leather upgrade

CeeBoogie · 10-17-2016, 06:05 PM

I was wondering if I got a used M6 that had extended leather would I be able to upgrade it to full leather and how much would it be?

CeeBoogie · 10-20-2016, 10:06 AM

Nobody can chime on this?

wanna6 · 10-20-2016, 10:40 AM

I doubt any dealer would do this. Your best bet would be to visit a good aftermarket upholstery shop, may as well go all out and get diamond stitcthing or something really nice if you're looking to upgrade your leather

XxTORONTOxX · 10-20-2016, 11:02 AM

what the fuk is wrong with m6 leather, worry about buying the car 1st buddy

Adajos01 · 10-20-2016, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by XxTORONTOxX

what the fuk is wrong with m6 leather, worry about buying the car 1st buddy

??

I didn't read anything saying something is wrong with M6 leather. He wants his car to be a certain way and he's asking if anyone has information on it. Isn't that the point of these forums?

OP - If you really want the full leather, you might be best off just waiting for a car to come along with that option. There were plenty of them out there when I was looking for mine. Good luck!

mjposner · 10-21-2016, 06:27 AM

You can see the extra parts on this site: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/part...2-BMW-M6&mg=51

I would look for a wrecked M6 in the same color with the leather you want and buy the pieces. Some are easy to install. Use http://bimmer.work/ to see ifthe car you are looking at has the leather option.

IM6 · 10-21-2016, 06:51 AM

save yourself stripping the part out and messing with the trims.

buy one with extended leather, only best option.

Bobby_Drake · 10-22-2016, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by IM6

save yourself stripping the part out and messing with the trims.

buy one with extended leather, only best option.

+1

brad850csi · 10-22-2016, 03:36 AM

Extended isn't what you want, it is full. Full includes leather on the upper door cars and across the top of the dash running down and around the centre console to the side of the gear shifter and to the rear seat. Extended is as low as you can go in an F12/F13

mjposner · 10-22-2016, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by brad850csi

Extended isn't what you want, it is full. Full includes leather on the upper door cars and across the top of the dash running down and around the centre console to the side of the gear shifter and to the rear seat. Extended is as low as you can go in an F12/F13

That was his question, if he gets extended, how can he move to full.

IMHO, unless a very cool color, not worth.

brad850csi · 10-22-2016, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mjposner

That was his question, if he gets extended, how can he move to full.

IMHO, unless a very cool color, not worth.

Agreed, it was just that two posts kind of sounded like extended was best, Adajos and IM6.

There is a nice green M6 with every option in the UK and has green stitching on the seats even but only extended leather and the dash makes me sad.

mjposner · 10-22-2016, 01:24 PM

"There is a nice green M6 with every option in the UK " Original poster is a left hand driver, no UK models for us.

speedracerlo · 10-24-2016, 12:00 PM

Never buy a m6 without Full Leather. BMW has to be kidding thinking Extended Leather is acceptable at this price range. The difference in interior quality between Extended vs Full is huge. Even my Base X6 has Full Leather dashboard.

Bobby_Drake · 10-24-2016, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by speedracerlo

Never buy a m6 without Full Leather. BMW has to be kidding thinking Extended Leather is acceptable at this price range. The difference in interior quality between Extended vs Full is huge. Even my Base X6 has Full Leather dashboard.

+1. Cheap plastic dash is unacceptable in an M6

CeeBoogie · 11-01-2016, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobby_Drake

+1. Cheap plastic dash is unacceptable in an M6

I agree, which is why I wanted to know if I can upgrade to full leather? I looked online and saw the dashboard for a little more than 2k, but that's just the dashboard. I'll need to find the center console, the door, etc..... I don't see any san marino blue with full leather used anywhere with full leather, just extended leather..... Then again, it's not like I want the car tomorrow or anytime soon, need a few months to save up some serious cash first. I just wanted to know if there was another option to upgrade the leather if I can't find what I'm looking for....

Bobby_Drake · 11-01-2016, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by CeeBoogie

I agree, which is why I wanted to know if I can upgrade to full leather? I looked online and saw the dashboard for a little more than 2k, but that's just the dashboard. I'll need to find the center console, the door, etc..... I don't see any san marino blue with full leather used anywhere with full leather, just extended leather..... Then again, it's not like I want the car tomorrow or anytime soon, need a few months to save up some serious cash first. I just wanted to know if there was another option to upgrade the leather if I can't find what I'm looking for....

You're better off finding one with full leather instead of going through the trouble of replacing your dash.

M6-Coupe · 11-01-2016, 11:24 PM

I recall a member did this couple years ago on his own... If I'm not mistaken he claimed something about 10k cost!

CeeBoogie · 11-02-2016, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by M6-Coupe

I recall a member did this couple years ago on his own... If I'm not mistaken he claimed something about 10k cost!

Sheesus, to get full leather from the gate is MUCH cheaper than 10k....... Costs $3500 for full leather if you build your car from bmw....... Smfh.....

Bobby_Drake · 11-03-2016, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by CeeBoogie

Sheesus, to get full leather from the gate is MUCH cheaper than 10k.......

Full leather also includes leather on the door panel and merino leather on the center console and contrast stitching. To fully convert to Full leather, in addition to the dash, you will need to replace the door panels with full leather.

Here is a pic of my interior to illustrate the elegance of full leather; mine is amaro brown.

Do yourself a favor. Don't settle for less.

CeeBoogie · 11-03-2016, 08:16 AM

Hopefully by the time I'm ready to pull the trigger I'll find a San Marino blue with full leather and executive package..... If I can find a fully loaded one with full leather I'll be in bliss because I want competition package as well!!!

brad850csi · 11-03-2016, 12:38 PM

I think for a lot of people the main pre-requisites are Comp Pack and Full leather. Then everything else comes secondary.

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mjposner Brigadier General 898 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 40i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southwest Florida iTrader: (3)	You can see the extra parts on this site: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/part...2-BMW-M6&mg=51 I would look for a wrecked M6 in the same color with the leather you want and buy the pieces. Some are easy to install. Use http://bimmer.work/ to see ifthe car you are looking at has the leather option. __________________ Previous BMW: 16 M4, 13 M6; 14 M235i, 12 BMW M3; 11 BMW M3; 08 BMW M3; 08 BMW Z4M; 04 X3; 02 M3 Convertible; 02 M3; 00 M Roadster; 94 325 convertible; 92 325i Convertible; and 85 635csi My Car Photo Blog: http://carfisheye.blogspot.com/
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IM6 Private First Class 30 Rep 156 Posts Drives: BMW M6 F13 Join Date: May 2016 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0)	save yourself stripping the part out and messing with the trims. buy one with extended leather, only best option.
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brad850csi Colonel 1316 Rep 2,349 Posts Drives: 16 F13 M6 Comp Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Auckland, New Zealand iTrader: (0)	Extended isn't what you want, it is full. Full includes leather on the upper door cars and across the top of the dash running down and around the centre console to the side of the gear shifter and to the rear seat. Extended is as low as you can go in an F12/F13
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mjposner Brigadier General 898 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 40i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southwest Florida iTrader: (3)	"There is a nice green M6 with every option in the UK " Original poster is a left hand driver, no UK models for us. __________________ Previous BMW: 16 M4, 13 M6; 14 M235i, 12 BMW M3; 11 BMW M3; 08 BMW M3; 08 BMW Z4M; 04 X3; 02 M3 Convertible; 02 M3; 00 M Roadster; 94 325 convertible; 92 325i Convertible; and 85 635csi My Car Photo Blog: http://carfisheye.blogspot.com/
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