sensafin vs extended merino?

TurtleBoy · 10-11-2022, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by leightos

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

Merino was removed from the 40i’s in August, it is still available in the 45e and M50i.

IDAHOME · 10-11-2022, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jiggie

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

Then why the comment Jiggle???

brad_saggy · 10-12-2022, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by IDAHOME

Then why the comment Jiggle???

Didn't you end your statement with "Anyone?"

Blue87 · 10-12-2022, 12:50 PM

Im in a loaner from the dealership and it has the sensifin or some kind of leather alternative and it feels nice. It's not as soft as merino and has a plastic/vinyl smell that I don't care for. I'm sure I could get used to it, but wouldn't be able to forget that's it's not leather.

Shllshck · 10-12-2022, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue87

Im in a loaner from the dealership and it has the sensafin or some kind of leather alternative and it feels nice. It's not as soft as merino and has a plastic/vinyl smell that I don't care for. I'm sure I could get used to it, but wouldn't be able to forget that's it's not leather.

Blue87 More importantly, why are you in a loaner? What’s going on with your M50i?

Blue87 · 10-12-2022, 08:48 PM

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Blue87 More importantly, why are you in a loaner? What’s going on with your M50i?

Well, the hotspot function isn't working. BMW hotspotdrive says my vehicle isn't compatible and so after waiting over a month for an appointment and a software update, they still don't know why. T-Mobile service is dismal at best in this area and may not even be worth the effort. I can say for certain that I prefer the X5 M50i over the X3 30i they provided as a loaner... everything else is fine.

cptcolo · 10-13-2022, 03:59 PM

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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

Yes!

One of the main advantages of the Sensafin vinyl seats over the Merino leather seats, is they can come in the stunning Silverstone color, which I absolutely love.

IS350 · 05-02-2023, 11:31 AM

Any additional preferences? Trying to justify the $1950 Extended Merino Ivory over the Silverstone Sensafin.

Blue87 · 05-02-2023, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by IS350

Any additional preferences? Trying to justify the $1950 Extended Merino Ivory over the Silverstone Sensafin.

It adds only $5 to your monthly payment

hawkM50i · 05-02-2023, 03:37 PM

I really love the soft leather, feels and smells great. Definitely worth it IMO

jkramerXXX7 · 05-02-2023, 04:02 PM

With all the options selected our 50e, we were pushing 86K. Our X7 has Sensafin and we've been quite happy. Very soft feel and the look is nice.

IS350 · 05-02-2023, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue87

I adds only $5 to your monthly payment

Haha, around $60/month on a lease, but we have Ivory Verernasca now and the family prefers the lighter color over the gray-ish sensafin.

IS350 · 05-02-2023, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by hawkM50i

I really love the soft leather, feels and smells great. Definitely worth it IMO

Does look good!

IS350 · 05-02-2023, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jkramerXXX7

With all the options selected our 50e, we were pushing 86K. Our X7 has Sensafin and we've been quite happy. Very soft feel and the look is nice.

Nice, which color Sensafin did you go with?

SLOWER · 05-02-2023, 07:40 PM

The Sensafin is really nice. You would never know it's not leather. One note, you are excluded from massaging seats with the Sensafin. Those have to be leather.

TurtleBoy · 05-02-2023, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SLOWER

The Sensafin is really nice. You would never know it's not leather. One note, you are excluded from massaging seats with the Sensafin. Those have to be leather.

That is not correct, they can be ordered with either Sensafin or Merino.

SLOWER · 05-02-2023, 08:25 PM

Interesting. We were mislead by the dealer then.

trife. · 05-03-2023, 02:05 AM

Sensafin was initially going to be the choice for us. Then we went to a dealership and checked out a X5 that had been sitting in the sun all day. The plastic smell that came out of the car when we opened the door was overpowering. It looks/feels great, but we couldn’t get over the difference in smell compared to the Merino. YMMV when it comes to the 5 senses.

sj2023 · 05-03-2023, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

That is not correct, they can be ordered with either Sensafin or Merino.

