Thoughts regarding Extended Leather Interior

flagger · 03-29-2008, 05:26 PM

Getting ready to order car and I'm wonder if there is value in the extended leather or should I just save my money?

Thanks

OzStriker · 03-29-2008, 05:56 PM

The only reason I would bother is if you want to see more colour inside...It isn't really worth it for the extra leather itself.

So if you are going black, don't bother.

Shade · 03-29-2008, 07:31 PM

save ur money imo.

par4bmw · 03-29-2008, 07:34 PM

Go to a dealer and check out the leather. It is real nice leather. I like it extended, really adds finish. And as noted above, extra color.

FifthStreetz · 03-29-2008, 10:27 PM

If you have the extra cash for it and like the extra color underneath the steering wheel area then go for it, its better if you get premium package since it makes it relatively cheaper.

gorun · 03-30-2008, 02:03 AM

Looks tacky IMO. I'm gettin fox red and I cant have half of my dash red! I would only consider it if I was getting the black interior.

Deathboy · 03-30-2008, 11:28 AM

i have black extended and have seen fox red extended and they look really nice. The extended completes the center console wich is just plastic if you dont go extended route.

Technic · 03-30-2008, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by flagger

Getting ready to order car and I'm wonder if there is value in the extended leather or should I just save my money?

Thanks

The only value that matter is your value, after all you will be paying $1100 for it. So it is as simple as if you like it or not, because if the question is based on resale value then it is back to personal taste. Whoever will be buying your car in the future has to like Extended Leather to pay whatever you will be asking for that "feature", because if not that person will not be paying anything extra for it...

gadget · 04-01-2008, 12:19 PM

Having been in cars with and without the extended leather-

The extended leather gives the cabin a much better fit and finish. The plastic the leather replaces is cheap looking.

IF you have the $, then buy it- however, with all the other great options, this should be one of the last upgrade most people do.

I've ordered my car with silver and am don't think extended is to much color. However extended red does seem a bit much to me (I don't like red to begin with so my opinion is biased.

Jack28 · 04-01-2008, 10:08 PM

I dont really know how much value it will have later but I think It will have some value
over M3's that dont have Extended Leather!

Extended Leather Is Worth it Depending on what color interior you are going with!
If your going with Fox Red, Extended Leather is Very Much Worth it as it Makes the Interior
Come to Life and It looks really really Good! It also makes the Interior Seem Larger In a way!
I have seen Fox Red in person with and Without the Extended Leather!
If you are going with Fox Red, For Sure go with Extended Leather!
I love the Extended Leather in Fox Red and thats what Im going with especially Seeing it in person.
It really Makes a Big Difference.
I have Also seen the Black Extended Leather and It really Doesnt make that Big
of a Difference untill you Look for it. But with the Red, Its a Must have for me!
If your going with Silver Interior and want the Extended, Its hard to See it as the
Plastic is the Same color...... So it depends on the Color if you want to go with Extended
Leather IMHO! So if your going with Black or Silver, Save your Money! Thats what I would do!
But with Red, Go for it!

m3larson · 04-02-2008, 11:38 AM

I love my extended leather. It's worth the money. Your already spending a good amount on the car. I have black extended leather and it truly makes a difference. It feels great

Blip Bavarian · 04-03-2008, 02:51 PM

i have the silver non extended interior. I personally think that is a little overdone. especially in red. I like the look of a mostly black interior with silver/red just on the seats and doors.

i had red in my 335 and liked it, but too much red is

KonigsTiger · 04-03-2008, 05:04 PM

Save your money!!!!

schnell325 · 04-03-2008, 05:06 PM

I chose not to go with extended.....was an added $1,800 CDN that I could not justify. But, if you can afford it, and you like the looks, go for it!

03-29-2008, 05:26 PM	#1
flagger Private First Class Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 109 iTrader: (0)	Thoughts regarding Extended Leather Interior Getting ready to order car and I'm wonder if there is value in the extended leather or should I just save my money? Thanks
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03-29-2008, 05:56 PM	#2
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03-29-2008, 07:31 PM	#3
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FifthStreetz O! So Sour!! Drives: Fast e30 / Slow M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Lee, NJ Posts: 15,221 iTrader: (20) Garage List 2008 M3 [4.50]	If you have the extra cash for it and like the extra color underneath the steering wheel area then go for it, its better if you get premium package since it makes it relatively cheaper. __________________

