What options do you wish were available but are not?

Steven1077 · 01-24-2015, 04:37 PM

HUD, LSD, surround view, better wheels, more colours

shark715 · 01-24-2015, 04:39 PM

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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!

Great idea on the trunk… And it should not be an option:-)

Gate7 · 01-24-2015, 05:07 PM

Temp gauges and Valencia orange.

MEBII · 01-24-2015, 05:08 PM

Vehicle Cloaking
Side Winder Missiles
Aqua/Flight Modes

pazzo · 01-24-2015, 05:28 PM

Merino Leather.

pete1713 · 01-24-2015, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MEBII

Vehicle Cloaking
Side Winder Missiles
Aqua/Flight Modes

+1

chaswyck1 · 01-24-2015, 06:50 PM

In addition to many of things mentioned by others:

- moonroof delete on Sport Line (I would have even paid EXTRA for this option)
- a way to program radio sound so when you restart the engine it reverts back to the volume level you had it on before you turned the car off. (Can this be done? I've looked all over and couldn't find it anywhere. Is it a coding thing? I was able to do this on my 2012 MINI.)
- definitely oil pressure and collant temp gauges
- a MUCH better sound system with an equalizer
- tighter suspension option in Sport +
- a digital speed readout (another thing I miss about my MINI)

jb606 · 01-24-2015, 07:00 PM

Basic (oil/coolent) temp gauges and a dip stick to check the oil.

I'd settle for some kind of a light on the dash that would tell me the engine is still cold.

wjones14 · 01-24-2015, 07:40 PM

HUD
Gauge package w/temps and boost

golf4501 · 01-24-2015, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SmallTownBoy

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

Good call on the stereo controls. I was shocked when I picked up my 235 w/ Harmon Kardon and found out my old 335 w/ Base stereo had better controls.

HarmOG · 01-24-2015, 09:05 PM

Spare tire (can't wait to get stranded some where)

Better handle grip on inside of door when opening

Better stereo

DMason · 01-24-2015, 09:26 PM

Fineline Pure wood option which is available in most other markets. You can order it in Canada, but not in the US.

HUD and blindspot detection.

How about not limiting color options to the individual lines. If I buy a M235i, i should be able to order it in all colors. Seems odd to limit your color choices on the most expensive versions of the car.

How about the ability to order individual options instead of packages.

Individual program for the 2 series.

mcom · 01-24-2015, 09:54 PM

Oil slick, changing lic plates, rear view bullet proof shield, and of course, lasers

Barring the above, ventilated seats would be good!

krhodes1 · 01-24-2015, 10:12 PM

What useful purpose does a water temperature gauge serve in a car where the electronic thermostat and electric water pump vary the water temperature over a WIDE range of temperatures depending on operating conditions? It would be completely meaningless. Gauges in all modern cars are so damped they might as well be idiot lights anyway. If the temp is too high, the computer will let you know. Time is sufficient to know that the engine is warmed up. An oil temperature gauge is more useful, but still not really all that necessary.

As for things I would like to see:

Valencia Orange on M-Sport and M235i, in general more color and interior options for the M235i.

That fabulous cloth interior the Europeans get for free.

The ability to get a sunroof delete on a Premium Pkg 228i.

A stickshift on the 228i convertible.

chaswyck1 · 01-24-2015, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMason

Fineline Pure wood option which is available in most other markets. You can order it in Canada, but not in the US.

HUD and blindspot detection.

How about not limiting color options to the individual lines. If I buy a M235i, i should be able to order it in all colors. Seems odd to limit your color choices on the most expensive versions of the car.

How about the ability to order individual options instead of packages.

Individual program for the 2 series.

Yes! More options, fewer "packages".

CreativeFuel · 01-24-2015, 11:24 PM

M Performance Exhaust for 228i
Digital Speedo
Cloth Seats

nachob · 01-25-2015, 12:06 AM

M-Sport Alcantara Seat Option

No Idrive/ no Screen
AC sync button
coolant/oil temp gauge
Active Sound Disable Switch
Fixed M-sport suspension in M235i
manual seats in M235i
non-folding mirrors in M235i
Standalone M-Sport Brakes in 228i; or, or a better "track package" with firmer fixed M-sport suspension, locking diff, m-sport exhaust without active sound

BimmerLover98 · 01-25-2015, 01:19 AM

HUD!

BimmerLover98 · 01-25-2015, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBallooKnot

- 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.

Wait the 228 doesnt have bluetooth audio?! Well thats one of the very few cons i have as im looking at this car

chaswyck1 · 01-25-2015, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BimmerLover98

Wait the 228 doesnt have bluetooth audio?! Well thats one of the very few cons i have as im looking at this car

The 2015 228 has bluetooth audio. The 2014 didn't.

dmboone25 · 01-25-2015, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Ramos

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

That's it

+1 - I hate that they took those handles away. I liked them a lot.
Proper gauges
Cloth seats
Suspension upgrades
More umph from the engine

Corinne · 02-06-2015, 12:51 PM

Are you serious that the car doesn't have a water temperature gauge ??????
I want Valencia Orange and I'm not ordering anything until that's available on the M package !

