F30 Leatherette?

narab · 10-23-2011, 04:49 PM

After looking at the pictures and the brochure, it does not show leatherette as an option for the interior. I seen just a material+leather mix or all leather.

Does anyone know if they discontinued that option in North America?

sarafil · 10-23-2011, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by narab

After looking at the pictures and the brochure, it does not show leatherette as an option for the interior. I seen just a material+leather mix or all leather.

Does anyone know if they discontinued that option in North America?

Remember that the initial specs that we've seen so far are the "International" (read: European) specs. Leatherette is really only offered in the US/Canadian markets where people don't want cloth in a luxury car. I'm certain that they'll have leatherette available (likely in place of the cloth options) in the US/Canadian markets when it launches.

dday · 10-23-2011, 07:43 PM

As mentioned the specs are international. BMW has stated we won't be getting the cloth options here so that likely means leatherette. I can't say I care either way as I'll get leather.

NYR · 10-25-2011, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sarafil

people don't want cloth in a luxury car.

Damn straight!

I'd take fake leather any day. Easier to clean, fools 99% of people who think its real leather.

cstavaru · 10-26-2011, 04:26 AM

The BMW 3-series is not a luxury car. It's a premium sedan.

90degreeman · 10-30-2011, 11:32 AM

Leatherette is an option if you go on BMW USA website and click on the main banner.

RPM90 · 11-02-2011, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by cstavaru

The BMW 3-series is not a luxury car. It's a premium sedan.

Different markets different work usage.

In the US the A4, 3 series, C class are "near luxury".

Ron Scott · 11-04-2011, 07:15 AM

Only one of the new 3-series models is luxury, the others being modern and sport...

Vinyl over leather every time with BMW.

advantage20 · 11-06-2011, 07:58 PM

What a shame to have put yet again artificial leather (like on FL E90) on the door panels and seats' sides...

Bimmerlover76 · 11-07-2011, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by advantage20

What a shame to have put yet again artificial leather (like on FL E90) on the door panels and seats' sides...

While, in spirit of full leather, I agree with you, but still, you could've fooled me with those pics. It's so tough to tell what's real and what's fake. I'll save my 1.5K and get leatherette.

advantage20 · 11-07-2011, 04:42 AM

Look at the fine grain of the leather on the door armrests and center of seats (last pic), and compare with the grain of the leatherette on the door panels! It's like orange skin... I'm not sure whether you are saving, or if BMW is saving compared to Audi/Mercedes...

justinnum1 · 11-07-2011, 05:55 AM

Looks like leather on the dor to me....it is on my current e90

advantage20 · 11-07-2011, 06:12 AM

Nope... If you have the pre-FL E90 it is leather, but look at this:

Vector Pilot · 11-07-2011, 07:31 PM

For what it's worth I have a 2011 Z4 35i with Walnut Kansas Leather and it looks and feels more like Leatherette than leather. I'm told it's leather treated for the elements but's feels like good old fashion synthetic-resin-plastic-Vinyl. I wouldn't be surprised if BMW carried the same-stuff over to the new models.

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narab Registered 1 Rep 1 Posts Drives: na Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	F30 Leatherette? After looking at the pictures and the brochure, it does not show leatherette as an option for the interior. I seen just a material+leather mix or all leather. Does anyone know if they discontinued that option in North America?
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dday Captain 33 Rep 856 Posts Drives: 2014 Alpine White 335 M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: MA iTrader: (1)	As mentioned the specs are international. BMW has stated we won't be getting the cloth options here so that likely means leatherette. I can't say I care either way as I'll get leather.
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advantage20 Major 1872 Rep 1,230 Posts Drives: 330d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: France iTrader: (0)	What a shame to have put yet again artificial leather (like on FL E90) on the door panels and seats' sides...
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advantage20 Major 1872 Rep 1,230 Posts Drives: 330d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: France iTrader: (0)	Look at the fine grain of the leather on the door armrests and center of seats (last pic), and compare with the grain of the leatherette on the door panels! It's like orange skin... I'm not sure whether you are saving, or if BMW is saving compared to Audi/Mercedes...
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justinnum1 Major General 651 Rep 5,803 Posts Drives: 2018 330i Msport 6mt Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Looks like leather on the dor to me....it is on my current e90 __________________ F30 330i Alpine white/Coral red Msport 6MT
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advantage20 Major 1872 Rep 1,230 Posts Drives: 330d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: France iTrader: (0)	Nope... If you have the pre-FL E90 it is leather, but look at this:
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Vector Pilot Lieutenant 35 Rep 501 Posts Drives: 2014 Z4 28i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chicago Metro iTrader: (0)	For what it's worth I have a 2011 Z4 35i with Walnut Kansas Leather and it looks and feels more like Leatherette than leather. I'm told it's leather treated for the elements but's feels like good old fashion synthetic-resin-plastic-Vinyl. I wouldn't be surprised if BMW carried the same-stuff over to the new models.
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