12-12-2018, 12:16 AM | #1 |
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Waiting for Alcantara headliner worth it?
I'm debating whether to exchange my X3 M40i for the new X5 50i. I've spec'd it out pretty well but I really don't know whether I should wait until April to add the alcantara headliner. For a $102k car, the black cloth headliner seems cheap. On my E63S, the alcantara gives a way more luxurious look and feels so soft. Similar feeling on the M5 I test drove. What do you guys think?
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I'm swapping out my X6 for a 8 shortly and the 8 has the alcantara. I can't say it blew my socks off. Conversely, the leather dash on the 8 is far superior to the fake leather one on my X6.
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I was surprised at $98k my X50MSpt didn’t have Alcantara as standard but it wasn’t that big a deal as there are advantages for what materials BMW is currently using for the headliner. It’s a good quality material on the headliner and probably just as much money in material cost as the Alcantara fabric. I would have wanted sky lounge but will it ever be a option for the X5 or have they pulled it for just the X7?? |
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Sorry to hijack, but what did you think of the 8 Wing? Saw one recently and was underwhelmed in every respect. £100k+? Not in my view but might be missing something.
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If you have nothing else to lose then wait for it. I thought about waiting but decided it's not worth my time because by then you're better off waiting for the 2020MY
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I only hope the winter isn't bad because I don't want to buy winter tires for the X3 if I'll be trading it in this spring! X5 definitely makes the interior of the M40i look super cheap.
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Hold up.....I can't get over $102k for an X5 5.0i??? Wow! I paid that for my '17 X5M fully loaded and yes with the alacatara headliner. The cost of these vehicles have skyrocketed.
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Why does everyone keep saying 5.0 it's not a mustang! 50i would be the correct way of typing it out. You can spec one you to $105k on the BMW USA website and even higher if you use induvidual paint + the induvidual interior offered in April.
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This is why I don’t care that much. I have had it on so many cars and still have it on my C4S headliner. It’s just fabric and not suede nor a exclusive option anymore like it use to be. Kinda been there, done that, with the fuzzy fabric.
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I would get it next time straight from the factory as it is cheaper and far nicer than the black materials BMW use for the headliner (still nice but got bored of it, had black headliner since my E46....). Good luck with your purchase. |
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It’s a completely different ball game now with the all new X5 and the other new Germany super SUV’s. The X5 50i M Sports is now reporting real world 4.3 second 0-60 times. (Lower times will happen) That is easily $100k+ SUV territory. The upcoming X5M will easily be $30k more than that. The reviews are out for the new GLE. Meh, it got even softer with a updated E class interior. A loaded Prestige Q8 is over $100k and it’s performance isn’t as good as a X5 40i. The Q8 and new GLE both have fake exhaust tips. That says it all. When you go up to the X5 50i, it’s on another level and will blow their doors off in performance and features.
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I apologise, my comment was not intended to be rude. Thank you for explaining in more detail where you're coming from. I understand better now why you're so opposed to the pricing. I guess the same would apply for the new 8 series since it starts at $112K?
Since it seems the X5 is out of your running, have you considered waiting for the refreshed GLC? I believe it's due out next year sometime as will be the GLE 63AMG since you want a V8. If you haven't driven a Macan before they're quite fun but really lack any space. If you must have an SUV I wouldn't go down that road because a Porsche 718 would be more fun for less.
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Interestingly, my mom has a Macan Turbo and wants to exchange it for a Honda SUV. I guess the buttons and sound scare her haha. The drive is amazing though.
I was looking at the GLC63S but I don't like the coupe and interior is dated. |
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