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04-25-2008, 01:43 AM
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Try and edit your original Post so it doesn't just say "Question?" It's more helpful to have some clue as to the specifics instead of having to guess what the topic is going to be. FYI! 
04-26-2008, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by ianbjor' post='567812' date='Apr 25 2008, 05:38 AM
BMW NA added Barbera Red and Neptune Blue as Priority One options for MY08 E60 at the end of January.
I picked up my Barbera Red 535 with Beige Nasca leather in Munich on 2/28.
I picked up my Barbera Red 535 with Beige Nasca leather in Munich on 2/28.
Would you please post some Barbera Red photos? I need to decide on a color.
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Originally Posted by zlee1' post='568650' date='Apr 26 2008, 10:14 AM
Would you please post some Barbera Red photos? I need to decide on a color.
car on the left of drlev99's almost 550i
. The pics were taken by him, we had brief discussion regarding this color in his post...http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...mp;#entry564368
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Originally Posted by bmwfan05' post='567747' date='Apr 25 2008, 09:36 AM
I saw a 2008 535 sedan this morning at the back of the Performance Center. It was Barbera Red / Beige leather.
Is this a special production color? Thanks
Is this a special production color? Thanks
Here you can play with some Individual colors, no red ones though.
The link goes to www.bmw.de -> 5 -> Individual 5er Limousine.
Note the 17" wheels that are exclusive for Individual E60/61 models.
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Originally Posted by ianbjor' post='567812' date='Apr 25 2008, 04:38 AM
BMW NA added Barbera Red and Neptune Blue as Priority One options for MY08 E60 at the end of January.
I picked up my Barbera Red 535 with Beige Nasca leather in Munich on 2/28.
I picked up my Barbera Red 535 with Beige Nasca leather in Munich on 2/28.
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Originally Posted by juris335' post='571866' date='May 1 2008, 01:18 AM
What is Nasca leather and how does it differ from the other leather? Any pics?
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Originally Posted by Iceman' post='571879' date='Apr 30 2008, 07:40 PM
Nasca = perforated. Only available with ventilation (priority 1 opton).
As per my price sheet - Ventilated seats are only available with (require) NASCA leather. No mention on whether or not you can just buy the leather, but the individual option price is listed.
NASCA leather isn't perforated, but is strong enough to be treated as such.
As for differences, its a higher grade than Dakota, feels softer (slightly) and is more resistant to wrinkles.
Of all the "premium" grades of leather, NASCA is the lowest - Merino is the highest.
