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04-27-2011, 08:26 PM | #1 |
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I think I made a mistake!
So I ended up ordering my E93 (which is a 2-3 days away from delivery) with the titanium shadow trim (MW/FR). I am now in this loop thinking I have made a mistake and I should gone with carbon leather trim. I know in the grand scheme of things it hardly matters, but I haven't seen the TS trim in person and I just don't want to be overly underwhelmed! I am looking for experiences/advice/consolation from everyone here on this forum. (except E=mc2)
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04-27-2011, 08:37 PM | #2 | |
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Since ur car is here, u can always just swap out the trims yourself if u decide u really dont like it. Too late to modify your order now. I say take delivery the way it is, drive it around a few weeks and if u decide u really cannot stand it, then go buy the pieces online and swap it out. Who knows, u may actually just stick to what your gut told u when u placed the order |
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04-27-2011, 08:41 PM | #3 |
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Not much you can do about it at this point. I think it is the most flat finish of the trims which I would think would be good for a vert. I don't care for the carbon leather myself. I have anthricite which I like but it can be a bit glossy in the sun.
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Yes, or he can take it to a paint shop and get it custom painted for something really unique.
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04-27-2011, 08:56 PM | #7 |
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Thanks guys. That does make me feel a bit better. I am really hoping it blends well with the interior and looks good with the top down. I'll post tons of pictures after I pick it up...
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04-27-2011, 09:04 PM | #9 |
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Honestly. The carbon fiber looks good up close. But the alu trim looks really sweet. And it makes the inside look really cool. No mistake! good choice
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Somebody posted the trim in matching alpine white (which is almost like yours), and it looked phenomenal. It was vinyl wrap, rather than paint, but either one is easy and cheap enough to do; definitely much cheaper and unique than buying carbon leather trim pieces. I have carbon leather, and really like it, but wouldn't pay hundreds of dollars to get it. Even if you don't like it, it's a small mistake . Take care. |
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04-27-2011, 09:34 PM | #11 | |
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and if worst comes to worst and you hate it, A) go down the check list and make sure that it is exactly spec'ed out the way you wanted it on your contract. if something is missing, they broke the contract and you get your deposit back. B) ask them to take more money off. cant hurt at this point. C) walk away. good luck |
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there is also an option D. i dont recommend it, because its kind of a douche move and is really shady. im sure that the contract says that the car must not have any damage. makes sense right? they cant sell you a defective car. what you can do is get a small razor, and make a small incision or gash on the leather somewhere in the back. maybe behind the the front seat or maybe on backseat where your knee is. you got to be shady about it and it has to be at least an inch. what will prolly happen is that the dealership prolly wont inspect the car so throughly that they would notice something like that. and since the car is damaged, they must return your deposit. but this option is like your last option. its your absolute ace in the hole, but it is a major douche move. and if you do proceed with this option, maybe not tell your wife until after you are let go of the contract because her face might give it away. iono, i could never do that. but if someone needed the deposit that badly or your wife would kill you if you bought a car that you're not 100% satisfied with, and the thought of not having cf will eat at you day in and day out, then option D is all you got at that point. you could also just look at it as merely business transaction. you have to recoup your funds and you have to do it in any manner possible. again, its douche, but im not 100% aware of your situation. not the nicest way to get your money back, but it is an option. or you could just walk away. up to you. |
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Like some have said that's an oldie but a goodie. As stated it was offered in the E46 M3.
If you've seen the thread, approximately 50% of E92 owners [on here] had E46 M3s. Already, most of that half did not want the same trim again. To me, this is why carbon leather is so popular. It's new to M3s (and it looks nice). You will like the Titanium trim though and it will look good in the sun with a vert - whereas the carbon will look cheap and dated over time (plus possible drying cracking in the sun). Congratulations and enjoy the car.
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i know people who would do anything for money.
my uncle, who is a doctor and makes over 300k+ a year would. he is in the top 1% income in the states, but he would gladly do this to save a grand or two. hes a douche. that dr douche is the antithesis of what i wanna be as a doctor. again, like i said, i wouldnt, but you never know what people will do to save money. and im sure there are many people out there who at least know someone who would do that too to save a buck. |
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what i posted online is nothing i wouldnt say to my uncle. he knows how i feel. and money makes people do crazy things. worst things. its an adult reality. |
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on the flip side, if the car was damaged en route, you got them there. even if they fix it, they still have to let you go. |
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