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      08-31-2012, 07:43 AM   #1
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With the demise of the 535i Sport Pack cars, besides M sport, are we left to build the 535i Individual in order to get a dark headliner, 19 inch wheels?

Would this individual package be worth it on a 535i considering the resale value is a little better on the I6 verses v8? 5800 is a lot of cash to spend, but at the end of the day, it might be very unique. Even for a 3 year lease.

Are there any REAL life pictures of the individual wheels? I think they could compliment the orginal look of the car...
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      08-31-2012, 08:47 AM   #2
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The M Sport package has the dark (Anthracite) headliner, and the 19" style 351M-wheels.
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      09-04-2012, 01:37 PM   #3
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The M Sport package has the dark (Anthracite) headliner, and the 19" style 351M-wheels.
Hi Sharon... Do you have pictures of the individual. I do realize the m sport has those two features. More of a fan of the original bumpers opposed to the m sport.

This is a MAJOR feature on the 2013 5 series and NO ONE has an opinion... very strange that this is the case over here as we love to talk about options.

And again, no one cares the non m sport, sport wheel is GONE? Threw a huge wrench in the ordering scheme i think...
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$5800 is a lot of change, but you do get a lot for the money. Extended merino leather is an expensive option on the other models that offer it. Individual trim is worth $1080 if you want it or zero if you're just as happy with standard trim. The headliner isn't just black, it's alcantara. I saw a photo the other day and it is much different from the normal black headliner.

Like you I prefer the look of the standard bumper, and the individual wheels look very good with this bumper. Here's a clip that shows the wheels on an individual touring:



The clip also shows satin aluminum exterior trim which isn't available in the US without individual.

I've been considering ordering individual on my car, but I don't expect it to help the car's resale value. Buyers who like this sort of thing usually want a new car.
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If you are buying it for the resale value, it won't make much of a difference.

After a few years, it doesn't really matter.
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      09-06-2012, 02:31 PM   #6
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If you are buying it for the resale value, it won't make much of a difference.

After a few years, it doesn't really matter.
Seems like an expensive option. Would rather be able to select sport seats, sport wheel and sport steering wheel a la cart. Just not a fan of M sport at all.
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honestly most people dont really care; as most people think that M sport looks better. your in the minority. and you can get comfort seats (sport seats) as a stand alone option. if the other stuff really still bother you, get the M sport package and swap out the body kit for a regular one with somebody else. i'm sure there are many people that would love to have the M-sport look and will trade you for their non-M-sport
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      09-07-2012, 11:51 AM   #8
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honestly most people dont really care; as most people think that M sport looks better. your in the minority. and you can get comfort seats (sport seats) as a stand alone option. if the other stuff really still bother you, get the M sport package and swap out the body kit for a regular one with somebody else. i'm sure there are many people that would love to have the M-sport look and will trade you for their non-M-sport
Honestly, its the rear bumper to me that doesn't look finished. On the M5, they keep the same color and honestly i think if it was painted the same color or a dull plastic, it would be better than the gray paint.

But good idea. And I am not in the minority overall. the m sport isnt the majority of sales FYI... just a small portion. Perhaps on this forum, its the minority since people love sport packs!
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Smile Just ordered my 2013 535i Individual!

Ordered my 535i yesterday! Moonstone Metalic Individual with Ext. Merino Platinum leather and Piano trim. New to this site.
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Update for my Individual 535i order.

Just heard from dealer. I do not know anymore than that. Bought car but left with no production number. I plan on picking it up in Greenville, SC.

Moonstone Metallic
Individual Platinum Extended Merino leather with matching headliner.
Piano Finish Black Trim
BMW Individual Composition
Driver Assistance Plus
• Driver Assistance Package
Luxury Seating Package
• Heated front seats
Premium Package
Technology Package
Dynamic Damper Control
BMW Individual wood inlay steering wheel
Ceramic Controls
Parking Assistant
Power rear sunshade with rear manual side window shades
Soft-close automatic doors
Bang & Olufsen Sound System
Automatic high beams

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      10-18-2012, 03:46 PM   #11
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Just heard from dealer. I do not know anymore than that. Bought car but left with no production number. I plan on picking it up in Greenville, SC.

Moonstone Metallic
Individual Platinum Extended Merino leather with matching headliner.
Piano Finish Black Trim
BMW Individual Composition
Driver Assistance Plus
• Driver Assistance Package
Luxury Seating Package
• Heated front seats
Premium Package
Technology Package
Dynamic Damper Control
BMW Individual wood inlay steering wheel
Ceramic Controls
Parking Assistant
Power rear sunshade with rear manual side window shades
Soft-close automatic doors
Bang & Olufsen Sound System
Automatic high beams
this sounds beautiful. please post some pictures for us to see!
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