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And yes, I am taking shadow line trim for Alpina, want divide chrome front and bottom of the door which will be satin chrome, with black windows trim and roof rails. Also, will tint front windows and will look much better with shadow line.
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06-27-2020, 02:38 PM | #135 |
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If you watched the video I posted above you'll notice some differences in the Blue/Ivory interior when comparing the interior shown on web site configurator and the video.
The split view pictures below show images from the configurator on the left and images from the video on the right. Notice the different way ALPINA is using the blue panels. The seat backs appear to be covered in dark blue leather instead of the standard Ivory plastic backs. It would appear the marketing team/web designers photoshop'd interior images from a standard X7. If so, the XB7 has a nicer looking interior for sure. For $150K BMW makes to clean up these images and make it crystal clear what your XB7 purchase will look like. |
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Nice leather with embedded XB7 logos on the side doors. |
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Need your advice. Below is my build that I am ready to order. Today, I visited a dealer in NJ and got quoted for 6% off MSRP on it.
Before I pull the trigger, is it good number to go with? Any advice would be appreciated. Base MSRP 2021 ALPINA XB7 $141,300 Exterior Phytonic Blue Metallic — 23" ALPINA CLASSIC wheels, style CS16 with performance non run-flat tires $2,600 Interior Tartufo Full Merino Leather Availability Information $1,500 ALPINA Piano Black Trim — Options 5-zone automatic climate control $800 Panoramic Sky Lounge LED Roof $750 Shadowline exterior trim — Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System $3,400 Rear-seat entertainment Professional $2,200 Space-saver spare — Additional Costs Destination & Handling $995 Total Price (MSRP) $153,545 |
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06-28-2020, 06:29 AM | #140 | |
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That being said I get why in some situations certain gadgets make no sense to the consumer but I would think the option would at least be available on the highest costing X7. Maybe they would offer it again someday... thanks COVID-19 for flipping the script |
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In the video the CEO doesn't say Lavalina leather interior will only be available in EU, and not available in US. Where exactly are you getting that information?
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06-28-2020, 09:06 AM | #143 | |
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Go to configure, option lavalina leather trim1, and 2. Go to Bmwusa and try to find Lavalina option. Also, neither Bmw customer relations service nor any BMW dealership got no idea what Lavalina interior options is, and when it will be available in US. As well as Alpina Blue and Green individual colors. |
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In US only Full MERINO leather is available. |
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Lol Got you thinking. I just hate not having all the options. |
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06-28-2020, 09:52 AM | #146 |
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Don't expect Lavalina interior leather in the XB7, just the steering wheel. USA bound B7s only have BMW Nappa and Merino interior leather options.
Options will be consistent with USA B7s - ALPINA blue or green individual paint, wheels, and wood trims.
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I read that all XB7's are being built here in the US as the lion's share will be sold right here. So if ALPINA is planning to offer a different interior for EU buyers, wouldn't those leathers be installed at the US plant? You guys may be right but I certainly wouldn't bet all my chips on the US configurator being completely accurate. For example, select the Shadowline option and nothing changes. And why release an English speaking video showing an interior US buyers cannot option? As I said, you could be right and I could be wrong. We'll know when the first orders reach their new owners. Hopefully they add Lavalina to US configurator.
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Eg, no Merino interior option for M340i and X3 M40i though it's available for Canada and international markets - USA consumers will have to build a M440i or X4 M40i to get those upgrades. Quote:
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Perhaps sometime next year there will be more interior options for the XB7.
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06-28-2020, 08:16 PM | #152 |
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Any dealers can offer more than 6% off MSRP?
If not, Monday or Tuesday I will place my order. Then, will share my internal build from BMW. |
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If ALPINA Lavalina leather upholstery and seating were an option for USA markets, they should have been available in since the 2018 B7s as they're manufactured in on the same BMW production line. International market bound ALPINAs are sent to Buchloe for finishing and special options like custom interiors. Final quality control never takes place at BMW as Alpina quality control is higher than that of BMW and the cars are shipped from Buchloe to the end customer. Back in 2007 when the B7 was launched, the production volume of ALPINA was limited to about 1000 cars per year - so the 1000 units for MY2007 & 2008 North American specification B7 had a big impact for them. By limiting interior choice on the North America specification B7 to standard BMW choices meant the North America specification B7's would never see Buchloe. Finally interesting reporting on the 2020 USA ALPINA B7 which I'd take this with a grain of salt, but from Motor1 and a few other automotive journalists: "Due to airbags safety concerns, Alpina can't legally offer Lavalina leather for U.S American buyers. They have an option to get the BMW's Nappa leather or Merino leather options, which are good but not as luxurious as the Lavalina leather. So those looking for luscious seats will miss out on this in the US market." https://www.motor1.com/reviews/36012...-drive-review/ This seems like a logistical nightmare for XB7s bound for international markets, how much of the vehicle is completed in Spartanburg?
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One of the options I don't need!
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