Official words on Full Leather vs. Extended Leather

Padfan9 · 12-19-2014, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim B

I have the full leather in Sakhir orange in my SO M4. I looks spectacular!! The combination makes my car look more like $100,000 than it's actual $77,000 sticker, and I didn't have to pay $5000 for BMW Individual to get it!

Let's see some pictures. I just can't really see any difference...it is very hard to tell unless I see up close pics of the inside.

Carl L · 12-19-2014, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim B

I have the full leather in Sakhir orange in my SO M4. I looks spectacular!! The combination makes my car look more like $100,000 than it's actual $77,000 sticker, and I didn't have to pay $5000 for BMW Individual to get it!

Agreed. I have black full and it's a hugely upgraded feel and look from extended. Extended is still nice, but if you can swing the money Full is well worth it (and this is from someone who is more into the drive than gizmos)

Jim B · 12-19-2014, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Padfan9

Let's see some pictures. I just can't really see any difference...it is very hard to tell unless I see up close pics of the inside.

You get leather on the dashboard and the doors and the band on the lower dash matches the seat color. It gives the car a much more luxurious look and feel, more like $25,000 more than the actual price.

Needsdecaf · 12-20-2014, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Padfan9

Let's see some pictures. I just can't really see any difference...it is very hard to tell unless I see up close pics of the inside.

If you can't, you're not really trying.

Here it is without Full leather:

And with full. Notice the dash is leather with contrast sticking, the door tops are leather, and the lower dash by the glovebox also has leather. BIG difference.

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GrussGott · 12-20-2014, 12:13 PM

Very big difference

r3dbimmer89 · 12-20-2014, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by parky1215

Awesome info. How does walknappa leather differ from merino?

I believe walknappa is a treated Nappa leather that is suited better for dashboards and in convertibles because of some type of chemical that causes it to repel UV rays. Merino leather is a fine top grain leather that is probably the highest quality leather in the range of BMW leathers. From experience Merino > Novillo > Nappa > Dakota > Boston/Nevada

ciaranob · 12-20-2014, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

If you can't, you're not really trying.

Here it is without Full leather:

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And with full. Notice the dash is leather with contrast sticking, the door tops are leather, and the lower dash by the glovebox also has leather. BIG difference.

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Originally Posted by GrussGott

Very big difference

Full is nice but Individual Full goes a lot further

Also, I have the high quality Merino on all surfaces that have the Amaro Brown leather

Note the filled in door panels and the glove box etc. You do pay a lot for Individual but was something I really wanted for this car - extremely happy with the choice.

Vigilant · 12-21-2014, 07:38 AM

Full leather looks good. Individual leather looks fantastic! In my opinion, I would have skipped from extended leather to individual if I had the funds. Though, I am content with my extended leather.

vonmayr · 12-21-2014, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ciaranob

Full is nice but Individual Full goes a lot further

Also, I have the high quality Merino on all surfaces that have the Amaro Brown leather

Note the filled in door panels and the glove box etc. You do pay a lot for Individual but was something I really wanted for this car - extremely happy with the choice.

What was the tab for individual full over the "normal" full?

jeff4598 · 12-21-2014, 09:50 AM

Price of seatbacks alone?

HamsF80 · 12-21-2014, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by vonmayr

What was the tab for individual full over the "normal" full?

Individual Leather option is $4936 over extended leather. This includes the $950 discount you get on the package if you pair it with the executive package. I asked BMW Individual and they honored the discount with the Individual Leather. If you don't order the Executive Package, the Individual leather option would be $5,886

From BMW Individual:

"I have to agree with him. I overlooked that, sorry. We do charge $3600 for Full Merino Leather, but with ZEC, we charge $2650. A difference of $950. I will honor this on my price quote.

Adjusted pricing will be $4936 retail

I really apologize for the confusion.

Maria"

So - if you figure the price of full Merino when paired with Executive Package is $2,650, the upcharge to Individual Interior is $2,286

Chris

vonmayr · 12-21-2014, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by HamsF80

Individual Leather option is $4936 over extended leather. This includes the $950 discount you get on the package if you pair it with the executive package. I asked BMW Individual and they honored the discount with the Individual Leather. If you don't order the Executive Package, the Individual leather option would be $5,886

From BMW Individual:

"I have to agree with him. I overlooked that, sorry. We do charge $3600 for Full Merino Leather, but with ZEC, we charge $2650. A difference of $950. I will honor this on my price quote.

Adjusted pricing will be $4936 retail

I really apologize for the confusion.

Maria"

So - if you figure the price of full Merino when paired with Executive Package is $2,650, the upcharge to Individual Interior is $2,286

Chris

Great - that's the way I was reading the correspondence in the "sticky" but wanted to make sure I hadn't missed anything. Thanks!

vonmayr · 12-21-2014, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jeff4598

Price of seatbacks alone?

The only seatbacks that I have seen done are on the 'Vert - I like the look. Does anyone know if they will do the seatbacks in the hardtop versions?

BhamDavid · 12-22-2014, 10:21 AM

The convertible has the same seats as the F30. The standard seats on the M3/4 won't work in the convertible due to seat belt anchor location being lower.

jeff@autocouture · 12-22-2014, 11:16 AM

i think the full adds a nice look, gives it a little more up class feel so to speak

ciaranob · 12-22-2014, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by vonmayr

What was the tab for individual full over the "normal" full?

Wow - prices have gone up - I also got a discounted deal on top of lower prices when I ordered early in 2014. My Full Individual leather was $3341.

dmk08 · 12-22-2014, 12:03 PM

I actually like the design of 'Full' over Individual and it would hinder me from ordering individual.

I love my full leather but I'm still not sure it's worth the money. I worry about long term niceness.

Lister · 12-22-2014, 11:56 PM

Contrast stitching

Lister · 12-22-2014, 11:57 PM

Full Sakhir Orange

shahano · 12-23-2014, 02:56 AM

Full leather makes a huge difference

0-60Motorsports · 12-23-2014, 04:01 AM

Thank you for the post OP. Full leather looks much better and the individual is gorgeous.

OneRib · 01-02-2015, 12:16 AM

Sometimes I really hate this site.

I was perfectly fine with extended leather and now I'm almost sure to order full leather. More money.

At least I prefer black leather sporty cars and it saves me from even having to think about individual.

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jeff@autocouture BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 966 Rep 13,780 Posts Drives: 2002 E53 X5 4.6is Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	i think the full adds a nice look, gives it a little more up class feel so to speak
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dmk08 Gone Fishin’ 7318 Rep 12,125 Posts Drives: Walks Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (19)	I actually like the design of 'Full' over Individual and it would hinder me from ordering individual. I love my full leather but I'm still not sure it's worth the money. I worry about long term niceness.
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Lister Jimjamz 60 Rep 167 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Mineral Grey Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Full Sakhir Orange Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------- 2015 F80 M3 Sedan Mineral Grey/Sakhir Orange 2007 E92 335i Coupe Monaco Blue 2001 E46 330i Sedan Silver
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