09-19-2014, 11:25 PM | #1 |
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I picked up a 2015 M5 a couple of weeks ago, landed at a dealer close to me with every option I wanted EXCEPT FULL LEATHER. I didn't want to wait 10 weeks to order one so I bought it. I didn't think the missing leather on the dash would be that big of a deal but every time I get in the car all I see is the bare looking dash. I looked into doing a retrofit to buy the full leather (dash, glovebox, 4 door panels) and it's going to cost about $9k including install by my local friendly BMW dealer. I ordered the dash/glovebox today and will start with that. I'm sure I'll add the door panels shortly. It's a lot of cash to add the option but after it's done you can bet every time I drive I car I'll appreciate it.
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09-20-2014, 11:29 AM | #4 |
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You should look into what you would loose on a trade-in. It may be close to the cost to retrofit full leather. Even if it's slightly more, it's probably worth to do that.
Another downside.. after a retrofit like that, you'll probably get rattles.
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I'm personally would never have compromised on this. To me this is a deal breaker. I will never buy a car without full leather - even if it is a Ferrari for $50k off.
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Curious about your comparison to your E60 M5??
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Full leather for a luxury-sport car is a MUST
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Have to out myself again: The only one with 19", no B&O and no full leather. But if they would have had Carbon Ceramics in 2013, I would definitely have taken those ;-) I start even regretting getting the exec package. Isn't that all just adding weight?
Ranting to myself. Should stop hoping to turn my ///M5 into a 997GT2RS just because my wife/neighborhood/social standards wouldn't allow me to get a Pcar on top of the sedan without major pain and suffering ;-(((
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The dash and glovebox were around $1900 for just the parts. They quoted me $2000 in labor to do the full retrofit (dash and door panels) so I'm guessing the labor for just the dash should be < $1000. |
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Hey Philip. It's been so long since I had my E60 but the overall feel of the two cars seems very similar. The biggest difference in the driving experience has to be the dual clutch - I remember feeling like I got hit in the back with a sledge hammer every time I shifted the E60. I was expecting the F10 to have a lot more torque and bark in the lower rpms but like the E60 the F10 has to be revved if you want it to move. Hopefully a tune will help with that.
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I can never own another BMW M car without full leather. Owning full leather for the past 5 years has ruined me. The Drivers Assistance Package I decided a long time ago that I could live without, but the Full Leather was a must have, and I was right. I still feel the DA Package should be standard on all BMW's. Probably in the next generation BMW's they will be.
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We'll see how it goes. In the meantime...... I have a question: I just read the International Brochure for the BMW M5 and I just wanna ask something. It mentions an item called: "Full fine-grain Merino Leather = X3SW Black" My question is: Does that item (X3SW Black) give you complete leather everywhere? Or do you still need to purchase Option 4M5 (which is the leather dash and instrument panel)? |
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X3SW Full Black Merino Leather... every where
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If the upgrade makes you happy, I'd do it. Like you said, no other mod is adding value to the car, so if you're OK with the money to do it, just do it.
Why it's not standard? Same reason every other non-standard option isn't standard: 1. Product Management tells them where the magical price point is for the car - so only a certain number of options will fit into the base price, otherwise they'll be called overly expensive. 2. They can still charge extra for it. If people are paying, and the competition is Porsche (who charges extra for air in the tires), the data shows the market will bear it. I think the full leather is nice. But I suspect there are those out there who would gladly pay less and not give it a second thought.
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I am curious if other have gotten pricing. I have ordered a new 2015 M5 and am being told the cost to bring my extended Amaro Brown leather to Full Amaro Brown leather is and additional $4740 ($9,740 less the $5,000 on the configurator on line.)
Has anyone else down this and if so what did you pay? |
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Though, I'd never go with a 5 or above without full leather! 4 and below maybe... But even then I'd prob upgrade. But I personally value the finer details and materials.
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I"m also in the camp that sees the M5 as a perfect combination of performance and luxury and there is no way I would've ordered mine without the full leather.
It makes sense for BMW to offer the option of forgoing full leather for those that don't care and prioritize the performance part, but I still don't understand why I had to go through BMW Individual to get a full leather Amaro Brown interior. Sure you can get full leather as long as it is Black, Silverstone or Sakhir Orange. Seems like an awfully limited choice to me for a car of this caliber. |
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