Did/will you order full or extended leather?

[miiipilot]

Originally Posted by Caelric

I believe it's $3500 if you order it by itself, but if you order the executive package (ZEC), it comes with extended leather, and full leather is an extra $2500 above that.

Missed that part...

[Jockey]

You know what, the more I see the cloth option, the more I like it.

I said it before, I'm either going full leather or cloth. No in between.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Jockey

You know what, the more I see the cloth option, the more I like it.

I said it before, I'm either going full leather or cloth. No in between.

Indeed! I'm with you on that one.

[Drift Master]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

Not sure I fully agree.

Sure, if one has very deep pockets and $2500 is pocket change then your statement might be true. In that case the M3/4 is probably is 3rd, 4th or 5th vehicle for that person.

In my case, $2500 is far from being a breaking point. I certainly can afford the full leather. I just don't find I get $2500 worth of additional enjoyment going with full leather. But on the other hand, I am willing to dish out $2000 for the LED lights only because they look cool (I don't think they offer much in terms of performance improvment).

In the end, it is all a question of personal preferences and choices rather than overall wealth.

Yeah i agree but preference dont mean shit if you dont have the cash $$$. I think it makes the M4/3 feel a bit more luxury. The way i look at things is a bit different. The option will be worth something when i trade my car 6 years latter for the next M or other car i get. Lets say 1000$ more so i am really paying 1500$ for that option. Since i keep my car for 6 years at least than i am really paying 70 cents per day for driving what i feel like a more luxurious car than the full leather. Again it fall under what you can afford. I can spare that kinda money so i am going for it.

[miiipilot]

love the Silverstone and Sakhir leather. but for durability...I don't mind the cloth option either.

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by Drift Master

Yeah i agree but preference dont mean shit if you dont have the cash $$$. I think it makes the M4/3 feel a bit more luxury. The way i look at things is a bit different. The option will be worth something when i trade my car 6 years latter for the next M or other car i get. Lets say 1000$ more so i am really paying 1500$ for that option. Since i keep my car for 6 years at least than i am really paying 70 cents per day for driving what i feel like a more luxurious car than the full leather. Again it fall under what you can afford. I can spare that kinda money so i am going for it.

Don't kid yourself, from my experience, the vast majority of options add very little value to the total residual value of a car 6 years down the road.

That being said, if you like the full leather, go for it. Those cars are meant to be induldged

[KevN27]

Yes full leather looks nice, but not for $3.6K and I'd much prefer not to burn myself in the summer and turning on the asswarmer first thing after getting in the car come winter. Cloth for me.

Edit: I guess the comment is relevant to all leather seating surfaces, not extended vs. full. I am glad they finally offer cloth seats in the M3. Leather on the dash is one of the hardest areas to maintain, the other being side bolsters of the seat.

[SamS]

I'm thinking Full @$2650.

After living with a regular F30 for over a year, the plastic on the glovebox area is really annoying, stands out, and cheap looking. I would find it hard to spend $70K+ on a car and stare at the huge swath of cheapo-plastic every. Plus, the leather dash is gonna be incredible, especially with contrast stitching.

[ixse]

hey on tge US config, when i add full SO leather, the stitches are also red. is this true?

[F80NJM3]

Let's start a petition to remove the ridiculous exec. package.. Not many people seem to be happy about it, so why not boycott it?
The only thing I care about in that entire package is CA and possibly HUD. They added those two options with bunch of other things that most people don't care for

[BlackCobra08]

Now that we have seen UAEs pics of the full SO leather, full looks like a must to me

[BMV///M3]

Extended, have it in the 335 now. I've seen full in a friends X5M and it looks great no doubt. But not for $2500. And certainly no Exec Pack, BMW messed up forcing options on people in my opinion.

Give me DCT, Silver 19's, maybe LEDs, and the Harmon Kardon and I'm ready to go.

[BlackCobra08]

Originally Posted by BV335

Extended, have it in the 335 now. I've seen full in a friends X5M and it looks great no doubt. But not for $2500. And certainly no Exec Pack, BMW messed up forcing options on people in my opinion.

Give me DCT, Silver 19's, maybe LEDs, and the Harmon Kardon and I'm ready to go.

Yea, if you do the math it's only a few percent of the base price and it is an M car so I figured why not (after much debating ) The exec pack is a must for be because of the HUD alone, BMW has the best HUD in the biz and the M HUD is supposed to be even better. Rear view camera and park distance control is always great to have too especially since it's going to be a law by 2018, and I live in MN so heated steering wheel is a big plus. Finally since I am getting the full, the exec drops the price on that so again, I can't complain. Just my thoughts on the whole thing anyways

[budpaul]

I plan to keep this car 10+ so full leather and baby it....

[BMV///M3]

Originally Posted by BlackCobra08

Yea, if you do the math it's only a few percent of the base price and it is an M car so I figured why not (after much debating ) The exec pack is a must for be because of the HUD alone, BMW has the best HUD in the biz and the M HUD is supposed to be even better. Rear view camera and park distance control is always great to have too especially since it's going to be a law by 2018, and I live in MN so heated steering wheel is a big plus. Finally since I am getting the full, the exec drops the price on that so again, I can't complain. Just my thoughts on the whole thing anyways

Thats a good way of looking at it. And it does look great, perhaps when the time comes if the dealer is willing to work I would go with it. If not I would be happy with extended.

As for the EXEC pack, for you; 100% agree. Couldn't even imagine how cold it gets in Minny. I'm a Cali guy here so no need for heated wheel, ha. The only things I really want are the back up sensor and comfort access, the rest I can definitely pass on so thats where I have a problem with the bundle. Not worth it, in my case. But for you it makes sense.

I'm curious if BMW will make the back up camera standard soon since that law is coming into affect.

[Jockey]

Originally Posted by BV335

I'm curious if BMW will make the back up camera standard soon since that law is coming into affect.

They don't really have a choice. I don't expect it to be standard until the law makes it so however.

[67abarth]

I ordered speed cloth in late 2013 and will stay with my choice.

[Jockey]

Originally Posted by 67abarth

I ordered speed cloth in late 2013 and will stay with my choice.

Can't wait for some real pictures.

[nrrads]

First post here...

Ordered M3 MG with SO interior. I originally just went with extended leather as part of the executive package. I thought the full leather wasn't worth it. Now I'm not so sure after looking at some new pics. It seems like it might be a big difference visually and to the touch. It also looks a lot softer and I really like the contrast stitching with SO.

Thoughts? It's only another $2600...

[Wah]

Worth it... an interior option that sets it apart from the standard 3/4 series. And contrast stitching is the nuts.

Edit... I'm full of photos tonight... standard dash with that shit texture I can't stand looking at anymore.

[ersin]

Originally Posted by nrrads

Thoughts? It's only another $2600...

IMHO, it's worth it. But I like leather. I would have liked this option in the E92 M3. YMMV. It's a preference. Some really prefer the cloth seats. They are arguably sportier. Especially with 6MT.

One option not available (except maybe with Individual program, IDK) is a black alcantara ceiling liner. This is gorgeous and I'd love to have this.



Cheers.

[nrrads]

yeah, I really should have put a smilie or something to denote the sarcasm involved with the "only $2600".

The more I look at it, though I do think the contrast stitching is the tits. Is the contrast stitching standard or some kind of additional option on top of full leather?