Can't decide, no time left! Alpine white with what?

Flashy09 · 09-24-2011, 04:10 PM

About to send my order in and still can't decide!! Alpine white with....

1. Black/Aluminum or wood

2. Sand beige with dark wood

3. Oyster with dark wood

Disregarding any practical issues about cleanliness, which of those would go best??

sfax · 09-24-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Flashy09

About to send my order in and still can't decide!! Alpine white with....

1. Black/Aluminum or wood

2. Sand beige with dark wood

3. Oyster with dark wood

Disregarding any practical issues about cleanliness, which of those would go best??

Black/alu from those proposals with AW but why not chestnut?

mibmwx3 · 09-24-2011, 04:44 PM

Of the 3, I would pick oyster with dark wood, but think mojave with dark wood would be best. Looks like you've ruled that one out. But it should be what you like best.

Beyu · 09-24-2011, 04:55 PM

Either #1 or #3 since they're both on opposite sides of the spectrum, you can't go wrong with that.

Black interior is more utilitarian, less likely to get dirty, easier to resell but may look drab in a sea of black interior; what is a two tone interior becomes only 1 depending on if you get the m-sport or not (anthracite headliner). Another thing to take into consideration is if you're going to tint your windows. Depending on what your state's laws are a black interior makes tinted windows look even darker when looking from the outside, which is a good thing for states that don't allow heavy tints.

Oyster interior gives better contrast and depending on if you get m-sport or not it's a 2 tone or 3 tone interior. However it's more likely to get dirty and usually people are more likely to want a car with darker interiors than lighter ones so it might affect how easily you can sell your car.

In terms of wood or aluminum trim both the fineline wave (darker one) and aluminum are both good choices and the fineline wave looks much better in person than in photos, I'm not a fan of the sienna (lighter one).

Dukat · 09-24-2011, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Flashy09

About to send my order in and still can't decide!! Alpine white with....

1. Black/Aluminum or wood

2. Sand beige with dark wood

3. Oyster with dark wood

Disregarding any practical issues about cleanliness, which of those would go best??

#3, Oyster with Dark Wood. Oyster is 2 tone, the bottom part of the door paneling is black. Looks great.

Beyu · 09-24-2011, 06:12 PM

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#3, Oyster with Dark Wood. Oyster is 2 tone, the bottom part of the door paneling is black. Looks great.

3 if you count the normal headliner (greyish), black plastic, oyster leather; 2 if m-sport added since anthracite is just BMW's fancy way of saying black right?

Flashy09 · 09-24-2011, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mibmwx3

Of the 3, I would pick oyster with dark wood, but think mojave with dark wood would be best. Looks like you've ruled that one out. But it should be what you like best.

I just wish I could see a good picture of white with mojave - maybe from the outside with the doors open. I am worried the brown on black won't look good and that the brown will be too drab inside.

Flashy09 · 09-24-2011, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sfax

Black/alu from those proposals with AW but why not chestnut?

Hadn't even considered it - saw it on a red convertible and it looked very red, but when I build it on the BMW website it's quite nice! Will go search for some pictures. Do you do wood or aluminium with it?

DavC5000 · 09-24-2011, 09:01 PM

i have black and brushed alum and am satisfied!

welkerbrads · 09-24-2011, 09:05 PM

I have the Alpine white with the Oyster and the dark wood. Looks good. After I put my order in and walked through the show room they had a 328i with the brown interior and alpine. It looked very nice too. I also had my windows tinted and that just topped it off.

greg2step · 09-24-2011, 10:14 PM

Flashy - my X3 is deep sea blue, but i really love the Mojave interior - i'm sure it will go great with white.

beto_L.A. · 09-24-2011, 11:37 PM

Today I saw an Alpine White with Nevada Chestnut leather, and it looks great.
At the end you should make the final decision based on what you like...it's a hard choice to make with all the Combos available..

XRP · 09-25-2011, 12:56 AM

Oyster and dark wood!! No regreats!!

tagz · 09-25-2011, 03:23 AM

Oyster with dark wood.. that is what I have.. and I love it!

