M550i

dardeca · 08-04-2018, 03:36 PM

Is the Anthracite Alcantara Headliner (suede like headliner) standard on the M550i? I want to make sure my car has this as I recently placed an order for 1...but it wasn't listed as an option. The list of standard features on BMW's website says Anthracite headliner is standard...but is silent on if it's Alcantara or not...so I'm assuming maybe it isn't standard. What's interesting is the few M550's I've been in at my dealer all had the suede headliner...but I'm still unclear if that was standard or an option.

I've got my SA looking into it for me...so hopefully we know more on Monday.

Any thoughts?

kwstandard · 08-05-2018, 02:21 PM

No - it is not standard. Ask your SA to add it, if its not too late... I don't recall what the exact cost was on my 2018, but it seems like it was -$600. If you want the leather dash, that is an option as well.

dardeca · 08-05-2018, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by kwstandard

No - it is not standard. Ask your SA to add it, if its not too late... I don't recall what the exact cost was on my 2018, but it seems like it was -$600. If you want the leather dash, that is an option as well.

Yes - I have the leather dash added at $750. I have time to add the Alcantara...I'm just unclear how it is done...since it doesn't show as an option on BMWUSA.com. I was talking to my SA about it yesterday and will circle back with him on Monday after he returns from the M performance driving program they are doing in Austin this weekend for employees.

kwstandard · 08-05-2018, 06:58 PM

Just looked at the ordering guides for 2018 and 2019 - it was option code 776 ($650) for 2018, but it's not listed at all in the 2019 guide... Hopefully it still available!

dardeca · 08-05-2018, 08:52 PM

Hopefully my dealership can get it added similar to doing a individual exterior color that isn't offered on BMWUSA's website (i.e., a frozen color).

SteveinArizona · 08-06-2018, 09:10 AM

For whatever it is worth, and everyone is different, I have the nappa luxury seats and the leather dash but the regular anthracite headliner and I don't miss the Alcantera one. To me, the regular headliner looks fine.

dardeca · 08-06-2018, 09:34 AM

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For whatever it is worth, and everyone is different, I have the nappa luxury seats and the leather dash but the regular anthracite headliner and I don't miss the Alcantera one. To me, the regular headliner looks fine.

Having been in a 2018 M550 with the alcantara headliner, I REALLY like the way it looks. And if the price is still in the $650 range, I think it is a worthwhile option. Hopefully my SA will come through this morning with getting it added somehow (as it doesn't appear it's a normal option for 2019).

ksoze · 08-06-2018, 10:00 AM

The Alcantra headliner is a subtle upgrade that helps raise the premium level of the interior especially when combined with the leather dash option. This is especially true on a light colored interior where it is more notable.

Considering one spends all the time behind the wheel, the upgraded material is noticeable, especially on the windshield pillars.

dardeca · 08-06-2018, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ksoze

The Alcantra headliner is a subtle upgrade that helps raise the premium level of the interior especially when combined wit the leather dash. This is especially true on a light colored interior car where it is more notable. Considering one spends all the time behind the wheel, the upgraded material is noticeable, especially on the windshield pillars.

Looks great!

dardeca · 08-06-2018, 02:55 PM

Just heard from my SA. Effective May 1, BMW removed the Alcantara option for the M550s due to supplier capacity constraints. He forwarded me the e-mail from BMW NA to all dealers stating as such. NOT GOOD NEWS. I'm hoping there is a way to still do it through the individual program...so will keep people posted on what I learn.

BeamerandBimmer · 01-26-2019, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by dardeca

Just heard from my SA. Effective May 1, BMW removed the Alcantara option for the M550s due to supplier capacity constraints. He forwarded me the e-mail from BMW NA to all dealers stating as such. NOT GOOD NEWS. I'm hoping there is a way to still do it through the individual program...so will keep people posted on what I learn.

Sitting at my SA’s desk and placing an order as I type this. Were you able to get Alcantera added to your order?

dardeca · 01-26-2019, 12:03 PM

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Sitting at my SA’s desk and placing an order as I type this. Were you able to get Alcantera added to your order?

Negative...my dealer tried to first go through BMW NA to get special approval. And that was denied. Then my dealer tried to see if we could get it added through the BMW Individual program...and that was denied as well.

I even had other dealers reach out to BMW NA to see if others might be able to get it approved...and all were told "NO".

Bimmertrashjr · 01-26-2019, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dardeca

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Originally Posted by BeamerandBimmer

Sitting at my SA’s desk and placing an order as I type this. Were you able to get Alcantera added to your order?

Negative...my dealer tried to first go through BMW NA to get special approval. And that was denied. Then my dealer tried to see if we could get it added through the BMW Individual program...and that was denied as well.

I even had other dealers reach out to BMW NA to see if others might be able to get it approved...and all were told "NO".

My production was in October and was unable to get it as well, for the same reasons mentioned. I got Individual paint approved so it was not for a lack of trying.

