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Originally Posted by tyranimo
Hey guys,
I think some of us are about to order their X3's soon. Just wanted to get some opinions on certain option packages.
1) Harmon Kardon Package
Do you guys think it's worth the extra $1k CAD? The standard setup is 12 speaker hi-fi system, and I'm just wondering if the extra money is really worth it, especially if I'm not that much of an audiophile.
2) Exec Interior Package
What are your guys' thoughts on the Leather Seats? I had Leatherette on my old car and I was fine with it. I just hope we still get the same design with the leatherette, perhaps without any contrast stitching.
The package also includes ventilated seats. I'm going to be driving in Calgary so it's definitely something useful in summer but not something that I've had so far.
Last would be the Leatherette Dashboard. I heard it looks like normal dashboards texture wise, just with some stitching effects to make it look classier.
This package is about $2.2K. I'm personally struggling with the value of it, I feel like I can put the money towards other things like a new winter tire set.
3) 19 vs 20 inch rims.
View post on imgur.com (19s on the left)
In Canada they are giving you the option of 19s vs 20s. Normally I would go 20s in a heartbeat. The thing is that the 19s come with All seasons and 20s come with summer performance tires.
The big problem I'm facing is that again, where I live, the weather would only see me use the summers only for 4-5 months of the year, whereas the all seasons would see a more balanced use of 6 months. Due to the unpredictable weather here, I'm also afraid of being caught off guard and being left stranded, or unable to drive for the day.
I'm leaning towards the 19s for more practicality sake, but I still really like the look of the 20s.
What are your guys' thoughts? |
Options are fun to chat about here my thoughts:
1) Harmon Kardon - I've had a couple BMWs with it and a couple without it. My last X3 did not it have it. I feel like if you listen to music at higher volume levels it would be preferred. It replaced the HIFI level sound system with a 600 watt amplifier and a total of 16 speakers. I assume this new generation will have similar features. I did spec my New X3 with H/K, CarPlay and I had to add the WiFi hotspot as as a required option due to ordering in the BMW system.
2) Exec Interior Package - It appears each country has different package content. @KAP8 found out that by ordering Ventilated Seats you may give up Sports Seats which have more adjustments. I would not give these up. And the Sports Seats also appear to be the basis for the Individual Leather options as well so they mush be better right? I've only driven a Yukon with cooled seats and I can't say the feature was that important to me. Could have been the vehicle or just not needing cooled seats in my city. The AC is good enough for me. I've noticed that the Sensatec dash does look better in pictures and likely in person with the stitching you mention but defiantly a personal preference. I did not spec my new X3 with that feature. I've had a couple of BMWs with Sensatec interiors and I generally like them. Some people don't like to sit on animal skins. I ordered Exec Pack in the US because I wanted the Icon headlights and the Digital dash. Leather came along with it.
3) Wheels. I prefer my cars to ride on the plus one option with all seasons. Yes of course the X3 looks best on the 20s or 21s but they are not practical for me. I've ordered xLine with Prem Pack in the US and get nice looking 19s. I also like the mobility of run flats so okay with them but it's nice BMW now let's you change that back to non run flats.