Need opinions on interior selection
06-13-2008, 07:46 AM
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Hi all. I have a 550i (Carbon Black) on order for Sept 4th Munich delivery. Currently, I have selected the Natural Brown (with anthracite headliner) as my interior. I really love the look of this.
My problem is, that our '08 4.8 has the Beige Vent seats (also with anthracite headliner) and I really look the cooling feature on them. I occasionally still do have a little sweat with my current 530i black comfort seats, but not enough that vents seats are a must. Just really nice feature.
What do you all think about Carbon Black over Beige Nasca/Anthracite headliner? I think it will be fine. The dash, top of the doors are already black so it sort of fades in.
Just want to second opinions.... Thanks, and if anyone has this color combo, please post some pics.
J
My problem is, that our '08 4.8 has the Beige Vent seats (also with anthracite headliner) and I really look the cooling feature on them. I occasionally still do have a little sweat with my current 530i black comfort seats, but not enough that vents seats are a must. Just really nice feature.
What do you all think about Carbon Black over Beige Nasca/Anthracite headliner? I think it will be fine. The dash, top of the doors are already black so it sort of fades in.
Just want to second opinions.... Thanks, and if anyone has this color combo, please post some pics.
J
06-14-2008, 01:35 AM
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My Ride: May 2008 530D "M" package Exclusive line.
Personnally, I prefer contrasts and I think Carbon black with beige or creambeige/anthracite headliner would be realy nice (just my 2cts)...
That was my choice few times ago
That was my choice few times ago
06-14-2008, 01:44 AM
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My Ride: 08 550 Carbon Sport Almost everything factory, but no sound upgrades.
Mine is the carbon with natural brown. If I had it to do again I would look harder at the cream beige.
06-14-2008, 04:52 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i:
(8/07 Build) Metallic Bronze, Beige NASCA Leather, Ventilated Seats, Sport Pkg, Cold Wxr Pkg, Logic-7 Sound, HUD, Night Vision, PDC, Split Rear Seats, NAV, Premium Pkg, Comfort Access, HD Radio, Sport Auto Trans
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Fully Restored w/Custom Interior, 5.0L V8, T-tops, OEM Z28 Foglamps, Inst Cluster, & Spoiler, Custom Sound, Too many engine mods to list
If you live in a hot region like I do - then getting a lighter colored interior is certainly a plus.
And I absolutely love my ventilated seats
And I absolutely love my ventilated seats
06-14-2008, 05:06 AM
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Ventilated seats are the only thing I regret not getting. They would be great for the mid 90 degree heat I've had here in the mid-atlantic. My .02 would be to strongly consider them.
06-15-2008, 08:23 AM
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My Ride: 2007 Sapphire Black Metallic 525i. Beige Dakota Leather, Premium package, bluetooth, BMW Assist, Xenon adaptive lights, Sirius radio
Originally Posted by Argent60' post='602489' date='Jun 14 2008, 08:06 AM
Ventilated seats are the only thing I regret not getting. They would be great for the mid 90 degree heat I've had here in the mid-atlantic. My .02 would be to strongly consider them.
06-15-2008, 01:19 PM
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My Ride: 2006 550i Black Saphire/Black Dakota Leather- Loaded- M5 Appearance Package, Sport Package, Pro logic 7 Premium Sound, Navigation, Cold Weather Package, Comfort Package, Heads-up Display, park Distance Control, Bluetooth, Active Steering, Electric Rear Sunshade, Rear Folding Seats, Front/Rear Heated Seats, Xenon lights, Satelite Radio- Extended Maintenance, CPO (Considering Tire/Wheel Insurance)
I have Black Saphire with black comfort seats. Its fine and very good looking. I would love the 2 tone, however. light beige is way too light in my opinion.
06-19-2008, 08:45 AM
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To me the natural leather is much nicer looking than the beige because of the black hilights on the interior. With this color, only the seats are brown. With beige, you have lots more beige and not as much contrast.
06-19-2008, 09:09 AM
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My Ride: 2008 BMW 550i Sport
Carbon Black Metallic/Cream Beige
Manny tranny and other stuff
Recently gone, but never forgotten:
2005 Ford Mustang GT (hence the name)
Torch Red/Crimson
Manny tranny and every option available for that year
2002 Chrysler 300M Special
Brilliant Black/Light Taupe/Dark Slate
Autostick and goo-gobs of neat features that I will sorely miss
I have Carbon Black on Cream Beige. Don't have the Anthracite headliner, though.