Alcantara/Cloth Msport option

Alkidrew · 06-10-2015, 01:11 PM

I see from the UK LCI specs that there is an alcantara option with MSport as an alternative to Dakota Leather.

I assume this is the cloth/Alcantara shown on the Belgium configurator? Looks nice but shame it isnt a leather/alcantara mix

Had an Audi S3 in the 90s and loved a blue alcantara seat with black leather side bolsters. very classy.

Proftinkerpot · 06-10-2015, 03:12 PM

Is it the same cloth alcantara fabric that is available on the 1 series M Sport? It's a really nice combo.

Daftasabrush · 06-10-2015, 03:50 PM

It's very nice

Ice Man · 06-10-2015, 04:31 PM

Gets my vote I would have chosen that option had it been available on the 4 series

Proftinkerpot · 06-10-2015, 04:47 PM

Agreed. I think it's a nicer option to standard hippo hide which is cold in winter and red hot in the summer.

Alkidrew · 06-10-2015, 04:49 PM

Ooh. Does look nice. Will need to see in the flesh to choose over dakota. Leather is timeless. My last Beemer looked even better after five years with leather. Improves with age.

Kal101 · 06-10-2015, 04:55 PM

It's the 1 series interior.

Does look more modern and I believe alcantara is a third lighter than leather.

SkyJawa · 06-10-2015, 05:54 PM

Alcantara on the sides will usually wear away and go shiny. If it's in the middle of the seat it usually wears much better.

magic77 · 06-10-2015, 06:14 PM

had similar on the e90 M sport. While the standard leather on 335i is nice woudl have not minded sticking with this setup as feels and holds you better in seat

KevinLevin · 06-10-2015, 06:57 PM

Noooo! Wrong way!

Alcantara seat and back, leather sides is the right combo. Otherwise sweaty back and ass in summer still happens!

Daftasabrush · 06-11-2015, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Proftinkerpot

Agreed. I think it's a nicer option to standard hippo hide which is cold in winter and red hot in the summer.

Exactly why I chose it. I've had Alcantara on quite a few cars now and it always wears well, even at 150K the Alcantara on my 850 T-5R was still nice, and that was the same way round as the BMW option.

Nick the Greek · 06-11-2015, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Kal27

It's the 1 series interior.

Does look more modern and I believe alcantara is a third lighter than leather.

No.

3 series.

KevinLevin · 06-11-2015, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick the Greek

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Originally Posted by Kal27

It's the 1 series interior.

Does look more modern and I believe alcantara is a third lighter than leather.

No.

3 series.

Or is it a 4?

Nick the Greek · 06-11-2015, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by KevinLevin

Or is it a 4?

It's an option on the 4?

KevinLevin · 06-11-2015, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick the Greek

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevinLevin

Or is it a 4?

It's an option on the 4?

Not that I know... Just thought I'd throw in a random question!

Nick the Greek · 06-11-2015, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by KevinLevin

Not that I know... Just thought I'd throw in a random question!

We don't like smart arses here......

KevinLevin · 06-11-2015, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick the Greek

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Originally Posted by KevinLevin

Not that I know... Just thought I'd throw in a random question!

We don't like smart arses here......

No, we love em!

06-10-2015, 01:11 PM	#1
Alkidrew Captain 61 Rep 949 Posts Drives: F31 325d M Sport GS Join Date: May 2013 Location: Surrey iTrader: (0)	Alcantara/Cloth Msport option I see from the UK LCI specs that there is an alcantara option with MSport as an alternative to Dakota Leather. I assume this is the cloth/Alcantara shown on the Belgium configurator? Looks nice but shame it isnt a leather/alcantara mix Had an Audi S3 in the 90s and loved a blue alcantara seat with black leather side bolsters. very classy.
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Proftinkerpot Major 219 Rep 1,359 Posts Drives: F30 335d M Sport -Superman Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Belfast iTrader: (0)	Is it the same cloth alcantara fabric that is available on the 1 series M Sport? It's a really nice combo.
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Daftasabrush Fool 1857 Rep 3,542 Posts Drives: F31 340i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: England iTrader: (0)	It's very nice
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Ice Man Captain 325 Rep 737 Posts Drives: F36 435i M-Sport Join Date: May 2015 Location: BSE iTrader: (0)	Gets my vote I would have chosen that option had it been available on the 4 series
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Proftinkerpot Major 219 Rep 1,359 Posts Drives: F30 335d M Sport -Superman Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Belfast iTrader: (0)	Agreed. I think it's a nicer option to standard hippo hide which is cold in winter and red hot in the summer.
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Alkidrew Captain 61 Rep 949 Posts Drives: F31 325d M Sport GS Join Date: May 2013 Location: Surrey iTrader: (0)	Ooh. Does look nice. Will need to see in the flesh to choose over dakota. Leather is timeless. My last Beemer looked even better after five years with leather. Improves with age.
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Kal101 Major General 3105 Rep 7,032 Posts Drives: 335xd Msport + Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: West mids!!!! iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 Bmw msport + 3 ... [0.00]	It's the 1 series interior. Does look more modern and I believe alcantara is a third lighter than leather. __________________
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SkyJawa Major General 3719 Rep 8,636 Posts Drives: F10 530d Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (1)	Alcantara on the sides will usually wear away and go shiny. If it's in the middle of the seat it usually wears much better.
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magic77 Brigadier General 258 Rep 3,815 Posts Drives: ex- 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey iTrader: (2)	had similar on the e90 M sport. While the standard leather on 335i is nice woudl have not minded sticking with this setup as feels and holds you better in seat __________________ F30 335i M Sport - now departed
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06-10-2015, 06:57 PM	#10
KevinLevin General Motors 237 Rep 513 Posts Drives: 430d M Sport + EBII Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: No more than 10 feet from my car.... iTrader: (0)	Noooo! Wrong way! Alcantara seat and back, leather sides is the right combo. Otherwise sweaty back and ass in summer still happens! __________________ 430d M Sport Plus, 19" M double spoke bi-colour wheels, stop start cruise, pro navigation, sport auto, dynamic suspension, folding/dimming mirrors, rear camera, power seats. Previous - S5 Cabriolet - 442hp
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