Trim choices

SimonB · 06-14-2013, 06:14 PM

Well, as I mentioned earlier, I ordered the EB F30 with M Sport and Merino leather in black. Spent a fair bit of time in selecting color choices and was happy with the above combination and the hexagonal 'metal' with Estoril Blue line trim.

The dealer called me the other day and says that, unfortunately, they HAVE to select one of the BMW Individual trims with the Merino leather. So, there are 3 options: 2 are wood grain, which I hate, and Piano Black, which I dislike, but isn't as bad. I'm worried that the Piano Black will make the inside too black and will spoil my new look.

This is killing me. Damn you, BMW Australia!

Do you think I can order the standard trim from somewhere and get rid of the Piano Black??

KT_F31_EBII · 06-14-2013, 08:51 PM

that was annoying when i was also originally thinking about individual leather (one of the brown) with woodgrain, the door leather trim is very nice i have to admit it but i have EBII and of course you want the standard hexagonal M Sport with EB trim to go with but no, we can't...

why can't that be flexible. EB II trim can only go with black leather, not red or white on M Sport. I like the Sport Black leather with red stitches but can't order it...

You know what you can do next? Order the M Performance Trim. I guess it's pricey from dealer!

SimonB · 06-14-2013, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by KT_F31_EBII

You know what you can do next? Order the M Performance Trim. I guess it's pricey from dealer!

I'll check that out, but not sure its available here. I could always order in, I guess.

AMJAM · 06-14-2013, 10:09 PM

The piano black scratches if you look at it the wrong way

JonoNZ · 06-14-2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by AMJAM

The piano black scratches if you look at it the wrong way

Yeah Piano Black is a very high maintenance product -- seen it in a few demonstrators and it scratches almost instantly. Not to mention finger prints. Having said that the other choices are hideous too.

Order the M Sport pieces separately and get them fitted. I hear they're relatively easy to install.

HFW003 · 06-14-2013, 10:28 PM

Simon, I've noticed from time to time there are guys in the States selling their trim. Perhaps start looking at the classifieds on this site and the other one. You might get lucky.

I know it's irrelevant to you but I was adamant I didn't want the Walnut, im no spring chicken but I thought it was only for old blokes, having lived with it for 6 months its one of the things I'm going to miss in the new one.

When I was looking for a new car I also looked at the XF Jag and that had piano black trim, way too dark for me.

Good luck.

H

AMJAM · 06-14-2013, 10:53 PM

H - can you fit LHD trims in a RHD?

HFW003 · 06-14-2013, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by AMJAM

H - can you fit LHD trims in a RHD?

That's a very good point!

Simon, please disregard my previous dribble about looking at the classifieds, everything else was ok though.

Sherweeeny · 06-15-2013, 12:31 AM

Tell the dealership to sort it out. They will order the trim you want and put it on themselves. It will be a piece of piss mate

ECHO · 06-15-2013, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by SimonB

Well, as I mentioned earlier, I ordered the EB F30 with M Sport and Merino leather in black. Spent a fair bit of time in selecting color choices and was happy with the above combination and the hexagonal 'metal' with Estoril Blue line trim.

The dealer called me the other day and says that, unfortunately, they HAVE to select one of the BMW Individual trims with the Merino leather. So, there are 3 options: 2 are wood grain, which I hate, and Piano Black, which I dislike, but isn't as bad. I'm worried that the Piano Black will make the inside too black and will spoil my new look.

This is killing me. Damn you, BMW Australia!

Do you think I can order the standard trim from somewhere and get rid of the Piano Black??

Simon,

I just took delivery of a AW Msport which was ordered with brushed aluminium trim. I had this swapped out for the carbon fibre and alcantara trim, which IMHO looks amazing. Willing to sell you the Alu trim, if interested.
Ping me if interested.

Echo.

HFW003 · 06-15-2013, 12:55 AM

Problem solved, what a wonderful world we live in!

SimonB · 06-15-2013, 07:12 AM

Thanks all, dribble ignored :-) and Eco, I'll be in touch. I may go the M Performance trim route too, but I'll see if i can check out some examples locally and also the walnut.

I do love these forums, cheers...

Hprice1099 · 06-15-2013, 07:22 AM

Worth an email in case any of these have what you want, worth keeping an eye on

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2012-BMW-F...item460fef3acf
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bmw-3-Seri...item20d3f00ecc

Alpine F31 · 06-15-2013, 01:54 PM

At least you guys get to order individual options! We don't have that luxury in the USA.

