Oyster with Anthracite Headliner

Dukat · 09-14-2011, 01:49 PM

How that the 2012 X3 order site is online I was able to do the 360 view to see how Oyster looks with the Anthracite Headliner which comes with the 35i SAP.

It looks strange to me. Maybe I'm just not used to a black headliner.

What do you all think?

tagz · 09-14-2011, 02:51 PM

Can you post pics please?

Somehow, it does not show on my configurator..

clivem2 · 09-14-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tagz

Can you post pics please?

Somehow, it does not show on my configurator..

I have this combo. To me it's good as the A-pillar and headliner are a similar colour to the dash so it's more integrated. Without the panoramic sunroof it could be rather dark (in the UK with little sun....). This pic just shows a fraction of the A-pillar:

tagz · 09-14-2011, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by clivem2

I have this combo. To me it's good as the A-pillar and headliner are a similar colour to the dash so it's more integrated. Without the panoramic sunroof it could be rather dark (in the UK with little sun....). This pic just shows a fraction of the A-pillar:

I have oyster in 2011 model.. 2011 does not have anthracite headliner.. still, it looked good to me!

Dukat · 09-14-2011, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tagz

Can you post pics please?

Somehow, it does not show on my configurator..

I wasn't able to get a good angle that shows the oyster seats with the headliner.

Maybe it will look good, unusual to me because I've never had a dark headliner before.

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Dukat · 09-14-2011, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by clivem2

I have this combo. To me it's good as the A-pillar and headliner are a similar colour to the dash so it's more integrated. Without the panoramic sunroof it could be rather dark (in the UK with little sun....). This pic just shows a fraction of the A-pillar:

That does look pretty cool. You're making me more excited for mine.

tagz · 09-14-2011, 04:24 PM

Here is mine... It is a 2011 and DOES NOT have the anthracite..

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LEDZEP · 09-14-2011, 04:25 PM

I have this combo also - and it looks great. In my previous E90 with Lemon interior I had to settle for a gray headliner, and it wasn't nearly as good as anthracite. Trust me, it works!

Dukat · 09-14-2011, 04:27 PM

Thanks for the comparison photos everyone.

I like the rear window shade. Unfortunately I think they took it out of the 2012 packages. Maybe a stand alone option now, but probably priced too high.

colson79 · 09-14-2011, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dukat

Thanks for the comparison photos everyone.

I like the rear window shade. Unfortunately I think they took it out of the 2012 packages. Maybe a stand alone option now, but probably priced too high.

The rear window shades are now part of the premium package for the 2012 35i.

Dukat · 09-14-2011, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by colson79

The rear window shades are now part of the premium package for the 2012 35i.

Great, so I will have them. Added bonus! Thanks.

greg2step · 09-14-2011, 06:59 PM

this thread shows me the difference between the gray headliner and anthracite - i asked in a prior thread - thanks. seeing the black headliner makes me all the more happy I have a 2011 SAP w/o M - i like the greay headliner better w/ my DSB/Mojave combo - especially since i have alum brush trim.

jacb1301 · 09-15-2011, 03:04 AM

I initially wanted the black headliner, but figured it would be overkill with the black/oyster combo. I think the light grey headliner opens up the cabin nicely. We are going to leave it as is with ours.

JBG · 09-15-2011, 05:01 AM

Love the black headliner with Oyster. It does feel less "open", but am kind of a man-cave kind of guy - and looks very integrated. Was one of the reasons the M-Sport appealed to me, although would have been a ridiculous price if I didn't want the rest of the aesthetic difference. Still a ridiculous price in my view, but am very happy with it.

LEDZEP · 09-15-2011, 07:21 PM

Dude, the M Sport package is a steal for the X3.... it was more than double the price for our X5 M Sport. But yeah, the black headliner does make a great difference.

DoctorX3 · 06-11-2012, 12:46 AM

Hi guys! I ordered my x3 with the sport pkg and it's sterling bronze metallic with mojave interior do you think the anthracite will look better than the lighter color headliner? I got the sport pkg just for that reason cause I was so nervous

someone calm my mind?

Akview · 06-11-2012, 02:35 PM

I got the 2013 x3 Sports Activity Pkg as well and love the dark head liner with the oyster. It might be said that it has a functional rationale in racing in that it improve visibility. I'm not sure of that, I don't race but I do like it's appearance. I know foot ball players put black under there eyes to improve visibility. Just a thought.

sn19 · 06-11-2012, 02:57 PM

I think any leather interior with anthracite headliner would look great except black leather coz, the whole interior would look dark which is not a usual preference. When I test drove x3, it hand beige leather with out anthracite headliner- did not like it. Got beige leather with SAP- looks great!

