Richard M

Thanks Greydog. I've replaced like for like before on simpler things like the radio, but I'm not brave enough to think about upgrading a critical part like the steering wheel myself! :wacko:

Someone on another forum confirmed this is possible with the Sport Automatic Transmission + Sport Steering Wheel options, and backed it up with a parts diagram: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=KS42&mospid=56081&btnr=32_2283&hg=32&fg=35

Hello there, I’m about to order an X5 xDrive30D SE in the UK and I was hoping to get paddle gear shifts on the steering wheel. I know it’s a standard feature of the M Sport. The dealer has said it’s possible on an SE but I can’t find any BMW documentation which supports this. I don’t want to pay £4k extra to get an M Sport just to get the paddle shifters! My guess would be I’d need the Sports Steering Wheel (“255” on the options list) plus possible also Sports Automatic Transmission (“2TB”) which is what you’d spec on a 5 series to get this. But there’s nothing in the brochure or options list which states this. I was hoping there might be someone on the forum who has a SE in the UK who has paddle shifters and can tell me which options they ordered to get it, or perhaps a dealer who can confirm this with some supporting documentation? Thanks! Richard