EDC and Extended Leather Worth $4200??

TailHappyM3 · 10-31-2008, 06:33 PM

I'm deciding between two M3s of which the only difference is that the one with my prefered color is a bit more money due to these extras. Is this worth it? Thanks.

Blake · 10-31-2008, 06:36 PM

extended leather...debatable. EDC, yes.

edit: about extended leather...the only people that are going to notice you have extended leather are yourself, a fellow bmw enthusiast, or anyone you tell (but if you have to tell them, they probably won't care anyway.)

schnell325 · 10-31-2008, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by blakepilot

extended leather...debatable. EDC, yes.

edit: about extended leather...the only people that are going to notice you have extended leather are yourself, a fellow bmw enthusiast, or anyone you tell (but if you have to tell them, they probably won't care anyway.)

Perfect answer.

TailHappyM3 · 10-31-2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by blakepilot

extended leather...debatable. EDC, yes.

edit: about extended leather...the only people that are going to notice you have extended leather are yourself, a fellow bmw enthusiast, or anyone you tell (but if you have to tell them, they probably won't care anyway.)

O.K, thanks but that would then mean the EDC premium on that car would cost me $4200 which seems very costly just to get that car in the right color and take advantage of some rebates. EDC just stiffens up the suspension, correct? I already have a 911 GT3 so right now I'm more interested in the 'GT' aspects of the M3. Thanks again.

Blake · 10-31-2008, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Azorean

O.K, thanks but that would then mean the EDC premium on that car would cost me $4200 which seems very costly just to get that car in the right color and take advantage of some rebates. EDC just stiffens up the suspension, correct? I already have a 911 GT3 so right now I'm more interested in the 'GT' aspects of the M3. Thanks again.

if you want to look at it like that, then yes, EDC will cost you $4200. you can also use that in your negotiations i'm sure. you could also look at it like you also get navi, comfort access, and HD radio with your EDC.

and yes, EDC is adjustable dampers to make your ride smoother or firmer, which is indispensable on the track, if you ever plan to do that (i highly recommend.)

FStop7 · 10-31-2008, 09:22 PM

If Extended leather included a leather wrap of the top half of the dashboard I'd say yes, but otherwise it's not really worth it unless you're into the luxury aspect over the sport aspect.

Dascamel · 10-31-2008, 10:33 PM

Ext leather is entirely up to you, for the wife it was a must have since the leather on the dash+CF trim set the car apart from other 3's. If it was just my choice I would have saved the $1100 for some other toys...

EDC from a functional point is much more usefull... Comfort for the guests, stiff for fun...

inmotion · 11-01-2008, 12:09 AM

You will not regret EDC. From a finger's touch, you can turn the car to a handler from a GT cruiser.

amgthis · 11-01-2008, 12:18 AM

This is what extended leather should be: leather wrapped dash and what not:http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60...here-pics.html

EDC sounds good, but the extended leather shouldn't be a deciding factor since there is not much of it.

spyderco10 · 11-01-2008, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Azorean

I'm deciding between two M3s of which the only difference is that the one with my prefered color is a bit more money due to these extras. Is this worth it? Thanks.

ask the dealer to throw it in for free. doesn't hurt to ask. the worst that can happen is he'll get mad, kick you out, and ban you for life.

zkM3 · 11-01-2008, 06:42 AM

$4200? ext leather and edc cost that much.?last time i check it's only half of that....you must be getting other things too..

dawgdog · 11-01-2008, 07:44 AM

I do not for a moment regret getting extended leather.

jamesisel · 11-01-2008, 09:12 AM

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=166963

Voltigeur · 11-01-2008, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Dascamel

Ext leather is entirely up to you, for the wife it was a must have since the leather on the dash+CF trim set the car apart from other 3's. If it was just my choice I would have saved the $1100 for some other toys...

EDC from a functional point is much more usefull... Comfort for the guests, stiff for fun...

I think EDC is a must have if you intend to track and / or drive in an area where road quality is highly variable (TX anyone?

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I agree w/ the poster above re ext leather: I was thinking of it, then thought, nah, some nice rims + tires, but then wife said she liked it: after sitting in an E93 in BMW Welt w/ bamboo ext leather; and then comp'ing it w/ the rented e90 323i we were driving around Bavaria.

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Blake Banned 755 Rep 4,649 Posts Drives: Chevy Aveo Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parent's Basement iTrader: (7)	extended leather...debatable. EDC, yes. edit: about extended leather...the only people that are going to notice you have extended leather are yourself, a fellow bmw enthusiast, or anyone you tell (but if you have to tell them, they probably won't care anyway.)
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FStop7 I like cars 329 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA iTrader: (3)	If Extended leather included a leather wrap of the top half of the dashboard I'd say yes, but otherwise it's not really worth it unless you're into the luxury aspect over the sport aspect.
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Dascamel Lieutenant Colonel 48 Rep 1,664 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 M3, 2010 e91 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bakersfield, CA iTrader: (0)	Ext leather is entirely up to you, for the wife it was a must have since the leather on the dash+CF trim set the car apart from other 3's. If it was just my choice I would have saved the $1100 for some other toys... EDC from a functional point is much more usefull... Comfort for the guests, stiff for fun... __________________ 2008 E92 M3 Jerez Black,DCT,Fox Red ext,Prem,Tech,19", ipod/usb, CF roof and trim 2010 E91 328i Space Gray,Black int, M sport, most options 2007 Montego Blue 335i (retired)
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inmotion Lieutenant 10 Rep 528 Posts Drives: where do I start? Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Newport Coast, CA iTrader: (0)	You will not regret EDC. From a finger's touch, you can turn the car to a handler from a GT cruiser. __________________ E60 M5 Silverstone, Balloon White Gallardo Spider, Rosso Corsa F430, Audi CG Q7 Sportline, IS R8 before and DG R8 now, Basalt Black Carrera GT, SG M3 DCT, Orange GT3RS, IS CLK63 Black Series On order: 2010 R8 V10
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amgthis Tire Racks 53 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: AW 1M Coupè Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	This is what extended leather should be: leather wrapped dash and what not:http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e60...here-pics.html EDC sounds good, but the extended leather shouldn't be a deciding factor since there is not much of it. __________________ Alpine White 1M Coupè Gone:2006 Alpine White E46 M3 ZCP RIP
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zkM3 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 46 Posts Drives: E92 M3 6MTAW (05/20) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	$4200? ext leather and edc cost that much.?last time i check it's only half of that....you must be getting other things too..
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jamesisel Major 17 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: '09 Jerez/Fox Red E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wisconsin/ Tennessee iTrader: (0)	Good opinions and pics of extended http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=166963 __________________ Eisenmann Race Performance/VRS front lip 1x1/VRS type II diffuser 1x1/VRS single side trunk with Fade/19" HRE C90's/RE SSK/H&R Sport springs /35% tint/Painted reflectors/Painted side markers with dark tint LED's/Tinted tail lights/Front grilles/Hardwire V1
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