Ok, here's what I'm ordering

Here's what I'm getting:

• 335i
• Sport Line
• Black Sapphire
• Black with Red Highlight Dakota Leather
• Anthracite Wood Trim
• Chrome Trim
• Premium Package
• Technology Package (Nav and all the other goodies)
• Heated Front Seats
• HK Sound System
• Rear-View Camera / PDC

Since the 3 Series has moved up-scale over the years, there now seems to be a lot of options I can live without.

Don't really need the cold weather package. Heated front seats will suffice.

Driver assistance package is not necessary, but fortunately I can get the rear-view camera & PDC as a stand-alone option.

Also not necessary to me is Driver Assistance Plus, DHP, window shades, active cruise control, paddle shifters, and auto High Beams.

Although I must confess, I am still not 100% certain about DHP and Paddle shifters. I might change my mind and get them anyway.

Any feedback on DHP???

I expect to order in Feb or March. That's not that far away.

Originally Posted by krash

Here's what I'm getting:

• 335i
• Sport Line
• Black Sapphire
• Black with Red Highlight Dakota Leather
• Anthracite Wood Trim
• Chrome Trim
• Premium Package
• Technology Package (Nav and all the other goodies)
• Heated Front Seats
• HK Sound System
• Rear-View Camera / PDC

Since the 3 Series has moved up-scale over the years, there now seems to be a lot of options I can live without.

Don't really need the cold weather package. Heated front seats will suffice.

Driver assistance package is not necessary, but fortunately I can get the rear-view camera & PDC as a stand-alone option.

Also not necessary to me is Driver Assistance Plus, DHP, window shades, active cruise control, paddle shifters, and auto High Beams.

Although I must confess, I am still not 100% certain about DHP and Paddle shifters. I might change my mind and get them anyway.

Any feedback on DHP???

I expect to order in Feb or March. That's not that far away.

Similar to what I have. Kid's love the heated rear seats. Are you getting the sport auto or the 6MT? If you want an AT, make sure it has the sport auto. I wish I had the 6MT. Sport Auto is a great AT though, very responsive, DCT-like.

I assume since you didn't specify X-Drive, this is the RWD version? If so, you get the sport suspension. Maybe that'll be enough. I would probably add DHP if I were to build one now, I prefer a little stiffer of a ride. 335 is very comfortable. If it's X-Drive, then definitely get the DHP.

most of the DA stuff i don't use, and wouldn't get.

A sports line without Sports Auto would be a sin. The paddle shifters mean Sports Auto so I strongly recommend it. Changes the shift patterns dramatically.

I have DHP and love it but I also added H&R sport springs which changed the entire driving experience. Tightening it up reducing body roll etc. The two together is like magic, but then again I have tried it without. But I like the idea of a softer ride when I want it and the ability to lock it in tight when I want as well.

you dont need dhp. the passive sport suspension is great

I like your configuration except for its omission of the lighting package. My not getting it was a bonehead move. It's both brightness and appearance.

As to sport auto, it's enough of a performance car that increases in that performance for not a lot of money ought to be high on the list. The sport auto does add an element of fun to the AT-s.

Originally Posted by Lorenzzo

I like your configuration except for its omission of the lighting package. My not getting it was a bonehead move. It's both brightness and appearance

335i comes with LED + Xenon lights as standard.

Originally Posted by MonkeyCMonkeyDo

A sports line without Sports Auto would be a sin. The paddle shifters mean Sports Auto so I strongly recommend it. Changes the shift patterns dramatically.

I have DHP and love it but I also added H&R sport springs which changed the entire driving experience. Tightening it up reducing body roll etc. The two together is like magic, but then again I have tried it without. But I like the idea of a softer ride when I want it and the ability to lock it in tight when I want as well.

Yeah, I am thinking the paddle shifters might be a must.

So what is adpative M Suspension?

Originally Posted by jfox335i

Similar to what I have. Kid's love the heated rear seats. Are you getting the sport auto or the 6MT? If you want an AT, make sure it has the sport auto. I wish I had the 6MT. Sport Auto is a great AT though, very responsive, DCT-like.

I assume since you didn't specify X-Drive, this is the RWD version? If so, you get the sport suspension. Maybe that'll be enough. I would probably add DHP if I were to build one now, I prefer a little stiffer of a ride. 335 is very comfortable. If it's X-Drive, then definitely get the DHP.

most of the DA stuff i don't use, and wouldn't get.