AJWilson · 09-25-2011, 06:27 AM

Black Nevada Leather with Brushed Aluminium Trim

kanik54 · 09-26-2011, 01:33 AM

See the pics of mine with beige/beige/dark wood to check,which is the best combination for my taste.Additional info:18'' Pirelli PZero run flats,professional hi-fi,USB and Bluetooth,sunroof,bi-xenon,light package, electronic suspension control,etc..
Extremely happy so far after 4000 kms.

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Originally Posted by Flashy09

About to send my order in and still can't decide!! Alpine white with....

1. Black/Aluminum or wood

2. Sand beige with dark wood

3. Oyster with dark wood

Disregarding any practical issues about cleanliness, which of those would go best??

Flashy09 · 09-26-2011, 07:03 AM

I am so confused and supposed to submit my order this morning.

I hate dark, depressing cabins. If I had the sunroof and aluminium trim with the white stitching does the black seem light enough inside the car? Does the white stitching get filthy?

If I had black all weather mats, would that look strange with the beige?

Is oyster with a white car too washed out looking?

Dukat · 09-26-2011, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Flashy09

I am so confused and supposed to submit my order this morning.

I hate dark, depressing cabins. If I had the sunroof and aluminium trim with the white stitching does the black seem light enough inside the car? Does the white stitching get filthy?

If I had black all weather mats, would that look strange with the beige?

Is oyster with a white car too washed out looking?

Oyster comes in 2 tone. The bottom half of the doors will be black. To me the color combo looks great in any car. 2012 35i with SAP comes with a black headliner. It has me a little concerned it will make the cabin feel cramped but people here have said it looks great.

Beyu · 09-26-2011, 08:22 AM

Love the color combo kanik54 but what's up with the seat mat on the driver's seat?

Flashy09 · 09-26-2011, 09:21 AM

I think I am going to go with the Oyster. It might look a little weird with the white exterior, but maybe the black/white contrast on the outside will look good with the black/white contrast on the inside.

Going to buy the dog car seat covers for sure though! Maybe never take the baby out of the house either!

Can I buy some leather clean wipes and use them on the seats once a week or should I go with BMW's cleaner?

Dukat · 09-26-2011, 09:26 AM

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Can I buy some leather clean wipes and use them on the seats once a week or should I go with BMW's cleaner?

Careful with the wipes. I've had bad experience with the ones I use (don't recall the brand) that made my seats shiny and slippery.

I ordered Leatherique cleaner based on excellent reviews.

kanik54 · 09-27-2011, 12:50 AM

That is a portable bamboo mat to prevent sweating of my back during hot summer temperatures,which is vey effective.

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Love the color combo kanik54 but what's up with the seat mat on the driver's seat?

