New 2-Series leaked - Page 53

wdc330i · 08-04-2022, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SARAFIL

Interior on current 5 and X5 is nice in general but even better when equipped with the right features (comfort seats, leather upgrade & leather dash)

True that none of those is an option for 3 series and below--unless custom order. But, I do have my fancy "Sensatec" dashboard.

Theo · 08-04-2022, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SARAFIL

Interior on current 5 and X5 is nice in general but even better when equipped with the right features (comfort seats, leather upgrade & leather dash)

That depends on how long you keep your cars. I assume you don’t keep them very long. Upgraded leather feels great but wears worse over time. Same with the full leather dash.

I’m glad I had neither in my E39 M5 I had for almost 12y. Dash and seats still looked awesome.

I’ve seen the upgraded heritage leather and full leather dash be not so lucky.

SARAFIL · 08-04-2022, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Theo

That depends on how long you keep your cars. I assume you don’t keep them very long. Upgraded leather feels great but wears worse over time. Same with the full leather dash.

I’m glad I had neither in my E39 M5 I had for almost 12y. Dash and seats still looked awesome.

I’ve seen the upgraded heritage leather and full leather dash be not so lucky.

Yea, fair point. Haven’t kept a car more than ~3 years in a long time but our X5 will be the exception - bought out lease and plan to keep it another few years. Do realize the leather needs a bit more maintenance to keep it looking good. Will see how it works out.

SCA · 08-04-2022, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by IndyMike

CA finally has eyes on it. Driving up to sweet home Chicago on Saturday. Good day of the week to go there as I should miss the normal insane crush of traffic on a weekend.

HELL YEAH! It looks great even with the transit wrap on it too.

IndyMike · 08-05-2022, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SCA

HELL YEAH! It looks great even with the transit wrap on it too.

Thanks. It does look descent doesn't it with that temporary partial condom covering it.

I have a 200-mile drive home to make so I'll be busting past big rigs and other moving chicanes, testing the "recommended" break-in parameters up to the max limit whenever necessary.

SCA · 08-05-2022, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by IndyMike

Thanks. It does look descent doesn't it with that temporary partial condom covering it.

I have a 200-mile drive home to make so I'll be busting past big rigs and other moving chicanes, testing the "recommended" break-in parameters up to the max limit whenever necessary.

Leaving everything on it for the journey home? Might as well unwrap it yourself.

Alan · 08-05-2022, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by IndyMike

CA finally has eyes on it. Driving up to sweet home Chicago on Saturday. Good day of the week to go there as I should miss the normal insane crush of traffic on a weekend.

It looks great, can't wait to see more pictures of it, You've got to be very happy !!

SCA · 08-05-2022, 08:22 PM

BMW Blog - BMW 2 Series Gets iDrive 8 Update in BMW USA Configurator: https://www.bmwblog.com/2022/08/05/b...ries-idrive-8/

IndyMike · 08-05-2022, 09:05 PM

Bad news. I mean really bad news. Car was damaged at some point during transport. Damage is just back of the gas panel. The detailer guy noticed it a little while ago. Cannot be PDR'd, must have rear quarterpanel removed and repainted.

Skipping trip in the morning obviously. I've asked them to put a get well plan together with time schedule, as well as diminished value discount offer after which we can discuss what happens after that.

Good thing I'm not a drinking man or I would be going off on a huge bender tonight.

dan · 08-05-2022, 09:09 PM

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