lemon leather

luckystrike · 04-03-2006, 04:31 PM

hi guys just ordered the black saphire with black leather., really wanted a lemon leather which i think really good in a black car but i see a lot of threads say that its too difficult to clean and mantain specially in cold country like mine (austria)., does anyone of you have lemon or beige does is really difficult to clean? help me change my mind.

blackie · 04-03-2006, 04:41 PM

hi luckystrike

I have the exact car you are thinking about on order. I have yet to take delivery though, so I can't give you any idea of the Lemon leather. I am hoping that with some good care it will stay looking good because I think the black sapphire with lemon is way hot...

jayo · 04-03-2006, 05:06 PM

I have the beige interior, with beige leather for a year now, and I have to say it's a lot wasier to keep clean than I thought.

I cant see why the lemon would be any harder to keep.

hotsand5 · 04-03-2006, 05:09 PM

Still, I really wish that we had an option for the lemon interior in the U.S. I have the black saphirre and think that lemon would look awsome! As for the cleaning, there are some really good leather cleaners/conditioners out there. If you cleaned the seats every 3 months or so, there should be no problem.

luckystrike · 04-03-2006, 05:20 PM

thanks for the info by the way

sedihorn · 04-03-2006, 06:25 PM

I have Black Sapphire with lemon interior,i had only cleaned the leather 3-4 times since i took delivery on sept 1/2005 and looks like new

just clean the driver seat once a month and the others setas every two months

i bought the cleaner from ebay,18usd the color of the package is orange.

sedi

luckystrike · 04-03-2006, 07:06 PM

yes but we have a winter wheather here so maintaining is quite difficult and i have a child coming up anyways i might go with the lemon

becks · 04-03-2006, 09:45 PM

lemon leather requires more maintenance..
I will usually wipe it down once a week...
But I love it - looks sharp!!

cntlaw · 04-04-2006, 01:09 AM

Go for the lemon .
I already regreted black on black. Too dullful.
About cleaning, if you or your passengers wear jeans, just use a nice cushion. If you have childern ...........well

Broken1 · 04-04-2006, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by cntlaw

Go for the lemon .
I already regreted black on black. Too dullful.
About cleaning, if you or your passengers wear jeans, just use a nice cushion. If you have childern ...........well

I live in jeans, and so does my girlfriend - and I haven't had a problem with the lemon seats.

They just need a good wipe every once in a while and they are back to new.

luckystrike · 04-04-2006, 03:54 AM

wow it seems everyone is keen on lemon leather hopefully it will stay good for 5 years., im really concerned about getting it clean coz im not really into cleaning a lot hehehe. thats why my first option is black., anyways gotta call my dealer fast.

individual · 04-04-2006, 04:13 AM

Yes, go for lemon. I have two children! No risk, no fun.

Here are pics of my tourer: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16565

luckystrike · 04-04-2006, 04:21 AM

have you experience it in winter? how often you clean it? and by the way your car is sick!!, your from germany? where., im form wien

individual · 04-04-2006, 04:32 AM

sorry, have it since Friday, not cleaned yet. I`m from Hof / Bavaria

davinet78 · 04-04-2006, 05:10 AM

i have beige leather and its really easy to clean and mantain

Wolf359 · 04-04-2006, 03:49 PM

Mine has darkened in the past few months but this Thursday I'll get the dealer to clean it (Spa combo), so I'll tell you how it comes out...!

luckystrike · 04-04-2006, 04:04 PM

sucks the dealer says i cannot change anymore my option grrrr., have to stick with balck leather to my black car. thanks for all the inputs guys

Paul330d · 04-04-2006, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by luckystrike

sucks the dealer says i cannot change anymore my option grrrr., have to stick with balck leather to my black car. thanks for all the inputs guys

Don't listen to him: I modified my build sheet on five different occasions over a period of 2 months after I placed the initial order!

