Space Gray Metallic
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From: USA, NJ
My Ride: 2007 BMW 550, Sport, Navi, PS, CWP, Sirius
Here is my dilemma: after 3 black on black 5-series I started hating the combo. Want to do something completely different like Space Gray Metallic/Gray Dakota Leather/Pentan Aluminum trim.
I never liked wood in my cars so aluminum is a natural choice for me, but will I regret giving up the black exterior? I used to thinking that a Bimmer can be of any color as long as it is black but will CBM look good with gray interior? I saw an SGM 535 the other day and like the color a lot, but will it look good with 550 M-Sport package? Any advice or pictures of SGM will be greatly appreciated.
I never liked wood in my cars so aluminum is a natural choice for me, but will I regret giving up the black exterior? I used to thinking that a Bimmer can be of any color as long as it is black but will CBM look good with gray interior? I saw an SGM 535 the other day and like the color a lot, but will it look good with 550 M-Sport package? Any advice or pictures of SGM will be greatly appreciated.
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
Just my preference, but I prefer the contrast of my Silver Grey with Black interior better than black on black - it's a little too monochrome for me. However, your choice, black does look really good it's just a PITA to keep clean.
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From: Thousand Oaks, California
My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
After years of black on black cars, I opted for a black car with Auburn interior this time and I have NEVER regretted it, the contrast is awesome!! 
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From: Western Washington
My Ride: 2008 Space Gray 550i, Light Poplar Wood, Anthracite Head Liner, Sport Package, Sport Automatic Transmission, Cold Weather Package, Front Ventilated Comfort Seats in Black Nasca Leather, NAV, HUD, Active Steering, Comfort Access, Night Vision, Lane Deviation Warning, Active Cruise Control, Heated Rear Seats, Folding Rear Seats, Power Shade w/ Rear Side-Shades, Rear Air Bags, Logic 7, HD Radio, Sirius Satellite Radio, iPod/USB Adapter. Car in BMW Body Shop, estimated completion 01/24/07.
I like mine alot... Looks clean a lot longer, too, really important up here in the moist NW! 
Looks clean a lot longer, too, really important up here in the moist NW!
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From: St. Louis Burbs, USA
My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
I had gray Dakota on my e46 and really liked it. I do not think you will regret it. Everything goes with black. Space gray is a great exterior color.
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My Ride: 2004 550i - AS, SP, CWP, Nav, L7, Rear Sunshades, PDC, Comfort Seats
I came from black saphire metallic and did not regret getting space grey with black interior. I should have chose light poplar instead of dark poplar. Aluminum trim is nice in the M5 I think. You can't go wrong with a lighter color when it comes to washing; less cleaning and it hides the dirt better. 
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From: Destin, Florida
My Ride: 06 550i Titanium Gray/Auburn interior. Sprintbooster, RPI Scoop W/BMC Filter, RPI exhaust, 20" Miro 111
Originally Posted by GP550iSport' post='1014189' date='Sep 22 2009, 04:10 PM
I came from black saphire metallic and did not regret getting space grey with black interior. I should have chose light poplar instead of dark poplar. Aluminum trim is nice in the M5 I think. You can't go wrong with a lighter color when it comes to washing; less cleaning and it hides the dirt better.