09-24-2011, 04:10 PM	#1
Flashy09 Enlisted Member 7 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2012 35i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Can't decide, no time left! Alpine white with what? About to send my order in and still can't decide!! Alpine white with.... 1. Black/Aluminum or wood 2. Sand beige with dark wood 3. Oyster with dark wood Disregarding any practical issues about cleanliness, which of those would go best??
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Beyu Lieutenant 13 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	Either #1 or #3 since they're both on opposite sides of the spectrum, you can't go wrong with that. Black interior is more utilitarian, less likely to get dirty, easier to resell but may look drab in a sea of black interior; what is a two tone interior becomes only 1 depending on if you get the m-sport or not (anthracite headliner). Another thing to take into consideration is if you're going to tint your windows. Depending on what your state's laws are a black interior makes tinted windows look even darker when looking from the outside, which is a good thing for states that don't allow heavy tints. Oyster interior gives better contrast and depending on if you get m-sport or not it's a 2 tone or 3 tone interior. However it's more likely to get dirty and usually people are more likely to want a car with darker interiors than lighter ones so it might affect how easily you can sell your car. In terms of wood or aluminum trim both the fineline wave (darker one) and aluminum are both good choices and the fineline wave looks much better in person than in photos, I'm not a fan of the sienna (lighter one).
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DavC5000 Private 0 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 2011 Bmw X3 28i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	i have black and brushed alum and am satisfied!
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09-24-2011, 09:05 PM	#10
welkerbrads Private First Class 10 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 2011 white X3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: cape girardeau mo iTrader: (0)	I have the Alpine white with the Oyster and the dark wood. Looks good. After I put my order in and walked through the show room they had a 328i with the brown interior and alpine. It looked very nice too. I also had my windows tinted and that just topped it off.
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greg2step X3 Owner/Driver 212 Rep 785 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Baltimore, Maryland, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW X3 M40i (G01) [0.00]	Flashy - my X3 is deep sea blue, but i really love the Mojave interior - i'm sure it will go great with white. __________________ 2018 X3 M40i G01 \| Phytonic Blue \| Mocha \| Premium+Exec \| Driver Assist \| Adaptive M Suspension 2011 X3 XDrive35i F25 l Deep Sea Blue l Mojave Leather l Sport, DHP, Premium, Nav/Technology, Cold Weather, Convenience [traded in] 2008 328XI E91 Sportwagon l Sparkling Graphite [traded in]
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mibmwx3 Private First Class 10 Rep 157 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Of the 3, I would pick oyster with dark wood, but think mojave with dark wood would be best. Looks like you've ruled that one out. But it should be what you like best.
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beto_L.A. Major 343 Rep 1,029 Posts Drives: 2020 G20 330i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: north hollywood, CA iTrader: (0)	Today I saw an Alpine White with Nevada Chestnut leather, and it looks great. At the end you should make the final decision based on what you like...it's a hard choice to make with all the Combos available.. __________________ Current: 2023 G26 430i GC San Remo Green / Red Sensatec M Sport. Previous:2020 G20 330i M Sport (MG/BLK), 2018 F36 4GC LCI (SRB/NB), 2015 F36 4GC (MG/CR), 2012 F25 X328i (JB/CB), 2009 E90 328I sedan (SG/SB), 2004 E46 325I sedan (SG/BLK).
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XRP Private First Class 11 Rep 116 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Oyster and dark wood!! No regreats!!
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09-25-2011, 03:23 AM	#14
tagz Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 256 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X3 xDrive 35i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Oyster with dark wood.. that is what I have.. and I love it!
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AJWilson First Lieutenant 8 Rep 379 Posts Drives: BMW X3 2.0D SE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fife, UK iTrader: (0)	Black Nevada Leather with Brushed Aluminium Trim __________________ BMW F25 X3 xDrive20d SE Alpine White, Black Leather, HUD, Auto, Pro media, Visibility, Climate Comfort,Storage, Cold weather Packs, Pro Loudspeaker system, Sun Protection Glass, Electric Adjust Front Seats, Reversing Camera with Top View, 19" 309's,Variable Damper Control,Variable sport steering, Sports Seats, Sports Steering Wheel. Re-ordered 27/7/11, Arrived 28/9/11
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Flashy09 Enlisted Member 7 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2012 35i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	I am so confused and supposed to submit my order this morning. I hate dark, depressing cabins. If I had the sunroof and aluminium trim with the white stitching does the black seem light enough inside the car? Does the white stitching get filthy? If I had black all weather mats, would that look strange with the beige? Is oyster with a white car too washed out looking?
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Beyu Lieutenant 13 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	Love the color combo kanik54 but what's up with the seat mat on the driver's seat?
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09-26-2011, 09:21 AM	#20
Flashy09 Enlisted Member 7 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2012 35i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	I think I am going to go with the Oyster. It might look a little weird with the white exterior, but maybe the black/white contrast on the outside will look good with the black/white contrast on the inside. Going to buy the dog car seat covers for sure though! Maybe never take the baby out of the house either! Can I buy some leather clean wipes and use them on the seats once a week or should I go with BMW's cleaner?
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