[///Medge]

I really like my LCI m340i. I have a 36 Mo lease and one thing I would think about next time around is the leather. The vernasca is ‘ok’ and the sensatec dash is a bit disappointing (almost indistinguishable from plastic).

It would be nicer if the grade was higher and (more importantly for me) the coverage better (arm rests, knee pad, door tops, top/bottom dash).

Does anyone know the details on merino for g20?

- what is the actual premium on ‘full’ (more interested in this) and ‘extended’ merino above the +1500 vernasca cost? (ie is ‘full’ +5000 from the sensatec cost which would make it +3500 more than vernasca)
- what is the process (ie the request/approval process)
- what are the delays in production and does this apply to all colors (I read an old thread where fjord blue had a longer delay)?

[BobTX10]

If you live in the US market, you cannot get individual colors or interior at the moment and I would imagine for the foreseeable future. Which is tragic.

[///Medge]

Hmm. That’s not good news. Hopefully that changes in the next couple of years.

Yes - for US market.

[///Medge]

Any update on this for 2024 model year? Any individual options incl. higher end leather interior?

[MattM340]

Originally Posted by ///Medge

I really like my LCI m340i. I have a 36 Mo lease and one thing I would think about next time around is the leather. The vernasca is ‘ok’ and the sensatec dash is a bit disappointing (almost indistinguishable from plastic).

It would be nicer if the grade was higher and (more importantly for me) the coverage better (arm rests, knee pad, door tops, top/bottom dash).

Does anyone know the details on merino for g20?

- what is the actual premium on ‘full’ (more interested in this) and ‘extended’ merino above the +1500 vernasca cost? (ie is ‘full’ +5000 from the sensatec cost which would make it +3500 more than vernasca)
- what is the process (ie the request/approval process)
- what are the delays in production and does this apply to all colors (I read an old thread where fjord blue had a longer delay)?

Originally Posted by BobTX10

If you live in the US market, you cannot get individual colors or interior at the moment and I would imagine for the foreseeable future. Which is tragic.

I have myself just ordered a 2024 M340i with the Fjord Blue/Black Full Merino Leather been told it’ll be starting production in Oct and just wondering what it is actually like and same questions from above it’s just i’m in canada. Thanks

[Sierra055]

It's a shame. I personally don't find the vernasca leather nice, I much prefer the nappa leather in my Audi's, though I grant it should wear better. Merino wasn't an option in the 3 series when I ordered earlier this year for a MY23, only in the 4 series, but there I personally can't stand the front grille.
First world problems I suppose

[///Medge]

Originally Posted by MattM340

I have myself just ordered a 2024 M340i with the Fjord Blue/Black Full Merino Leather been told it’ll be starting production in Oct and just wondering what it is actually like and same questions from above it’s just i’m in canada. Thanks

I’ve been in lots of cars that have merino (not m340is). It is a very comfortable smooth/soft leather. I’ve been in one car that had the fjord blue and I thought it looked awesome. Need to watch the interior/exterior combo with a color that pronounced though.

I guess it’s like the steering wheel leather - which is nice.