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Old 08-12-2010, 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by alex_c
The default headliner color is Oyster Gray, which does not look bad with black leather, but the black headliner (anthracite) looks FANTASTIC. Well worth the $500. As a matter of fact, that is the ONLY option I needed to order from the factory to have my car exactly as I wanted, and I waited 2 months just for that. Yes, it looks that much better.
$500 ,what a rip-off! The UK option price is £260 including 17.5% VAT.Take off the VAT and convert to $ and you get $345.
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Originally Posted by Rudy
It's a matter of personal preference for sure. One thing I'll add...if you plan on ordering the M-sport package, then your decision is made for you...it's included with the package.
+1 on Rudy's comment. My E39 has a tan headliner, and my E60 has the anthracite headliner. The tan headliner, in my opinion, makes the interior of my E39 seem more open and airy. The anthracite is dark. That said, because I wanted the M-sport package on my 550i, I had no choice in the matter...

All things considered, though, I don't really notice it that much when I'm driving, and I decided to offset the dark headliner and dark dashboard with a beige interior, so there's some contrast in the interior.
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I have the anthracite headliner on my 2008 535 and really like it.

It actually makes it easier, imo, to concentrate on the road, especially at night. Everything inside is dark except for the lights.

I have heard though, that the F10 Anth headliner is a different material. More like a shiny, leathery appearance. Best to check that out first, as I would not like that, personally. I like the fabric material, or the suede like material in the Ms.
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I appreciate everyone's thoughts. I am curious if anyone has pics or description of the anthracite headliner in the F10. At this point I think I'm leaning towards black graphite, black nappa sports seats and the anthracite headliner. I like the sporty look of this combo. The only concern I have is I live in Florida and it warm here. Hope the air works good!
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I appreciate everyone's thoughts. I am curious if anyone has pics or description of the anthracite headliner in the F10. At this point I think I'm leaning towards black graphite, black nappa sports seats and the anthracite headliner. I like the sporty look of this combo. The only concern I have is I live in Florida and it warm here. Hope the air works good!
In Florida a white or silver car is a good idea.

The black int looks great in a light color car.

The AC is great on the new F10. Just get the extended version.

PS. Get 20" wheels or at least 19".
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I plan on purchasing ZSP so I believe it's style 331 19" tires. Anyone have pics if anthracite interior on the f10 or thoughts about this headliner w blank sapphire metallic and black nappa sports seats?
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Originally Posted by FlaGuy
I appreciate everyone's thoughts. I am curious if anyone has pics or description of the anthracite headliner in the F10. At this point I think I'm leaning towards black graphite, black nappa sports seats and the anthracite headliner. I like the sporty look of this combo. The only concern I have is I live in Florida and it warm here. Hope the air works good!
Go the the new 550xi build your own web page. Select the M-Sport package this pulls up the anthracite headliner in the photos automatically. I have the anthracite headliner on my 08 550i M-Sport, Carbon Black with black leather, and the headliner looks awesome with that color combo. In Germany BMW sells more black and black sapphire 5ers than any other color scheme. They almost always go with the black leather.
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Funny how they don't yet have the M-sport package showing up on the 550i build your own. Right now, it just shows up on the X-drive version of the 550...
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Here is the link to the post where the guy mentioned the shininess of the anth HL. Pic of it is in there.

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IMO Best thing about Anthracite HL is less glare!!!!


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