03-12-2018, 02:29 PM | #1 |
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Ceramic controls on 2018 BMW M5?
I don't see them in config. Will BMW allow special order of these?
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Can't be a forced option like in other countries? I loved the ceramic in my wife's X5. Why wouldn't they allow ceramic in USA and especially on the range topping M5!
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I’m assuming the 2019 MY will have both options available |
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Also hoping for some other wheel choices and Caramel or Tartufo leather option. I thought the leathers were just delayed but now maybe not an option either on 2018. |
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My car actually has ZBTQ Tartufo specified, and it is currently scheduled for week 13 production according to the Genius hotline. Let's see if that actually happens. If there are delays, I'll switch to Aragon. |
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What exactly are we talking about with the ceramic controls? Does this option just swap every single plastic button on the dash and doors out with a ceramic material?
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https://www.autobytel.com/car-owners...ntrols-122395/ |
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Was at dealer. Test drove demo. Very nice. Had rep check and order system did show those leathers available. Not sure why bmw has not added back to configurator yet
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05-13-2018, 04:52 PM | #13 |
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This sucks, just like not having M seat belts and sports exhaust option.
BMW...I can wait But I want it fully spec’d |
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11-10-2018, 09:08 PM | #15 |
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They are available in the UK builder also. But not the US...
I just submitted a build but forgot this detail. Grrrrr... How can I get ceramic controls? Retro? I have ceramic controls now and not sure I'll like going to aluminum, they look and feel cheaper to me. Any ideas?
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11-10-2018, 09:29 PM | #17 |
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You can see pics of the F90 ceramic controls in this listing.
https://www.classicdriver.com/en/car/bmw/m5/2018/576777 It really adds a beautiful look and feel to the interior.
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11-11-2018, 12:12 PM | #20 |
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Not an option in the US for MY2019. And I for one am happy not to have them. They are a pain to keep looking clean...finger prints/dirt, etc...the ceramic controls are a magnetic for all of them and look great when they are clean...but seldom is that case.
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11-11-2018, 12:34 PM | #21 |
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The trim strip is so small I'm not sure how you could even notice a fingerprint? I only ever notice prints on the face of the iDrive controller, which I'm pretty sure is the same as the regular knob.
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11-11-2018, 12:50 PM | #22 |
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My Brazilian BMW M5, has the ceramic controls as standard as seen by the Vin Decoder for my Vin.
Code: S4U1A Ceramic appliques for controls To be honest don't think it is anything special, so I don't see all the hype surrounding it. Besides the E63S has cheap plastic controls (if you want a counter option LOL). |
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