Saphire Black and Black or Beige leather?
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From: Orpington, Kent, UK
My Ride: E60 530i Sport, Carbon Black, Grey Leather, Maple Wood, Prof Sat Nav, Bluetooth, CD Changer, Sun Roof, M Spolier and Logic 7 Prof Hifi
i had currently got a black interior on mys 320 sports..find it is a bit "dark"... waiting the imminent arrival of my 530i Sports..., carbon black with grey leather.... saw the combo in a dealer and though it looked the dogs!!!
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From: one of the square states in the middle, USA
I'm Jet Black/Black as well and love it - no other choice for me - HOWEVER, you do live in Miami and you might appreciate a slightly lower cabin temp. with beige...
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
My Ride: 2002 330CIC with Sports and Premium (Sold 4/2005)
2005 545I Black Saphire Metalic, with Black Dakota Leather, Poplar trim. Sport Package, MTech Body kit and Spoiler, HUD, Comfort Seats, Navigation, Premium sound, CWP, Heated Rear Seats, Window shades. Valentine 1 hardwired, Aux input.
I just ordered this combo. A friend has it in his 645I, and he loves it. It is a sportier look. Beige is more luxury. If you have kids, you definitely want the black IMO.
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From: Pasadena, CA
Blackonblackonblack is the way to go! The anthracite is fairly unique. It's the first time I've seen it in BMW's...and I cannot remember seeing it on any other cars...though I'm sure there are some out there.
Just my opinion but I dont' think the "warm" Beige Dakota color goes with the "cool" grey roof liner.
Just my opinion but I dont' think the "warm" Beige Dakota color goes with the "cool" grey roof liner.
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From: SoCal
My Ride: 2002 M3 Convertible SMG Silver/Black
2005 545i ED Jet Black/Beige
I really seem to be in the minority here. I am getting a Jet Black and Beige, with Poplar.
I think most car interiors looks better in beige than in black; that has always been my preference. Specifically, in this car, I think the difference is significant. In particualr, some of the plastic surfaces in the black interior look "cheaper" to me they do in beige (although maybe after week 9, this has been changed).
Beige will, of course, be more difficult to keep looking new, especially if you use the passenger seat and the back seat alot; you have to be a little more careful about just throwing things in the back.
Again, personal preference, but I much prefer a brown wood to dark black and/or grey wood; so Poplar over Anthracite, particularly with Beige.
I think most car interiors looks better in beige than in black; that has always been my preference. Specifically, in this car, I think the difference is significant. In particualr, some of the plastic surfaces in the black interior look "cheaper" to me they do in beige (although maybe after week 9, this has been changed).
Beige will, of course, be more difficult to keep looking new, especially if you use the passenger seat and the back seat alot; you have to be a little more careful about just throwing things in the back.
Again, personal preference, but I much prefer a brown wood to dark black and/or grey wood; so Poplar over Anthracite, particularly with Beige.
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From: Cheshire, United Kingdom
My Ride: 520d GT, Blue, Beige Dakota Leather, Pro Sat Nav, Interior Lights Pack, Adaptive Lights, Advanced Aircon
If the kids will be in the car a lot -- go black.
if they'll only occasionally be in the car -- go beige ... much more luxurious look IMHO.
if they'll only occasionally be in the car -- go beige ... much more luxurious look IMHO.
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From: London (UK)
My Ride: 525d Sport Auto (Steptronic), Carbon Black, Aubern Dakota Leather, Media Pack (Bluetooth, ProNav, 6 CD Changer)
The only interior colour to have with a black exterior ia Aubern, trust me, you can't appreciate it until you've seen it in the flesh, pictures don't do it justice!
