Car appreciation... the aesthetics, the engineering, etc

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Soul in reply to @NurseHolliday

The standard leather in new BMWs is pretty plasticky to the touch but it's a lot more sag and stain resistant than in older cars. When sitting in it, it's also more supportive and comfortable (to me at least) than older BMWs.

To get the lovely soft stuff, you have to stump up an additional £1k for the nappa leather.

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bq in reply to @Soul

The standard leather in new BMWs is pretty plasticky

That's because it is plastic, not leather.

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Soul in reply to @bq

This is untrue.

'Dakota' leather which is the standard leather in most BMWs is real leather but is coated with a polymer paint which gives it the more plasticky texture. It's then embossed with fake grain.

Processed heavily; yes. Plastic; no.

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