Hate leather, no cloth option?

[imported_mega]

This configuration tool is driving me crazy, bmw is supposed to be one of the best for configuring your car how you want it, when I ordered my mini it was great, whatever I wanted it let me do it.

why is there no cloth option? I hate leather/leatherette cloth grips much better

Why cant I get auto mirrors without the premium package? the only thing out of that package that I want is the mirrors, I dislike bmw's manual mirrors

The 135i sure seems like a drivers car, but these option packages are not


does anyone know if 2009 add any more options?

[Monaco35Dream]

only the new i-drive and someone correct me if i am wrong but space gray should be a color choice instead of SGM?

[imported_mega]

i-drive is not an option I'm interested in, just tooo much tied into that system for my taste, my garmin works fine

I just noticed the 335i wont let me do the options I want either

[ulrichd]

Mega,
You were spoiled like me when we ordered our Minis. I got the cloth seats on my 03 MCS which are really great in hot weather. Unfortunately some of these option are Euro only. Go to bmw.de and drive yourself crazy with all the stuff we don't get.

[imported_mega]

ok this is completely unfair

they have LOTS more colors, rims, interior, trim choices and it looks like every option from the packages can be individually added

even the canadians get Anthracite headliners and can remove the sunroof

[nordique14]

Originally Posted by mega

ok this is completely unfair

I think you are preaching to the choir here.

I know I would have liked cloth seats, different wheel choices, the //M sport package, aluminum trim (in the convertible), auto dimming mirror as a separate option and lots of more things I didn't get even though I was willing to pay for them.

But what ya gonna do, eh?

[imported_mega]

have they ever indicated if they will give more choices? I don't mind waiting another year to get exactly what I want

[ulrichd]

And the crazy thing is that all 1ers are built at the Leipzig plant so it's not like there would be huge logistics problem with giving us the Euro options. I'd love to be in these meetings were people decide we don't get Lemans Blue, or the M-sport package, or cloth/leather combo seats, or etc., etc. Aaaaagh!

[thurst0509]

As much as I'd also love the cloth seats, I doubt we'll see BMW offering them in the USA anytime soon. They are rightly very protective of their premium brand status here and most Americans don't view cloth upholstery as in-line with a premium brand. Have you ever seen cloth seats on a Mercedes, Lexus, Infinity, etc?

[imported_mega]

I guess I'm a performance shopper, not a luxury shopper, I would never buy a merc, lexus, or infinity

the g37 is nice, but the 135i beats it on almost every stat & measurement

[atr_hugo]

Remember BMW NA LLC is a quasi-independent sales arm of BMW AG - their job is to protect the brand image in this market in order to maximize sales. ; -)

Now as to leather being more luxurious then cloth, it used to be the other way around. The chauffeur sat on the leather seat (exposed to the elements) while the passengers sat in the enclosed section of the car on the best embroidered seats available.

PS - that's a Rolls Sedanca de Ville pictured.

[ulrichd]

Originally Posted by thurst0509

As much as I'd also love the cloth seats, I doubt we'll see BMW offering them in the USA anytime soon. They are rightly very protective of their premium brand status here and most Americans don't view cloth upholstery as in-line with a premium brand. Have you ever seen cloth seats on a Mercedes, Lexus, Infinity, etc?

So as I sit in Houston traffic on 100 degree day with sweat rolling down my back I can tell myself: I am driving a premium brand, I am driving a premium brand...

[imported_mega]

Originally Posted by ulrichd

So as I sit in Houston traffic on 100 degree day with sweat rolling down my back I can tell myself: I am driving a premium brand, I am driving a premium brand...

+1 same thing here in atlanta

I hate leather up north too, but heated seats helps a little, still when it's -25 in minnesota that leather is COLD

[atr_hugo]

Originally Posted by ulrichd

So as I sit in Houston traffic on 100 degree day with sweat rolling down my back I can tell myself: I am driving a premium brand, I am driving a premium brand...

You and me both - I've thought about heading to an upholstery shop and having the middle panels of the seats replaced with cloth.

[thurst0509]

I hear you man. Dallas here and my 135 has black leatherette. It wasn't bad in 80-degree Germany weather but I'm scared it's gonna burn my butt off in this Dallas heat! Cloth would have been cool but what can ya do...

[MZWIE]

Heck, it's been in the 100's here in Atlanta. Black lethearette is fine.

Just turn up the AC! BMW will never offer cloth in the US.

[imported_mega]

Originally Posted by e34m5

Heck, it's been in the 100's here in Atlanta. Black lethearette is fine.

Just turn up the AC! BMW will never offer cloth in the US.

they sure used to

[Tom K.]

Originally Posted by mega

they sure used to

But (except for a brief fling with Alcantara) not for at least 10 years.
Tom K.

[imported_mega]

bmw offered cloth on 330i sport packages in 2005

[Stratos]

You guys really should stop complaining...!!
I live in Norway, here we get to choose from alle options avaiable.

BUT!
You guys all get your cars for free...
Here in Norway, the price for a 135i is around $ 164092........
Thats no typo, one hundred and sixty thousand bucks..

[imported_mega]

that's cheap, 164,092 Krone = 31962.00 American dollars

[123D-M]

Originally Posted by mega

that's cheap, 164,092 Krone = 31962.00 American dollars

Um, I think you'll find he meant $164,092 US! The base price of a 135i coupe in Norway is 782,600 NOK.

And I thought Belgian pricing sucked...