CosmicCharlie · 01-27-2019, 12:16 PM

I have a'18 m550 and the only option I wish I had ordered is the alcantera headliner. It would have looked perfect with leather dash and mocha Napa interior. That's a bummer that it can no longer be ordered.

reesch · 01-27-2019, 03:17 PM

Interesting this is the second option that's being quoted as supply constrained. I ran into the ZPP / ZP2 and ZPK issue with ZPP missing ZPK because of inability to source. Had to specifically add ZPK. BMW USA configurator reflects this, but not the ordering sheet.

reesch · 01-27-2019, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ksoze

The Alcantra headliner is a subtle upgrade that helps raise the premium level of the interior especially when combined with the leather dash option. This is especially true on a light colored interior where it is more notable.

Considering one spends all the time behind the wheel, the upgraded material is noticeable, especially on the windshield pillars.

That combo looks amazing btw!

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dardeca Major 500 Rep 1,313 Posts Drives: 2019 M5 Competition Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas iTrader: (2)	M550i - Anthacite Alcantara Headliner Standard? Is the Anthracite Alcantara Headliner (suede like headliner) standard on the M550i? I want to make sure my car has this as I recently placed an order for 1...but it wasn't listed as an option. The list of standard features on BMW's website says Anthracite headliner is standard...but is silent on if it's Alcantara or not...so I'm assuming maybe it isn't standard. What's interesting is the few M550's I've been in at my dealer all had the suede headliner...but I'm still unclear if that was standard or an option. I've got my SA looking into it for me...so hopefully we know more on Monday. Any thoughts? __________________ E92 M3 Supplemental manual p.38: "The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even with DSC." Last edited by dardeca; 08-04-2018 at 06:38 PM..
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kwstandard AutoPilot 101 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 19 X1,18 M550i,15 X5,14 328d Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 Mercedes GL550 [0.00] 2019 BMW X128i [0.00] 2015 X5 XDrive35i [0.00] 2018 M550i [0.00] 2014 328d [0.00]	No - it is not standard. Ask your SA to add it, if its not too late... I don't recall what the exact cost was on my 2018, but it seems like it was -$600. If you want the leather dash, that is an option as well.
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kwstandard AutoPilot 101 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 19 X1,18 M550i,15 X5,14 328d Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 Mercedes GL550 [0.00] 2019 BMW X128i [0.00] 2015 X5 XDrive35i [0.00] 2018 M550i [0.00] 2014 328d [0.00]	Just looked at the ordering guides for 2018 and 2019 - it was option code 776 ($650) for 2018, but it's not listed at all in the 2019 guide... Hopefully it still available!
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dardeca Major 500 Rep 1,313 Posts Drives: 2019 M5 Competition Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas iTrader: (2)	Hopefully my dealership can get it added similar to doing a individual exterior color that isn't offered on BMWUSA's website (i.e., a frozen color). __________________ E92 M3 Supplemental manual p.38: "The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even with DSC."
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SteveinArizona Brigadier General 3087 Rep 4,210 Posts Drives: BMW 530e Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Greater Phoenix iTrader: (0)	For whatever it is worth, and everyone is different, I have the nappa luxury seats and the leather dash but the regular anthracite headliner and I don't miss the Alcantera one. To me, the regular headliner looks fine.
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ksoze Major 376 Rep 1,223 Posts Drives: 2018 M550iX Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	The Alcantra headliner is a subtle upgrade that helps raise the premium level of the interior especially when combined with the leather dash option. This is especially true on a light colored interior where it is more notable. Considering one spends all the time behind the wheel, the upgraded material is noticeable, especially on the windshield pillars. __________________ 2018 M550iX-Dinan Stage 1 \| 2011 E93 M3 Convertible \| 2002 E46 M3 Convertible \| 2002 E53 X5 3.0 \| 2000 E39 540i \| 1998 E36 M3 \| 1988 E28 M5 \| 1987 E28 528i Last edited by ksoze; 08-06-2018 at 03:05 PM..
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dardeca Major 500 Rep 1,313 Posts Drives: 2019 M5 Competition Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas iTrader: (2)	Just heard from my SA. Effective May 1, BMW removed the Alcantara option for the M550s due to supplier capacity constraints. He forwarded me the e-mail from BMW NA to all dealers stating as such. NOT GOOD NEWS. I'm hoping there is a way to still do it through the individual program...so will keep people posted on what I learn. __________________ E92 M3 Supplemental manual p.38: "The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even with DSC."
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reesch Enlisted Member 33 Rep 45 Posts Drives: G30 540ix Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: DC iTrader: (0)	Interesting this is the second option that's being quoted as supply constrained. I ran into the ZPP / ZP2 and ZPK issue with ZPP missing ZPK because of inability to source. Had to specifically add ZPK. BMW USA configurator reflects this, but not the ordering sheet.
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