HUD worth it?

Thunder43 · 06-23-2015, 12:25 PM

Just curious how many consider HUD a 'must have'.

Probably one of the few who don't have it, but never did have one so I'm not really pining for it. That said, the loaner I recently drove had one and I found the nav to be helpful.
Would assume most checked this box when ordering a new spec car.

thoughts?

Mgone · 06-23-2015, 01:07 PM

I opt out for
Hud,comfort access, lane on cluster,heated steerig, and birds eye camera. I just wanted the Engine and Basic needs, lol. Well it came like that, my specific preference was Red Interior and manual. And thats it.

galt · 06-23-2015, 01:14 PM

I think the HUD in the m5 is great. Especially compare to the one in the last generation of the x5m.

Specifically
You can see it clearly with sun glasses.
M mode is actually useful
navigation on display is good
Integrated display of audio is really good

I would seriously recommend the exec package.. just makes living with the cr so much better. For me the m5 is not stripped out sports car but a sports luxury sedan with lots of power.

johntomferg · 06-23-2015, 01:16 PM

only if you can find polarized sunglasses with a 90 deg offset

ChiTownM · 06-23-2015, 01:23 PM

HUD is a must....it changes your driving focus immediately and the new version provides lots of info on the windshield. I don't wear sunglasses, cannot comment there.

GMT234 · 06-23-2015, 03:43 PM

Love the HUD, I wear 3 different pairs of sunglasses, crystal clear all the time, 2015 model.
I especially like the Nav info, eg turn left in 7 miles. So I can have some fun for 6 miles without missing the turn lol.

PatrickC23 · 06-23-2015, 03:45 PM

HUD is now a necessity for me after having it, had a loaner yesterday and couldn't get used to looking down all the time. Hoping Porsche adds it on the 991.2s if they don't already have it.

chong0 · 06-23-2015, 05:04 PM

totally worth it without a doubt, especially if you bring it to the track.

galt · 06-23-2015, 05:49 PM

So many people want it that you may be excluding some buyers when it comes time to sell by not ticking the box. Obviously less important if you are leasing.

avi8tir · 06-23-2015, 08:31 PM

HUD is something that once you have it, you'll never want to be without it again.

patb23 · 06-23-2015, 08:59 PM

I've had it in my last 4 cars and when I drive something that doesnt I always look for it. I must have it.

nv6425 · 06-23-2015, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by avi8tir

HUD is something that once you have it, you'll never want to be without it again.

Well said; my wife's 2015 GL550 doesn't have it and it disappoints me every time I drive it.

K900 NY · 06-23-2015, 09:16 PM

HUD should be the #1 option. Followed by full leather.

04S · 06-23-2015, 09:20 PM

In Australia it is standard. I could not live without it.

bmellion · 06-23-2015, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avi8tir

HUD is something that once you have it, you'll never want to be without it again.

Agreed!

v3n0m · 06-23-2015, 11:50 PM

Totally worth it

R3dn3k Flyby · 06-24-2015, 12:05 AM

100% worth it. Comes in very handy when using navigation and ///M modes.

-James

mcvaughan · 06-24-2015, 01:30 AM

Worth it! First got it in my E60 M5 and would regret not having it in any future car.

E90potentialbuyer · 06-24-2015, 02:14 AM

Must have. Can't do without it.

gmfive · 06-24-2015, 02:47 AM

HUD is great in that it's a system of systems. It has a lot of useful data you need to quickly glance at without taking your eyes off the road including all sorts of warnings like fuel reserve indicator, local speed limit, etc. The one thing to note is that by design, it hides all that in M modes and switches to a race mode display. It's also height adjustable. The M5/6 should come standard with it and make it larger and cram more data in it though differently color coded to train the driver's eyes to focus on the important bits of info. It's very useful and going to only get better. Don't buy the beast without one.

ozbmwnut · 06-24-2015, 04:58 AM

I am with almost everyone else here... once you have had it, you wont consider any car that doesnt have it...