04-01-2008, 10:08 PM	#10
Jack28 HUSTLER Drives: E46 M3-E92 M3 Join Date: May 2006 Location: So/Ca Los Angeles Posts: 1,260 iTrader: (0)	I dont really know how much value it will have later but I think It will have some value over M3's that dont have Extended Leather! Extended Leather Is Worth it Depending on what color interior you are going with! If your going with Fox Red, Extended Leather is Very Much Worth it as it Makes the Interior Come to Life and It looks really really Good! It also makes the Interior Seem Larger In a way! I have seen Fox Red in person with and Without the Extended Leather! If you are going with Fox Red, For Sure go with Extended Leather! I love the Extended Leather in Fox Red and thats what Im going with especially Seeing it in person. It really Makes a Big Difference. I have Also seen the Black Extended Leather and It really Doesnt make that Big of a Difference untill you Look for it. But with the Red, Its a Must have for me! If your going with Silver Interior and want the Extended, Its hard to See it as the Plastic is the Same color...... So it depends on the Color if you want to go with Extended Leather IMHO! So if your going with Black or Silver, Save your Money! Thats what I would do! But with Red, Go for it! __________________ E92 M3 ZCP- AW/FR w/Extended Leather) Packages: ZCP, 6MT, Fully Loaded E46 M3 - AW/IR 6 Spd, Fully Loaded. 19'' BBS LM DBK, V-CSL C/F Bmpr, Botld, Diff, V-CSL Custum IR-CF Center Counsel, V-GTR Hood, Dixis Ti 76mm, Meisterschaft Ti Sec. 1&2, EvoSport Headers, CAI, D/A Chip, tck d/a, Alcantera Headliner with Imola Red Sttitching....

03-29-2008, 07:34 PM	#4
par4bmw Lieutenant Drives: 370Z & My JK Toy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 494 iTrader: (0)	Go to a dealer and check out the leather. It is real nice leather. I like it extended, really adds finish. And as noted above, extra color.

03-30-2008, 02:03 AM	#6
gorun Lieutenant Drives: E92 AW DCT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Across the Wall Posts: 428 iTrader: (0)	Looks tacky IMO. I'm gettin fox red and I cant have half of my dash red! I would only consider it if I was getting the black interior.

03-30-2008, 11:28 AM	#7
Deathboy Second Lieutenant Drives: Space gray E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 296 iTrader: (0)	i have black extended and have seen fox red extended and they look really nice. The extended completes the center console wich is just plastic if you dont go extended route.

04-01-2008, 12:19 PM	#9
gadget Major Drives: 09 e92///M SSII DCT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: US Posts: 1,194 iTrader: (0)	Having been in cars with and without the extended leather- The extended leather gives the cabin a much better fit and finish. The plastic the leather replaces is cheap looking. IF you have the $, then buy it- however, with all the other great options, this should be one of the last upgrade most people do. I've ordered my car with silver and am don't think extended is to much color. However extended red does seem a bit much to me (I don't like red to begin with so my opinion is biased.

04-02-2008, 11:38 AM	#11
m3larson First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 Cayenne S 1997 M3 Track C Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 300 iTrader: (0)	I love my extended leather. It's worth the money. Your already spending a good amount on the car. I have black extended leather and it truly makes a difference. It feels great

04-03-2008, 02:51 PM	#12
Blip Bavarian salivator Drives: E92 M3 & E30 LS1 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 492 iTrader: (0)	i have the silver non extended interior. I personally think that is a little overdone. especially in red. I like the look of a mostly black interior with silver/red just on the seats and doors. i had red in my 335 and liked it, but too much red is

04-03-2008, 05:04 PM	#13
KonigsTiger Racying Dynamics Drives: E92M3 RS46 Club Sport, others Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dweller Posts: 4,422 iTrader: (0)	Save your money!!!! __________________ ==================================================

04-03-2008, 05:06 PM	#14
schnell325 The only E9x M3 in Northern BC..therefore I'm cool Drives: '92 325i,'08 M3,'11 335xi Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: BC Posts: 2,300 iTrader: (3)	I chose not to go with extended.....was an added $1,800 CDN that I could not justify. But, if you can afford it, and you like the looks, go for it! __________________ 2008 E92 M3 Space Grey 6MT w/ Active Autowerke's Stage 2 Supercharger with Meth Injection; 265/35 & 295/30 18" Michelin PS Cup tires/Apex wheels 2011 E90 335xi Space Grey ; Stock, for now 1992 E36 325i/4 Mauritius Blue ; 3.91:1 LSD www.racethebase.ca