Beige leather changes the entire interior? - XBimmers

fedinand · 01-01-2011, 12:36 PM

I was playing around with the BMW configurator and just realized that the beige leather will change the dark plastic to beige…I didn't know that before

Sabian · 01-01-2011, 12:58 PM

yeah the CA I talked to a while back said that is only for the beige and it affects the top ceiling cloth which is beige also. All others colors get more black on the floor and on the plastics with a grey ceiling cloth. So beige is the only option that changes the ceiling to match with it, and it changes part of the dash, and all other plastics below like on the back of seats, doors, console and carpets as well.

BIMMER UK 76 · 01-01-2011, 01:13 PM

Got beige interior in my E60 5 series so I already knew this, I think the contrast black looks good with the oyster and red/brown

Not seen any mention of the Havana brown option (is it available in the US?)

fedinand · 01-01-2011, 02:53 PM

That looks like mojave here in the states..

sfax · 01-01-2011, 02:53 PM

I know that it's difficult to represent colours and you should look at actual samples but are you telling me that these two are both the same colour (chestnut from http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showth...=468648&page=3 and chestnut from the USA build your own picture in this thread? That is nonsense.

fedinand · 01-01-2011, 02:57 PM

Yup, I was a little surprised at the red content - it looks like the coral red interior from my e92!

Sabian · 01-01-2011, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sfax

I know that it's difficult to represent colours and you should look at actual samples but are you telling me that these two are both the same colour... and chestnut from the USA build your own picture in this thread? That is nonsense.

This is exactly why I wanna make sure I see different samples in person before I choose something I haven't seen yet.

The fineline Sienna trim looked different than I was expecting when I saw it in person. Haven't seen the dark wave wood yet, but in some pictures where it is darker I really like it, other pictures it looks too busy for me. I really wanna see it in person but who knows how long it might take before a dealer gets one in... otherwise you gotta kind of just gamble on it looking the way you want I guess.

BIMMER UK 76 · 01-01-2011, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sfax

That is nonsense.

How about an email to the CEO of BMW in the states to go with the Uk letter

Agree 100% samples are a must but it would help if the dealers actually had them

Sabian · 01-01-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BIMMER UK 76

How about an email to the CEO of BMW in the states to go with the Uk letter

Agree 100% samples are a must but it would help if the dealers actually had them

yeah even if they just had little sample mock ups of the different combos of materials instead of entire vehicles would be a great help. I would hate to spend 50 plus grand on this thing and not be happy with the choices once it finally showed up and I had to live with it.

Sabian · 01-01-2011, 03:45 PM

Hmmm... getting back to the subject of beige interior, got me thinking. I wonder if you could order the beige leather like the oyster combo without changing the plastics or carpets to beige and keep those black. Seems like that could be an option couldn't it?

After all remember the new X3 comes with "millions of configurations"

BIMMER UK 76 · 01-01-2011, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sabian

Hmmm... getting back to the subject of beige interior, got me thinking. I wonder if you could order the beige leather like the oyster combo without changing the plastics or carpets to beige and keep those black. Seems like that could be an option couldn't it?

After all remember the new X3 comes with "millions of configurations"

No chance, dont waste your breath asking!

Sabian · 01-01-2011, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BIMMER UK 76

No chance, dont waste your breath asking!

wow, not that I'd want that configuration anyway but... makes me wonder if the doors are prefabbed before assembly or something like that to make it not possible? The seats are separate so that totally seems doable, but the doors have the plastic and leather together so maybe that's where the problem comes in.

Who knows... but so far I'm finding the X3 to be less configurable than I expected from the "Dream it, Build it, Drive it" I kept hearing about initially.

sfax · 01-01-2011, 04:17 PM

Without meaning to labour the point (OK, I am labouring the point), if you take a crude sample of the two leather colours and compare the RGB values the difference is about 40%. The difference between white and black is 100%. 40% difference simply isn't the same colour any more. Compare the RGBs on the door trims between the photo and the online tool and it's only about 2% difference - again this was a very crude test.

