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Old 04-09-2007, 05:31 AM
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My Carbon Black with Natural Brown Dakota Leather should be here soon, here is a screen shot or 4 from the BMW Configurator... I like the look myself even with the dark poplar that many express a dislike of....

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Personal choice, my advice is take your time... I live in Scotland and just know that Carbon will be a pig to keep clean BUT for the times it is clean it will be awesome.
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I'd go with Alpine White & Black interior if I was ordering one.
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I think Natural Brown is the way to go from the current offerings. It is a richer color than the rest and will not get as dirty as the CremeBeige. I also, love the two tone look (like my current Auburn).

I would personally go with Platinum Gray with Natural Brown. However, from those 4 exterior choices that you listed I would go with Alpine White with Natural Brown. I am not a fan of Black cars (at all), BUT if I had to pick one it would be the Carbon Black (again with Natural Brown interior).
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Originally Posted by e60scotland' post='411690' date='Apr 9 2007, 03:31 PM
My Carbon Black with Natural Brown Dakota Leather should be here soon, here is a screen shot or 4 from the BMW Configurator... I like the look myself even with the dark poplar that many express a dislike of....

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Personal choice, my advice is take your time... I live in Scotland and just know that Carbon will be a pig to keep clean BUT for the times it is clean it will be awesome.
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back to the topic : I reckon your last option would be hot > Alpine with Nat. Brown. - I love my classic black on black, but the white is the latest IN...
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Here's my two penneth worth.

I prefer a good contrast between the exterior and interior, so Carbon Black with a cream or beige interior works for me (it's what I've on order).

Carbon black does look a dark blue under certain light. I nearly changed my order to Monaco blue, when seeing a car (which actually was Carbon black ) in my local showroom, however under daylight it is definately black rather than blue.

I think I spotted a space grey LCI 5 series the other day - looked quite tasty. Alpine white isn't a popular colour in the UK (got to think about resale values), but I admit it does look good on the photos I've seen on this forum.

Here's the combo I've ordered.

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Originally Posted by e60scotland' post='411690' date='Apr 9 2007, 08:31 AM
My Carbon Black with Natural Brown Dakota Leather should be here soon, here is a screen shot or 4 from the BMW Configurator...
I'll need to see this new interior color in person. I've seen a wide variation in the color of "natural brown" pictures posted here, from light tan to reddish brown to deeper brown tones. See, for example, http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=35502&st=30.

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Originally Posted by Dazza' post='411818' date='Apr 9 2007, 09:23 PM
Here's my two penneth worth.

I prefer a good contrast between the exterior and interior, so Carbon Black with a cream or beige interior works for me (it's what I've on order).

Carbon black does look a dark blue under certain light. I nearly changed my order to Monaco blue, when seeing a car (which actually was Carbon black ) in my local showroom, however under daylight it is definately black rather than blue.

I think I spotted a space grey LCI 5 series the other day - looked quite tasty. Alpine white isn't a popular colour in the UK (got to think about resale values), but I admit it does look good on the photos I've seen on this forum.

Here's the combo I've ordered.

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Nice combo, I nearly went for it except i knew my kids would have it dirty in no time, there is a huge difference between US & UK when it comes to spec both interior and exterior... you can get away with the lighter shades in sunnier climates.
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Originally Posted by BMWSTL' post='411819' date='Apr 9 2007, 09:25 PM
I'll need to see this new interior color in person. I've seen a wide variation in the color of "natural brown" pictures posted here, from light tan to reddish brown to deeper brown tones. See, for example, http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=35502&st=30.

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I'm sorry to say but the grey exterior with light headliner and aluminum trim just don't do it for 'Me'. as i said previously it's all down to personal choice, i personally like a nice contrast, i hope that reflects in my carbon black/dark poplar/natural brown combo, I believe my headliner is also black.
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Originally Posted by e60scotland' post='411829' date='Apr 9 2007, 04:41 PM
I'm sorry to say but the grey exterior with light headliner and aluminum trim just don't do it for 'Me'. as i said previously it's all down to personal choice, i personally like a nice contrast, i hope that reflects in my carbon black/dark poplar/natural brown combo, I believe my headliner is also black.

The gray and gray don't do it for me either. I have decided to go with Alpine White, black dakota leather w/ bamboo trim and anthracite headliner.
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Just ordered my carbon black 550i sport with black ventilated Nasca, bamboo trim and anthracite headliner!!!


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