Oh yes, go for the lemon!!

luckystrike · 04-04-2006, 04:22 PM

but he says my car will be made next week. he already gave me my last options a week ago.

luckystrike · 04-04-2006, 04:24 PM

wow paul your car looks so loaded do you mind if i ask how much did it cost you for your car just ballpark figure if you want., mine cost 26k euro just the regular 318d with leather xenons etc.

BMW0 · 04-04-2006, 06:27 PM

Get what you want and deal with it later. I chose Beige; I have to admit it could be challenging since its such a bright color versus black or grey. So far I've been able to clean off dirt and grime with Windex and a paper towel. But again I have Leatherette, I hope leather is this easy to clean.

Paul330d · 04-05-2006, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by luckystrike

wow paul your car looks so loaded do you mind if i ask how much did it cost you for your car just ballpark figure if you want., mine cost 26k euro just the regular 318d with leather xenons etc.

It's strange how some customers get their car built almost immediately after they order it; I had to wait 2.5 months just for it to be built. I guess it must depend on the configuration you choose. I'm embarassed to say my 330d cost almost double what you paid - pure indulgence, but I think I'll enjoy it

It's being delivered on Friday, but I saw it at the dealer yesterday:

04-03-2006, 04:31 PM	#1
luckystrike First Lieutenant 19 Rep 349 Posts Drives: X3 F25 MSport Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: austria iTrader: (0)	lemon leather hi guys just ordered the black saphire with black leather., really wanted a lemon leather which i think really good in a black car but i see a lot of threads say that its too difficult to clean and mantain specially in cold country like mine (austria)., does anyone of you have lemon or beige does is really difficult to clean? help me change my mind.
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blackie Enlisted Member 1 Rep 46 Posts Drives: Sapphire Black 325i 06 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	hi luckystrike I have the exact car you are thinking about on order. I have yet to take delivery though, so I can't give you any idea of the Lemon leather. I am hoping that with some good care it will stay looking good because I think the black sapphire with lemon is way hot... __________________ Sapphire Black 325i '06 \| Lemon Dakota Leather \| 6 speed manual \| Standard Canadian Spec
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jayo Private 36 Rep 59 Posts Drives: F15 X5 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Meath, Ireland iTrader: (0)	I have the beige interior, with beige leather for a year now, and I have to say it's a lot wasier to keep clean than I thought. I cant see why the lemon would be any harder to keep.
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hotsand5 hotsand5 49 Rep 806 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i 6spd Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Still, I really wish that we had an option for the lemon interior in the U.S. I have the black saphirre and think that lemon would look awsome! As for the cleaning, there are some really good leather cleaners/conditioners out there. If you cleaned the seats every 3 months or so, there should be no problem. __________________ -2006 BMW 330i-Sapphire Black- Tera Leather-Aluminum trim- 6spd manual- Sport- Premium- Cold- Navigation- Euro. delivery -2005 Yamaha Warrior 1700 102cu"
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luckystrike First Lieutenant 19 Rep 349 Posts Drives: X3 F25 MSport Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: austria iTrader: (0)	thanks for the info by the way
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sedihorn Enlisted Member 3 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 320i 2006 Black Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: colombia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320I [0.00]	I have Black Sapphire with lemon interior,i had only cleaned the leather 3-4 times since i took delivery on sept 1/2005 and looks like new just clean the driver seat once a month and the others setas every two months i bought the cleaner from ebay,18usd the color of the package is orange. sedi
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04-03-2006, 07:06 PM	#7
luckystrike First Lieutenant 19 Rep 349 Posts Drives: X3 F25 MSport Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: austria iTrader: (0)	yes but we have a winter wheather here so maintaining is quite difficult and i have a child coming up anyways i might go with the lemon
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04-03-2006, 09:45 PM	#8
