Why don't we have split-centre armrests?

BMW Fanatic · 11-19-2011, 09:00 PM

Is it just me or north of the border do we not have this option from factory? Am I missing something, was looking at every for sale thread that included interior pics and they ALL have it..

Do you guys have it, did I not get a certain package with my car? Hmm, 2011 E92 if that helps, not sure if it's a 2011.5 or .75 but yea..

Pic included to show you what I mean!

EDIT - Think I'm gonna have to order a MY2012 just so I can get extended fox red, but then again speed cloth is sweet too

PhillyNate · 11-19-2011, 09:11 PM

It's my understanding that it's now standard in the US spec M3. I am quite surprised it's on mine especially when my 2008 328i coupe did not have it. Nor was it an option.

BMW Fanatic · 11-19-2011, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by PhillyNate

It's my understanding that it's now standard in the US spec M3. I am quite surprised it's on mine especially when my 2008 328i coupe did not have it. Nor was it an option.

Wish we got it as standard too..

Prince_of_Persia · 11-19-2011, 09:18 PM

My 08 doesn't have it too

PhillyNate · 11-19-2011, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW Fanatic

Wish we got it as standard too..

Yeah I really like it even though I don't use it much. I was so pleasantly shocked my car had it that I thought it was a factory error.

apecush · 11-20-2011, 05:15 PM

Heh, another reason to import. My US 08 has it.

gthal · 11-20-2011, 05:19 PM

Not available in Canada... US only option.

apecush... importing a car from the US to get the split armrest but losing the 4 year maintenance plan and diminished resale value that US cars have in Canada doesn't seem like a win/win scenario.

BMW Fanatic · 11-20-2011, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by gthal

Not available in Canada... US only option.

apecush... importing a car from the US to get the split armrest but losing the 4 year maintenance plan and diminished resale value that US cars have in Canada doesn't seem like a win/win scenario.

apecush · 11-22-2011, 03:05 PM

It was for me. a whole 9 remaining months of service and diminshed value were trumped by 10k+ in savings, a low mile car that hadn't seen a day of snow, and no plans to sell the car for 4+ years...

In all seriousness though, the sliding armrest isn't the greatest design if you use the e-brake as they interfere.

kasimmmmm · 11-22-2011, 03:29 PM

220 bucks gets gets your elbows this:

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-M3-S65_4.0l/ES2063670/

stefan · 01-31-2012, 09:28 AM

Sorry to bump this; which is a match for the OEM coverings? Black "sensatec" leatherette? I've got speed cloth.

Vancouver_M3 · 02-01-2012, 05:21 AM

I have it in my US import and it's okay. It's good for longer drives on freeway. City driving or otherwise it's not a big deal. I didn't realize it's a US specific feature until now. Bonus!

drchuck72 · 02-01-2012, 09:19 AM

I have it on my 09. US import.

RO_Turbo · 02-02-2012, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Vancouver_M3

I have it in my US import and it's okay. It's good for longer drives on freeway. City driving or otherwise it's not a big deal. I didn't realize it's a US specific feature until now. Bonus!

+1

Guess it's another feature that Canadian spec cars don't have ... just like the Fox Red/Black/Black interior combo ...

11-19-2011, 09:00 PM	#1
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11-19-2011, 09:11 PM	#2
PhillyNate BMWCCA #405750 Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,478 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW E92 M3 [0.00]	It's my understanding that it's now standard in the US spec M3. I am quite surprised it's on mine especially when my 2008 328i coupe did not have it. Nor was it an option. __________________ "what I'm driving here...is an ending." Jeremy Clarkson 2011 Alpine White BMW M3 6mt ZCP Coupe 2008 Alpine White BMW 328i 6mt Coupe (retired 06/21/11)

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11-20-2011, 05:19 PM	#7
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11-20-2011, 05:15 PM	#6
apecush First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Edmonton Posts: 338 iTrader: (1)	Heh, another reason to import. My US 08 has it.

11-22-2011, 03:05 PM	#9
apecush First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Edmonton Posts: 338 iTrader: (1)	It was for me. a whole 9 remaining months of service and diminshed value were trumped by 10k+ in savings, a low mile car that hadn't seen a day of snow, and no plans to sell the car for 4+ years... In all seriousness though, the sliding armrest isn't the greatest design if you use the e-brake as they interfere.

01-31-2012, 09:28 AM	#11
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02-01-2012, 05:21 AM	#12
Vancouver_M3 Private Drives: 2011 M3 Sedan Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 59 iTrader: (0)	I have it in my US import and it's okay. It's good for longer drives on freeway. City driving or otherwise it's not a big deal. I didn't realize it's a US specific feature until now. Bonus!

02-01-2012, 09:19 AM	#13
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