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luckystrike · 03-09-2006, 03:25 AM

just bought a new bimmer e90 318d (im in austria) but due to budget constraints, im limited to choosing whether i would be getting xenon lights or leather for my car, i was inclined to get the leather and just buy aftermarket xenon lights do you think its a good idea or ill just buy xenon and stick with the cloth ?., thanks for any inputs guys

jjbirch · 03-09-2006, 03:34 AM

i would say stick with the leather you can feel the leather and once u have leather u wont go back surly there is after market lights out there, but bmw put good lights in any way there better than most car out there now, so if u want new light shop around, but leather get nice a warm in the winter,lol

zz25 · 03-09-2006, 04:50 AM

It depends on if you bought your car for the driving experience or to have a near-luxury vehicle. I'm more of a driver myself. My rule of thumb is to first go for options that effect your driving. From the opinions of most on this board, the xenons allow you to drive more safely (maybe more quickly) at night. It is very easy to retrofit aftermarket leather at a later date. Just my 2 cents. Good luck with your new car.

davinet78 · 03-09-2006, 05:30 AM

i would go for the leather also, or wait a bit save up a bit more and get both

Bimmerista · 03-09-2006, 03:07 PM

The xenon light replacement is (i) expensive; (ii) difficult to make.

Leather is not a driving feature, more of a luxury/comfort (?) feature. BTW leather gets hot in summer and cold in winter-cloth does not.

As mentioned, it is not difficult to get aftermaket shops to reskinn the seats with leather. Get the xenons IMHO.

Ed_330i · 03-09-2006, 03:10 PM

xenon

longtran · 03-09-2006, 03:12 PM

you dont have an option for leatherette?

larryn · 03-09-2006, 03:14 PM

Another vote for the xenon's.

The leatherette is very convincing anyway, an wears like iron. I'ved had it in two prior BMWs. The e46 leatherette fooled everybody who drove in the car. I can't really comment on cloth, since it's not offered in the US.

porscheneer · 03-09-2006, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by longtran

you dont have an option for leatherette?

I agree get the Leatherette its close enough, I could barely care enough to tell them apart and after Xenons you cant go back

Gitta · 03-09-2006, 03:22 PM

Xenons... and I wish we were offered cloth here!

JSpira · 03-09-2006, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by luckystrike

just bought a new bimmer e90 318d (im in austria) but due to budget constraints, im limited to choosing whether i would be getting xenon lights or leather for my car, i was inclined to get the leather and just buy aftermarket xenon lights do you think its a good idea or ill just buy xenon and stick with the cloth ?., thanks for any inputs guys

Servus Luckystrike

I would recommend the cloth seats; I wish we had a cloth option in the U.S. as the BMW cloth is very comfortable.

luckystrike · 03-09-2006, 04:21 PM

thanks for all the info guys it looks like the xenon is my best option, i already place the order and have until monday to change any options., the leatherette offered is not a good option coz you have to take the sports seat which almost cost as like the leather. can i still buy some leather on aftermarket sales?

luckystrike · 03-09-2006, 06:33 PM

and by the way do you think the xenon will increase the resale value of my car rather than the leather?

thd13 · 03-09-2006, 07:24 PM

Good choice on the Xenons!!!

Oz · 03-09-2006, 07:26 PM

Good choice with Xenons since it will cost a lot to do aftermarket..Enjoy the new car

dom1 · 03-09-2006, 08:16 PM

Excellent choice, I truly like the safety that the Xenons provide. I have leather cause I like the luxury feel. Don't feel bad about the cloth since it's really durable and works great under all temperatures. I had cloth in my previous car and never complained about it. Good luck.