becks Enlisted Member 6 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	lemon leather requires more maintenance.. I will usually wipe it down once a week... But I love it - looks sharp!!
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04-04-2006, 01:09 AM	#9
cntlaw Major General 235 Rep 6,874 Posts Drives: 330i E90 C55 AMG Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i E90 [0.00] 2006 BMW 330i E90 [0.00] 2005 Mercedes Benz ... [0.00] 2002 Z3 2.2 USA Spo ... [0.00] 2002 Toyota MR-S Co ... [0.00]	Go for the lemon . I already regreted black on black. Too dullful. About cleaning, if you or your passengers wear jeans, just use a nice cushion. If you have childern ...........well __________________ BMW 2006 330i E90 Jet Black/Black Leathers/Aluminium, Steptronic Active Steering; MTech Aero Kit Carbon Fibre Splitters/Diffuser. Bilstein PSS9 Coilover, Rays VOLK Racing RE30 Formula Limited Edition 18" Pirelli Rosso; Project Mu 355mm Forged 4pot Caliper. HID:Osram D1S 6000K, PIAA 6500K White Ring, Philips Diamond Vision HB4 5000K, PIAA H490/H491 Super Bright 6500K LED Interior Lights. Chrome S.Wheel Cover, Rear Windows Sunshades.
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04-04-2006, 03:54 AM	#11
luckystrike First Lieutenant 19 Rep 349 Posts Drives: X3 F25 MSport Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: austria iTrader: (0)	wow it seems everyone is keen on lemon leather hopefully it will stay good for 5 years., im really concerned about getting it clean coz im not really into cleaning a lot hehehe. thats why my first option is black., anyways gotta call my dealer fast.
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04-04-2006, 04:13 AM	#12
individual New Member 5 Rep 18 Posts Drives: e91 325i individual azurith Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Yes, go for lemon. I have two children! No risk, no fun. Here are pics of my tourer: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16565 __________________ Delivered....
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04-04-2006, 04:21 AM	#13
luckystrike First Lieutenant 19 Rep 349 Posts Drives: X3 F25 MSport Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: austria iTrader: (0)	have you experience it in winter? how often you clean it? and by the way your car is sick!!, your from germany? where., im form wien
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04-04-2006, 04:32 AM	#14
individual New Member 5 Rep 18 Posts Drives: e91 325i individual azurith Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	sorry, have it since Friday, not cleaned yet. I`m from Hof / Bavaria __________________ Delivered....
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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 have beige leather and its really easy to clean and mantain __________________ 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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Wolf359 Captain 12 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Mine has darkened in the past few months but this Thursday I'll get the dealer to clean it (Spa combo), so I'll tell you how it comes out...!
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luckystrike First Lieutenant 19 Rep 349 Posts Drives: X3 F25 MSport Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: austria iTrader: (0)	sucks the dealer says i cannot change anymore my option grrrr., have to stick with balck leather to my black car. thanks for all the inputs guys
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luckystrike First Lieutenant 19 Rep 349 Posts Drives: X3 F25 MSport Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: austria iTrader: (0)	but he says my car will be made next week. he already gave me my last options a week ago.
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luckystrike First Lieutenant 19 Rep 349 Posts Drives: X3 F25 MSport Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: austria iTrader: (0)	wow paul your car looks so loaded do you mind if i ask how much did it cost you for your car just ballpark figure if you want., mine cost 26k euro just the regular 318d with leather xenons etc.
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04-04-2006, 06:27 PM	#21
BMW0 Colonel 237 Rep 2,059 Posts Drives: AW E90 330i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Get what you want and deal with it later. I chose Beige; I have to admit it could be challenging since its such a bright color versus black or grey. So far I've been able to clean off dirt and grime with Windex and a paper towel. But again I have Leatherette, I hope leather is this easy to clean. __________________ 330i 6MT l 255 HP @ 5900 rpm 214 lb-ft Torque @ 3500 rpm l Alpine White l Beige l Aluminum l ZSP l 494 l PDC "Freude am Fahren" = "Joy to Drive"
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