Yes, massaging seats require only Multi-contour seats and Climate Comfort Package. You can try it on BMW's online build tool.

MiGates · 05-03-2023, 05:17 PM

I order the Merino Leather with the Ventilated seats which are perforated which I wanted. The back seat is not perforated. I knew the back seats weren't ventilated, but I thought they would be perforated to look consistent. My 2016 X5 had Nappa and that's how it came. Seems off. Looks very different

DaveDBD · 05-10-2023, 08:09 AM

Re sensafin vs leather smell, realize the interior surfaces even with ordering leather may still be over half sensafin. The dash for sure is.

“Leather will be on all seating surfaces; other components may be Leather or Leatherette.”

MiGates · 05-24-2023, 09:59 AM

I've had my X5 for 2 weeks and I have black Merino. It's very nice. That being said, a friend of mine bought at the same time and got Sensafin. It is really nice and the pattern on the seats is great! I would not hesitate for a second to get Sensafin!

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Blue87 Lieutenant 379 Rep 497 Posts Drives: 23 X5 M50i, 05 S2000 Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	Im in a loaner from the dealership and it has the sensifin or some kind of leather alternative and it feels nice. It's not as soft as merino and has a plastic/vinyl smell that I don't care for. I'm sure I could get used to it, but wouldn't be able to forget that's it's not leather. Last edited by Blue87; 10-12-2022 at 08:49 PM..
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IS350 IS350 to IS-F to M3 and M4 118 Rep 803 Posts Drives: 2015 i8 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (0)	Any additional preferences? Trying to justify the $1950 Extended Merino Ivory over the Silverstone Sensafin.
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hawkM50i New Member 53 Rep 21 Posts Drives: BMW X5 M50i Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW X5 M50i [0.00]	I really love the soft leather, feels and smells great. Definitely worth it IMO Attached Images
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jkramerXXX7 Private 137 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 23 X7 40i, 24 X5 50e Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Seabrook,SC iTrader: (0)	With all the options selected our 50e, we were pushing 86K. Our X7 has Sensafin and we've been quite happy. Very soft feel and the look is nice.
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SLOWER Lieutenant Colonel 309 Rep 1,733 Posts Drives: 2003 M3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: MA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2024 BMW X5 M60i [0.00] 2003 M3 Convertible [0.00]	The Sensafin is really nice. You would never know it's not leather. One note, you are excluded from massaging seats with the Sensafin. Those have to be leather.
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SLOWER Lieutenant Colonel 309 Rep 1,733 Posts Drives: 2003 M3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: MA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2024 BMW X5 M60i [0.00] 2003 M3 Convertible [0.00]	Interesting. We were mislead by the dealer then.
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05-03-2023, 02:05 AM	#40
trife. Second Lieutenant 198 Rep 219 Posts Drives: '23 X3MC x Porsche Cayenne Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Southeast iTrader: (0)	Sensafin was initially going to be the choice for us. Then we went to a dealership and checked out a X5 that had been sitting in the sun all day. The plastic smell that came out of the car when we opened the door was overpowering. It looks/feels great, but we couldn’t get over the difference in smell compared to the Merino. YMMV when it comes to the 5 senses.
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MiGates New Member 2 Rep 16 Posts Drives: BMW X5 Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	I order the Merino Leather with the Ventilated seats which are perforated which I wanted. The back seat is not perforated. I knew the back seats weren't ventilated, but I thought they would be perforated to look consistent. My 2016 X5 had Nappa and that's how it came. Seems off. Looks very different
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DaveDBD First Lieutenant 157 Rep 304 Posts Drives: BMW X5 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Washington iTrader: (0)	Re sensafin vs leather smell, realize the interior surfaces even with ordering leather may still be over half sensafin. The dash for sure is. “Leather will be on all seating surfaces; other components may be Leather or Leatherette.”
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MiGates New Member 2 Rep 16 Posts Drives: BMW X5 Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	I've had my X5 for 2 weeks and I have black Merino. It's very nice. That being said, a friend of mine bought at the same time and got Sensafin. It is really nice and the pattern on the seats is great! I would not hesitate for a second to get Sensafin!
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