[gaijin]

A small window left before my M235i goes into build. Thinking of adding the Driver Assistance Package and maybe the Driver Assistance Plus options.

Any thoughts from those that have these feature(s) as to there functionality and user friendliness? Thank you.

[jbenington86]

Originally Posted by MEBII

These really should be standard features. But lane departure warning and speed limits are things we can and should see on our own.

Backup camera will be required as standard equipment on all US vehicles under 10,000 lbs. after May 1 2018.

http://www.nhtsa.gov/About+NHTSA/Pre...ity+Technology

[gaijin]

Thanks for the inputs so far. Makes really good sense why the Driver Assistance Package has become an important tool and not just techno fluff.

Speaking of techies stuff. Additional thoughts on the Enhanced USB and Bluetooth plus Smartphone Integration?

[gaijin]

Originally Posted by gaijin

Speaking of techies stuff. Additional thoughts on the Enhanced USB and Bluetooth plus Smartphone Integration?

All righty then. I just found an excellent input as to this package's usability vs. cost:

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showt...7#post16289727

Bottom line. I'll keep the cost savings and spend it elsewhere.

[hoppy6698]

Originally Posted by gaijin

All righty then. I just found an excellent input as to this package's usability vs. cost:

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showt...7#post16289727

Bottom line. I'll keep the cost savings and spend it elsewhere.

Recommend saving the HK costs as well if you were going that route. Much better and cheaper aftermarket options.

[gaijin]

Originally Posted by hoppy6698

Recommend saving the HK costs as well if you were going that route. Much better and cheaper aftermarket options.

I see on your sig that you've upgraded to the JBL speakers. Are those the only entertainment system upgrade you have done so far on your M235i?

[Cyberdemon]

I could live without the PDC sensors but I'm way too used to the backup cameras, especially with awful parallel parking here in NY.

The way I look at it is with the parking sensors you have the ability to more easily squeeze the car in tight spots vs the old fashioned method of making a million small adjustments or just being dead on the nose for where the car ends.

...or just having your passenger jump out and wave you into a spot.

[gaijin]

Thanks everyone. Added the Driver Assistance Package to my order.

[midwest 340xi 6sp]

Originally Posted by gaijin

Thanks everyone. Added the Driver Assistance Package to my order.

Good move if it fits the budget comfortably...I have the drivers assistance and like BOTH the PDC and rear view camera..

I personally would not pay for the drivers assistance plus...Thats just too many nannies for me...

[smitty16s]

I got the plus, because I drive a lot. In my Jetta the navigation a lot of times has the speed limit displayed and I notice myself on unfamiliar roads looking at the map screen to see the speed limit. I really appreciated the speed limit info when I was driving the car in Germany. Everytime that thing displayed the "no speed limit" sign on the autobahn it was like a green light to go fast.

[gaijin]

Originally Posted by smitty16s

I really appreciated the speed limit info when I was driving the car in Germany. Everytime that thing displayed the "no speed limit" sign on the autobahn it was like a green light to go fast.

[//M235ixD]

can anyone confirm Blind spot detection is included in DA package or is it the lane change as part of the DA+ package?

[pikcachu]

i think both are part of the DA +

[MikeT]

I'm going very, very light on options on the m235i that I'm in the process of ordering, BUT I am getting the basic Driver's Assistance.

It just seems like a no-brainer if you spend any amount of time parking in garages, crowded lots or on urban streets. Why would anyone not want an additional view? I totally get that we all learned to drive without it and somehow managed to survive, but who amongst us hasn't occasionally dinged a bumper that we shouldn't have? I suppose that if you live in a very rural area or something and basically never have to squeeze in or out of a tight parking place, then, yeah, okay, skip it. For the rest of us, it's well worth $900 or whatever.

[gaijin]

I did finalize our order with the DA option.

[Inline_Six]

Originally Posted by //M235ixD

can anyone confirm Blind spot detection is included in DA package or is it the lane change as part of the DA+ package?

Blind spot detection not available with the 2 series. 3 series onwards, only. I'm positive.

Lane departure warning is part of DA+.

[angelbones]

I ordered the DA basic package on my 228. However, I was very surprised that a car of this caliber did not come with blind spot monitoring as standard (which it should be) or even as an option. MUCH lesser cars have this as a standard item. Definitely disappointed, and I don't need to hear about how cars have too many nanny features. I've had blind spot monitoring in my last three cars, and it is definitely helpful, and may have even saved an accident or two (or at least avoided another's road rage).

[Inline_Six]

Originally Posted by angelbones

I ordered the DA basic package on my 228. However, I was very surprised that a car of this caliber did not come with blind spot monitoring as standard (which it should be) or even as an option. MUCH lesser cars have this as a standard item. Definitely disappointed, and I don't need to hear about how cars have too many nanny features. I've had blind spot monitoring in my last three cars, and it is definitely helpful, and may have even saved an accident or two (or at least avoided another's road rage).

I agree with you, 100%. But, unfortunately, it's part of the marketing game BMW plays.

I'm extremely disappointed that Head up display is not avail on 2 series.

[gaijin]

I'm not only because its one more reason why the manufacturer can set a high benchmark for its halo products (M3 and M4). Of course premium models command premium prices too.

[mmmmm235i]

Originally Posted by InlineSixTwinScroll

I agree with you, 100%. But, unfortunately, it's part of the marketing game BMW plays.

I'm extremely disappointed that Head up display is not avail on 2 series.

This. I understand the marketing, but we should be able to pay for what we want.

[abc]

hate when saftey features are held back from immediate and mass adoption

[midwest 340xi 6sp]

Originally Posted by abc

hate when saftey features are held back from immediate and mass adoption

Agreed - great point..So glad to see back-up camera's, traction controls, ABS etc. make their way to less expensive vehicles.

Regarding Hud? My wife has it on her X5 and its useless with polarized sunglasses. Because of that I personally can't muster any affinity for it