Optional Extras

nickcooluz · 12-08-2016, 03:34 AM

I am planning to get the following optional extras for 420d and would appreciate any suggestions:

+ pack
Advance parking pack
instead of innovation pack which is 1450 just going for the HUD which is 825
sunroof
heated steering wheel
sliding armrest
folding seats
Folding wing mirrors
Lane change warning system

Danny Fireblade · 12-08-2016, 03:39 AM

I would lose the lane change and sunroof, then keep the rest on a 430d and get extra free kit too:-)

simon the pieman · 12-08-2016, 03:48 AM

Leather dash would be a nice option.

nickcooluz · 12-08-2016, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Danny Fireblade

I would lose the lane change and sunroof, then keep the rest on a 430d and get extra free kit too:-)

What extra free kit you get on 430 and the reason I have decided to go for 420 is for the better fuel economy! Still trying to convince myself though.

nickcooluz · 12-08-2016, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by simon the pieman

Leather dash would be a nice option.

Would definitely be a nice option to add if i wasnt running over my budget

Torque of the Devil · 12-08-2016, 04:01 AM

As has been said changing it to a 330d is the best possible thing you can spend any money on

creepy coupe · 12-08-2016, 04:09 AM

If going for HUD. Pay the extra £220 and get speed limit display.

....,,,,..,,.. · 12-08-2016, 04:15 AM

Drop the parking, add in speed limit display.

Are heated seats standard on the 420d?

Danny Fireblade · 12-08-2016, 04:37 AM

I know electric seats are standard on the 430d, as is a few extra bits too.

Def speed limit with HUD, brilliant piece of kit.

My 30 mile commute with ACC and a mix of motorway and A roads returns me 55mpg with cruise set at speed limits.
I could possibly get it higher if I took it of cruise, but happy enough with that.

I think the difference between mpg is only about 4-5 on a run. My route is very hilly so could be more decent with a flatter route?

You know you want to.

nickcooluz · 12-08-2016, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Vanguard

As has been said changing it to a 330d is the best possible thing you can spend any money on

why is that?

nickcooluz · 12-08-2016, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

If going for HUD. Pay the extra £220 and get speed limit display.

I would definitely consider the speed limit display - it is worth the extra 220

....,,,,..,,.. · 12-08-2016, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by nickcooluz

why is that?

Sound, smoothness, power delivery, all coupled with great mpg when you want it.

nickcooluz · 12-08-2016, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Brigand

Drop the parking, add in speed limit display.

Are heated seats standard on the 420d?

That's correct they are standard on 420

Danny Fireblade · 12-08-2016, 04:41 AM

Meant to explain the difference between 420d and 430d is only about 4-5 mpg.
Well worth it for the inline 6.

creepy coupe · 12-08-2016, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by nickcooluz

I would definitely consider the speed limit display - it is worth the extra 220

Without question it is. it also makes the HUD a bit more complete.

....,,,,..,,.. · 12-08-2016, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by nickcooluz

I would definitely consider the speed limit display - it is worth the extra 220

Without it, it sort of makes the HUD redundant.

A HUD needs information input.

ACC, Speed display, Pro Media all make the HUD 'work'.

Danny Fireblade · 12-08-2016, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

Without question it is. it also makes the HUD a bit more complete.

+1

nickcooluz · 12-08-2016, 04:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny Fireblade

I know electric seats are standard on the 430d, as is a few extra bits too.

Def speed limit with HUD, brilliant piece of kit.

My 30 mile commute with ACC and a mix of motorway and A roads returns me 55mpg with cruise set at speed limits.
I could possibly get it higher if I took it of cruise, but happy enough with that.

I think the difference between mpg is only about 4-5 on a run. My route is very hilly so could be more decent with a flatter route?

You know you want to.

Is that true that dealerships give you more discount on 430d than 420d? I heard they give you extra 3k off on a 430d.

55mpg on 430d

Honest john states 42.3 average! Is yours auto or manual? Didn't know the difference was only 4 to 5 which is not too bad so definitely would consider 430d but will go for a test drive first. How is the drive like?

Torque of the Devil · 12-08-2016, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by nickcooluz

why is that?

It actually then feels like something resembling a BMW instead of an agricultural sounding tractor. Plus it's a pretty fast car, mpg difference is not worth mentioning.

....,,,,..,,.. · 12-08-2016, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by nickcooluz

Is that true that dealerships give you more discount on 430d than 420d? I heard they give you extra 3k off on a 430d.

55mpg on 430d

Honest john states 42.3 average! Is yours auto or manual? Didn't know the difference was only 4 to 5 which is not too bad so definitely would consider 430d but will go for a test drive first. How is the drive like?

Completely different to the x2.0 car.

Make sure it's a S Drive though.

Don't try comparing Xdrive and Sdrive and different engines.

First off you get much more available power, then there is the sports auto box, then for a Diesel it actually sounds okay.

Try it in comfort and then Sports.

Billy Cheeseman · 12-08-2016, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Vanguard

It actually then feels like something resembling a BMW instead of an agricultural sounding tractor. Plus it's a pretty fast car, mpg difference is not worth mentioning.

Correct - my 330d is in for bodywork and I have a 320d courtesy car - although not slow, the difference in soundtrack, smoothness, power delivery etc etc is immeasurable

kzg1969 · 12-08-2016, 05:08 AM

I would certainly test drive a 430D and see if you think the bigger engine is worth it....would also help in resale value I think. if it is, also vote to drop sunroof (you have aircon) and Lane Change

If you go HUD, then speed limit seems an obvious? (I've got it - works well)

Absolute musts for me are mirrors, rear camera and heated seats/wheel - maybe extended storage?

And that auto box is SO nice!

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Danny Fireblade Village idiot 750 Rep 1,237 Posts Drives: Myself crazy Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I know electric seats are standard on the 430d, as is a few extra bits too. Def speed limit with HUD, brilliant piece of kit. My 30 mile commute with ACC and a mix of motorway and A roads returns me 55mpg with cruise set at speed limits. I could possibly get it higher if I took it of cruise, but happy enough with that. I think the difference between mpg is only about 4-5 on a run. My route is very hilly so could be more decent with a flatter route? You know you want to.
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Danny Fireblade Village idiot 750 Rep 1,237 Posts Drives: Myself crazy Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Meant to explain the difference between 420d and 430d is only about 4-5 mpg. Well worth it for the inline 6.
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kzg1969 Lieutenant Colonel 1299 Rep 1,927 Posts Drives: X3M Comp / M3 E93 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: AberFreeze iTrader: (1)	I would certainly test drive a 430D and see if you think the bigger engine is worth it....would also help in resale value I think. if it is, also vote to drop sunroof (you have aircon) and Lane Change If you go HUD, then speed limit seems an obvious? (I've got it - works well) Absolute musts for me are mirrors, rear camera and heated seats/wheel - maybe extended storage? And that auto box is SO nice!
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