KT_F31_EBII · 06-15-2013, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpine F31

At least you guys get to order individual options! We don't have that luxury in the USA.

but the driveaway price in US is almost half compared to AU, i guess it's still a win, coz we have to pay more tax and duty to support local car industry plus luxury car tax...

06-14-2013, 06:14 PM	#1
SimonB 135 to 335 M Sport to X3 30d M Sport 164 Rep 1,788 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 30d, optioned up! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia iTrader: (0)	Trim choices - damn you, BMW Well, as I mentioned earlier, I ordered the EB F30 with M Sport and Merino leather in black. Spent a fair bit of time in selecting color choices and was happy with the above combination and the hexagonal 'metal' with Estoril Blue line trim. The dealer called me the other day and says that, unfortunately, they HAVE to select one of the BMW Individual trims with the Merino leather. So, there are 3 options: 2 are wood grain, which I hate, and Piano Black, which I dislike, but isn't as bad. I'm worried that the Piano Black will make the inside too black and will spoil my new look. This is killing me. Damn you, BMW Australia! Do you think I can order the standard trim from somewhere and get rid of the Piano Black?? __________________ 2018 X3 30d, Carbon Black Metallic, M Sport Package, Panorama glass sunroof, Lumbar support, Instrument panel in Sensatec, Ambient Lightning, Harmon Kardon Surround Sound , Dynamic Damper Control
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KT_F31_EBII First Time Bimmer 30 Rep 617 Posts Drives: F31 328i M Sport EB II Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	that was annoying when i was also originally thinking about individual leather (one of the brown) with woodgrain, the door leather trim is very nice i have to admit it but i have EBII and of course you want the standard hexagonal M Sport with EB trim to go with but no, we can't... why can't that be flexible. EB II trim can only go with black leather, not red or white on M Sport. I like the Sport Black leather with red stitches but can't order it... You know what you can do next? Order the M Performance Trim. I guess it's pricey from dealer! __________________ 2013 F31 328i M Sport Touring EBII Ordered Due August 2017: 2017 Audi A4 AVANT 2.0 TFSI Quattro MY17 S-Line, Exclusive Nogaro Blue
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AMJAM Captain 33 Rep 944 Posts Drives: 2013 Alpine 328I MSport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: What is the Matrix iTrader: (0)	The piano black scratches if you look at it the wrong way __________________ 2013 Alpine White 328I M Sport ARRIVED
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06-14-2013, 10:28 PM	#6
HFW003 Brigadier General 5697 Rep 3,225 Posts Drives: 2024 M340i xdrive Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Newcastle, Australia iTrader: (0)	Simon, I've noticed from time to time there are guys in the States selling their trim. Perhaps start looking at the classifieds on this site and the other one. You might get lucky. I know it's irrelevant to you but I was adamant I didn't want the Walnut, im no spring chicken but I thought it was only for old blokes, having lived with it for 6 months its one of the things I'm going to miss in the new one. When I was looking for a new car I also looked at the XF Jag and that had piano black trim, way too dark for me. Good luck. H
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AMJAM Captain 33 Rep 944 Posts Drives: 2013 Alpine 328I MSport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: What is the Matrix iTrader: (0)	H - can you fit LHD trims in a RHD? __________________ 2013 Alpine White 328I M Sport ARRIVED
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06-15-2013, 12:31 AM	#9
Sherweeeny yep 111 Rep 604 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Tell the dealership to sort it out. They will order the trim you want and put it on themselves. It will be a piece of piss mate
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HFW003 Brigadier General 5697 Rep 3,225 Posts Drives: 2024 M340i xdrive Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Newcastle, Australia iTrader: (0)	Problem solved, what a wonderful world we live in!
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06-15-2013, 07:12 AM	#12
SimonB 135 to 335 M Sport to X3 30d M Sport 164 Rep 1,788 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 30d, optioned up! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Perth, Western Australia iTrader: (0)	Thanks all, dribble ignored :-) and Eco, I'll be in touch. I may go the M Performance trim route too, but I'll see if i can check out some examples locally and also the walnut. I do love these forums, cheers... __________________ 2018 X3 30d, Carbon Black Metallic, M Sport Package, Panorama glass sunroof, Lumbar support, Instrument panel in Sensatec, Ambient Lightning, Harmon Kardon Surround Sound , Dynamic Damper Control
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Hprice1099 Lieutenant 39 Rep 588 Posts Drives: F31 330d M Sport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Liverpool iTrader: (0)	Worth an email in case any of these have what you want, worth keeping an eye on http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2012-BMW-F...item460fef3acf http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bmw-3-Seri...item20d3f00ecc
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