Are these options worth buying? Rear Sun shade and Enhanced Premium Sound

[Gadgetman]

I was reading the 2008MY 0837/WD93 M3 Coupe online ordering guide and was debating on these two options: Power rear sunshade and the Enhanced Premium Sound.

What are the pros and cons with either?

OT: Can the seatbelt retrievers be disabled? Someone posted that it started to make marks on his seats.

[AndrewAZ]

Well are you going to use rear sunshades? I would skip it.. But get the premium sound it will be worth it.

[x5love]

I can't see the point in rear sunshade... just wear sunglasses and you'll be fine.

As for the sound, I think Logic 7 is cheaper and sounds incredible. I guess it depends on you and how important listening to music is - personally I would get in 2 different test cars (one with logic, one with enhanced premium) and compare the two.

[OzStriker]

Rear shade. Why not. Goes up and down. Cool. Another $550. Ok. Just add that to the other $176,000...

[masmole]

well I'm ordering rear sunshades, but only because I'm part vampire. ymmv.

[Big Windy]

had it on my '01 m5 and hardly used it. i did like watching it go up and down, but that is because i'm easily amused. i'd skip it.

[UltimateBMW]

I have the sunshade on my e46 330. While it definately is cool and a bit novel, I very rarely use it out of necessity. The sun is rarely right behind me at the 15 or so degrees to shine right in. I would say probably skip it. It's only real use is to let the people driving behind you know you don't want to look at them and possibly piss them off, which can or can't be fun.

The enhanced stereo is definitely a must, Car = music more often than naught for me. But that is a individual thing. If you are a music listening driver, then this should be a no-brainer option.

[Davo2003]

Originally Posted by Gadgetman

I was reading the 2008MY 0837/WD93 M3 Coupe online ordering guide and was debating on these two options: Power rear sunshade and the Enhanced Premium Sound.

What are the pros and cons with either?

OT: Can the seatbelt retrievers be disabled? Someone posted that it started to make marks on his seats.

My 2 cents, power rear shade on the sedan is classy and a plus, enhances the car and for me negated the need for tint. On the coupe I won't order it, coupes look better with tint IMHO. You must have missed this thread :
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91065

If Logic 7 is standard, believe me, it is awesome. If there is an upgrade to Logic 7...it should be something quite special, but if Logic 7 "is" the upgraded audio, it's a must.

[Deej]

I have them both in the new M3 which I picked up last week.

The sun shade is a must have in hot climates (like we have in West Australia). I have used it every day.

The top of the wizza sound option is fantastic and a must have. It has sub woofers somewhere (in the dash maybe?) that make it sound nice a basey when needed. At least if you spend the doe on the upgrade you wont have to butcher your new toy with an after market stereo.

Worth every cent IMO.

[Gadgetman]

Like one said in the previous posts, I dont like tinted windows and I also would like all the 6 option buttons filled up therefore, I'll include the Sun Shade as one of my options.

I will definitely get the enhanced premium sound option!

Can someone post a picture of the sun shade in the UP position?

[Epacy]

Originally Posted by Deej

I have them both in the new M3 which I picked up last week.

The sun shade is a must have in hot climates (like we have in West Australia). I have used it every day.

The top of the wizza sound option is fantastic and a must have. It has sub woofers somewhere (in the dash maybe?) that make it sound nice a basey when needed. At least if you spend the doe on the upgrade you wont have to butcher your new toy with an after market stereo.

Worth every cent IMO.

Please make a write-up and post pics of your experience, if you like.

[Epacy]

Originally Posted by Gadgetman

... I also would like all the 6 option buttons filled up therefore, I'll include the Sun Shade as one of my options.

Wow, no function over form there.
Just want the buttons filled up, huh? Gonna be tough since I believe one of them is for front PDC, which the US doesn't get.

[Gadgetman]

Originally Posted by Epacy

Wow, no function over form there.
Just want the buttons filled up, huh? Gonna be tough since I believe one of them is for front PDC, which the US doesn't get.

You know what... I may change my mind. All the cars I've owned never had the sun shade and I'm gonna try to keep the unecessary weight down. I love the gadgets, hence my alias name however, I'm going to use the money on the enhanced premium sound.

Yeah I know that the front PDC's are not equipped on US Models. I'll use the PDC when I park my car in the garage backwards. I hope it saves me from knocking the walls down. LoL... I've already hit it once when I owned a Chyrsler 300M.

Thanks bro...

[Davo2003]

Originally Posted by Gadgetman

You know what... I may change my mind. All the cars I've owned never had the sun shade and I'm gonna try to keep the unecessary weight down. I love the gadgets, hence my alias name however, I'm going to use the money on the enhanced premium sound.

Yeah I know that the front PDC's are not equipped on US Models. I'll use the PDC when I park my car in the garage backwards. I hope it saves me from knocking the walls down. LoL... I've already hit it once when I owned a Chyrsler 300M.

Thanks bro...

If you plan on getting the sedan, do yourself a favor and go find an 06 or later sedan with the pwr shade option at a local dealer...the aesthetics and operation will be the same. Then you will have no doubts and no regrets.
As for weight, I would be surprised if it all weighed more than 3 lbs or so...

[Sedan_Clan]

I have had rear sunshades on my E46 ///M3, and on my current E90 330i. I love the option. I'm not a fan of tint (...or moonroofs for that matter), so the sunshades work well in keeping the brightness out.

As for the weight, hell, the side sunshades on the sedan (...located inside the doors) probably weigh a few ounces. It's just perforated fabric with clips. It weighs nothing. The rear sunshade also weighs nothing. The motor for the rear sunshade can't weigh anymore than your average glass mug.

If you want pictures, I will take some and post them here.

[Gadgetman]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

I have had rear sunshades on my E46 ///M3, and on my current E90 330i. I love the option. I'm not a fan of tint (...or moonroofs for that matter), so the sunshades work well in keeping the brightness out.

As for the weight, hell, the side sunshades on the sedan (...located inside the doors) probably weigh a few ounces. It's just perforated fabric with clips. It weighs nothing. The rear sunshade also weighs nothing. The motor for the rear sunshade can't weigh anymore than your average glass mug.

If you want pictures, I will take some and post them here.

Yes, Please post some pictures. I'm currently out to sea with the U.S. Navy hunting Drug Runners in Central America.

Thanks,

[devo]

Originally Posted by Gadgetman

Yes, Please post some pictures. I'm currently out to sea with the U.S. Navy hunting Drug Runners in Central America.

Thanks,

How much fun is that. Be safe!

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Gadgetman

Yes, Please post some pictures. I'm currently out to sea with the U.S. Navy hunting Drug Runners in Central America.

Thanks,

Will do. I will take some tonight and have them posted by tomorrow.

[gadget]

Originally Posted by AndrewAZ

Well are you going to use rear sunshades? I would skip it.. But get the premium sound it will be worth it.

+1

I have the premium sound on the Z4 and it makes a big difference