Real or Fake?
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='251431' date='Mar 7 2006, 07:39 PM
From the subject line, I thought we were going to play this game again:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=6813
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=6813
Hahahha dont you wish.
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
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523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
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I always thought it was plastic when I see any wood trim. Makes me happier in that sense 
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Originally Posted by Tuga' post='251257' date='Mar 7 2006, 10:00 PM
it's plastic.
i removed several E46 and E39 trims, they are plastic ...
i removed several E46 and E39 trims, they are plastic ...
And above to this shit, they also give a creaky sound when temperatures change.
Really lo-life BMW!
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Its plastic, but why would you care? Its not like its vital for its functionality to be wood. It looks like wood, and this is what its there for - to look "like" wood. And as for the price - would you thik its is justified if it was wood rather than plastic? I really don't care....
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Originally Posted by TexaZ3' post='251796' date='Mar 8 2006, 05:24 PM
Its plastic, but why would you care? Its not like its vital for its functionality to be wood. It looks like wood, and this is what its there for - to look "like" wood. And as for the price - would you thik its is justified if it was wood rather than plastic? I really don't care....
If you got hardwood floors in your house and later found out it wasn't real wood, you'd be pretty pissed.
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Some parts are definately wood, which is what they claim. Some of the highly formed pieces could be plastic however.
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='251404' date='Mar 7 2006, 07:29 PM
I always thought it was plastic wiht a thin thin layer of wood on top to make it look like wood... I think OLD E34s had real wood.
I believe EBMCS03 is correct in saying that there is a very thin sliver of wood. This of course is coated in a "plastic" substance only to protect it from scratches. and the backing may be metallic, but I have only seen the very back with hardened plastic.
But, I haven't taken it apart.
