Rear seat leather wrinkly

MPoweRo · 05-08-2019, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by OMGU812

Bump.

Can't let the best thread on the forum die.

Ok then, here's mine.

Looks more pronounced in photos.

sward · 05-08-2019, 08:19 AM

Took delivery today. Have 3rd row and I think my 2nd row is fine

TurtleBoy · 05-08-2019, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by GTFM3

Anyone that suggests that this look is acceptable or "intended" is delusional.

Give it up buddy, that ship has sailed.

BigSanj · 05-08-2019, 10:51 AM

i cant believe this has creeped back onto the first page!

my new car has arrived in UK this week, due at dealer next week, have just agreed with him, they will not register the car in my name or fill out any paperwork, until i have seen the car and gone over it with them.

given the email i received "we hope the new seats are ok" - he readily agreed.

Jmpascual · 05-08-2019, 11:01 AM

Too lazy to look...does anyone know if and when the useless third row will be available in the US. Looking to get an X5 soon.

TurtleBoy · 05-08-2019, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Jmpascual

Too lazy to look...does anyone know if and when the useless third row will be available in the US. Looking to get an X5 soon.

Rumor has it they may bring it back as an option for next year, of course no official word yet.

GTFM3 · 05-08-2019, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

Give it up buddy, that ship has sailed.

I actually ordered the X5 last week. I was on fence for weeks....X5 or Cayenne. I tried to justify the $16K Porsche premium, but being retired had to consider value proposition. My sixth BMW or my second Porsche...fell on the BMW side of the fence. I was told that the wrinkle issue was recognized and being addressed. Hopefully I'll be happy with the rear seating. If it looks like the one pictured on my earlier post....Cayenne, here I come.

ggalanis · 05-08-2019, 03:40 PM

Taking delivery of mine this evening. April 17th production date and Merino leather. I will let you all know how the seats look on what is a pretty recent build. I for one am expecting wrinkles to be exactly as in previous cars, but we'll see.

GG

Beefcake · 05-09-2019, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BigSanj

i cant believe this has creeped back onto the first page!

my new car has arrived in UK this week, due at dealer next week, have just agreed with him, they will not register the car in my name or fill out any paperwork, until i have seen the car and gone over it with them.

given the email i received "we hope the new seats are ok" - he readily agreed.

And it wasn't me this time :-)

looking forward to hearing how your new car looks.

yesterday the explanation at the dealer was:

our Merino leather is laid, not stretched over the seats... and that's why there are wrinkles...
It provides better comfort.

Customers be like:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfJhMfOPWdE

bigdaveindubai · 05-09-2019, 05:42 AM

(in Beavis voice) hahahaha, he said wrinkles..

ggalanis · 05-09-2019, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ggalanis

Taking delivery of mine this evening. April 17th production date and Merino leather. I will let you all know how the seats look on what is a pretty recent build. I for one am expecting wrinkles to be exactly as in previous cars, but we'll see.

GG

Wrinkles are there as expected. As others have said before, looks way worse in pics than in person. I am not bothered by it.

Car is really nice though. Only one issue with the door top on the passenger side like AndroidRobot had. Salesman already put in the warranty claim.

GG

BMW_Cyprus · 05-09-2019, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ggalanis

Only one issue with the door top on the passenger side like AndroidRobot had. Salesman already put in the warranty claim.

Can please link to the post of AndroidRobot or describe it please?

TurtleBoy · 05-09-2019, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW_Cyprus

Can please link to the post of AndroidRobot or describe it please?

He had adhesive spots on the door tops and a dry spot in his dash.

https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...9&postcount=12

BMW_Cyprus · 05-09-2019, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

He had adhesive spots on the door tops and a dry spot in his dash.

https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...9&postcount=12

Thanks, will put it in my checklist

Dex05 · 05-09-2019, 10:14 AM

I'll got mine by next week and will post some pics.

amphiprion · 05-09-2019, 01:05 PM

Based on pictures so far, it looks like Merino suffers the least from the the wrinklage. I'm picking up my X5 tomorrow with extended Merino in black and I'm hoping this holds true. I'll post pictures either way.

One thing is for sure, this thread has more pull than the rear seat leather assemblers!

Beefcake · 05-10-2019, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by amphiprion

Based on pictures so far, it looks like Merino suffers the least from the the wrinklage. I'm picking up my X5 tomorrow with extended Merino in black and I'm hoping this holds true. I'll post pictures either way.

One thing is for sure, this thread has more pull than the rear seat leather assemblers!

I will quote my dealers words:
"If you don't want to have these wrinkles, you have to take the more stiff leather (Vernasca) instead of Extended Merino"...

and I went the Homer Simpson way... 'sure you have my full and undivided attention'

Beefcake · 05-10-2019, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ggalanis

Wrinkles are there as expected. As others have said before, looks way worse in pics than in person. I am not bothered by it.

Car is really nice though. Only one issue with the door top on the passenger side like AndroidRobot had. Salesman already put in the warranty claim.

GG

It really depends from car to car... there is no red line to be found...
some have it very hard, others more acceptable...
none have none...

yours appear to be in the 'more acceptable' category.
good for you!

TurtleBoy · 05-10-2019, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Beefcake

I will quote my dealers words:
"If you don't want to have these wrinkles, you have to take the more stiff leather (Vernasca) instead of Extended Merino"...

And he was 100% wrong. Vernasca and Merino are designed with the wrinkles/ruching/etc., only sensatec does not get them.

Beefcake · 05-10-2019, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beefcake

I will quote my dealers words:
"If you don't want to have these wrinkles, you have to take the more stiff leather (Vernasca) instead of Extended Merino"...

And he was 100% wrong. Vernasca and Merino are designed with the wrinkles/ruching/etc., only sensatec does not get them.

And Sensatec is not even leather...

Hence the Homer Simpson

rmorin1249 · 05-10-2019, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

And he was 100% wrong. Vernasca and Merino are designed with the wrinkles/ruching/etc., only sensatec does not get them.

I agree. The rear seat in our X5 has wrinkles just like the seats in my wife's RX. They look OK to me and if this is the worst thing about the car, I am good with that.

MystroX5 · 05-10-2019, 08:41 AM

Why do some people hyper focus on this topic? I know the X5 is soo friggen good and finding faults are what many live for but the phrase “jumping the shark” is appropriate.

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