Exec Pack Frustration!

Bsmith75 · 08-03-2015, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Technic

Top/side camera requires Executive Package.

Gotcha...makes sense. If they are gonna get ya, then make sure to double it up. Regardless, I love that damn.

B.

verruckt · 08-03-2015, 11:45 AM

The bright side is that adding the camera should only be parts + coding.

The wiring usually exists.

Technic · 08-03-2015, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by verruckt

The bright side is that adding the camera should only be parts + coding.

The wiring usually exists.

There has been no rear view camera pre-wiring in any BMW as in ever.

S65V8 · 08-11-2015, 05:31 AM

I agree, I think ED is great for some, but I always found it to be more hassle and cost than I'd prefer when buying a car. Yes, you do save a lot upfront, but knowing me, I'd spend all those savings during the trip or at least a good majority of it.

Back to OP's point, BMW knows their base and that's why they packaged pdc / BU cam in the exec pk. as everyone will convince themselves to get it because of A) Leather B) PDC / BU cam. It does suck BMW doesn't part it out as an option.

I almost considered doing this separately via bimmertech cam + PDC retrofit, but it comes out to at least $1.2k + labor it seems, then looking at exec. pk. today at $3,200 or $3,500, it's a no brainer since it includes the PDC/CAM ($1,200 per retrofit est.), Leather ($950), HUD ($?, but tech likely worth at least $500-$700...at least for me), all things I think for $3,500 makes sense + other luxury items included. For the items I actually want, it adds up to ~$2,800, so they are taxing me for the other items at $700 - meh, not a bad deal overall.

rivesc · 08-11-2015, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

BMW will always pkg options like this for now on. ITs easier for ordering for us dealers as well. You start making everything available as indiv pieces you end up getting cars that sit on the lots for a long time bc they are not optioned the way a person wants.

So when you group everything its a all or nothing type of buying which makes it easier for ordering as well as selling.

So don't expect BMW to go back towards more indiv options but instead more grouped options. Its frustrating yes however in the bigger picture it works a lot better this way for BMW and dealers.

This.

Padfan9 · 08-11-2015, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

BMW will always pkg options like this for now on. ITs easier for ordering for us dealers as well. You start making everything available as indiv pieces you end up getting cars that sit on the lots for a long time bc they are not optioned the way a person wants.

So when you group everything its a all or nothing type of buying which makes it easier for ordering as well as selling.

So don't expect BMW to go back towards more indiv options but instead more grouped options. Its frustrating yes however in the bigger picture it works a lot better this way for BMW and dealers.

You definitely have a point.. I just think the back up camera should be standard. That's the only thing that makes no sense as an option. Every car has a back up camera now. My girlfriends Mazda 3 has one standard.

KevinM · 08-11-2015, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Padfan9

You definitely have a point.. I just think the back up camera should be standard. That's the only thing that makes no sense as an option. Every car has a back up camera now. My girlfriends Mazda 3 has one standard.

Agreed. And it will be (by law) by 5/2018. Will be interesting to see if BMW waits until the absolute last minute to make backup cameras standard.

DBV · 08-11-2015, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by KevinM

Agreed. And it will be (by law) by 5/2018. Will be interesting to see if BMW waits until the absolute last minute to make backup cameras standard.

They'll probably offer an "HD Back-Up Camera" option, or "Enhanced Parking Camera". Anything to get people to keep ticking those option boxes!

sdgiids · 08-11-2015, 09:59 PM

So i opted for this option mainly for PDC an Camera its a must but i Must say the camera is terrible at night video quality is lacking highley its not clear or bright enough

i have a 2015 X5 and it came standard with BUC & PDC and Cam is 10x better quality WHYYYYY!!!???

Robotechnology · 08-12-2015, 09:24 AM

I just wanted the HUD. I really got the shaft though because I paid full pop for exec pkg and because I chose the leather cloth carbon structure, no credit towards the "free" leather and no rear heated seats that are included. Should've been $3k for my car, not $4,300

RobbyMack · 08-12-2015, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Robotechnology

I just wanted the HUD. I really got the shaft though because I paid full pop for exec pkg and because I chose the leather cloth carbon structure, no credit towards the "free" leather and no rear heated seats that are included. Should've been $3k for my car, not $4,300

I'd have checked executive had I gotten a credit for rocking speed cloth. I even had second thoughts about it and almost emailed my CA to add it despite feeling like I was giving myself the shaft. Luckily when I did reach out to him the car had gone 150 overnight. Not sure if that's the world trying to tell me something or not. To make myself feel better im looking to order either the Dinan, AWE, or Akra, exhaust shortly after break in rather than waiting a few months like normal before going balls to the wall with the mods.

04cobra · 08-12-2015, 08:40 PM

It's not just BMW. Ford is doing the same thing, 2-3 groups of high priced packages with tons of stuff in them. The other option is what Honda and Acura do and basically offer no options, but just package them into the cost of the car.

Like someone said, otherwise you get a ton of dealer inventory. Now with THAT said backup camera should have been standard....come on

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S65V8 _ 808 Rep 3,160 Posts Drives: ... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (10)	I agree, I think ED is great for some, but I always found it to be more hassle and cost than I'd prefer when buying a car. Yes, you do save a lot upfront, but knowing me, I'd spend all those savings during the trip or at least a good majority of it. Back to OP's point, BMW knows their base and that's why they packaged pdc / BU cam in the exec pk. as everyone will convince themselves to get it because of A) Leather B) PDC / BU cam. It does suck BMW doesn't part it out as an option. I almost considered doing this separately via bimmertech cam + PDC retrofit, but it comes out to at least $1.2k + labor it seems, then looking at exec. pk. today at $3,200 or $3,500, it's a no brainer since it includes the PDC/CAM ($1,200 per retrofit est.), Leather ($950), HUD ($?, but tech likely worth at least $500-$700...at least for me), all things I think for $3,500 makes sense + other luxury items included. For the items I actually want, it adds up to ~$2,800, so they are taxing me for the other items at $700 - meh, not a bad deal overall.
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sdgiids Private First Class 15 Rep 106 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: nyc iTrader: (1)	Camera So i opted for this option mainly for PDC an Camera its a must but i Must say the camera is terrible at night video quality is lacking highley its not clear or bright enough i have a 2015 X5 and it came standard with BUC & PDC and Cam is 10x better quality WHYYYYY!!!???
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Robotechnology RDF 152 Rep 245 Posts Drives: F80/JCW Clubman/Z4MC/STI Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: North NJ iTrader: (0)	I just wanted the HUD. I really got the shaft though because I paid full pop for exec pkg and because I chose the leather cloth carbon structure, no credit towards the "free" leather and no rear heated seats that are included. Should've been $3k for my car, not $4,300
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04cobra Banned 633 Rep 1,048 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 - 6MT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	It's not just BMW. Ford is doing the same thing, 2-3 groups of high priced packages with tons of stuff in them. The other option is what Honda and Acura do and basically offer no options, but just package them into the cost of the car. Like someone said, otherwise you get a ton of dealer inventory. Now with THAT said backup camera should have been standard....come on
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