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Old 04-05-2006, 11:22 AM
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Hello All, The wife has finally returned from her trip. So now we're down to the wire. I've attached a photo of a top contender, which is the Amethyst Gray, Auburn Interior. I couldnt find photo's for the other contenders so I will describe them. Titanium Silver, Auburn Dakota Leather. Silver Gray Metallic w/ Auburn Int. Ti Gray w/Auburn. Monaco Blue w/ Gray.
My wife insist on nothing else but Auburn. So I guess she'll decorate the interior while I choose the exterior. So I'm picking my choices around her Auburn interior.

Packages will include; Sport Pkg. Premium Pkg. GPS/Nav(For the Wife), Rear Airbags (For the Kids), Heated Front Seats. BiXenons only if we opt for the 525.

I dont know if its allowed, but I will list prices later.

Could someone please tell me, Is this Auburn leather within the attached photo?
Also I noticed the headliner was what appeared to be white? Is it possible to have the headliner in another color?

http://www.e60.net/gallery/exterior/amethyst_gray/5.jpg

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Old 04-05-2006, 11:35 AM
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Yes it is Auburn... As far as the headliner is concerned I think you can order it for an additional 500 bucks. The auburn interior is beautiful... I keep getting compliments from everyone who has sat in my car.
Old 04-05-2006, 12:13 PM
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JMHO....Auburn is beautiful and amazing. I would stay away from the Amethyst. I've seen it in person :thumbsdown:

Silver grey and auburn is beautiful!!
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Not sure how old you kids are, but I think the rear airbags have to be off if they are under a certain age (sorry to be vague). just a heads up.
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Auburn is very nice, and with the antracite headliner, an excellent combination. Antracite headliner can be added as separate option and is also part of the M sport package; I add here
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Anthracite headliner looks great with Auburn. I would definately go for that! I regret not getting it
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Auburn with antracite headliner is great. I would have gotten that combo with the silver grey if I could still get the vented seats.
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The Amethyst Gray setup in the photo above is pretty sweet. My wifes friend has Am Gray, with Gray Int. I love being original, But this setup really makes me think twice about Am Gray (only second after the Ti Silver)

After browsing through older post, I came across a link. BMW Individual to be exact. Maybe it's me but I don't think the photo I provided in my original post is Auburn, It appears to be part of the Individual set-up, which goes by the name of "Merino Leather Amarone". The link is provided. http://www.bmw.com/generic/com/en/products...ent/individual/

So what color will the headliner be if I opt not to get the "antracite"?
Is it possible for someone to post more photos showing the interior view?
I would like to see how well the colors mesh together.

The Kids are 2 and 11. I did not know the weight would affect curtain airbags? I guess it does make since, a curtain of air flying down from above at xxxMPH?

Thanks for the pics, Is that Carbon Fiber?!?!
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Originally Posted by Dickens' post='265113' date='Apr 5 2006, 08:22 PM
I've attached a photo of a top contender, which is the Amethyst Gray, Auburn Interior.
I'm really sorry to say it (and mean no offense)... but I completely HATE that colour.

Have the Auborn leather by all means, but please not Amethyst Gray.......
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Originally Posted by Dickens' post='265169' date='Apr 5 2006, 05:32 PM
So what color will the headliner be if I opt not to get the "antracite"?

The Kids are 2 and 11. I did not know the weight would affect curtain airbags? I guess it does make since, a curtain of air flying down from above at xxxMPH?
If you get the standard headliner with the auburn you'll have a light grey roof liner.

As for the kids... I woudn't do it with the 2y/o. The curtain isn't the issue. But the door air bag can be a problem if it goes off while someone is leaning on the door. My kids (the angles that they are) would never lean on my doors and fall asleep while I drive. But I still have my rear door airbags disabled for now.


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