Could well be worth another letter....

fedinand · 01-01-2011, 05:41 PM

found this vid w/ beige interior…its growing on me…looks like the extended leather option on the X5.

LSB M · 01-01-2011, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sfax

I know that it's difficult to represent colours and you should look at actual samples but are you telling me that these two are both the same colour (chestnut from http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showth...=468648&page=3 and chestnut from the USA build your own picture in this thread? That is nonsense.

The top picture almost looks like cinnamon, the leather color they offered in the M3's...

BIMMER UK 76 · 01-02-2011, 04:34 AM

They use a very similar red/brown in the new 5 series

thefreeze · 01-23-2011, 02:16 PM

fedinand, which configurator did you use to make these pics? They're great and also hi quality!

fedinand · 01-23-2011, 02:38 PM

They are from the BMW USA site

mike185 · 01-23-2011, 10:22 PM

[quote=sfax;8596618]I know that it's difficult to represent colours and you should look at actual samples but are you telling me that these two are both the same colour (chestnut from [URL="http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=468648

Nahoa · 01-25-2011, 07:22 AM

That changing of the lower part of the front dash really turns me off from some of the lighter colors. I don't like that drastic change in color much.

The Mojave in the pic above looks sharp.

01-01-2011, 12:36 PM	#1
fedinand Major Drives: '11 X3, '11 GTI Join Date: May 2007 Location: MN Posts: 1,271 iTrader: (6)	Beige leather changes the entire interior? I was playing around with the BMW configurator and just realized that the beige leather will change the dark plastic to beige…I didn't know that before Attached Images __________________ The X3 The GTI The Birds The Dogs
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01-01-2011, 01:13 PM	#3
BIMMER UK 76 Major Drives: BMW F25 X3 20d SE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,080 iTrader: (0)	Got beige interior in my E60 5 series so I already knew this, I think the contrast black looks good with the oyster and red/brown Not seen any mention of the Havana brown option (is it available in the US?) Attached Images __________________ BMW F25 X3 xDRIVE 20d SE Black Sapphire \| Oyster Leather \| Fineline Sienna Wood \| 307 V Spokes \| Auto \| Prof Multimedia Package \| xLine Package \| Xenons \| Business Radio \| Sports Steering Wheel \| Sports Seats \| Panoramic Sunroof \| Sun Protection Glass \| Sun Blinds \| Folding Ext. Mirrors + Titanium Grille \| Chrome Exhaust Trim \| Mudflaps Last edited by BIMMER UK 76; 01-01-2011 at 01:58 PM.

01-01-2011, 02:53 PM	#4
fedinand Major Drives: '11 X3, '11 GTI Join Date: May 2007 Location: MN Posts: 1,271 iTrader: (6)	That looks like mojave here in the states.. __________________ The X3 The GTI The Birds The Dogs

01-01-2011, 02:53 PM	#5
sfax Brigadier General Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 3,791 iTrader: (0)	I know that it's difficult to represent colours and you should look at actual samples but are you telling me that these two are both the same colour (chestnut from http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showth...=468648&page=3 and chestnut from the USA build your own picture in this thread? That is nonsense. Attached Images __________________ BMW X3 (F25) xDrive20d SE . . titanium silver . . titanium front grille . . 309s . . xline . . xenons . . black leather . . alu trim . . professional multimedia package . . dynamic package . . climate package . . electric seats . . folding mirrors . . servotronic steering . . DAB radio . . business speakers . . sun protection glass . . split rear seats . .

01-01-2011, 02:57 PM	#6
fedinand Major Drives: '11 X3, '11 GTI Join Date: May 2007 Location: MN Posts: 1,271 iTrader: (6)	Yup, I was a little surprised at the red content - it looks like the coral red interior from my e92! __________________ The X3 The GTI The Birds The Dogs

01-01-2011, 12:58 PM	#2
Sabian Second Lieutenant Drives: X3 35i Mineral Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Woodinville, Wa Posts: 236 iTrader: (0)	yeah the CA I talked to a while back said that is only for the beige and it affects the top ceiling cloth which is beige also. All others colors get more black on the floor and on the plastics with a grey ceiling cloth. So beige is the only option that changes the ceiling to match with it, and it changes part of the dash, and all other plastics below like on the back of seats, doors, console and carpets as well.

