What options do you wish were available but are not?

shark715 · 01-24-2015, 12:05 PM

I thought this would be a good thread because I know our friends at BMW monitor the forum. Perhaps if enough customers want something it will be added.

Our list is as follows:

Heads up display-there was another thread that mentioned that an aftermarket heads up display is going to be available, but it's interesting that a heads up display is an option in the new mini but not here.

Blind spot monitor-especially for the convertible when the top is up there is a sizable blind spot.

Active cruise control

Deep sea blue available on the 235.

Higher powered optional audio system

Top and side view cameras-we have it on our x5

Neck warmer for the convertible-we have it on our Mercedes SLK and it extends the top down season.

mvallido · 01-24-2015, 12:16 PM

+1 on the HUD

3.0L · 01-24-2015, 12:24 PM

The addition of basic gauges including coolant temperature, oil temperature and oil pressure. Also, turbo boost in PSI would be nice, too.

As to our present cars, I still believe all of the above could be displayed on the LCD screen "Sports" with a firmware upgrade.

I suggested this idea to BMW and it fell on deaf ears.

Macphisto · 01-24-2015, 12:33 PM

Hydraulic steering

Sportstick · 01-24-2015, 12:39 PM

Sliding sun visors....

Rear doors....

Spare tire....

Someplace to hold to close the trunk other than painted metal

Pretty exotic stuff!

golf4501 · 01-24-2015, 12:46 PM

Instrument cluster with extended contents outside of tech package. I don't need GPS, use my phone for that. I didn't get tech package but would have definitely gotten this.

MichaelL · 01-24-2015, 01:03 PM

Cloth sport seats
Deep sea blue with M sport pack for 228i
Temperature gauge
X drive with stick

Couple I could think of quickly...

midwest 340xi 6sp · 01-24-2015, 01:14 PM

Temp Gauges
HUD
Rear Doors
Spare Tire
Individual Interior/Exterior Packages
Nappa Leather & Upgraded interior trim options

this car is plenty powerful and playful enough for me...I want to sexy it up a bit outside and in.

edit: Foglights

mfourn20 · 01-24-2015, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midwest M235i

Temp Gauges
HUD
Rear Doors
Spare Tire
Individual Interior/Exterior Packages
Nappa Leather & Upgraded interior trim options

this car is plenty powerful and playful enough for me...I want to sexy it up a bit outside and in.

+1 on the spare tire

Ramos · 01-24-2015, 01:53 PM

Handle to hold above the doors!!
Oil and coolant temps!!

That's it

BMWKLR · 01-24-2015, 01:55 PM

ventilated seats.

jwr0721 · 01-24-2015, 02:03 PM

Heads up!!!! Completely RIDICULOUS BMW has this on the 3 and not the 2. So stupid.

MG 228i · 01-24-2015, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sportstick

Sliding sun visors....

Rear doors....

Spare tire....

Someplace to hold to close the trunk other than painted metal

Pretty exotic stuff!

On the inside of the trunk lid there are indents on each side that you can use as leverage to close the trunk.

Cavpilot2k · 01-24-2015, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mybostonjack

Hydraulic steering

+10

I know everyone is going to EPS to save a fraction of an MPG by removing the parasitic power drain on the engine, but why not an electrically-powered hydraulic pump? Best of both worlds and you still get the steering feel of a real car.

Supernaut · 01-24-2015, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3.0L

The addition of basic gauges including coolant temperature, oil temperature and oil pressure. Also, turbo boost in PSI would be nice, too.

As to our present cars, I still believe all of the above could be displayed on the LCD screen "Sports" with a firmware upgrade.

I suggested this idea to BMW and it fell on deaf ears.

Exactly! BMW should be embarrassed for having HP/torque displays available but not real engine gauges in the performance display.

I'd add:

Digital speedometer standard - I hate that I have to go back to analog

Alcantara seat option

VALENCIA ORANGE IN THE M235i - curse you BMW, for teasing with VO in 228s then denying in 235s

midwest 340xi 6sp · 01-24-2015, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supernaut

Exactly! BMW should be embarrassed for having HP/torque displays available but not real engine gauges in the performance display.