Dansarkis · 06-24-2015, 07:33 AM

Not to beat a dead horse, but I didnt feel M mode was highlighted enough, when you are banging through the gears hard its so nice to have the HUD

I will say with my prescription polarized sunglasses I am not able to see it without turning my head slightly.

06-23-2015, 12:25 PM	#1
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Mgone Banned 56 Rep 346 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In the Wheel of a BMW iTrader: (0)	I opt out for Hud,comfort access, lane on cluster,heated steerig, and birds eye camera. I just wanted the Engine and Basic needs, lol. Well it came like that, my specific preference was Red Interior and manual. And thats it.
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06-23-2015, 01:14 PM	#3
galt Private 9 Rep 85 Posts Drives: FORMER: M3, X5M, M5, X5 3.5 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	I think the HUD in the m5 is great. Especially compare to the one in the last generation of the x5m. Specifically You can see it clearly with sun glasses. M mode is actually useful navigation on display is good Integrated display of audio is really good I would seriously recommend the exec package.. just makes living with the cr so much better. For me the m5 is not stripped out sports car but a sports luxury sedan with lots of power.
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06-23-2015, 01:16 PM	#4
johntomferg Captain 120 Rep 852 Posts Drives: Formerly drove a 13 F10 M5 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Columbia, TN iTrader: (1)	only if you can find polarized sunglasses with a 90 deg offset
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06-23-2015, 01:23 PM	#5
ChiTownM Lieutenant Colonel 1050 Rep 1,536 Posts Drives: M and i BMWs Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	HUD is a must....it changes your driving focus immediately and the new version provides lots of info on the windshield. I don't wear sunglasses, cannot comment there.
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06-23-2015, 03:43 PM	#6
GMT234 Private First Class 28 Rep 137 Posts Drives: M140 mineral grey / oyster Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: York iTrader: (0)	Love the HUD, I wear 3 different pairs of sunglasses, crystal clear all the time, 2015 model. I especially like the Nav info, eg turn left in 7 miles. So I can have some fun for 6 miles without missing the turn lol.
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06-23-2015, 03:45 PM	#7
PatrickC23 Colonel 183 Rep 2,245 Posts Drives: '16 991.1 911 GTS, '16 F85 X5M Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NNJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW ///M5 [0.00]	HUD is now a necessity for me after having it, had a loaner yesterday and couldn't get used to looking down all the time. Hoping Porsche adds it on the 991.2s if they don't already have it. Last edited by PatrickC23; 06-23-2015 at 03:59 PM..
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06-23-2015, 05:04 PM	#8
chong0 First Lieutenant 49 Rep 317 Posts Drives: '16 X5 5.0 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	totally worth it without a doubt, especially if you bring it to the track. __________________ '22 Macan GTS '21 911 C2S '20 Cayenne '16 X5 50i M-sport (3rd row!)
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06-23-2015, 05:49 PM	#9
galt Private 9 Rep 85 Posts Drives: FORMER: M3, X5M, M5, X5 3.5 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	So many people want it that you may be excluding some buyers when it comes time to sell by not ticking the box. Obviously less important if you are leasing.
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06-23-2015, 08:31 PM	#10
avi8tir Captain 396 Rep 855 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SNA IAH AMS iTrader: (0)	HUD is something that once you have it, you'll never want to be without it again.
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06-23-2015, 08:59 PM	#11
patb23 Captain 92 Rep 745 Posts Drives: '14 M5 CP & '62 corvette Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Columbia, SC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 BMW M5 [10.00] 1962 Corvette [10.00]	I've had it in my last 4 cars and when I drive something that doesnt I always look for it. I must have it. __________________ 2014 ///M5 Singapore Grey Metallic, Black Extended Merino, Anthracite Wood Trim, Comp Pkg, Driver Assistance Plus, Exec Pkg, Lighting Pkg, B&O, 343M Wheels (11.597 @ 122.44MPH) Mods: Gloss Black Wheels, 35% 3M Tint, IND Gloss Black (LCI Grilles, Side Markers, Rear Emblem) IND M5 Floor Mats, RKP (McRae Splitters & Rear Diffuser), Passport 9500ci, Suntek PPF-C, M Door Projectors 1962 Corvette Convertible Red/Black (Gone:'11 750Li, '09 Z06, '08 550i)
