[MrMikeyG]

First time on these forums, but I'm just about to push the button on the following upgrade/downgrade?? from a 2014 X6 M50D to:

440i GC LCI M performance body kit in black carbon, 20" wheels
Snapper Blue (love it or hate it should look good with the bodykit)
Carbon and pearl interior (still not sure on that)
Black Dakota with dark oyster

all extras except:
heated steering
concierge
online services
towbar
Heating rear
Digital cockpit (I wanted HUD)

Does anyone have any constructive criticism on the above? I also seem to be getting the run around with figures, they keep changing them...what sort of discount should I realistically be looking at?

Thanks in advance.

[creepy coupe]

Purely personal but my local dealer has a 4 series coupe in Snapper. I'm really not sure it suits the car. More a hot hatch colour. But if you like it. that's what matters.

[gr4z]

Heated Steering Wheel will be the first thing on my list when I replace my F36. For only ~£150 you never want cold hands again

[jnismith]

Originally Posted by creepy coupe

Purely personal but my local dealer has a 4 series coupe in Snapper. I'm really not sure it suits the car. More a hot hatch colour. But if you like it. that's what matters.

I saw two yesterday at Specialist Cars in Tring, one 440i GC and the other I think was a 420D coupe. Looks nice to me but could be considered an "acquired taste"

[Postcab]

First on my option list would be the Individual Merino leather. Dakota leather is known as hippo hide for a reason, and its only £1200.

Not sure about the colour choice... but each to their own.

Drive the Deal will give you an idea of what price to aim for.

[Chas325]

Originally Posted by MrMikeyG

Digital cockpit (I wanted HUD)

there is a thread somewhere that says you can now order these together i think - but it's not on the online configurator...and the heated steering wheel, after having it for one winter, is a must for me now!

[Beancounter_74]

Definitely stick on the steering wheel, it's great for £150 and you'll use it more than you think.

If you can get Digital dash with HUD as above, then I'd add that too.

Coast2CoastCars is also a good way to keep the dealer honest on pricing

[Abzynthe]

Get anything but the base sound system.

[MrMikeyG]

I asked about the HUD and digital Dash, based on these forums, and they said no. If I can drive the price down more I would have merino, but I have kids...and I have heard merino could be problematic? all though I could just get rid of the kids...pays for itself then

[Chas325]

Here is the thread - Moff ordered both:

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1376356

[JustChris]

OP surely likes the colour so that's cool. IMO though also never quite Long Beach Blue on the M2 and its very very similar, not my cup of tea.

The car itself OP sounds absolutely fantastic!!!! Press that button.

[badgerbrock72]

Re Merino, it does come in black too... I think your 'kids' comment is possibly relating to the lighter coloured merino (opal, cashmere) perhaps?

[MrMikeyG]

Merino is thinner and prone to scratches and wrinkles, requires much more care? if this is not the case...then I may change my mind and go Merino...although I opted for leather dash so that's going to increase the price 2k +

[GEP77]

Originally Posted by Chasdrury

Here is the thread - Moff ordered both:

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1376356

I've ordered both as well. You're unlikely to see the car before August if you do though. I ordered mine on 21st January, expected week 31!

[MrMikeyG]

I have told them this, and they say that they cant order it...I will try and push them again and see what they say. Still not convinced by the heated steering wheel though

I guess the purists say that analogue dials are the way to go anyway!

[Danny Fireblade]

+1 for the heated wheel, it brings a whole new level of warm tingly feelings everywhere.

[Drek]

Originally Posted by Postcab

First on my option list would be the Individual Merino leather. Dakota leather is known as hippo hide for a reason, and its only £1200.

Wears badly though or at least mine has/is. Had the seat back replaced at 16000 miles and now spotted more wear on the base at just short of 19000 miles. Not impressed. Opal White for info.

[moff]

You CAN order both digital cockpit and HUD.

Initially I ordered just the HUD but was then told they were now talking orders on both together and had a fix for the initial compatibility problems.

For £250 it's a no brainer for me.

Great spec by the way, let me know when you get a delivery date! We seem to be in a similar position, albeit I'm coming from a 640d.

I've also gone mad on the options list and I've ordered the similar M Performance stuff - have you ordered the MPPSK too? I think you will need it as I don't think it's quick enough without or loud enough.

Oh have you seen your trim in person? I think the Piano looks better too, but personal preference.

[MrMikeyG]

I have seem the kit on a white demonstrator, 430i, which I took out for a test drive, looks good.

I didn't know about the MPPSK until recently not sure whether to get it or not, and no idea on the cost, still pondering the merino leather...asked if they would upgrade me for 1k...see what happens!

This is basically the car I have ordered in terms of looks:

https://www.opptrends.com/wp-content...es-830x418.jpg

no m performance kit on there, but same wheels and that's a coupe not a GC.

I'm guessing you can get the MPPSK at a later date? may look at the upgrade next year.

[moff]

Haha yes that's the car that convinced me to go with the carbon stuff.

Sytner Nottingham offered the MPPSK to me for £1800 which is a good deal.

I've gone Merino as I really don't like the Dakota in my 640d and miss the Nappa leather that was in my C63. I'm hoping it will be as nice, and if you see some of the pics / video of the stitching on the doors etc. for the Merino it looks epic.

[Postcab]

Originally Posted by Drek

Wears badly though or at least mine has/is. Had the seat back replaced at 16000 miles and now spotted more wear on the base at just short of 19000 miles. Not impressed. Opal White for info.

I think there have been reports of Dakota doing exactly the same (F30AM for one - back in the day!).

Dakota is spray painted, which can lead to cracking, but Merino is dyed.

My Merino has been absolutely fine (Cashmere).

[MrMikeyG]

Think I will upgrade to merino