Am I getting the right story?

2136 Views 29 Replies 9 Participants Last post by Pinecone, Apr 30, 2002

in_d_haus

Discussion Starter · Apr 29, 2002

When I was in the dealer ordering my M they told me the only way to get the full leather seats was to order the Premium package... is this correct?

When I configure it on the BMW site I can pick any seats without the Premium package...

Any of you "in the know" guys validate this?

1 - 20 of 30 Posts

Mr. The Edge

· #2 · Apr 29, 2002

No, no, no. They've got it wrong.

There was an issue back in July or August of last year, because BMWNA sent their dealers a spec sheet that had a couple of errors/typos. I can't believe they're still not aware of this.

Rest assured you can get leather as a separate item. I got the Power Seat Package, then chose the Moonroof and Gray Nappa Leather as individual options.

in_d_haus

Discussion Starter · #3 · Apr 29, 2002

Thanks Buddy, I'll dig in my feet on this one. I don't want the PP if I don't HAVE to get it.

The way yours is spec'd is fine with me.

Mr. The Edge

· #4 · Apr 29, 2002

Yes--that's exactly what I did.

You can save about $350 by selecting the PSP rather than the PP, though you lose the rain-sensing wipers and automatic headlights.

Not that I would split hairs over $350, but I seriously have no use for those 2 features.

Be aware also that the PSP includes the adj seatbacks/lumbar support.

in_d_haus

Discussion Starter · #5 · Apr 29, 2002

atyclb said:
Yes--that's exactly what I did.

You can save about $350 by selecting the PSP rather than the PP, though you lose the rain-sensing wipers and automatic headlights.

Not that I would split hairs over $350, but I seriously have no use for those 2 features.

Be aware also that the PSP includes the adj seatbacks/lumbar support.

I'm right there with you. I can turn on my lights and wipers myself.

Mr. The Edge

· #6 · Apr 29, 2002

Time to change the sig, then?

in_d_haus

Discussion Starter · #7 · Apr 29, 2002

atyclb said:
I got the Power Seat Package, then chose the Moonroof and Gray Nappa Leather as individual options.

Do you like the grey interior? I'm afraid it will show dirt in the long run, that's why I'm going with black...Thoughts, experience?

Mr. The Edge

· #8 · Apr 29, 2002

4

in_d_haus said:
Do you like the grey interior? I'm afraid it will show dirt in the long run, that's why I'm going with black...Thoughts, experience?

Lots of people have made negative comments in the past about the Grey, but I really love it. I've never liked black interiors, plus I'm in Texas, so it was a no-brainer for me. The grey actually complements the Topaz perfectly, IMO. It has just a hint of a bluish tint to it, so that makes it even more ideal for me.

Here's a pic:

You could even consider Cinnamon. It's not for everyone, but I considered it, along with Grey. In the end I chickened out because nobody else had ordered the combo, but now that I've seen it it kind of works:

See less See more

in_d_haus

Discussion Starter · #9 · Apr 29, 2002

I have a spec sheet from Jan 2002 but it has the wrong price...does anyone know of a newer one?

The Cinnamon is too orange for me.

Mr. The Edge

· #10 · Apr 29, 2002

try this:

http://www.eurobuyers.com/pricing/pricing2002m.pdf

in_d_haus

Discussion Starter · #11 · Apr 29, 2002

I'm a dork, had the right one all the time, I was looking at the wholesale price... :tsk:

Mystikal

· #12 · Apr 29, 2002

Has anyone from the .org M3 board ordered an Imola/Cinnamon combo yet? Should look quite nice!

If the Ferrari motif hasn't clicked in your head yet you're not a true car enthusiast!

in_d_haus

Discussion Starter · #13 · Apr 29, 2002 (Edited)

Mystikal said:
If the Ferrari motif hasn't clicked in your head yet you're not a true car enthusiast!

Why would we want to make a BMW look like a prancing pony?

Mystikal

· #14 · Apr 29, 2002

in_d_haus said:
Why would we want to make a BMW look like a prancing pony?

It's not neccessarily just to imitate a Ferrari, I honestly think it would look nice.

My fav M3 combo's may shock the more "reserved" members of this board:

Imola/Imola
Carbon/Imola
Alpine/Imola or LSB or Cinnamon
Phoenix/Kiwi

And I'm still on the fence about:

Topaz/Kiwi

Call me crazy, but if I were ordering an M3 for myself I'd choose one of those. Seriously. No that is not cocaine on my upper lip.

in_d_haus

Discussion Starter · #15 · Apr 29, 2002

I was actually thinking of Techno Violet/Imola ... how's that for a shock

Mystikal

· #16 · Apr 29, 2002

Oh yeah, I forgot you are a bright red owner. At least you have some daring nerves in you. The majority of the people here will never leave their black/silver/darkblue cars. If I ordered my car new it would have been Bright Red without a doubt. Hell, I have yet to see a red E46 around my area let alone a red sedan.

in_d_haus

Discussion Starter · #17 · Apr 29, 2002

Mystikal said:
My fav M3 combo's may shock the more "reserved" members of this board:

Imola/Imola

Carbon/Imola

Alpine/Imola or LSB or Cinnamon

Phoenix/Kiwi

And I'm still on the fence about:

Topaz/Kiwi

The IM/IM, Carbon/IM, and Alpine/IM are hot! I'm not a fan of Phoenix no matter what interior is in it, same goes for Kiwi. As I was ordering my car this weekend the salesman told me he just had a guy order Phoenix/Kiwi ...

Mystikal

· #18 · Apr 29, 2002

in_d_haus said:
The IM/IM, Carbon/IM, and Alpine/IM are hot! I'm not a fan of Phoenix no matter what interior is in it, same goes for Kiwi. As I was ordering my car this weekend the salesman told me he just had a guy order Phoenix/Kiwi ...

Wild guess: you like Imola Red?

I have only seen 2 Phoenix M3's on the road, and as much as my friends told me they were feeling sick to the stomach after the sight, I love the colour.

Speaking of yellow, a house in my neighbourhood had a Dakar Z3 3.0 in the driveway yesterday. BMW Individual? Looked incredible.

in_d_haus

Discussion Starter · #19 · Apr 29, 2002

I like Dakar yellow. Seen a pic of an E46 M3 in Dakar...very nice!

Mystikal

· #20 · Apr 29, 2002

I still think Phoenix looks better!

See less See more

1 - 20 of 30 Posts

This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.