Last Minute Change! - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Marven · 02-17-2006, 10:02 PM

Hey Guys..
I got everything on the 330 except for the PP package - instead I got black leatherette....my car is on order..hasnt been submitted for production just yet...I am rethinking whether I should get it? The only thing that ordered from it was the Blue Tooth/BMW Assist...

I kinda like the leather but it's not a must, I like the digital compass and universal remote and the mirrors...but they are not deal breakers..

Please help with your opinions!

thx
marven

sdorn · 02-17-2006, 10:05 PM

I just had a loaner X3 with leatherette and it looked like crap. Kind of like bumpy rubber. My e90 has the premium package and it is worth every penny, especially if you have a bluetooth phone.

deutschmann59 · 02-17-2006, 10:10 PM

I didn't get premium. I got leather, heated and power seats, so the compass and auto dimming mirror didn't seem worth it. I guess the bluetooth is pretty cool, but you've got to have a blue tooth phone. What happens if a new technology comes out and replaces bluetooth (not saying its going to happen just hypothetical) and you can't get a bluetooth phone in a few years?

If you really like the mirror, check the accessories brochure. You can get the dimming mirror and compass as a dealer accessory.

irowharderthanyou · 02-17-2006, 10:10 PM

Yeah, I would get PP if I was in your position. Helps the resale value too plus you won't regret not getting it after you take delivery of your car and its too late. MMmm........Leather

sdorn · 02-17-2006, 10:13 PM

Even if you decide not to get the premium package, get the leather seats and power seats. The bluetooth is only good if you have a supported bluetooth phone. The auto dimming mirror is very nice, but not a necessity. I would definitely do something about the leatherette though. You shouldn't settle for such a crappy interior in such an expensive car.

ward · 02-17-2006, 10:32 PM

I was in a similar position and decided I'd rather pay 750 for bluetooth and have leatherette (which I'd had before and is just fine, people can't tell, and I get just as sweaty on leather anyways)

than 2 grand for premium pack

who needs power seats? auto dim mirrors aren't that bad ass

the leatherette is only a "crappy interior" if you're a snob

bimmer4me · 02-17-2006, 10:39 PM

Get Bluetooth for sure if you don't get the full PP. Especially since you are getting iDrive, seeing all your phone contacts on that screen is great.

agent0986 · 02-17-2006, 10:41 PM

I just had a 325i as a loaner the other day w/ leatherette.
If you want to skip pp, I highly recommend you get the leather
seats at the very least. IMO, leatherette seats look very blah
and make the interior look cheap. On the other hand,
they are a bit softer.

tctic · 02-17-2006, 11:19 PM

If you want leather, go for it, it's just a little bit of a premium. If you are ok with the leatherette or prefer the leatherette I don't find it a lost not having Premium Package

Edit: Geographical Locational context change.

tctic · 02-17-2006, 11:23 PM

Sorry... I thought the original thread starter was from Canada. Mislead by the Location Profile.

sdorn · 02-18-2006, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ward

the leatherette is only a "crappy interior" if you're a snob

I am probably the farthest from a snob that you can get. I grew up in rural Georgia in a trailer that cost about $8k. My parents made less than $30k combined. I currently own a 1996 F-150 which was my dailer driver for much of the last year. I had a 1998 Saturn SC2 which I just bought a few months ago, but then wrecked and decided to get the BMW. I got scholarships to go to college and worked at the same time to give my family money. I went to work after college and am now going to law school at night. I completely support my disabled mother and sister who is in school. Just about my whole family live in rural Georgia or rural Minnesota in very small homes or trailers.

I still think the leatherette looks crappy.

agent0986 · 02-18-2006, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdorn

I am probably the farthest from a snob that you can get. I grew up in rural Georgia in a trailer that cost about $8k. My parents made less than $30k combined. I currently own a 1996 F-150 which was my dailer driver for much of the last year. I had a 1998 Saturn SC2 which I just bought a few months ago, but then wrecked and decided to get the BMW. I got scholarships to go to college and worked at the same time to give my family money. I went to work after college and am now going to law school at night. I completely support my disabled mother and sister who is in school. Just about my whole family live in rural Georgia or rural Minnesota in very small homes or trailers.

I still think the leatherette looks crappy.

Marven · 02-18-2006, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdorn

I am probably the farthest from a snob that you can get. I grew up in rural Georgia in a trailer that cost about $8k. My parents made less than $30k combined. I currently own a 1996 F-150 which was my dailer driver for much of the last year. I had a 1998 Saturn SC2 which I just bought a few months ago, but then wrecked and decided to get the BMW. I got scholarships to go to college and worked at the same time to give my family money. I went to work after college and am now going to law school at night. I completely support my disabled mother and sister who is in school. Just about my whole family live in rural Georgia or rural Minnesota in very small homes or trailers.

I still think the leatherette looks crappy.

Now I'm getting it...it's actually on $1450 more b/c I did get the Bluetooth b/c I have a Bluetooth Blackberry...seem's worth it in a resale I guess..

ksfrogman · 02-18-2006, 01:07 AM

If memory serves me right, the Premium Package on a 330i is cheaper than it is on a 325i.

JSpira · 02-18-2006, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marven

I have a Bluetooth Blackberry...

Hopefully the BlackBerry 8700e as that is the only one that is documented as compatible.

Marven · 02-18-2006, 02:29 AM

but will be getting a 8700e fairly soon..

M.

ldpantoja · 02-18-2006, 03:33 AM

I don't know but the sales person was the one that put me on leatherette. It says a lot when the dealer itself tells you that the leather isn't worth it.

