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      06-23-2015, 02:48 PM   #23
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I'll answer in reverse... I think anybody not ordering the rear view camera will some day regret it... when they back into something!

Even my MINI had the rear beeper thing...
Have it on our Pathdinder...never even look at the damn thing. I still use my mirrors and the natural swiveling of my neck to make sure nothing is behind me😜
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      06-23-2015, 02:51 PM   #24
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I'll answer in reverse... I think anybody not ordering the rear view camera will some day regret it... when they back into something!

Even my MINI had the rear beeper thing...
The sonar beeper thing is very useful and does come in handy...especially in a big SUV.
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      06-23-2015, 02:51 PM   #25
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I'll answer in reverse... I think anybody not ordering the rear view camera will some day regret it... when they back into something!

Even my MINI had the rear beeper thing...
I definitely picked this option because of the wife. We'll find out if she'll actually use it.
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      06-23-2015, 03:44 PM   #26
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XTL, I was thinking about this after watching the CNET video review. I had a Nav from my previous 540i and never used it. I thought, if I didn't use it then, why would I use it now. I guess I'll find out...
yea, I had the navi in my f30 and rarely used it. the times that i needed to use it, i ended up using google maps on my phone

although i regret not getting navi this time, it IS a nice luxury to have

ah, and one more thing .. POWER SEATS

i always had power seats and this was my first time not having it... oh boy.. i did not realize how annoying and how many levers there are.
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      06-23-2015, 03:46 PM   #27
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I'll answer in reverse... I think anybody not ordering the rear view camera will some day regret it... when they back into something!
I sometimes think I'll regret it but I'm never in a situation where I need to be getting close to things. Where I live is mostly all open with lots of room; I've lived without it with bigger cars so i figure I'll be fine without it in a little 2er.

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only regret was not getting navigation, however i can live without it
I got the nav for everything that comes with the navigation, not for actual GPS Navigation. (if that makes sense)
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      06-23-2015, 04:15 PM   #28
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Not sure where you're from, but the US market doesn't get this feature. Our high-beam assistant just turns the high-beam's entirely off when it sees another car coming.
You do get the feature, it's just coded out....

but you can code it back in like the Variable light distribution

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      06-23-2015, 05:05 PM   #29
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      06-23-2015, 05:05 PM   #30
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Xenons are well worth the $900.
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      06-23-2015, 05:11 PM   #31
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If you are really performance-orientated (I am, too) there is a Dinan Stage 2 tune for the M235. It's expensive but I think it will get you 0-60 in 4 seconds flat. I have a fully-loaded 228i with Dinan Shockware (not available yet for the M235) and the Stage 1 (there's no Stage 2 yet for the 228i) which my gut tells me gets the car from 0 to 60 in about 4.5 sec. For me, the best thing about both cars is the adaptive suspension, which I believe is standard on the 235, and the 8AT.
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      06-23-2015, 05:41 PM   #32
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I regret not getting the backup camera. It will be standard on all cars in a few years.
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      06-23-2015, 07:24 PM   #33
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I regret not getting the backup camera. It will be standard on all cars in a few years.
Same here, but I really didn't want the ugly proximity sensors that came with it.
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      06-23-2015, 07:30 PM   #34
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      06-23-2015, 07:42 PM   #35
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      06-23-2015, 08:49 PM   #36
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Couple things have changed since the 2014 MY. The 2016 has more standard features, and even the 2015 has bluetooth streaming standard, which would have been nice. My only regret is that even though I ordered the DHP, and the optional wheels, I wish I had ordered the Sport line, mainly for the sport seats. Other than that no regrets, as I pretty much ordered it the way I wanted it with Premium package, Driver's Assistance, Headlight package, Heated seats, etc. Nav would've been nice (especially since in 2014 that was the only way to get BT streaming), but I have no regrets about not spending $2100 for it.
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      06-24-2015, 07:42 AM   #37
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I only regret some of the MY2014 standard equipment. I cannot express how much I do not want to have headlight washer on my car. They add weight, put additional holes in my bumper and are only good at covering the front end of my car washer fluid. Not a fan.
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      06-24-2015, 08:07 AM   #38
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I only regret some of the MY2014 standard equipment. I cannot express how much I do not want to have headlight washer on my car. They add weight, put additional holes in my bumper and are only good at covering the front end of my car washer fluid. Not a fan.
I believe headlight washers were part of a package as they were definitely not standard on my 2014.
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      06-24-2015, 08:20 AM   #39
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I believe headlight washers were part of a package as they were definitely not standard on my 2014.
They were standard on M235i's in 2014.
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      06-24-2015, 08:49 AM   #40
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They were standard on M235i's in 2014.
My bad. I thought you meant all 2 series. On the 228i, it was an option with the Cold Weather package.
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      06-24-2015, 11:05 AM   #41
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Same here, but I really didn't want the ugly proximity sensors that came with it.
Really? My car has them and I hardly notice them. At least I'm sure those little buttons are much less obtrusive than a big dent after you run into something.
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      06-24-2015, 12:29 PM   #42
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Packages in Australia are slightly different, a lot comes standard here... Only things I didn't get was the HK sound and driving assistance (lane change warning, brake assistant etc)

Overall no regrets as HK system isn't that great and I've never had the driving assistant so don't really know what I'm missing out, but would be cool to try
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      06-24-2015, 02:59 PM   #43
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Hello Fellow 2Addicts,
Newbee here on 2 forum but been around 5 and 3 series forum before. I was just informed last week by my client advisor, that my 2015 M235i was just finished at the plant and will soon be in route. I was lucky to get the last builds for 2015 even though I was offered a 2016 initially. The reason for the 2015, is for the Dinan S1 or P1 hookup. 2016 performance package is not available yet.

My decision to purchase one, was for daily driving enthusiast purposes. With that in mind, my options were minimized to cold weather, driver asst packages and Glacier Silver metallic/Oyster Dakota leather. If I went with full optioned build, I'd spend that same amount on a Dinan package. I like Techs, but my heart is all about power/performance. The M235i is plenty well optioned already as a base model.

My question to the 2 series community is, any regrets not purchasing the options you initially didn't care for? Your feedback is appreciated for my peace of mind! Thx!
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You will find that a lightly optioned car will hold its value.

Either keep the options skinny or load it up. Never go middle of the road.

The best thing about keeping the options light on a BMW is that it will hold its value.

Don't fret not having the options. Why? Because, you will make out on the back end. This means you can load up your next vehicle with the money you saved and the value you maintained by keeping the options light on your current vehicle.
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      06-24-2015, 03:15 PM   #44
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Does anyone regret ordering too many options?

I sure do.

I wish I didn't get the $3700 Premium package which includes:
Sunroof that I don't want (weight)
GPS that I don't use
Electric Seats that I never really need to adjust
Heated Steering wheel (gloves anyone)
Rear parking sensor and camera (the ONLY thing i want)
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