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luckystrike First Lieutenant 18 Rep 349 Posts Drives: X3 F25 MSport Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: austria iTrader: (0)	help! just bought a new bimmer e90 318d (im in austria) but due to budget constraints, im limited to choosing whether i would be getting xenon lights or leather for my car, i was inclined to get the leather and just buy aftermarket xenon lights do you think its a good idea or ill just buy xenon and stick with the cloth ?., thanks for any inputs guys
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jjbirch Banned 75 Rep 2,927 Posts Drives: E60 530D M SPORT Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: england iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320d m sport [0.00]	i would say stick with the leather you can feel the leather and once u have leather u wont go back surly there is after market lights out there, but bmw put good lights in any way there better than most car out there now, so if u want new light shop around, but leather get nice a warm in the winter,lol
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zz25 Private 11 Rep 58 Posts Drives: '04 Landcruiser Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Far from the USA iTrader: (0)	It depends on if you bought your car for the driving experience or to have a near-luxury vehicle. I'm more of a driver myself. My rule of thumb is to first go for options that effect your driving. From the opinions of most on this board, the xenons allow you to drive more safely (maybe more quickly) at night. It is very easy to retrofit aftermarket leather at a later date. Just my 2 cents. Good luck with your new car.
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davinet78 Lieutenant Colonel 28 Rep 1,832 Posts Drives: bmw e90 320d Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: gibraltar(europe) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 bmw 320d E90 [0.00]	i would go for the leather also, or wait a bit save up a bit more and get both __________________ e90 320d,arktis,lumber support, hifi speaker, alarm, dakota beige, 162 18", xenon with washer spray,window chrome trimmings, professional radio, 6 cd changer wood trimmings 6 speed manual.
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Bimmerista Major General 82 Rep 5,732 Posts Drives: superstock Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada iTrader: (0)	The xenon light replacement is (i) expensive; (ii) difficult to make. Leather is not a driving feature, more of a luxury/comfort (?) feature. BTW leather gets hot in summer and cold in winter-cloth does not. As mentioned, it is not difficult to get aftermaket shops to reskinn the seats with leather. Get the xenons IMHO.
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longtran Lieutenant General 1429 Rep 16,628 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	you dont have an option for leatherette?
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larryn Lieutenant General 2146 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Another vote for the xenon's. The leatherette is very convincing anyway, an wears like iron. I'ved had it in two prior BMWs. The e46 leatherette fooled everybody who drove in the car. I can't really comment on cloth, since it's not offered in the US.
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Gitta Kelly's 330i 11 Rep 413 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: E PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i (current ... [0.00] 2006 330i (new) [0.00] 2006 330i (interior) [0.00]	Xenons... and I wish we were offered cloth here! __________________ '06 330ix \| 6MT \| TS-BDL-BW \| ZSP \| ZPP \| heated seats \|... mods \| cf splitters painted TiAg \| spoiler \| blacklines \| short shift knob \| cf trim \| *** winter setup: 17" ASA JH3 & Dunlop WinterSport M3 DSST * . '01 325xi \| auto \| TS-GDL-BW \| ZPP \| heated seats \|........... mods** \| spoiler \| mudguards \| blackout grills \| clear lights \| halo projector headlights \|
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luckystrike First Lieutenant 18 Rep 349 Posts Drives: X3 F25 MSport Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: austria iTrader: (0)	thanks for all the info guys it looks like the xenon is my best option, i already place the order and have until monday to change any options., the leatherette offered is not a good option coz you have to take the sports seat which almost cost as like the leather. can i still buy some leather on aftermarket sales?
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luckystrike First Lieutenant 18 Rep 349 Posts Drives: X3 F25 MSport Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: austria iTrader: (0)	and by the way do you think the xenon will increase the resale value of my car rather than the leather?
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thd13 Major 46 Rep 1,445 Posts Drives: A07 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Murrland iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Good choice on the Xenons!!! __________________ My other ride is your mom.
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Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Good choice with Xenons since it will cost a lot to do aftermarket..Enjoy the new car __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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dom1 Private First Class 10 Rep 163 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Methuen, MA iTrader: (0)	Excellent choice, I truly like the safety that the Xenons provide. I have leather cause I like the luxury feel. Don't feel bad about the cloth since it's really durable and works great under all temperatures. I had cloth in my previous car and never complained about it. Good luck. __________________ 2006 330xi MB, Terra, Burl Walnut, Auto, PP, Nav, Heated Seats, SP w/18in 2002 Acura MDX - wife's ride 2000 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4x4 - wife's SUV retired after 120K miles and lots of problems 1994 Pontiac Sunbird 4 cyl. - retired after 170K miles
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