01-24-2015, 04:37 PM	#23
Steven1077 Lieutenant Colonel 240 Rep 1,756 Posts Drives: M140i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: London England iTrader: (0)	HUD, LSD, surround view, better wheels, more colours
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01-24-2015, 05:07 PM	#25
Gate7 Oh rly? 46 Rep 339 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	Temp gauges and Valencia orange.
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01-24-2015, 05:08 PM	#26
MEBII Mike Bryan 17 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M235i [0.00]	Vehicle Cloaking Side Winder Missiles Aqua/Flight Modes
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01-24-2015, 05:28 PM	#27
pazzo Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 253 Posts Drives: 2017 X1 Glacier Silver Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Merino Leather. __________________ Pazzo 2017 F48 xDrive Glacier Silver
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01-24-2015, 06:50 PM	#29
chaswyck1 Lieutenant 76 Rep 506 Posts Drives: 2015 228i Valencia Orange Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Southern CA iTrader: (0)	In addition to many of things mentioned by others: - moonroof delete on Sport Line (I would have even paid EXTRA for this option) - a way to program radio sound so when you restart the engine it reverts back to the volume level you had it on before you turned the car off. (Can this be done? I've looked all over and couldn't find it anywhere. Is it a coding thing? I was able to do this on my 2012 MINI.) - definitely oil pressure and collant temp gauges - a MUCH better sound system with an equalizer - tighter suspension option in Sport + - a digital speed readout (another thing I miss about my MINI)
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01-24-2015, 07:00 PM	#30
jb606 Private First Class 48 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 430i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Central MD iTrader: (0)	Basic (oil/coolent) temp gauges and a dip stick to check the oil. I'd settle for some kind of a light on the dash that would tell me the engine is still cold.
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01-24-2015, 07:40 PM	#31
wjones14 Captain 651 Rep 886 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Niantic CT iTrader: (0)	HUD Gauge package w/temps and boost __________________ Vehicles: 2021 Alpine White M2C 6MT; 2011 Kawasaki Z1000 (1/4 mile 10.3 seconds @ 129 mph - stock) Previous: 2018 Camaro 2SS 1LE 6MT; 2015 BMW M235i 6MT; 2015 Mini Cooper F56 6MT; 2005 Mustang GT 5MT; 2003 Mini Cooper R50 5MT
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01-24-2015, 09:05 PM	#33
HarmOG Enlisted Member 4 Rep 45 Posts Drives: BMW 228 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Newport Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	Spare tire (can't wait to get stranded some where) Better handle grip on inside of door when opening Better stereo
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01-24-2015, 09:26 PM	#34
DMason Private 49 Rep 72 Posts Drives: X5 and a X1 m35i on the water Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Camano Island, Washington iTrader: (0)	Fineline Pure wood option which is available in most other markets. You can order it in Canada, but not in the US. HUD and blindspot detection. How about not limiting color options to the individual lines. If I buy a M235i, i should be able to order it in all colors. Seems odd to limit your color choices on the most expensive versions of the car. How about the ability to order individual options instead of packages. Individual program for the 2 series.
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01-24-2015, 09:54 PM	#35
mcom Private 26 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 2015 Alpine WT M235i Vert Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Oil slick, changing lic plates, rear view bullet proof shield, and of course, lasers Barring the above, ventilated seats would be good!
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01-24-2015, 10:12 PM	#36
krhodes1 Colonel 1436 Rep 2,527 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Wagon Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Westbrook, Maine, Port Charlotte, Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 128i [10.00] 2011 BMW 328i Touring [10.00]	What useful purpose does a water temperature gauge serve in a car where the electronic thermostat and electric water pump vary the water temperature over a WIDE range of temperatures depending on operating conditions? It would be completely meaningless. Gauges in all modern cars are so damped they might as well be idiot lights anyway. If the temp is too high, the computer will let you know. Time is sufficient to know that the engine is warmed up. An oil temperature gauge is more useful, but still not really all that necessary. As for things I would like to see: Valencia Orange on M-Sport and M235i, in general more color and interior options for the M235i. That fabulous cloth interior the Europeans get for free. The ability to get a sunroof delete on a Premium Pkg 228i. A stickshift on the 228i convertible. __________________ '11 328! Touring - Tasman on Chestnut, 6spd manual, factory upside-down "i" option '11 128i Convertible - Space Gray on Savannah Beige, 6spd manual, also '14 Mercedes-Benz E350 wagon, '95 Land Rover Discovery, '74 Triumph Spitfire
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01-24-2015, 11:24 PM	#38
CreativeFuel Private 21 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2015 228i M Sport Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	M Performance Exhaust for 228i Digital Speedo Cloth Seats
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01-25-2015, 12:06 AM	#39
nachob Brigadier General 2314 Rep 4,341 Posts Drives: 2004 330i ZHP, 2022 Cayman T Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California iTrader: (5)	M-Sport Alcantara Seat Option No Idrive/ no Screen AC sync button coolant/oil temp gauge Active Sound Disable Switch Fixed M-sport suspension in M235i manual seats in M235i non-folding mirrors in M235i Standalone M-Sport Brakes in 228i; or, or a better "track package" with firmer fixed M-sport suspension, locking diff, m-sport exhaust without active sound
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01-25-2015, 01:19 AM	#40
BimmerLover98 Private 17 Rep 52 Posts Drives: F10 535i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	HUD!
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02-06-2015, 12:51 PM	#44
Corinne Captain 1171 Rep 709 Posts Drives: M2 2018 LBB 6MT Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: French Alps iTrader: (0)	Are you serious that the car doesn't have a water temperature gauge ?????? I want Valencia Orange and I'm not ordering anything until that's available on the M package !
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