Ordering F10 M5 LCI advice with options

[michael_JCWS]

Hi all,

I am about to pull the trigger on ordering a new M5 LCI and want to get a view on options

So far going for:

Surround view 5DL
sun protection glass 761
20" M double spoke 2NZ

Also looking at:

Adaptive LED headlights 552
M sport multifunction seats 4MA
Oscillating seat base function 455

Anyone experience with the M sport multifunction seat

Cheers

[PHOENIXUK]

michael_JCWS said:

Hi all,

I am about to pull the trigger on ordering a new M5 LCI and want to get a view on options

So far going for:

Surround view 5DL
sun protection glass 761
20" M double spoke 2NZ

Also looking at:

Adaptive LED headlights 552
M sport multifunction seats 4MA
Oscillating seat base function 455

Anyone experience with the M sport multifunction seat

Cheers

I have the multi function seats, cooled and Oscillating, used this function a couple of times, quite like it.... Seats themselves are great.

[-Z-]

Hehe nice choices, I'm afraid I can't give any advice as the only option I got was to have it debadged.

Have you been given an indication of likely delivery date?

[kippaxking]

michael_JCWS said:

Hi all,

I am about to pull the trigger on ordering a new M5 LCI and want to get a view on options

So far going for:

Surround view 5DL
sun protection glass 761
20" M double spoke 2NZ

Also looking at:

Adaptive LED headlights 552
M sport multifunction seats 4MA
Oscillating seat base function 455

Anyone experience with the M sport multifunction seat

Cheers

The multifunction seats are the best I have ever had in any car.

[HoHoHo]

Sorry, can't help with the options, I only added privacy & wheels to mine.

Oh. And the wait, how it drags on and on!

[RichardM5]

M Multifunction seats are great, the oscillating seat base is OK but it's not exactly an essential option.

LED headlights are nice, but not significantly better than Xenons, the light is whiter which can sometimes appear less bright than the OEM Xenon colour.

Surround view is well worth having if you are ever in a tight spot.

[W8PMC]

As above, no experience of the Multi function seats, but i can confirm the standard seats are more comfortable & supportive than my A8, an opinion shared by my 7 month pregnant wife so good advert that the stock seats are good. I've spent over 4 hours continuous on 4 occasions in the car now & the stock seats are by far the most comfortable seats i've ever sat in.

I had the Multi Function seats in my E60 M5 & tbh the auto bolsters were a gimmick & i only ever engaged them to shock passengers on track.

Only options i selected were Harman Kardon speaker upgrade & Auto boot lid

[-Z-]

Actually one option I would have liked to have gotten is the competition pack, apparently much improved roll resistance and a mild power boost too.

[Crazy4557]

Just had my first long journey since taking delivery on Wednesday. 466 miles and the seats are sublime. Adaptive headlights are useful but not essential. Don't know about the vibrating seat base though! Maybe one for the girls to smile about.

[michael_JCWS]

Many thanks

Sounds like multifunction seats are probably the way to go,but without oscillating base

Still prefer the look of the LED lights, just need to try and justify the cost.

Thought about the competition pack, but a little hard to justify, even the dealer said you'd be unlikely to notice the difference unless on a track against other M5's.

With the current Q4deals the car has to be register before end of march, which is fine as my E-class goes at the end of April

Just need to decide on colour

Space Grey or Singapore Grey or Monte Carlo Blue

Decisions decisions

[-Z-]

michael_JCWS said:

Many thanks

Sounds like multifunction seats are probably the way to go,but without oscillating base

Still prefer the look of the LED lights, just need to try and justify the cost.

Thought about the competition pack, but a little hard to justify, even the dealer said you'd be unlikely to notice the difference unless on a track against other M5's.

With the current Q4deals the car has to be register before end of march, which is fine as my E-class goes at the end of April

Just need to decide on colour

Space Grey or Singapore Grey or Monte Carlo Blue

Decisions decisions

Led lights do look great, I did read something about them loosing intensity over a few years though, not BMW ones specifically but LED headlights in general.

Had word today that mine should arrive at dealer 6th January

Go for Monte Carlo Blue, I would've but needed it to be anonymous so went for imperial Blue.

[RichardM5]

The smallest change with the competition Pack is the power, it's so small as to be irrelevant. If you want a louder exhaust, then the CP gives it. It gives a stiffer setting in Sport+ mode, otherwise similar to the non CP although not quite the same. The biggest difference that's noticeable day to day is the change in the steering rack, it's quicker and gives more feedback.

Carbon Ceramic brakes are a worthwhile option if you can stretch that far. Over the life of the car, they are not as expensive as you might think as they will last several times longer than the stock brakes.

[pjv997]

Echo comments on multifunction seats - best I have ever had (no oscillating seat bases).

I thought surround view was a bit of a gimmick, but actually use it a lot.

[JMRS4]

michael_JCWS said:

Hi all,

I am about to pull the trigger on ordering a new M5 LCI and want to get a view on options

So far going for:

Surround view 5DL
sun protection glass 761
20" M double spoke 2NZ

Also looking at:

Adaptive LED headlights 552
M sport multifunction seats 4MA
Oscillating seat base function 455

Anyone experience with the M sport multifunction seat

Cheers

Hi this is what I ordered:
F10 M5 Saloon S63 4.4i
Monte Carlo Blue
Silverstone Extended Merino Leather

Options over STD.
Steering wheel heating
20" M Double-spoke style 343M alloy wheels
Boot lid operation, powered
Comfort Access
Reversing Assist camera
Lumbar support, driver and front pass.
Seat heating, rear
Dark Ash wood interior trim
M Multi-function seats, front THESE ARE A MUST HAVE IMO.
High-beam Assistant
Surround-view
Internet
Loudspeaker system - BMW Professional
Sun protection glass
Speed limit display
Service Pack

I use all accept the "Internet" which I really could have left off.

Edited by JMRS4 on Saturday 2nd November 13:06

[michael_JCWS]

That's a well spec'ed car!

[pjv997]

Looking at JMRS4 spec, one thing missing is split folding rear seats.

[JMRS4]

pjv997 said:

Looking at JMRS4 spec, one thing missing is split folding rear seats.

Yes I would have them BUT, the F10 rear bulkhead is so low, the hole is small when seats are down.

[pjv997]

For me an essential extra for a 3 or 5 series to provide extra flexibility when taking luggage on holiday.

[w5pwr]

Useful option, used mine several times for moving things and for the dog crate.....

[paulmc]

I have the folding rear seats deffo a must for me. Very handy. Bought a new 6 foot radiator for my bathroom last week, easy when the seats fold.