UK M-Sport spec question

sfax · 03-19-2013, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Kiernan

I think mine's the same as yours. Had a look last night, and it was the first time I'd noticed that the finish at on the B and C pillars don't quite match - the B pillar is high gloss but the C pillar is a less shiny black; not quite matt, but it's not the same.

My car was built August last year, so can only assume that all MSport's are the same.

I consider myself anal about my cars, but it's not something I've noticed before now. I suppose if I've gone this long without noticing, it's not something that I'm going to let bother me.

It will bother you now someone has pointed it out!

skibuddy · 03-19-2013, 06:14 AM

Thanks for checking. If that's how it's meant to be I'm fine but I do think it would be better if it was shiny on all pillars, like it was on my E83 X3

They must (?) have a reason for the change :-/

Kiernan · 03-19-2013, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by sfax

It will bother you now someone has pointed it out!

Too true. I was getting something from the car at lunch time and couldn't help noticing that a colleagues Volvo XC60 had high gloss on all pillars. Slightly annoyed at BMW's attempt to save a few euros/dollars.

Thanks very much skibuddy!

skibuddy · 03-19-2013, 02:20 PM

Regarding the stainless steel accelerator pedal, my dealer has informed me that although it is shown on the BMW website car configurator and also in the resultant PDF, it is not standard UK spec. Judging by other M Sport photos on here, it seems it may be standard for US spec cars.

noka · 03-19-2013, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by skibuddy

Regarding the stainless steel accelerator pedal, my dealer has informed me that although it is shown on the BMW website car configurator and also in the resultant PDF, it is not standard UK spec. Judging by other M Sport photos on here, it seems it may be standard for US spec cars.

My US-spec X3 Jan-2013 build MSport does not have it.

skibuddy · 03-19-2013, 06:09 PM

Looks like he was wrong then. It's probably a tactic to entice buyers with the promise of a shiny pedal

Do BMW sell it as an accessory?

noka · 03-19-2013, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by skibuddy

Looks like he was wrong then. It's probably a tactic to entice buyers with the promise of a shiny pedal

Do BMW sell it as an accessory?

I didn't check accessories. One downside of the aluminum pedal (even with little rubber accents) is that it is very slippery when wet, as I experienced in a previous car.

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skibuddy Enlisted Member 13 Rep 46 Posts Drives: BMW X3 2.0D M Sport Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nottingham, UK iTrader: (0)	Thanks for checking. If that's how it's meant to be I'm fine but I do think it would be better if it was shiny on all pillars, like it was on my E83 X3 They must (?) have a reason for the change :-/
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skibuddy Enlisted Member 13 Rep 46 Posts Drives: BMW X3 2.0D M Sport Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nottingham, UK iTrader: (0)	Regarding the stainless steel accelerator pedal, my dealer has informed me that although it is shown on the BMW website car configurator and also in the resultant PDF, it is not standard UK spec. Judging by other M Sport photos on here, it seems it may be standard for US spec cars.
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skibuddy Enlisted Member 13 Rep 46 Posts Drives: BMW X3 2.0D M Sport Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Nottingham, UK iTrader: (0)	Looks like he was wrong then. It's probably a tactic to entice buyers with the promise of a shiny pedal Do BMW sell it as an accessory?
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