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RPB1 · 05-13-2012, 01:00 AM

I've not optioned the leather dash with contrast stitching. The standard spec has stitching and a leather look and feel so what material is it alcantara dakota leather or something else?

southern6er22 · 05-13-2012, 09:34 AM

I've never seen an actual name of the material. It has the look of Dakota leather (pebbly ? for lack of a better word), but I don't know if it is actual leather.It's definitely not plastic, like the X5/X6 as, like you said it has stitching, and you can see that it is a sheet of material covering it. It's not alcantara - the suede-like material used on the M Sport roofliner.

I guess it is either Dakota or some type of synthetic leather material.

The first is a close-up I took at the dealership of the non-Nappa, and the second is mine with Nappa and contrast stitching:

TopDownInFL · 05-13-2012, 10:41 AM

Stop it Southern! You're making me regret not getting the leather dash. Sigh...

RDT · 05-13-2012, 11:37 AM

Although I opted for the nappa, there is a whole lot of the 'other' material in the car, so if you've not gone for nappa, I would not worry, it will look great and match the rest of the interior. For me DAB was a much better option.

itinj6 · 05-14-2012, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by RDT

Although I opted for the nappa, there is a whole lot of the 'other' material in the car, so if you've not gone for nappa, I would not worry, it will look great and match the rest of the interior. For me DAB was a much better option.

Yes!!! Exactly why I didn't get the nappa dash (other than the fact that im not a fan of the contrast stitching).
I am really big on consistency and the standard dash seems to flow better with the rest of the interior's materials. Also, not all of the stitching is contrast stitching which I wasn't a fan of either.

RDT · 05-14-2012, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by RPB1

I've not optioned the leather dash with contrast stitching. The standard spec has stitching and a leather look and feel so what material is it alcantara dakota leather or something else?

Here's a quick shot taken of the door, although not a great photo (dark and my iPhone won't focus close up) still I hope you can see that most of the door is covered in what I think is the same material as the dash. The bars either side of the windscreen are the same material (sorry not very good on the lingo) I was thinking the other day, the interior may well look better without the nappa.

Hope this helps. I'd certainly not be worried.

Guynamedsean · 05-16-2012, 07:55 PM

I have the Nappa dash with contract stitching. I wish I had the stock dash. That dakota like leather on the stock car is much more durable and easiter to care for.

-of course the nappa looks better. I have not kept a car longer than 15 months in 10 years, so I guess it doesn't matter. I told myself I would drive this thing for 4 years his time, but I always say that.

Mr.Burgandy · 05-20-2012, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by itinj6

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Originally Posted by RDT

Although I opted for the nappa, there is a whole lot of the 'other' material in the car, so if you've not gone for nappa, I would not worry, it will look great and match the rest of the interior. For me DAB was a much better option.

Yes!!! Exactly why I didn't get the nappa dash (other than the fact that im not a fan of the contrast stitching).
I am really big on consistency and the standard dash seems to flow better with the rest of the interior's materials. Also, not all of the stitching is contrast stitching which I wasn't a fan of either.

I agree, the nappa dash is cool, but a bit too delicate for me... Can easily be scratched...

XBMW6 · 05-20-2012, 12:14 PM

In my opinion, the nappa leather dash with contrast stitching refines the interior dramatically and gives it more upscale quality which makes it stand out more in terms of details. Honestly, I have it in my X6 and wouldn't hesitate to order it in the future.

rajkohli81 · 08-26-2012, 12:47 PM

I understand the post-July 2012 640d M Sport Convertibles now come with leather covered dashboard and contrast stitching as standard.

I confirmed this with the local dealer (dubious source, I know), latest brochure and online configurator.

If anyone knows any different, please advise..

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southern6er22 Southern6er22 Drives: 2012 650i xDrive M Sport Coupe Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Alabama Posts: 746 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 650i xDrive [0.00]	I've never seen an actual name of the material. It has the look of Dakota leather (pebbly ? for lack of a better word), but I don't know if it is actual leather.It's definitely not plastic, like the X5/X6 as, like you said it has stitching, and you can see that it is a sheet of material covering it. It's not alcantara - the suede-like material used on the M Sport roofliner. I guess it is either Dakota or some type of synthetic leather material. The first is a close-up I took at the dealership of the non-Nappa, and the second is mine with Nappa and contrast stitching: Attached Images __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/Southern6er22 http://southern6er22.blogspot.com/

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TopDownInFL Enlisted Member Drives: 2012 650 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: United States Posts: 47 iTrader: (0)	Stop it Southern! You're making me regret not getting the leather dash. Sigh... __________________ Nick / TopDownInFL (sans the "top down") 2012 650 Coupe - Alpine White / Black Interior / M Package / Premium Sound Previous: '08 650 Vert / '04 650 Vert / '05 545 / '03 330 Vert / '01 330 Coupe

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05-13-2012, 11:37 AM	#4
RDT Private Drives: 640d M Sport convertible Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Bath, UK Posts: 50 iTrader: (0)	Although I opted for the nappa, there is a whole lot of the 'other' material in the car, so if you've not gone for nappa, I would not worry, it will look great and match the rest of the interior. For me DAB was a much better option.

05-16-2012, 07:55 PM	#7
Guynamedsean Private First Class Drives: 2012 Carbon Black 650i M Sport Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: The Woodlands, tx Posts: 109 iTrader: (0)	I have the Nappa dash with contract stitching. I wish I had the stock dash. That dakota like leather on the stock car is much more durable and easiter to care for. -of course the nappa looks better. I have not kept a car longer than 15 months in 10 years, so I guess it doesn't matter. I told myself I would drive this thing for 4 years his time, but I always say that.

05-20-2012, 12:14 PM	#9
XBMW6 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2010 X6 50i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: . Posts: 246 iTrader: (0)	In my opinion, the nappa leather dash with contrast stitching refines the interior dramatically and gives it more upscale quality which makes it stand out more in terms of details. Honestly, I have it in my X6 and wouldn't hesitate to order it in the future.

08-26-2012, 12:47 PM	#10
rajkohli81 Registered Drives: 640d M Sport Convertible Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 4 iTrader: (0)	I understand the post-July 2012 640d M Sport Convertibles now come with leather covered dashboard and contrast stitching as standard. I confirmed this with the local dealer (dubious source, I know), latest brochure and online configurator. If anyone knows any different, please advise..