I'd add:

Digital speedometer standard - I hate that I have to go back to analog

Alcantara seat option

VALENCIA ORANGE IN THE M235i - curse you BMW, for teasing with VO in 228s then denying in 235s

Good call on the Valencia...Egregious not to have it on the M235

tke743 · 01-24-2015, 03:55 PM

Temp gauge
HUD
Gran Coupe
LSD from factory

bladeomatic · 01-24-2015, 04:20 PM

Some of these are options, other are just slight improvements.

-HUD
-Oil Temp gauge
-Active Cruise Control
-Foot-operated trunk opener
-Alcantara
-Seat cooler
-Extendable visors
-Stronger nub on the cruise control thumb wheel (mine's tearing already)
-40/20/40 rear seat split (like non-US folks have)
-Remove package tray in rear seat
-Slightly bigger center armrest storage
-Move inside door handle back on door about 6 inches for better leverage and holding on.
-Add overhead "oh sh*t" handle for my wife
-Pull iDrive, replace with Apple CarPlay
-Better button placement (some buttons are tacked on inelegantly)
-More rim options
-More paint color options
-A much better stereo (HK really dropped the ball on this one)
-Oil dipstick
-Spare tire
-Better gas filler opening (mine requires me to hold nozzles "gangsta style" (sideways) to keep the auto-shutoff form triggering early)
-Fully codeable via the car interface vs. black ops hacking (fold mirror on lock, Default to Sport+ upon startup)
-Remote start, remote heater/AC start
-A new "Performance" setting that's tighter suspension than the current "Sport" (see my earlier thread)

I LOVE me my car, but adding a tiny bit more polish/options in these areas would be perfection.

Icy J · 01-24-2015, 04:23 PM

Temperature gauge

MrBallooKnot · 01-24-2015, 04:24 PM

- On/off option for the artificial engine sound
- BT audio streaming
- Select "Sport" as the default mode
- Let the paddle-shifters do something useful--like volume control.

SmallTownBoy · 01-24-2015, 04:35 PM

iDrive delete
analog stereo controls (bass/treble/balance)

ingleberg · 01-24-2015, 04:37 PM

Air conditioned seats!