If my kids were younger, I'd definitely get the heated rear seats. But they both drive now, and one is going to college -- so I don't see a need for the heated rear seats anymore. I am getting Steptronic. I'm also getting RWD. I can definitely do without the variable steering, and since Dynamic Stability Control and Dynamic Traction Control come standard, I am not sure what DHP really offers. Plus, the sport line does come with sport suspension so I am not sure about DHP.

Same question, what exactly is Adaptive M Suspension?

Originally Posted by SamS

335i comes with LED + Xenon lights as standard.

Yep. Correct. They're standard with the 335.

Originally Posted by krash

Yeah, I am thinking the paddle shifters might be a must.

So what is adpative M Suspension?

I think it is smart to get the DHP with VSS + Adaptive M. Basically, the drive control setting (Comfort/Sport/Sport+) will allow you to tailor the suspension firmer/softer. This is not just a personal preference thing, but really changes the entire nature of the car. You have a highway cruiser to a very sporty car, all at the push of a button.

http://www.bmw.com/com/en/newvehicle...nsion.html#t=l

And Sport Auto is a must, too! much faster shifting, even in Auto mode.

Originally Posted by SamS

335i comes with LED + Xenon lights as standard.

True, forgot. Then with the sport auto, his config is exactly what I'd order on the 335.

Originally Posted by SamS

I think it is smart to get the DHP with VSS + Adaptive M. Basically, the drive control setting (Comfort/Sport/Sport+) will allow you to tailor the suspension firmer/softer. This is not just a personal preference thing, but really changes the entire nature of the car. You have a highway cruiser to a very sporty car, all at the push of a button.

http://www.bmw.com/com/en/newvehicle...nsion.html#t=l

And Sport Auto is a must, too! much faster shifting, even in Auto mode.

Ok, for some reason, I thought that was standard. I thought you could switch the mode from eco, comfort to sport.

Is that different?????

Originally Posted by krash

Ok, for some reason, I thought that was standard. I thought you could switch the mode from eco, comfort to sport.

Is that different?????

You can always switch from Eco/Sport/etc, but in the non-DHP cars, that only effects throttle and steering response. With M-adaptive, you can choose that the switching will change the suspension as well.

Originally Posted by krash

Yeah, I am thinking the paddle shifters might be a must.

So what is adpative M Suspension?



If my kids were younger, I'd definitely get the heated rear seats. But they both drive now, and one is going to college -- so I don't see a need for the heated rear seats anymore. I am getting Steptronic. I'm also getting RWD. I can definitely do without the variable steering, and since Dynamic Stability Control and Dynamic Traction Control come standard, I am not sure what DHP really offers. Plus, the sport line does come with sport suspension so I am not sure about DHP.

Same question, what exactly is Adaptive M Suspension?

IMO reconsider the "variable steering" and get the HUD. good luck
cheers
vern

Originally Posted by vern

IMO reconsider the "variable steering" and get the HUD. good luck
cheers
vern

HUD comes with Tech Package, correct?

Originally Posted by krash

HUD comes with Tech Package, correct?

Correct.

Originally Posted by vern

IMO reconsider the "variable steering" and get the HUD. good luck
cheers
vern

He is getting the tech package so he is set with the HUD.

Originally Posted by vern

IMO reconsider the "variable steering" and get the HUD. good luck
cheers
vern

VSS is no longer a standalone option, it is bundled with M adaptive and now called DHP.

Originally Posted by SamS

You can always switch from Eco/Sport/etc, but in the non-DHP cars, that only effects throttle and steering response. With M-adaptive, you can choose that the switching will change the suspension as well.

Oh, then that sounds like something I definitely want.

Oh well, a thousand here, a thousand there...

Originally Posted by SamS

VSS is no longer a standalone option, it is bundled with M adaptive and now called DHP.

As you can see by my sig. I'm a 2012 man. My bad
cheers
vern

Originally Posted by krash

Oh, then that sounds like something I definitely want.

Oh well, a thousand here, a thousand there...

Tell me about it... Somehow I spec'd my AH3 up past $65k MSRP!

Originally Posted by SamS

Tell me about it... Somehow I spec'd my AH3 up past $65k MSRP!

Yes. Thanks for all your help with DHP.