Napa vs. Nevada Leather

[Blackshirts]

Hello All,

Going into purchase my first BMW (X5) next week. Can someone tell me the difference between Napa and Nevada Leather seating. And if you have a prefference?

Also any ideas the best way to get the 20" rims on the 3.0. Is this a dealer option? I didn't think these rims could be added at dealer.

Thanks

[boostinmr2]

Napa = 10x softer and smoother leather than the nevada. However, it gets scratched easily. I've had napa on 3 cars now and would get it at every opportunity unless you plan to put big dogs in your car.

[Too Many Toys]

If you want ventilated front seats Nevada is the only option. I would have gone Nappa if not for my desire for ventilated seats.

[trueX5er]

napa is very soft but is damaged easily, nevada is still nice, and more durable.

[alexmish]

I like Nevada just fine... As for 20" in Chicagoland, you better get yourself a winter set, too !

[AzNMpower32]

Nappa leather is finer grain and feels much better. Try it in an //M car and you'll know the difference. I believe the old E46 M3 had nappa leather available (the standard option was nappa/alcantara).

[trueX5er]

Where in Chicago are you blackshirts? Dealer?

[Blackshirts]

Northern Burbs. Considering Knauz BMW

[trueX5er]

I'm in northern burbs too. I had a mildly good buying experience at Knauz. Service there is not great at all, IMO. They don't do walk ins, and are always busy and slow. Buying at Fields is a joke, but great service at convenient location. They are skilled, quick, and drop a loaner at my house and take mine in for service. I do walk-ins all the time. (they are also under construction now, making it bigger). I had the best buying experience at Patrick BMW in Schaumburg. Good luck! See you around!

[vinuneuro]

Knauz is semi-ok for sales, but the service is beyond horrid (in terms of competence).

Patrick and Motorwerks are both excellent dealers in every way.

Good luck!