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Originally Posted by robg
There’s definitely an “it” factor about the model 3 that I haven’t felt with bmw since the e46 days (and probably a similar number of quirks / reliability questions for that matter).
If you compare spec for spec, you’ll find that the model 3 is similar or cheaper to a comparable 3 series. I see a lot of model 3s around now and the panel gaps /paint seem to be in the ballpark of bmw (though maybe not Audi).
From my perspective, The main things you’d lose out on when comparing an m3 would be:
1. Nappa leather (including instrument panel and doors if you desire)
2. HUD, surround camera view
3. Lack of some nice to have switches /dials
4. No carbon ceramic option
5. No adaptive suspension (atkeast yet)
6. Moonroof doesn’t open
Of those, the only one Im bothered by is the lack of a real leather option. No matter how soft or durable, fake leather always makes me sweat. An Alcantara seat option similar to what Audi offers would also be preferable. Lack of hud or surround camera would be a close second.
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The fake leather doesn't bother me. It's as nice or nice (and breathes as well as) the real leather that was in my '14 Model S (though the later ones were nicer). It's a little weird feeling--not quite like neoprene but not quite like leather, either. But it doesn't feel like the tough-as-nails vinyl that BMW used/uses. The material on the steering wheel is particularly good--I wouldn't know that it's not leather unless you told me.
I'm slightly bugged by the fact that the roof doesn't open. It would be really, really nice if it did.
I don't really need a HUD, though the other thing I miss from my Model S is the secondary nav screen in front of the steering wheel.
Surround cameras are something that may well come in an OTA update. The hardware is there.