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I just ordered the 2008 528i, titanium Silver, Steptronic, Prem. pack, Sport pack. Nav, Comfort Access, PDC, Xenon lights, Ipod and USB adapt. I picked natural brown interior w/ black 2 tone. My question is what would look better light or dark poplar wood trim? Thanks for you comments.
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Originally Posted by Landlord' post='417149' date='Apr 24 2007, 07:31 AM
I would go with the darker one, the lighter is better with beige IMO.
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Originally Posted by Hormazd' post='417208' date='Apr 24 2007, 09:32 AM
Check this out.
Thanks partner my dilemma is over, I'm definitely going with the light poplar. Your research has been very helpful.
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Originally Posted by cwohughes' post='417260' date='Apr 24 2007, 11:52 AM
Hormazd,
Thanks partner my dilemma is over, I'm definitely going with the light poplar. Your research has been very helpful.
Thanks partner my dilemma is over, I'm definitely going with the light poplar. Your research has been very helpful.
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Originally Posted by speedracerF4i' post='417324' date='Apr 24 2007, 08:27 PM
I too would prefer the light poplar. Good choice.
Suggest you see it live before ordering although I remember finding it hard to find a light one to view as it seems less popular.
Remember that the wood grain in every car will be unique as it is real wood even though it is a micro thin sliver coated in some kind of plastic. So I guess some may be lighter or darker than others depending on the depth of the grain used which sadly we have no say in.
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Originally Posted by dawi' post='417382' date='Apr 24 2007, 04:11 PM
Think you'll find that in real life they both look lighter than on the configurator. I had the same dilemma and thought from the pictures I would go for light poplar. However, when I saw this in an E60 at my BMW dealership it looked way too light and wishy washy IMO so went for the dark poplar in the end with beige and haven't regretted it.
Suggest you see it live before ordering although I remember finding it hard to find a light one to view as it seems less popular.
Remember that the wood grain in every car will be unique as it is real wood even though it is a micro thin sliver coated in some kind of plastic. So I guess some may be lighter or darker than others depending on the depth of the grain used which sadly we have no say in.
Suggest you see it live before ordering although I remember finding it hard to find a light one to view as it seems less popular.
Remember that the wood grain in every car will be unique as it is real wood even though it is a micro thin sliver coated in some kind of plastic. So I guess some may be lighter or darker than others depending on the depth of the grain used which sadly we have no say in.