But if you like leather
shit, go for it!!

Good luck!!!

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02-17-2006, 10:02 PM	#1
Marven First Lieutenant Drives: 2006 E90 Sedan Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TeeDot! Posts: 346 iTrader: (0) View Marven's Garage	Last Minute Change! Hey Guys.. I got everything on the 330 except for the PP package - instead I got black leatherette....my car is on order..hasnt been submitted for production just yet...I am rethinking whether I should get it? The only thing that ordered from it was the Blue Tooth/BMW Assist... I kinda like the leather but it's not a must, I like the digital compass and universal remote and the mirrors...but they are not deal breakers.. Please help with your opinions! thx marven __________________

02-17-2006, 10:05 PM	#2
sdorn Captain Drives: 2006 Jet Black 325i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 503 iTrader: (0)	I just had a loaner X3 with leatherette and it looked like crap. Kind of like bumpy rubber. My e90 has the premium package and it is worth every penny, especially if you have a bluetooth phone. __________________ 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo 2006 Jet Black 325i (ZPP, Steptronic, Comfort Access, Satellite Radio) SOLD 2001 Bullitt Mustang (450rwhp, 12.216 @ 116.73mph) SOLD 1996 Ford F-150

02-17-2006, 10:10 PM	#4
irowharderthanyou Private First Class Drives: 330i TiAg Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: FL Posts: 143 iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I would get PP if I was in your position. Helps the resale value too plus you won't regret not getting it after you take delivery of your car and its too late. MMmm........Leather __________________ 2006 330i TiAg - Beige, Step, ZPP, ZCP, Sat. Prep.

02-17-2006, 10:13 PM	#5
sdorn Captain Drives: 2006 Jet Black 325i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 503 iTrader: (0)	Even if you decide not to get the premium package, get the leather seats and power seats. The bluetooth is only good if you have a supported bluetooth phone. The auto dimming mirror is very nice, but not a necessity. I would definitely do something about the leatherette though. You shouldn't settle for such a crappy interior in such an expensive car. __________________ 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo 2006 Jet Black 325i (ZPP, Steptronic, Comfort Access, Satellite Radio) SOLD 2001 Bullitt Mustang (450rwhp, 12.216 @ 116.73mph) SOLD 1996 Ford F-150

02-17-2006, 10:10 PM	#3
deutschmann59 Captain Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: e90post.com Posts: 755 iTrader: (0)	I didn't get premium. I got leather, heated and power seats, so the compass and auto dimming mirror didn't seem worth it. I guess the bluetooth is pretty cool, but you've got to have a blue tooth phone. What happens if a new technology comes out and replaces bluetooth (not saying its going to happen just hypothetical) and you can't get a bluetooth phone in a few years? If you really like the mirror, check the accessories brochure. You can get the dimming mirror and compass as a dealer accessory.

02-17-2006, 10:32 PM	#6
ward Lieutenant General Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T Posts: 6,044 iTrader: (0)	I was in a similar position and decided I'd rather pay 750 for bluetooth and have leatherette (which I'd had before and is just fine, people can't tell, and I get just as sweaty on leather anyways) than 2 grand for premium pack who needs power seats? auto dim mirrors aren't that bad ass the leatherette is only a "crappy interior" if you're a snob

02-17-2006, 10:39 PM	#7
bimmer4me Captain Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 989 iTrader: (0) View bimmer4me's Garage	Get Bluetooth for sure if you don't get the full PP. Especially since you are getting iDrive, seeing all your phone contacts on that screen is great. __________________ 2006 330i Monaco Blue \| Grey \| Walnut ...Manual \| Sports \| Premium \| Cold \| Nav \| Comfort Access \| PDC \| Sirius \| Sunshade ...M-Tec Steering Wheel \| M-Tec Shifter \| TLC ...Performance Center Delivery \| Oct 14, 2005

02-17-2006, 10:41 PM	#8
agent0986 Lieutenant Drives: tasman green E90 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 535 iTrader: (0)	I just had a 325i as a loaner the other day w/ leatherette. If you want to skip pp, I highly recommend you get the leather seats at the very least. IMO, leatherette seats look very blah and make the interior look cheap. On the other hand, they are a bit softer.

02-17-2006, 11:19 PM	#9
tctic Major Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,238 iTrader: (0)	If you want leather, go for it, it's just a little bit of a premium. If you are ok with the leatherette or prefer the leatherette I don't find it a lost not having Premium Package Edit: Geographical Locational context change.

02-17-2006, 11:23 PM	#10
tctic Major Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 1,238 iTrader: (0)	Sorry... I thought the original thread starter was from Canada. Mislead by the Location Profile.

02-18-2006, 01:07 AM	#14
ksfrogman Major General Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 6,768 iTrader: (11) View ksfrogman's Garage	If memory serves me right, the Premium Package on a 330i is cheaper than it is on a 325i. __________________

02-18-2006, 02:29 AM	#16
Marven First Lieutenant Drives: 2006 E90 Sedan Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TeeDot! Posts: 346 iTrader: (0) View Marven's Garage	I have a 7290 but will be getting a 8700e fairly soon.. M. __________________

02-18-2006, 03:33 AM	#17
ldpantoja Lieutenant Drives: 330i (E90) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 585 iTrader: (0)	I don't know but the sales person was the one that put me on leatherette. It says a lot when the dealer itself tells you that the leather isn't worth it. But if you like leather shit, go for it!! Good luck!!! __________________ P's Little Ride 2006 330i / SG / SP / NAV