market for a new X5 m50i.

BimmerM33 · 08-24-2022, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by outsidepls

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Originally Posted by BimmerM33

And Last, choices I made that I am happy about now:

Passed on factory hitch, getting Stealth Hitch to keep kick feature. Second guessed this, but turns out I Really like the kick feature and use it constantly, plus the rear bumper looks better without hitch.

Were you able to get electronic control with the Stealth Hitch (ie, trailer braking)? I would go that way for my 45e, but my dad wasn't able to get a hitch installer that would integrate the Stealth Hitch with the wiring harness on his 45e . They will "clip" it in to the brake lights to get light control but that's it. Depending on what you use your hitch for that could be fine but I'd rather have trailer braking.

Good question. Haven't ordered/installed it yet. Just researched applicability and fitment. Will research the trailer braking soon, but either way I'm good.

lexttu · 08-24-2022, 04:41 PM

Agreed that PAP is crucial. I've never used the automatic parking feature, but the cameras are amazing, I use them all the time.

DAP: I don't think is worth it unless you want the automatic lane and distance keeping functionality. Automatic braking at city speeds and lane departure steering intervention are now standard without DAP.

HUD is pretty nice too.

Wireless charging seems to charge slow and make the phone really hot, so I never use it.

08-20-2022, 10:32 PM	#23
Blue87 Lieutenant 376 Rep 496 Posts Drives: 23 X5 M50i, 05 S2000 Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	For me, they are all important at this price point. You paying for a premium/luxury vehicle and should be able to choose all technology, luxury and (even) gimmicky features or else you save money and go with a Hyundai, Ford etc.
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08-20-2022, 11:18 PM	#24
frankshhh Private 13 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2018 C63S, 2023 X5 45E Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	IMO all the options available on 45E except wireless charging are worth it. I had mine basically fully loaded except wireless charging and alcantara headliner, and I really wished to have opted the alcantara headliner. The default one just makes it look like it's a $30k car. DAP - must have nowadays PAP - for 360 parking video M-Sport/black-out/red calipers - For the looks Executive - For the laser light and HUD Climate - For Executive Luxury - I just want massaging seats for this car lol If I have to let some options go, it will be the latter 4. Can't stand a premium car that does not have ACC and 360.
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08-22-2022, 09:35 PM	#26
LolaAmi New Member 8 Rep 11 Posts Drives: BMW X5 45e Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	I am kicking myself I didn’t get the alcantara too! I’m new to BMW and thought the headliner in the M Sport package was the alcantara but it is just the base anthracite. Has anyone changed it out after taking delivery? Seems like a waste, but I am a big fan…
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08-23-2022, 09:43 PM	#32
BimmerM33 Private First Class 86 Rep 156 Posts Drives: 84 Corvette, G37 Coupe, X5 45e Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	So, it shouldnt go unsaid that BMW has given us a bunch of options because theyre exactly that... options... and that implies each will be important to a few of us. Very subjective. That said... I wouldnt have bought the car without: M-Sport Largest wheels I could get (21" on 45e) Merino Leather (my goodness the car smells wonderful) M brakes Really pleasant surprises: Multi-contour seats (had to get i order to get Merino, but man are they comfortable) HUD Harmon Kardon Glad I passed: Wireless charging Cooled seats Didnt rise to my needs: DAP PAP (the stock sensors and video are more than sufficient for me) Interesting but...: Sky Lounge (part of exec package, required for Merino, very cool at night but not sure I would have sought this out for significant price) And Last, choices I made that I am happy about now: Passed on factory hitch, getting Stealth Hitch to keep kick feature. Second guessed this, but turns out I Really like the kick feature and use it constantly, plus the rear bumper looks better without hitch.
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08-24-2022, 11:15 AM	#35
Jason60051 Lieutenant 547 Rep 401 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M3 ZCP Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Northwest Chicago iTrader: (0)	What about DHP? I'm in the market for a new X5 m50i. __________________ 2018 M3 ZCP
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08-24-2022, 04:41 PM	#37
lexttu Private 61 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 2022 M50i, 2023 330i, 1999 C43 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	Agreed that PAP is crucial. I've never used the automatic parking feature, but the cameras are amazing, I use them all the time. DAP: I don't think is worth it unless you want the automatic lane and distance keeping functionality. Automatic braking at city speeds and lane departure steering intervention are now standard without DAP. HUD is pretty nice too. Wireless charging seems to charge slow and make the phone really hot, so I never use it.
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