[Chêne]

Has anyone seen the barite trim before? I did a search and couldn't find anything. I get the impression that it's more expensive than the other trims.

[nmulax]

That's BMW Individual territory

Don't waste your time looking at it... you'll only love it more and more and be heartbroken to find out we can't get it in the states.

[ch330i]

Originally Posted by nmulax

That's BMW Individual territory

Don't waste your time looking at it... you'll only love it more and more and be heartbroken to find out we can't get it in the states.

How do you get the individual? I've seen it on the bmwusa site but what exactly is the purpose if we can't purchase it from them?

[esquire]

Originally Posted by ch330i

How do you get the individual? I've seen it on the bmwusa site but what exactly is the purpose if we can't purchase it from them?

individual is only available on the 7er in the states... much to the dismay of enthusiasts.

[TonyLukes3]

Yes, definitely a LOT more expensive considering it's an Individual option. I think someone had quoted around 2-3k?

[nmulax]

Originally Posted by ch330i

How do you get the individual? I've seen it on the bmwusa site but what exactly is the purpose if we can't purchase it from them?

Like esquire said, BMW Individual is only available on the 7 series in the U.S. Hopefully that'll change with time; as it allows a much more "custom" vehicle... but that customization comes with a hefty price-tag.

[Chêne]

The barite reminded me of the Spyker C8.



I was thinking about 2,000. Which I don't think is too bad considering the standard is probably $600-1,000.

I'll probably do something else with my trim at some point, but it's too bad there aren't any photos of it floating around.

[nmulax]

To even order Individual trim/parts, you need the VIN for a BMW Individual vehicle.

[ch330i]

Originally Posted by nmulax

Like esquire said, BMW Individual is only available on the 7 series in the U.S. Hopefully that'll change with time; as it allows a much more "custom" vehicle... but that customization comes with a hefty price-tag.

You say its only available on the 3 series in the U.S. So then you fix it with BMW later on once you get your vin #? or what? I dont understand the whole concept of this. They should introduce on the 3 series sometime soon... to them if they do.

[ch330i]

Originally Posted by nmulax

To even order Individual trim/parts, you need the VIN for a BMW Individual vehicle.

Meaning only the 7 series for now?

[SP330]

Originally Posted by ch330i

Meaning only the 7 series for now?

Yes. BMW is hesitant/reluctant to bring the Individual program to the US due to a law that lets the buyer back out of the deal at any time. Which leaves the dealer with a most likely difficult-to-sell color combination not to mention the substantial cost to obtain said spec.

[nmulax]

Originally Posted by ch330i

You say its only available on the 3 series in the U.S. So then you fix it with BMW later on once you get your vin #? or what? I dont understand the whole concept of this. They should introduce on the 3 series sometime soon... to them if they do.

Noooooo... I said it's only available on the 7 series for the U.S.
In Europe you can get a 3er Individual.

The whole idea behind BMW Individual is to provide the customer with a highly personalized vehicle. As close to a "custom" car you can get while still driving a BMW. This year they introduced the program to the U.S., but only in the 7 -- I assume because those customers are less likely to:
a. flake out on the purchase
b. quibble about the additional cost
Depending on how the program fairs over the next year or two will likely determine if the rest of the line recieves the same treatment over here.

My comment on the VIN is that you (a U.S. customer without a Individual spec car from the factory) cannot go to your dealer (or any dealer) and order parts that are Individual specific. To even order the parts you must provide proof of ownership for a BMW Individual car -- and since the 3er Individual is not available in the U.S., you're SOL.

Originally Posted by ch330i

Meaning only the 7 series for now?

ding ding ding... exactly.

[esquire]

lol ^

[Couch]

I think it looks good. I still wish they offered CF or what they called black cube in the e46.

[E90Fleet]

Originally Posted by Couch

I think it looks good. I still wish they offered CF or what they called black cube in the e46.

They do offer CF, just not from the factory

EDIT: Sorry, only saw now you have a E92, not E90