03-11-2011, 01:25 PM | #1 |
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Just Ordered a 2012 BMW X5 35i Premium with Conv pkg
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Iam a first time BMW buyer who just put in an order for the 2012 BMW X5 35i Premium with Conv pkg. I need some help in deciding if, 1. I need the BMW apps with the snapin for the iPhone ($500) or just use the USB cable or Bluetooth streaming. I plan to use my iPhone for streaming music and making calls 2. I am not sure if I should order the 3rd row seat. How usable is it? Any help would be much appreciated Cheers |
03-11-2011, 09:55 PM | #4 |
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I would definetly get the Premium Sound and also the Multi Contour seats. The 3rd row was useless I thought.
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03-12-2011, 03:40 PM | #5 |
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Thanks a lot for your responses Dreamerx5 and Frank_Nj. I will def look into the premium sound and M sport pkg. Also I have decided against the 3rd row seats, thanks to you guys
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03-12-2011, 08:27 PM | #6 |
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Do you have kids? How old are they? If you don't need the extra seats for two kids than don't get the third row. The second row is impacted by adding the third. We went with the third because we have two kids and will use the seats.
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03-12-2011, 10:56 PM | #7 |
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@cb4 I have a 3yr old. How do the 2nd row seats get affected by adding in the 3rd row?
How old are your kids, if you dont mind me asking, just so I know how much leg room there is. |
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The upside is that the second row is adjustable.Both forward and back as wells as the recline. You can't adjust the 2nd row without the 3rd row option. I encourage you to find a BMW center with both the third row and without. I was on the fence on this option until I was able to A-B compare. We have 2 boys (4 and 6). They are tall boys. I believe these seats will work for them for at least 6 more years. The third row was a huge plus for us. There are times when we need to fit 4 or 5 adults as well as the two boys. This is for around town shopping and trips downtown to the theater or museums. For long halls into the mountains it's only the 4 of us and the third row will be down. I compared the q7, MDX, and x5 3rd rows. Honestly all three are good for kids only. The X5 3rd row do the job for our needs. Hope this helps. Cheers and good luck! |
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03-15-2011, 01:05 AM | #10 |
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At 6-2 I have no issue with the second row (I have the third row option). I s'pose if you put the second row bolt upright u might have a clearance issue, but that would be uncomfortable. My son, at 4 yes old, loves the booster seat in the third row. It's very useful.
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03-15-2011, 11:44 AM | #12 |
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On the iPhone, I have one and don't have the smartphone integration - just bluetooth + USB cable. I can use the iphone for music using the cable or bluetooth and also use the phone as well. I am not missing the cradle too much, though I guess it would be nice, but I couldnt justify the $$$.
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