Auburn clashes with poplar...
12-05-2005, 04:10 PM
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The more pictures I see of the auburn interior with the poplar wood, the more I think this would drive me nuts (I'm too type A, I guess) - I like the warmth of the poplar in a very stark, dry interior like the E60 has, but the clash would kill me. Any pictures of auburn interior with titanium or anthracite/ebony wood?
12-05-2005, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by teutonictrio' post='207623' date='Dec 5 2005, 08:10 PM
The more pictures I see of the auburn interior with the poplar wood, the more I think this would drive me nuts (I'm too type A, I guess) - I like the warmth of the poplar in a very stark, dry interior like the E60 has, but the clash would kill me. Any pictures of auburn interior with titanium or anthracite/ebony wood?
i know auburn isn't exactly the same tone - but i agree poplar would clash & would make an otherwise hip interior look "oldish"
12-05-2005, 05:24 PM
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Well, I'm biased, but I think the Auburn interior looks great with the Popular wood. It makes it look like an Italian sports car. Definately order the antracite headliner. This completes the look. Of couse, I have this interior combination, so I may not be an independant source. However, most people who have seen my car rave about the interior.Don't know if this helps, but I had to put in my two cents.
12-05-2005, 06:27 PM
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Well, not in my opinion. Interesting to see how different lighting (natural vs flash) affects the Auburn. I debated getting Anthratcite with Auburn, but finally decided that the best option was Poplar. I think it the 2 contrast well and look great. You be the judge:
12-05-2005, 06:42 PM
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Looks great to me, except I don't think they opted for the anthacite headliner. It makes a difference.
12-05-2005, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 545i now' post='207704' date='Dec 5 2005, 07:27 PM
Well, not in my opinion. Interesting to see how different lighting (natural vs flash) affects the Auburn. I debated getting Anthratcite with Auburn, but finally decided that the best option was Poplar. I think it the 2 contrast well and look great. You be the judge:
Which of the photos is the most accurate? Those in the Information section of the website are all contrasting for the most part.
12-05-2005, 07:25 PM
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I have the Anthracite, IMO, the darkness of the wood keeps the "orange" tint of the Auburn to a minimum. I also have tinited windows. I have not seen Aluminum trim with Auburn yet, but I like the look of dark woods anyways
12-05-2005, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Breae60' post='207735' date='Dec 5 2005, 08:25 PM
I have the Anthracite, IMO, the darkness of the wood keeps the "orange" tint of the Auburn to a minimum. I also have tinited windows. I have not seen Aluminum trim with Auburn yet, but I like the look of dark woods anyways
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Originally Posted by teutonictrio' post='207623' date='Dec 5 2005, 08:10 PM
The more pictures I see of the auburn interior with the poplar wood, the more I think this would drive me nuts (I'm too type A, I guess) - I like the warmth of the poplar in a very stark, dry interior like the E60 has, but the clash would kill me. Any pictures of auburn interior with titanium or anthracite/ebony wood?
