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Extended Leather 168 41.18%
Full Leather 212 51.96%
Cloth/leather standard interior 28 6.86%
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      06-09-2014, 08:56 AM   #89
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This is something I struggled with as well. As I played around w/ different configurations prior to ordering, I didn't keep it checked because I figured, I'm not paying ~$2600 for that. But as I finalized my configuration before sending to my dealer, I checked it (black interior, alpine white exterior).

$2600 is a lot of money, but IMO it helps differentiate the car vs. a standard 3er. It looks really good in pictures, going back and looking through the pics in UAEs thread is ultimately what swayed me (though I didn't have the nuts to go w/ orange interior).

I plan to keep this car for a long time, I figured I might as well spec it exactly as I want it, and I could see myself regretting not getting the full leather.
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      06-09-2014, 10:06 AM   #90
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And if it's a fast car that floats your boat, there are better alternatives. Or one that has outstanding handling, there are better alternatives. And if a sexy body floats your boat, there are better alternatives. And if practicality floats your boat, there are better alternatives. So, what's your point?

A BMW M combines all of these qualities, and more. It is probably the most rounded car ever. Fine leather does not take away from M-ness, whatever that is. It's a matter of wanting it all. The fact that there is a choice is a good thing.


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      06-09-2014, 02:38 PM   #91
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      06-09-2014, 02:52 PM   #92
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Am personally leaning towards extended rather than full. Just seems too pricey for what it is.

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EDIT - just test drove an M4 (pretty sure I am the first US customer to do so - I am a lucky SOB I know) and I am now definitely opting for the full leather. Having seen it in person if you're at all on the fence then do it.

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      06-09-2014, 02:57 PM   #93
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Am personally leaning towards extended rather than full. Just seems too pricey for what it is.
Go to your nearest dealer and compare the full and extended on the 5 series. This should give you an idea about if it is worth to you or not.


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      06-09-2014, 06:02 PM   #94
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I went full leather... sat in an M3 today with it and it just made the car look great inside. When I put my order in, I decided I couldn't go with anything else.

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      06-09-2014, 08:13 PM   #95
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Had to do full... already paying for a premium car, might as well get premium additions. Personally, I'm the type that will regret it if I didn't get it/do it. And after a month, those extra bucks spent will be erased from memory, but the beautiful stitch accents on full leather will last.

Go full leather if you're even considering it.
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      06-09-2014, 08:32 PM   #96
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Do you really want to stare at the pebbly textured plastic shit for the next few years? I initially ordered it, and when I went to the auto show, they had a leather dash in one car, and plastic in the other. Needless to say, I changed my order the next day.
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      06-09-2014, 09:07 PM   #97
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Count me in too. I got approval from Congress today (otherwise known as my wife) and changed the order to full leather.
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      06-12-2014, 05:42 PM   #98
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Worth it... an interior option that sets it apart from the standard 3/4 series. And contrast stitching is the nuts.

standard dash with that shit texture I can't stand looking at anymore.
Exactly my thoughts. BMW went all in with cost savings with this 3/4 series and the interior quality is much worse than E90 and E46. Thin, hollow, rough and sharp cuts, big gaps between panels and pieces, ugly textures. Closing the door sounds like shit too. All these things are worse than in Hyundai Sonata, I'm not joking -- that car is actually solid interior quality for $10K less than the 3 series.

One needs to cover that crap as much as possible. Any leather must be better than that.

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      06-12-2014, 05:47 PM   #99
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Exactly my thoughts. BMW went all in with cost savings with this 3/4 series and the interior quality is much worse than E90 and E46. Thin, hollow, rough and sharp cuts, big gaps between panels and pieces, ugly textures. Closing the door sounds like shit too. All these things are worse than in Hyundai Sonata, I'm not joking -- that car is actually solid interior quality for half the price of 3 series.

One needs to cover that crap as much as possible. Any leather must be better than that.
Really guys? Overboard much? The dash is no better or worse than the E46 and E9X dash materials.
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      06-12-2014, 06:11 PM   #100
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I was pretty set on cloth as the more functional and radical choice. But reviews of how nice the Merino is changed my mind. I have extended black on order.
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I was pretty set on cloth as the more functional and radical choice. But reviews of how nice the Merino is changed my mind. I have extended black on order.
I think extended Merino is the way to go. You did good weeddoc!
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I was considering cloth but so far the owner reviews have me staying with leather.
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I was considering cloth but so far the owner reviews have me staying with leather.
Has anyone received their M3 or M4 with cloth already? Can you point me to the review please?
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I was considering cloth but so far the owner reviews have me staying with leather.
Has anyone received their M3 or M4 with cloth already? Can you point me to the review please?
No one had taken a cloth delivery just yet. I'm sure they'll start piling up soon though.
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Initially I wanted AW/Clothe but I ordered MW/Extended Black... 10 days ago I changed to AW/Full Sakhir. And it is my last word.
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I went with extended. I'm already spending a ton on this car, it does look better but I didn't want to spend any more.
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I went with extended. I'm already spending a ton on this car, it does look better but I didn't want to spend any more.
When I first spec'd the car, I went with alpine white, exec, 19", DCT. I didn't want to spend any more... but eventually, it turned into Mineral White... gotta have metallic! then M Adaptive suspension was added, because, well an M should have it, right? The rear sunshade - I've got kids and they will thank me for spending the extra $350. Then the LEDs, because dammit, they are pretty awesome. Then Full Leather since, its not just a 4 series, right? So that's almost $6000 I didn't want to spend...
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I spent some time in an M4 tonight with full leather (..this person will reveal themselves soon enough). I was once a Full Leather non-believer, or rather.....from the camp that felt like it wasn't worth the extra money. After tonight however, I am dead set on Full Leather. Looking around the car, it really isn't just the dash, glove box and upper portions of the driver/passenger doors. The leather extends all the way back in the coupe (..which I didn't realize before). There is leather/contrast stitching along the sides near the rear windows; the entire panel is covered in leather. I previously thought it was only the portions around the speaker/rear armrest. It is actually really, really beautiful up close & personal, and it makes for a very nice environment for the driver or passenger. I was pleasantly surprised, and I'm glad that I was able to spend some time in a car with the full treatment.

...and as luck, fate or God's cruel humor would have it, I'm almost certain that I'm going to get a coupe now.....to the tune of $76k the way I have it optioned (..but I'm still considering ditching the Harmon Kardon).

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