09-14-2011, 01:49 PM	#1
Dukat First Lieutenant 25 Rep 383 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 35i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Oyster with Anthracite Headliner How that the 2012 X3 order site is online I was able to do the 360 view to see how Oyster looks with the Anthracite Headliner which comes with the 35i SAP. It looks strange to me. Maybe I'm just not used to a black headliner. What do you all think? __________________ 2012 X3 35i \| Mineral Silver \| Oyster \| Wave Wood Packages \| Sports \| Cold Weather \| Dynamic Handling \| Premium \| Technology \| Premium Sound
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tagz Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 256 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X3 xDrive 35i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Can you post pics please? Somehow, it does not show on my configurator.. Last edited by tagz; 09-14-2011 at 02:53 PM.. Reason: incomplete post
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tagz Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 256 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X3 xDrive 35i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Here is mine... It is a 2011 and DOES NOT have the anthracite..
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09-14-2011, 04:25 PM	#8
LEDZEP Lieutenant General 417 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	I have this combo also - and it looks great. In my previous E90 with Lemon interior I had to settle for a gray headliner, and it wasn't nearly as good as anthracite. Trust me, it works! __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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09-14-2011, 04:27 PM	#9
Dukat First Lieutenant 25 Rep 383 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 35i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the comparison photos everyone. I like the rear window shade. Unfortunately I think they took it out of the 2012 packages. Maybe a stand alone option now, but probably priced too high. __________________ 2012 X3 35i \| Mineral Silver \| Oyster \| Wave Wood Packages \| Sports \| Cold Weather \| Dynamic Handling \| Premium \| Technology \| Premium Sound
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09-14-2011, 06:59 PM	#12
greg2step X3 Owner/Driver 211 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]	this thread shows me the difference between the gray headliner and anthracite - i asked in a prior thread - thanks. seeing the black headliner makes me all the more happy I have a 2011 SAP w/o M - i like the greay headliner better w/ my DSB/Mojave combo - especially since i have alum brush trim. __________________ 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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09-15-2011, 03:04 AM	#13
jacb1301 Private First Class 13 Rep 183 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 35d AW-Tobacco Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: US iTrader: (0)	I initially wanted the black headliner, but figured it would be overkill with the black/oyster combo. I think the light grey headliner opens up the cabin nicely. We are going to leave it as is with ours.
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09-15-2011, 05:01 AM	#14
JBG Enlisted Member 24 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 2012X3 35i, 2018 X3 30i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Love the black headliner with Oyster. It does feel less "open", but am kind of a man-cave kind of guy - and looks very integrated. Was one of the reasons the M-Sport appealed to me, although would have been a ridiculous price if I didn't want the rest of the aesthetic difference. Still a ridiculous price in my view, but am very happy with it. __________________ 2022 iX Aventurin. 2019 G05 40i M Sport 2018 X3 30i sold 2012 X3 35i M Sport sold 1988 745i Executive (gray market) sold 1979 528i sold. 1985 733i sold
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LEDZEP Lieutenant General 417 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	Dude, the M Sport package is a steal for the X3.... it was more than double the price for our X5 M Sport. But yeah, the black headliner does make a great difference. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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06-11-2012, 12:46 AM	#16
DoctorX3 New Member 0 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Titanium Silver Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	Hi guys! I ordered my x3 with the sport pkg and it's sterling bronze metallic with mojave interior do you think the anthracite will look better than the lighter color headliner? I got the sport pkg just for that reason cause I was so nervous someone calm my mind?
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06-11-2012, 02:35 PM	#17
Akview Enlisted Member 4 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 28i 2018 530i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Anchorage iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 X3 28i [0.00]	I got the 2013 x3 Sports Activity Pkg as well and love the dark head liner with the oyster. It might be said that it has a functional rationale in racing in that it improve visibility. I'm not sure of that, I don't race but I do like it's appearance. I know foot ball players put black under there eyes to improve visibility. Just a thought.
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sn19 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 33 Posts Drives: BMW X3 35i 2012 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I think any leather interior with anthracite headliner would look great except black leather coz, the whole interior would look dark which is not a usual preference. When I test drove x3, it hand beige leather with out anthracite headliner- did not like it. Got beige leather with SAP- looks great!
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