BigartK

Hi all,

This will be my 12th BMW so I know the product pretty well, but it is the first wagon and it will be shared by me and my wife. I am trading in my beloved Black/Black 545.

Questions:

Need opinions re: good color combinations. Wife's job is to select these; she is leaning toward Titanium Grey/Grey interior. Is that a bit on the dull side?

Am ordering a pretty basic car: Steptronic, Premium Package, Comfort Seats, NAV, & Park Distance.
Are there any wagon related or stowage accessories that you would recommend?

What kind of gas mileage can I reasonably expect from the 6; I have always had their V8 models?

Thanks to all.
Art

Allymunro

Hi Art

Congrats. on your choice. I had same thoughts, I finally decided on my choice, which you will see in my signature. I considered grey interior but also thought it may be a bit plain, so I've been a bit more adventurous and went for biege. I think it's a good colour combo with,my choice Mystic Blue, or yours Titanium grey.

Whatever; I'm sure you'll like it.

tcoz

I also considered Titanium Grey, but when I saw it side-by-side with Silver Grey, my decision was made. I thought it was dull, exactly as you speculated. The grey interior is really sharp, but I was afraid it would show every bit of dust and every little mark.

Living in NJ, you might consider the Cold Weather Package. The heated steering wheel is fantastic. I never wore gloves all winter.

Hopco

I second that on the Cold Wx Pac.

Have you thought of the Sport Pac as as way to get Comfort Seats and 18" wheels with summer tires - try to get non-runflats?

I will go to 17" wheels and winter tires come November.

Congrats

PUZZ1

Color choices are personal choices as you know. However, having owned a silver/grey combo in the past, I would definitely do black instead on the interior. Same holds true with Silver Grey. Go black inside.

BigartK

I tend to agree because the grey interior could be difficult to keep clean looking.

Thanks for the opinions guys. Please keep 'em coming; the more input I get the better. I have an appointment tomorrow ( Saturday ) afternoon to sign the contract for the new one so all tips or hints are very welcome.

Art
Watchung, NJ

maninblack

Very happy with the look of my combo, neat, slick and convenient. Some of your issues are climate related so thats up to you. M sport package with 135's looks good. Grey leather is dull and starts to look like a taxi. :thumbsdown: