Originally Posted by w8pmc' post='311420' date='Jul 16 2006, 08:31 AM

What i was saying & i don't think it differs between US & Europe is that the only EXTRA leather you get with Full as against Extended which is standard, is the top of the dash in smooth leather, the tops of the doors in smooth leather & perhaps a few pieces on the lower sections of dash in smooth leather (can't recall without looking) all other surfaces are exactly the same as you get with the standard extended option, so not that much extra for the ?5K. Not sure if the alcantara headliner is part of full leather, but it perhaps is & i know i have this in my car.

Perhaps you get more in the US when you opt for FULL leather, as my glovebox, seat backs, door pockets & lower door sections are no different to what i had in my 535d Sport which only had extended Merino leather, so the extra aint that great. Glad i've got it, but i'd not have paid out of my own money for it as an option.

Originally Posted by wolverine' post='311454' date='Jul 16 2006, 12:08 PM

Well that's interesting - sounds like the US Full Leather is quite a bit more comprehensive, and at a lower price. Makes me feel a little better about not having launch control. :'(