Grey Shadow Cloth/Alcantara Upholstery

Gordon4499 · 09-28-2016, 01:40 AM

Hi All,

Looking at changing to 535D M Sport Touring (very good deals going at the moment!) and was thinking about going for the Grey Shadow Cloth/Alcantara interior. I don't particularly like leather but the dealer doesn't have any cars with this to view and I was looking for some feedback from anyone who has this.

Thanks in advance

Gordon R..

xenon · 09-28-2016, 02:24 AM

I had it mine and it's much nicer than Dakota leather IMO - does the resale no good at all though because people "expect" leather apparently - even if it's cheap and greasy.

JOHNBMWM5 · 09-28-2016, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Gordon4499

Hi All,

Looking at changing to 535D M Sport Touring (very good deals going at the moment!) and was thinking about going for the Grey Shadow Cloth/Alcantara interior. I don't particularly like leather but the dealer doesn't have any cars with this to view and I was looking for some feedback from anyone who has this.

Thanks in advance

Gordon R..

I have not seen this in any 5 series TBH and as been stated RV will be hit.
I have the 535D M Sport on order with Cashmere Beige Merino leather, it really makes a huge difference to the interior.
The basic leather looks like plastic to me.

Fox530 · 09-28-2016, 07:06 AM

There is a significant RV hit on this - I watched a virtually brand new (As in 3 months old when it first appeared) 530d M Sport sit on the AUC site for months and months before eventually disappearing at well under £30k.

An absolute bargain for somebody but clearly the level of demand for it was almost non existent.

Ashwin · 09-28-2016, 10:18 AM

Look at my tread.

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=20379267

Gordon4499 · 09-28-2016, 03:37 PM

Thanks to all and after a chat with the dealer it would appear you are all correct. Since I am on a PCP this will hit the residual value hard so it looks like its back to the leather.

The last two cars were Oyster Black so think its time for a change and opted for the the black with exec stitching. Looks ok in the cars I looked at and should be easier to keep clean.

I'll start a separate thread with some detail on what I have ordered.

Thanks again for your advice.

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Gordon4499 Private First Class 18 Rep 186 Posts Drives: 2016 535D M Sport Touring Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Aberdeenshire iTrader: (0)	Grey Shadow Cloth/Alcantara Upholstery Hi All, Looking at changing to 535D M Sport Touring (very good deals going at the moment!) and was thinking about going for the Grey Shadow Cloth/Alcantara interior. I don't particularly like leather but the dealer doesn't have any cars with this to view and I was looking for some feedback from anyone who has this. Thanks in advance Gordon R..
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xenon Major General 1397 Rep 8,083 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	I had it mine and it's much nicer than Dakota leather IMO - does the resale no good at all though because people "expect" leather apparently - even if it's cheap and greasy. __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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Fox530 Lieutenant 38 Rep 582 Posts Drives: M340i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	There is a significant RV hit on this - I watched a virtually brand new (As in 3 months old when it first appeared) 530d M Sport sit on the AUC site for months and months before eventually disappearing at well under £30k. An absolute bargain for somebody but clearly the level of demand for it was almost non existent. __________________ Current: 2021 M340i xDrive, 2001 530i Sport Previous: 2015 530d M Sport, 2010 530d SE, 2008 335i M Sport
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Ashwin Enlisted Member 26 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2013 520D Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	Look at my tread. http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=20379267
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Gordon4499 Private First Class 18 Rep 186 Posts Drives: 2016 535D M Sport Touring Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Aberdeenshire iTrader: (0)	Thanks to all and after a chat with the dealer it would appear you are all correct. Since I am on a PCP this will hit the residual value hard so it looks like its back to the leather. The last two cars were Oyster Black so think its time for a change and opted for the the black with exec stitching. Looks ok in the cars I looked at and should be easier to keep clean. I'll start a separate thread with some detail on what I have ordered. Thanks again for your advice.
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