Didn’t want gold. Didn’t want flashy. I just wanted it to feel like mine

My name is Emir. I live in Kosovo, and the BMW XM G09 isn’t my first car — and won’t be my last. Over the years, I’ve owned plenty of premium models across brands. I’m not loyal to a badge — I choose based on design, presence, and what the car says about me.

When I first saw the XM, I knew it was different. It didn’t blend in with the rest of the BMW line-up. That bold styling, the proportions — it felt like it was made to be customized. And for daily driving, I wanted something aggressive but tasteful. The gold trim and wheels? Not my thing. I told Lena right away: “Didn’t want gold. Didn’t want flashy. I just wanted it to feel like mine.” I even asked if anyone in Kosovo already had a LARTE build. Because I wanted to be the first.

I came across LARTE Design through Google. There were other companies — some louder, some cheaper. But their kits felt random, disconnected. When I saw LARTE’s concept for the body kit for BMW XM G09, it had something the others didn’t: balance. Especially the rear diffuser with the integrated stop lights — clean, sculpted, aggressive without shouting.

I spent time studying each part. I appreciated how the side skirts flowed into the arches, and the arches into the diffuser. Lena explained the design logic: the lines were built to connect — not just decorate. That’s when she said something that stuck with me: “Who knows better than you that perfection is in the details.”

That one line shifted everything for me. I realized I didn’t need to overdo it. I just needed the right shape, the right material, and the right tone.

From the start, Lena was professional and direct — no pressure, no gimmicks. I hadn’t even made up my mind about the finish or materials yet. I told her: it all depends on the offer. She respected that and focused on helping me visualize the right direction.

We discussed the full package, and in the end, I went with the gloss black kit. It had exactly the impact I wanted.

Now the car’s done. And it turns heads — but not in a loud way. People ask questions. Some take photos. One guy even asked if it was a concept car. But none of that was the goal. The goal was this: Every time I get into the XM, it feels right. It feels mine.

BMW XM G09 accessories are easy to find. But if you want to get it right — and make it yours — that’s where LARTE wins.