Real or Fake?
03-08-2006, 09:55 PM
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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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Originally Posted by TexaZ3' post='251796' date='Mar 9 2006, 06:24 AM
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....
The bottom line is I wouldn't do things like buy a MB because they have real wood but give me a SLR I would take it despite is a MB.
Than drive a couple of months sell it and probably buy a Ferrari or sth
just a thought 
03-08-2006, 11:53 PM
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My Ride: 525d se auto. black sapphire, 17" 5 spoke 138 style alloys. dark poplar trim, charcoal flat weave cloth, bluetooth phone prep, dimming rear view and side mirrors, lumbar support, heated front deats, phone cradle
it is real wood, Just a thin veneer. coated in plastic to protect it from fading and craking in the sun. My car has a different grain from other e60's I've been in. I think its look's nice. jaguar use wood veneer, a car company famous for its luxury leather and wood trim interiors...
03-09-2006, 01:59 AM
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Originally Posted by 525dse' post='251999' date='Mar 9 2006, 08:53 AM
it is real wood, Just a thin veneer. coated in plastic to protect it from fading and craking in the sun. My car has a different grain from other e60's I've been in. I think its look's nice. jaguar use wood veneer, a car company famous for its luxury leather and wood trim interiors...
On the e46 it is completely encased in plastic and doesn't look real, but it IS a realwood veneer not a 'fake' photographic laminate (plastic look a like).
Same principle as with laminate flooring - you get realwood or plastic veneers.
03-09-2006, 12:11 PM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Originally Posted by needforspeed' post='252016' date='Mar 9 2006, 12:59 PM
I am sure there is real wood in the trim on both e60 and e46.
On the e46 it is completely encased in plastic and doesn't look real, but it IS a realwood veneer not a 'fake' photographic laminate (plastic look a like).
Same principle as with laminate flooring - you get realwood or plastic veneers.
On the e46 it is completely encased in plastic and doesn't look real, but it IS a realwood veneer not a 'fake' photographic laminate (plastic look a like).
Same principle as with laminate flooring - you get realwood or plastic veneers.
Volvo actally got the court and got convicted for saying that their plastic wood imitations
where environmently produced wood.
At least my "woods" feels like cheap plastic.
I do not have laminated floors in my apartment and for a good reason.
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