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    BMW Leather

    Seems to me that 2002, e21, e30 etc all kinda smell the same (assuming no leaks), like other older cars with nice leather.

    Somewhere right about in the early 90's, something changed at BMW and the interiors smell different - I can't stand the way e36's, e39's e46's etc smell.

    Anybody else notice this? It has kept me from buying more than a few nice e36's and an e46 330ci.

    Thoughts?

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    HE>i
    89 335i m30 power, 4hp22 delivery

    #2
    allergic to non nostalgic things like me???

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      #3
      Every lotus I've ever owned or ridden in smells the same. It's glorious.

      1987 325is: 495whp/400ft-lb
      UPDATED 03/12/10!: RB26DETT Swapped E30

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        #4
        Tis true. That was one thing that forced me to buy my current e30. It smelled like my last one...

        1984 Hennarot 325e - 1990 Brillantrot M3 - 1938 Buick Special Business Coupe

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          #5
          In the earlier 90-mid 90's there was a change in the way the auto manufacturers dyed and treated the leather. Maybe that is contributing to your olfactory perception.

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            #6
            I have a theory that manufacturers keep a close 'nose' on the smell of the interiors of cars, to either promote continuity or represent a change.

            Fords always smell like Fords.
            Chevy & GM always the same, except Corvette has it's own smell - 70's through today smell the same, and it's different than the rest of GM.

            911 & variants smell different than 914/924/944/928/Box/Cay & Cay etc. I wonder what the Panamera will smell like?

            The MINI's I've owned were similar, but not like BMW.

            oh, sorry to digress. Anyway - to me, perhaps others, besides driving feedback and performance, it's the only other sense that comes into play when driving.

            strange
            HE>i
            89 335i m30 power, 4hp22 delivery

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              #7
              Fords always seem to smell like sour milk.

              1987 325is: 495whp/400ft-lb
              UPDATED 03/12/10!: RB26DETT Swapped E30

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                #8
                when I open windows it smells like outside, weird.


                BMW in early 90's began using more glues in the interior, that's most likely the sour smell in newer cars.

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                  #9
                  I am gonna be the first to bring a shred of reason to this thread: not one of you guys could tell the difference if your eyes were closed.

                  Fords smell just like Lotus, just like E30s or E46.

                  You guys are all out of your damn minds.

                  Closing SOON!
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                    #10
                    Originally posted by RainierHooker View Post
                    Tis true. That was one thing that forced me to buy my current e30. It smelled like my last one...
                    Same here.
                    Oh the glorious smell of early bmw's...
                    My Fiats smelled very similar
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                      #11
                      Originally posted by StereoInstaller1 View Post
                      I am gonna be the first to bring a shred of reason to this thread: not one of you guys could tell the difference if your eyes were closed.

                      Fords smell just like Lotus, just like E30s or E46.

                      You guys are all out of your damn minds.
                      I could ABSOLUTELY tell you if i was in a lotus.

                      After I sold me elise, the FIRST thing i thought when I sat in my exige was: whoa, I miss that smell!

                      1987 325is: 495whp/400ft-lb
                      UPDATED 03/12/10!: RB26DETT Swapped E30

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                        #12
                        blindfolded? yer outta yer mind.

                        Closing SOON!
                        "LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW

                        Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398

                        Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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                          #13
                          I promise you I could. It's an INCREDIBLY distinct smell.

                          1987 325is: 495whp/400ft-lb
                          UPDATED 03/12/10!: RB26DETT Swapped E30

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                            #14
                            Wouldn't that be a fun experiment?

                            Closing SOON!
                            "LAST CHANCE FOR G.A.S." DEAL IS ON NOW

                            Luke AT germanaudiospecialties DOT com or text 425-761-6450, or for quickest answers, call me at the shop 360-669-0398

                            Thanks for 10 years of fun!

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by StereoInstaller1 View Post
                              Wouldn't that be a fun experiment?
                              somebody call SPEED channel...
                              HE>i
                              89 335i m30 power, 4hp22 delivery

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