01-24-2015, 12:05 PM	#1
shark715 Captain 166 Rep 860 Posts Drives: '11 X5 50i, '16 M235xi vert Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	What options do you wish were available but are not? I thought this would be a good thread because I know our friends at BMW monitor the forum. Perhaps if enough customers want something it will be added. Our list is as follows: Heads up display-there was another thread that mentioned that an aftermarket heads up display is going to be available, but it's interesting that a heads up display is an option in the new mini but not here. Blind spot monitor-especially for the convertible when the top is up there is a sizable blind spot. Active cruise control Deep sea blue available on the 235. Higher powered optional audio system Top and side view cameras-we have it on our x5 Neck warmer for the convertible-we have it on our Mercedes SLK and it extends the top down season.
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mvallido Lieutenant 70 Rep 552 Posts Drives: M235i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Retired MCPO USN iTrader: (0)	+1 on the HUD __________________ 2014 M235i {Dinan P1 Power Package} 2015 F30 320i 2006 E90 2004 C240 97 E39 VF5 Supercharged
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3.0L Colonel 8935 Rep 2,010 Posts Drives: M235i, 20k miles Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California iTrader: (0)	The addition of basic gauges including coolant temperature, oil temperature and oil pressure. Also, turbo boost in PSI would be nice, too. As to our present cars, I still believe all of the above could be displayed on the LCD screen "Sports" with a firmware upgrade. I suggested this idea to BMW and it fell on deaf ears. __________________ ///M235i \| Mineral Grey Metallic \| Premium Package \| Technology Package \| Driver Assistance Package \| Dakota Coral Red/Black Leather \| Harman/Kardon Premium 360 watt sound system \| 8-speed automatic When writing your life's plan, use a pencil with an eraser
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Macphisto Lieutenant 1110 Rep 402 Posts Drives: 2016 ///M2 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	Hydraulic steering
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01-24-2015, 12:39 PM	#5
Sportstick Major General 4654 Rep 6,031 Posts Drives: '15 228i and '24 X3 sDrive30i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Southwest USA iTrader: (0)	Sliding sun visors.... Rear doors.... Spare tire.... Someplace to hold to close the trunk other than painted metal Pretty exotic stuff!
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golf4501 Lieutenant 105 Rep 586 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: chicagoland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M2C [0.00]	Instrument cluster with extended contents outside of tech package. I don't need GPS, use my phone for that. I didn't get tech package but would have definitely gotten this.
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MichaelL Private First Class 42 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 2015 228i MSport Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (0)	Cloth sport seats Deep sea blue with M sport pack for 228i Temperature gauge X drive with stick Couple I could think of quickly...
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midwest 340xi 6sp Lieutenant Colonel 360 Rep 1,797 Posts Drives: 2018 340xi Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Great Midwest iTrader: (6)	Temp Gauges HUD Rear Doors Spare Tire Individual Interior/Exterior Packages Nappa Leather & Upgraded interior trim options this car is plenty powerful and playful enough for me...I want to sexy it up a bit outside and in. edit: Foglights __________________ Previous Rides: 535xi, M235xi, X3, E92 M3, E70 X5 35d, X6 50i, X6 35i, E60 550i, E46 M3 Cabriolet, E39 540i, E36 328i Last edited by midwest 340xi 6sp; 01-24-2015 at 02:42 PM..
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Ramos Colonel 863 Rep 2,897 Posts Drives: G20 2020 M340 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: So-Cal iTrader: (6)	Handle to hold above the doors!! Oil and coolant temps!! That's it
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BMWKLR First Lieutenant 143 Rep 370 Posts Drives: white m235 cp RED w/gray pop Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pembroke Pines iTrader: (0)	ventilated seats.
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jwr0721 First Lieutenant 180 Rep 308 Posts Drives: 2010 135i 6MT Join Date: May 2013 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Heads up!!!! Completely RIDICULOUS BMW has this on the 3 and not the 2. So stupid.
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tke743 Major 739 Rep 1,066 Posts Drives: LBB M2 Comp Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (5)	Temp gauge HUD Gran Coupe LSD from factory
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01-24-2015, 04:20 PM	#18
bladeomatic Lieutenant 115 Rep 418 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 ZCP Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Some of these are options, other are just slight improvements. -HUD -Oil Temp gauge -Active Cruise Control -Foot-operated trunk opener -Alcantara -Seat cooler -Extendable visors -Stronger nub on the cruise control thumb wheel (mine's tearing already) -40/20/40 rear seat split (like non-US folks have) -Remove package tray in rear seat -Slightly bigger center armrest storage -Move inside door handle back on door about 6 inches for better leverage and holding on. -Add overhead "oh sh*t" handle for my wife -Pull iDrive, replace with Apple CarPlay -Better button placement (some buttons are tacked on inelegantly) -More rim options -More paint color options -A much better stereo (HK really dropped the ball on this one) -Oil dipstick -Spare tire -Better gas filler opening (mine requires me to hold nozzles "gangsta style" (sideways) to keep the auto-shutoff form triggering early) -Fully codeable via the car interface vs. black ops hacking (fold mirror on lock, Default to Sport+ upon startup) -Remote start, remote heater/AC start -A new "Performance" setting that's tighter suspension than the current "Sport" (see my earlier thread) I LOVE me my car, but adding a tiny bit more polish/options in these areas would be perfection.
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MrBallooKnot Private 14 Rep 56 Posts Drives: Like I Stole It Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Location: Location: iTrader: (0)	- On/off option for the artificial engine sound - BT audio streaming - Select "Sport" as the default mode - Let the paddle-shifters do something useful--like volume control.
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SmallTownBoy First Lieutenant 9 Rep 347 Posts Drives: '14 M235i 6MT PSS BSM Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South Detroit, Canada iTrader: (0)	iDrive delete analog stereo controls (bass/treble/balance) __________________ F22 * (N55 + 6MT) ÷ PSS = FUN
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01-24-2015, 04:37 PM	#22
ingleberg New Member 2 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Midland, TX iTrader: (0)	Air conditioned seats!
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