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06-23-2015, 09:16 PM	#13
K900 NY Enlisted Member 4 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 MCB/SO Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Brooklyn NY iTrader: (0)	HUD should be the #1 option. Followed by full leather.
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06-23-2015, 09:20 PM	#14
04S Captain 174 Rep 839 Posts Drives: M4 xDrive, X5 40i and U11 X1 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	In Australia it is standard. I could not live without it.
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06-23-2015, 11:50 PM	#16
v3n0m Lieutenant 57 Rep 451 Posts Drives: 2013 MCB M5 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Totally worth it
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06-24-2015, 12:05 AM	#17
R3dn3k Flyby BigMacs 69 Rep 492 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW M5 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Queen Creek, AZ iTrader: (5) Garage List 2019 BMW M5 [9.67]	100% worth it. Comes in very handy when using navigation and ///M modes. -James __________________ 2019 M5 : Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Full Merino / Carbon / B&W / Executive / Driving Assistance Plus / BMW Performance Carbon Fiber Front Splitters, Side Skirts, Rear Diffuser, Trunk Spoiler 2020 RDX A-Spec : Apex Blue Pearl / Red
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06-24-2015, 01:30 AM	#18
mcvaughan Lieutenant Colonel 703 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: F87 Competition Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Katy, TX iTrader: (1)	Worth it! First got it in my E60 M5 and would regret not having it in any future car. __________________ Matt
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06-24-2015, 02:14 AM	#19
E90potentialbuyer Captain 165 Rep 798 Posts Drives: 2015 M5 / 2009 335i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Must have. Can't do without it. __________________ 2015 M5 Individual Moonstone Metallic / Special order Caramel/Black / Special order Walnut Honey Trim/ Comp Package / ED / Left the Stable :-( 2018 Volvo XC90 T6 POLESTAR 2018 AMG GT 2017 Fiat 500C Abarth
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06-24-2015, 02:47 AM	#20
gmfive Lieutenant 98 Rep 550 Posts Drives: 2014 F10 M5 AW Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: SF iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 M5 [0.00]	HUD is great in that it's a system of systems. It has a lot of useful data you need to quickly glance at without taking your eyes off the road including all sorts of warnings like fuel reserve indicator, local speed limit, etc. The one thing to note is that by design, it hides all that in M modes and switches to a race mode display. It's also height adjustable. The M5/6 should come standard with it and make it larger and cram more data in it though differently color coded to train the driver's eyes to focus on the important bits of info. It's very useful and going to only get better. Don't buy the beast without one. __________________ 2014 AW F10 M5, mostly stock
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06-24-2015, 04:58 AM	#21
ozbmwnut Second Lieutenant 54 Rep 252 Posts Drives: 2016 340i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	I am with almost everyone else here... once you have had it, you wont consider any car that doesnt have it...
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06-24-2015, 07:33 AM	#22
Dansarkis Private First Class 38 Rep 194 Posts Drives: M5, i8, V10 R8 Twin turbo Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gainesville, Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW M5 CP [0.00] 2011 R8 V10 TWIN TURBO [0.00] 2003 BMW M3 [0.00]	Not to beat a dead horse, but I didnt feel M mode was highlighted enough, when you are banging through the gears hard its so nice to have the HUD I will say with my prescription polarized sunglasses I am not able to see it without turning my head slightly. __________________ 2014 M5 Comp, Dinan P1 708hp -- Daily 2015 BMW i8 Pure Impulse World 2011 Audi R8 V10 Spyder, Twin turbo, MAN PEDALS! Grave yard: 14 1100hp GTR, 11 Twin Turbo R8, 13 M5, 09 LP-560, 14 GTR, 08 R8 V8, 11 X5M 700hp, 10 E93 M3, 08 E92 M3, 06 E46 M3 CP, 02 E46 M3
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