[poloace]

worth the 2500 upgrade?

[nZtiZia]

for our purposes, no. only plastic won't do.

I have Vernasca but would get Sensafin without hesitation (we actually wanted it for the G30 we just ordered, but it wasn't an option)

[FireMedic]

For me it was worth the upgrade as the Merino is very nice. Upon final ordering adjustments for our '23 there really wasn't much feedback for the Sensafin yet. The Sensatec that I seen was cracking on a 2019 x5 and I didn't want to chance it with the Sensafin. Others though seem to really like the new Sensafin.

[jiggie]

Originally Posted by poloace

worth the 2500 upgrade?

Depends on your use case and your level of effort or willingness to upkeep. We checked pretty much every box on our recent build except the Merino. I liked the Sensafin more than the Vernesca we just had, it's really nice. The Merino is fantastic, but does require more care and upkeep and we're the type that clean/detail our cars at home pretty often, but the way we use the X5 for us and the pets, I thought the Sensafin was the better choice.

If you have the ability, swing by a local dealer who has a '23 X5/X7 with Sensafin to check it out.

[P1]

I came from Nappa and my father's X5 has Merino Coffee. Both nice, but since my wife will only use it her new X5 to take the kids to school, Sensafin is perfectly fine.

[Blue87]

I think it's worth it; soft, smells good and looks great. I'm still on the leather train and haven't quite switched to those alternatives yet. With 2 small kids (5&6) It seems I was supposed to go with the feaux leather however, I yet to experience any issues.

[quad_drive]

Don't get me wrong. Merino is very nice. I really wanted it before I ordered. Then, come ordering time, I took it off the list for cost reasons and kids with other kids are always in the backseat. And wanted to keep the MSRP below $80k.

Ended up with Silverstone sensafin w/luxury seatings. While it's no Merino, so far, I am very happy with sensafin. We usually don't keep the car more than 5 years, or put a lot of miles. So, longevity may not be an issue for us.

I give the kids the evil eyes when they put their shoes on the seats.

[Shllshck]

Well, in an X6 it’s worth it. It’s only $1000 extra for the merino. Plus there’s no ivory white/navy blue sensafin option.

[eelnoraa]

Whatever they call it, sansafin is just vinyl. Aside from $2500, if you want minimal maintenance and foresee rough use, say young kids or dogs, it is a better option. The catch is comfort. Leather will get softer and more comfortable, but it will take some maintenance to look good.

[Kief]

Putting my 45e order together. Love Silverstone Sensafin color, but concerned about lack of Driver's Lumbar Support Only -$175 Does that mean no lumbar support? If Silverstone came in Merino I'd order it. It appears Merino doesn't have this delete

[jiggie]

Originally Posted by Kief

Putting my 45e order together. Love Silverstone Sensafin color, but concerned about lack of Driver's Lumbar Support Only -$175 Does that mean no lumbar support? If Silverstone came in Merino I'd order it. It appears Merino doesn't have this delete

The Lack of Lumbar for Passenger seat has to do with the Multi-Contour seats, not the seating cover.

[Kief]

Originally Posted by jiggie

The Lack of Lumbar for Passenger seat has to do with the Multi-Contour seats, not the seating cover.

Doh, I was misreading it, thank you for clarifying. So no lumbar for passenger, got it. Pleather here we go!

[jiggie]

Originally Posted by Kief

Doh, I was misreading it, thank you for clarifying. So no lumbar for passenger, got it. Pleather here we go!

I do highly recommend the luxury seating package though.

[Kief]

Originally Posted by jiggie

I do highly recommend the luxury seating package though.

Yeah, I'm not too impressed with the luxury seating pack. We had multi contour seats in our M50i bc we went with Merino Coffee and they were nice, but I have little interest in the ventilated or messaging options. Plus, if I'm not going to go with Merino this go around, it just seems foolish to opt for luxury seating with vinyl, IMHO.

[arciga18]

Originally Posted by Kief

Putting my 45e order together. Love Silverstone Sensafin color, but concerned about lack of Driver's Lumbar Support Only -$175 Does that mean no lumbar support? If Silverstone came in Merino I'd order it. It appears Merino doesn't have this delete

What's your wheel choice Kief

[Kief]

Originally Posted by arciga18

What's your wheel choice Kief

741M, although there are some nice 747M available near me someone is selling. So if I can strike a deal on those, I'd order the 740M and use those as my winter setup

[cmyx6go]

Originally Posted by Kief

741M, although there are some nice 747M available near me someone is selling. So if I can strike a deal on those, I'd order the 740M and use those as my winter setup

Kief and his wheels! What’s up, stranger? Haven’t seen you post in a while. Maybe we’re posting in different forums. Best thing I ever did was letting you talk me into buying your black 21s a few years back. Hope all is well.

If Kief has something to sell, buy it.

[Kief]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

Kief and his wheels! What’s up, stranger? Haven’t seen you post in a while. Maybe we’re posting in different forums. Best thing I ever did was letting you talk me into buying your black 21s a few years back. Hope all is well.

If Kief has something to sell, buy it.

Haha…still waiting for you to cook for me!

The X5M was overkill for my wife and we "downgraded" her to an M50i. About 1.5yrs ago, she wanted to give an Audi a try (don't ask), and now we want to check out a 45e for her before the end of the year. Me, I've been hanging out in the G8x subforum.

Hope you are well!

[IDAHOME]

Has anyone heard any rumors of when leather will be back? This thread seems to have more information than any dealer and sales person. Not sure I can do the Vegan Option for my $ 75K car. Speaking of wheels I find the wheel option for the M X50x a bit if a bore. I like a nice well done chrome wheel and not this already dusty dark wheel that never seems to shine or reflect when you drive. Anyone????

[jiggie]

Originally Posted by IDAHOME

Has anyone heard any rumors of when leather will be back? This thread seems to have more information than any dealer and sales person. Not sure I can do the Vegan Option for my $ 75K car. Speaking of wheels I find the wheel option for the M X50x a bit if a bore. I like a nice well done chrome wheel and not this already dusty dark wheel that never seems to shine or reflect when you drive. Anyone????

Never understood the expectation that someone feels they must have leather when they spend a certain amount for a vehicle. If you can't tell the difference, which frankly most can't, does it really matter?

To each is own though, you're the one buying it in the end

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by IDAHOME

Has anyone heard any rumors of when leather will be back? This thread seems to have more information than any dealer and sales person. Not sure I can do the Vegan Option for my $ 75K car. Speaking of wheels I find the wheel option for the M X50x a bit if a bore. I like a nice well done chrome wheel and not this already dusty dark wheel that never seems to shine or reflect when you drive. Anyone????

Originally it was supposedly going to come back at the beginning of October but of course that didn't happen. I haven't seen any I information as to when it may return.

[leightos]

Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

Originally it was supposedly going to come back at the beginning of October but of course that didn't happen. I haven't seen any I information as to when it may return.

Wait, what? No leather? Are you referring to the Vernasca leather making a comeback, or is there a delay w/ the Merino ?