[chicagofan00]

Originally Posted by bri1042

You know you want this...for fun, folk can do the red decal on Toronto Red and it will be all subtle...

I’m definitely in the minority but I thought it looks pretty cool on the chalk ones show in the photos. I’d even consider ordering it but I do think it’s something that would get old after a bit and is just a novelty.

[kgelfen360]

I like galvanic controls. That’s main thing I wish I had

[DoubleDave]

Originally Posted by kgelfen360

I like galvanic controls. That’s main thing I wish I had

They’re cool and while it would have been nice to have them from the beginning, I wouldn’t trade having my car for 2+ years for shiny buttons.

[M4Tejas]

https://www.bmwofplano.com/new-inven...x.htm?model=M4

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[SwankPeRFection]

Originally Posted by kgelfen360

I like galvanic controls. That’s main thing I wish I had

Pretty sure you’ll be able to order the buttons once we know the part numbers and just swap them out. It’s pretty simple.

[christianb5s4]

Originally Posted by SwankPeRFection

Pretty sure you’ll be able to order the buttons once we know the part numbers and just swap them out. It’s pretty simple.

So would I. I tried tracking down part numbers but it was hard to find LHD versions.

To others, I said I would have paid for it if available. I think it looks more upscale, and has been an option in Europe since the G8X was released.

[MJBO]

Originally Posted by / / / M3

Correct me if I'm wrong but "galvanic controls" are simply silver painted plastic? If so, what's the big deal?

They look and feel way nicer than the standard black plastic buttons.

[Limegrntaln]

Originally Posted by DoubleDave

They’re cool and while it would have been nice to have them from the beginning, I wouldn’t trade having my car for 2+ years for shiny buttons.

The prices on the standard US ones, arent too bad. You can switch them out for the galvanic, when theyre available. Or, like was already mentioned, you can just get the EURO set.

[Weather Man]

Held the line on price pretty well.

[micvite]

Originally Posted by christianb5s4

The only thing that irritates me is that they now offer galvanic controls (silver window buttons etc.), why is this just on offer now in the US? I would have added to my build in a heartbeat.

It was always an option

[micvite]

Originally Posted by hinckley

Others may have noticed this from the LCI intro pics, but it appears that they've once again removed the xdrive emblem from the rear of the car. That's a good thing imo.

You can option the car without it, special order option

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by micvite

It was always an option

In the US it wasn't an easy check the box option though. You had to jump through hoops to get the dealership to know these were available. In other markets (like in Canada) it was part of a package and clearly itemized.

[micvite]

Originally Posted by Burrcold

In the US it wasn't an easy check the box option though. You had to jump through hoops to get the dealership to know these were available. In other markets (like in Canada) it was part of a package and clearly itemized.

True but still possible to order basically any option from any other market and it's not even jumping through hoops it's a simple form dealer fills out and sends an email with it attached

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by micvite

True but still possible to order basically any option from any other market and it's not even jumping through hoops it's a simple form dealer fills out and sends an email with it attached

That's usually a lot to ask (and get) from a dealer lol, but yes I'm aware of the process. Most people aren't aware of this though and order only what's available on the configurator.

[curtdragon]

Originally Posted by micvite

True but still possible to order basically any option from any other market and it's not even jumping through hoops it's a simple form dealer fills out and sends an email with it attached

Originally Posted by Burrcold

That's usually a lot to ask (and get) from a dealer lol, but yes I'm aware of the process. Most people aren't aware of this though and order only what's available on the configurator.

Exactly lol. My dealer won't even do PCD I couldn't imagine asking them to send an email somewhere 😆

[curtdragon]

Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

The prices on the standard US ones, arent too bad. You can switch them out for the galvanic, when theyre available. Or, like was already mentioned, you can just get the EURO set.

That price is for one?

[micvite]

Originally Posted by curtdragon

Exactly lol. My dealer won't even do PCD I couldn't imagine asking them to send an email somewhere 😆

Find another. When they realize they're losing customers maybe they'll be more inclined to do better. My dealer will facilitate out of state deals to the point you never even need to go to the dealership if you don't want to. (Pcd is a given, they'll arrange shipping for the car to your house for a fee, heck they'll even try to route the car to your dealership for pickup if it's a lucrative enough deal for them). My guy specifically will send a hundred emails until you're satisfied because all it takes is you writing an email and him pressing "forward" and your request/ question has been sent off to the proper people.

[curtdragon]

Originally Posted by micvite

Find another. When they realize they're losing customers maybe they'll be more inclined to do better. My dealer will facilitate out of state deals to the point you never even need to go to the dealership if you don't want to. (Pcd is a given, they'll arrange shipping for the car to your house for a fee, heck they'll even try to route the car to your dealership for pickup if it's a lucrative enough deal for them). My guy specifically will send a hundred emails until you're satisfied because all it takes is you writing an email and him pressing "forward" and your request/ question has been sent off to the proper people.

I'm trying to work with a dealer local in my home state.

But I wonder what the wait time, deposit amount and markup is at your dealer 🤔
Not having to go in sounds great but I'd go in if needed

[/ / / M3]

Originally Posted by SwankPeRFection

Cuz it kinda matches the door pulls and stuff now for a more premium polished look, that’s all.

I guess I'll never understand automotive trends. People pay extra for "shadowline trim" to get rid of silver exterior trim, silver accents in the headlights, chrome exhaust tips...but they are disappointed when they can't get silver-coloured window control switches?

[micvite]

Originally Posted by curtdragon

I'm trying to work with a dealer local in my home state.

But I wonder what the wait time, deposit amount and markup is at your dealer 🤔

Never any markup unless it's a special car like a cs then idk what they do.
As far as wait time if it's not a special order (full individual) most likely 2-3 months. To put into perspective I did a 2022 m5 ordered in August delivery set for early dec., port crashed it had to order another in Jan delivered in April (this was with stop sales for chip shortages and both were pcd). Now my full individual (fully custom 1 of 1 m5) ordered July 7th. Delivered pcd June 1st. (Yes that was 11 months) due to the custom interior color that was never offered in a 5 series. If you want his info to text him yourself shoot me a message

Funny enough you'd be the second person from Nashville area I'd be referring (the last one bought an m5)

[/ / / M3]

Originally Posted by Forzanerazzurri

I think they are one of the nicest touches on this car that differentiates it from other mass produced cars with generic black switchgear. They suit a car at this price point much more than the standard buttons.

Oh and in my car they definitely feel like metal so not sure how they are finished. They get just as cold as the door pull and feel noticeably different from any of the plastic controls in the car.

I always thought the door pull was plastic as it doesn't get as cold as the silver part of the shifter.

[supershaft]

dang.. 112k for a fully spec M4. this used to be M5 money just a few years ago