opinions on drive dynamic option ....
07-04-2003, 04:51 AM
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opinions on drive dynamic option ....
I ordered my E55 yesterday and probably got too many bells and whistles, but you only live once so........ So, I'm on the fence about 'drive dynamic' and would appreciate any and all comments and opinions, pro or con. I'm not a race car driver and other than some straight line fun will probably not take the car to it's limits on the curves - help!! 
07-04-2003, 10:19 AM
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My E55 came with literally every option except distronic and tire monitoring. I wouldn't have ordered a bunch of these options if I'd spec'd the car myself, but that's the price you pay to just walk in the dealer and buy this car... At $1,150, the drive-dynamic seats are one of the options I wouldn't have ordered up front if I didn't have a chance to test drive a car with them.
Compared to the standard E55 seats (called multi contour, I believe), they have the active side bolsters, and back massage. I really like the active bolsters--even with modestly aggressive driving in turns, they definately help keep you in place (I have them set to the more sensitive level). The back massage is nice on longer trips. I'm very happy I have them, but if I were ordering a car and hadn't experienced the seats, I would have passed. I'd say go for it!!
Compared to the standard E55 seats (called multi contour, I believe), they have the active side bolsters, and back massage. I really like the active bolsters--even with modestly aggressive driving in turns, they definately help keep you in place (I have them set to the more sensitive level). The back massage is nice on longer trips. I'm very happy I have them, but if I were ordering a car and hadn't experienced the seats, I would have passed. I'd say go for it!!
07-04-2003, 11:10 PM
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I didn't have them on my e500 and now I have them on my E55. I definitely like them. I recommend them.
BTW, they are useful even at intersections and slight corners.
BTW, they are useful even at intersections and slight corners.
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07-09-2003, 12:25 PM
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On that subject, what is the most agressive level- 2? Currently have mine set on 2 and don't feel much- is 1 more active? I suspect that, like the ventilated seats, the effect is quite subtle, but there nonetheless.
Like previous posters, I bought a car that was spec'd by someone else. In my case, I have every single available option, at least half of which I would not have ordered. Having said that, they're all cool, and I don't know what I'd leave off my next one.
Like previous posters, I bought a car that was spec'd by someone else. In my case, I have every single available option, at least half of which I would not have ordered. Having said that, they're all cool, and I don't know what I'd leave off my next one.
07-09-2003, 03:02 PM
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Originally posted by MRW
On that subject, what is the most agressive level- 2? Currently have mine set on 2 and don't feel much- is 1 more active? I suspect that, like the ventilated seats, the effect is quite subtle, but there nonetheless.
Like previous posters, I bought a car that was spec'd by someone else. In my case, I have every single available option, at least half of which I would not have ordered. Having said that, they're all cool, and I don't know what I'd leave off my next one.
On that subject, what is the most agressive level- 2? Currently have mine set on 2 and don't feel much- is 1 more active? I suspect that, like the ventilated seats, the effect is quite subtle, but there nonetheless.
Like previous posters, I bought a car that was spec'd by someone else. In my case, I have every single available option, at least half of which I would not have ordered. Having said that, they're all cool, and I don't know what I'd leave off my next one.
07-09-2003, 03:33 PM
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thank you!!
thanks for the answers. the drive dynamic is ordered. I think I ordered every option but the panorama roof and solar panels. I rarely, if ever, open the one I have now - glass or roof panel - so I've left that alone. mp 
