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      02-27-2016, 02:15 PM   #1
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5 most important options upon ordering

What would your 5 must have options be when spec'ing the M2
(include colour as a bonus to see what we come up with)
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      02-27-2016, 02:20 PM   #2
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Considering you can only choose between the color, transmission, and one package, you're about 2 options too far ahead, OP.
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Now, if you're talking about Performance parts, that's another story.
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Manual, manual, manual, manual and manual!
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So let's turn this thread into a question of: to get Exec package or not? I personally really want a backup camera (I've backed my BRZ into a lawn boulder) but don't want the excess weight and complexity of the heated steering wheel and auto high beams.
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So let's turn this thread into a question of: to get Exec package or not? I personally really want a backup camera (I've backed my BRZ into a lawn boulder) but don't want the excess weight and complexity of the heated steering wheel and auto high beams.
The car is gong to be heavy, regardless of whether or not you choose the package. I'll be adding it since it's a good value for what you obtain from it. Doesn't hurt to include.


...unless you didn't mean curb weight.
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The car is gong to be heavy, regardless of whether or not you choose the package. I'll be adding it since it's a good value for what you obtain from it. Doesn't hurt to include.


...unless you didn't mean curb weight.
Hey! Those extra wires weigh a few grams, man!
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Hey! Those extra wires weigh a few grams, man!


Better get rid of them then!
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Considering you can only choose between the color, transmission, and one package, you're about 2 options too far ahead, OP.
Hang on not everyone here is in America! - some of us get to spec individual options
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I think this is quite personal depending on what you intend to use the car for - but for me:

1. DCT (Controversial I know. However I intend to DD my M2.)
2. Harmon Kardon sound. (I Listen to music every journey)
3. Reversing Camera (Why make your life more difficult)
4. Adaptive Headlights (I do a lot of country road driving)
5. Heated Seats (For those cold winter days & general comfort)
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Hang on not everyone here is in America! - some of us get to spec individual options





I know it may be annoying but the price for that executive pack over the pond is extremely good value for money compared to doing those options individually here.

Suppose you can't have it both ways!
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I think this is quite personal depending on what you intend to use the car for - but for me:

1. DCT (Controversial I know. However I intend to DD my M2.)
2. Harmon Kardon sound. (I Listen to music every journey)
3. Reversing Camera (Why make your life more difficult)
4. Adaptive Headlights (I do a lot of country road driving)
5. Heated Seats (For those cold winter days & general comfort)
Did you spec the Visibility Pack? The dealer was quite insistent that I should for residual/resale reasons ...
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I think this is quite personal depending on what you intend to use the car for - but for me:

1. DCT (Controversial I know. However I intend to DD my M2.)
2. Harmon Kardon sound. (I Listen to music every journey)
3. Reversing Camera (Why make your life more difficult)
4. Adaptive Headlights (I do a lot of country road driving)
5. Heated Seats (For those cold winter days & general comfort)
Did you spec the Visibility Pack? The dealer was quite insistent that I should for residual/resale reasons ...
Yes
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What about the Sun Protection package? Another "must have" option according to the dealer. Assuming I ever get a build slot, that is
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What about the Sun Protection package? Another "must have" option according to the dealer. Assuming I ever get a build slot, that is
No because I don't see the value in tinted rear windows / a grey band which I'd have to delete as I specced driving assistant pack & speed limit display.
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No because I don't see the value in tinted rear windows / a grey band which I'd have to delete as I specced driving assistant pack & speed limit display.
That's spooky (no pun intended) as that is pretty much what I told the dealer. What sort of timeline has been suggested for delivery of your car?
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No because I don't see the value in tinted rear windows / a grey band which I'd have to delete as I specced driving assistant pack & speed limit display.
That's spooky (no pun intended) as that is pretty much what I told the dealer. What sort of timeline has been suggested for delivery of your car?
Great minds think alike Well I was No.2 on my dealers list with a deposit down so was expecting 2017 delivery however the person in front of me dropped out so I've been bumped to a June delivery this year, you?
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What about the Sun Protection package? Another "must have" option according to the dealer. Assuming I ever get a build slot, that is
My dealer said that as well. Not going for visibility package, have the high beam assist on the missus's X5 and its pants, it's too slow to dip lights and too slow to go back to main beam.

My 5 are
1. DCT
2. Reversing camera
3. Harmon kardon
4. Heated seats
5. Folding dimming wing mirrors
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Great minds think alike Well I was No.2 on my dealers list with a deposit down so was expecting 2017 delivery however the person in front of me dropped out so I've been bumped to a June delivery this year, you?
You lucky sod! My local dealer's allocation of 3 cars was spoken for long ago, they took my order but couldn't give me any clue as to whether or when they will get additional build slots so I'm on the dreaded Status 077. I suspect they are looking at more for MY2017. Whether that means they will get extra slots from July 2016 onwards I have no idea, but I live in hope.
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Great minds think alike Well I was No.2 on my dealers list with a deposit down so was expecting 2017 delivery however the person in front of me dropped out so I've been bumped to a June delivery this year, you?
You lucky sod! My local dealer's allocation of 3 cars was spoken for long ago, they took my order but couldn't give me any clue as to whether or when they will get additional build slots so I'm on the dreaded Status 077. I suspect they are looking at more for MY2017. Whether that means they will get extra slots from July 2016 onwards I have no idea, but I live in hope.
I think the M2 will be hard to get in the UK for the foreseeable future, maybe it's lifetime, when did you place your deposit? I had money down in October hence the initial No.2 slot.
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