New 535d - finally arrived - afew pics
04-03-2008, 10:17 AM
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My Ride: 535d M Sport LCI 2008 Space Gray/Dark Blue Dakota
Just taken a few pics of my new LCI 535d........
have been using for about two weeks.
Did worry about the Dark Blue Dakota - when it was tool late to change it...!
(My old 535 was Amethyst/Black combo Interior now discontinued on LCI)
Now it's here - very pleased with it - almost identical to "Individual" Syrah Blue - so fairly dark, not to everyones' taste but looks the business.
Although IMHO Alum. trim only option with this upholstery.........
LCI - Comments.
I loved my old 535d, and was a bit sceptical about LCI benefits.......I have to say I'm not disappointed............still finding new bits.
Thanks to Rudy ....and others on helping decision on SAT - fantastic
Ditto to various others on this forum re: comfort seats also - well worth having - big improvement over std sport seat.
PS. Only grumbles so far
- Why on earth did they move Driver door handle , I preferred it where it was before.......?
- Temperature /early warning band on Tacho... thought this was good- why the hell do you leave it there and then disable it.....? not in keeping with everthing else on the car
- Would have liked a Power socket in the boot, and was under impression this was added on Extended light pack (i can see where it goes and I think you get for free in US)
- 172M's bit of a pain to keep clean - should have changed to 128's.......rather like the look of some recent posts........!
Any issues will keep you posted........
have been using for about two weeks.
Did worry about the Dark Blue Dakota - when it was tool late to change it...!
(My old 535 was Amethyst/Black combo Interior now discontinued on LCI)
Now it's here - very pleased with it - almost identical to "Individual" Syrah Blue - so fairly dark, not to everyones' taste but looks the business.
Although IMHO Alum. trim only option with this upholstery.........
LCI - Comments.
I loved my old 535d, and was a bit sceptical about LCI benefits.......I have to say I'm not disappointed............still finding new bits.
Thanks to Rudy ....and others on helping decision on SAT - fantastic
Ditto to various others on this forum re: comfort seats also - well worth having - big improvement over std sport seat.
PS. Only grumbles so far
- Why on earth did they move Driver door handle , I preferred it where it was before.......?
- Temperature /early warning band on Tacho... thought this was good- why the hell do you leave it there and then disable it.....? not in keeping with everthing else on the car
- Would have liked a Power socket in the boot, and was under impression this was added on Extended light pack (i can see where it goes and I think you get for free in US)
- 172M's bit of a pain to keep clean - should have changed to 128's.......rather like the look of some recent posts........!
Any issues will keep you posted........
04-03-2008, 10:52 AM
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My Ride: BMW ///M 525xi Carbon Black - Dakota Black Leather - Riegel Ahorn Anthrazit trim - Alloy wheels 135 8Jx18" - Sport Seats - Bi-Xenon Headlights - Nav. System Professional - Bluetooth phone prep. - Auto-Dim. Int + Folding exterior mirrors - Rear Blind (electric) and side blinds - PDC - Foldable rear seats - Trailer Clutch
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1980 - E21 320
1984 - E21 323i - White
1988 - E34 520i - Light Blue
1995 - E39 528i - Dark Blue -- Momo 17" wheels
2001 - E39 530d - Stahblau -- ///M-kit
2002 - Mini Cooper S - Dark Silver -- wifes car
2006 - E60 525xi - Carbon black -- ///M-kit
Mods: Anti carjacking system CJ-1
Beautifull car man! Never seen the blue leather seats on a grey car.
Looks like you have other comfort seats
, but i have to agree with you comforts are a must 
Looks like you have other comfort seats
, but i have to agree with you comforts are a must
Just great looking, congrats !
04-03-2008, 11:33 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
I like the blue interior, it's truly unique! 
But are they going to fix your steering wheel?? (it's on the wrong side of the car!)?? 
But are they going to fix your steering wheel?? (it's on the wrong side of the car!)??
04-03-2008, 12:10 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i, carbon black on black, sport automatic, M package (M-tech), Premium package, tech package, USB...
Nice color combo, never seen it before. Only saw Blue on Silver.
04-03-2008, 01:50 PM
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That interior color was made available to US spec cars only as a priority one option quite recently. I tried to change my order to that color but my car was already on the line for production. I was pissed back then and Im even more pissed now. It looks FANTASTIC. I love the blue interior. Nice work.
All the best
All the best
04-03-2008, 01:55 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
That blue interior is unique and stunning. Great ride!