01-01-2011, 03:45 PM	#10
Sabian Second Lieutenant Drives: X3 35i Mineral Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Woodinville, Wa Posts: 236 iTrader: (0)	Hmmm... getting back to the subject of beige interior, got me thinking. I wonder if you could order the beige leather like the oyster combo without changing the plastics or carpets to beige and keep those black. Seems like that could be an option couldn't it? After all remember the new X3 comes with "millions of configurations"

01-01-2011, 04:17 PM	#13
sfax Brigadier General Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 3,791 iTrader: (0)	Without meaning to labour the point (OK, I am labouring the point), if you take a crude sample of the two leather colours and compare the RGB values the difference is about 40%. The difference between white and black is 100%. 40% difference simply isn't the same colour any more. Compare the RGBs on the door trims between the photo and the online tool and it's only about 2% difference - again this was a very crude test. Could well be worth another letter.... __________________ BMW X3 (F25) xDrive20d SE . . titanium silver . . titanium front grille . . 309s . . xline . . xenons . . black leather . . alu trim . . professional multimedia package . . dynamic package . . climate package . . electric seats . . folding mirrors . . servotronic steering . . DAB radio . . business speakers . . sun protection glass . . split rear seats . .

01-01-2011, 05:41 PM	#14
fedinand Major Drives: '11 X3, '11 GTI Join Date: May 2007 Location: MN Posts: 1,271 iTrader: (6)	vid of beige found this vid w/ beige interior…its growing on me…looks like the extended leather option on the X5. __________________ The X3 The GTI The Birds The Dogs

01-02-2011, 04:34 AM	#16
BIMMER UK 76 Major Drives: BMW F25 X3 20d SE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,080 iTrader: (0)	They use a very similar red/brown in the new 5 series __________________ BMW F25 X3 xDRIVE 20d SE Black Sapphire \| Oyster Leather \| Fineline Sienna Wood \| 307 V Spokes \| Auto \| Prof Multimedia Package \| xLine Package \| Xenons \| Business Radio \| Sports Steering Wheel \| Sports Seats \| Panoramic Sunroof \| Sun Protection Glass \| Sun Blinds \| Folding Ext. Mirrors + Titanium Grille \| Chrome Exhaust Trim \| Mudflaps

01-23-2011, 02:16 PM	#17
thefreeze Hans Drives: 2011 X3 2.0D Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Holland Posts: 116 iTrader: (0)	fedinand, which configurator did you use to make these pics? They're great and also hi quality! __________________ X3 20D auto High Executive. Moonroof, privacy glass, sport seats, professional audio & sat nav, 19" 309 wheels summer, 18" 307 winter, X-Line, Xenon, parking heater. Mineral Silver / Oyster leather interior, wave trim. V70 2.5T (private)

01-23-2011, 02:38 PM	#18
fedinand Major Drives: '11 X3, '11 GTI Join Date: May 2007 Location: MN Posts: 1,271 iTrader: (6)	They are from the BMW USA site __________________ The X3 The GTI The Birds The Dogs

01-23-2011, 10:22 PM	#19
mike185 Private First Class Drives: X3 X28i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: lodi nj Posts: 157 iTrader: (0)	[quote=sfax;8596618]I know that it's difficult to represent colours and you should look at actual samples but are you telling me that these two are both the same colour (chestnut from [URL="http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=468648

01-25-2011, 07:22 AM	#20
Nahoa Lieutenant Colonel Drives: F25 35i Mineral Silver/Black Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,855 iTrader: (0)	That changing of the lower part of the front dash really turns me off from some of the lighter colors. I don't like that drastic change in color much. The Mojave in the pic above looks sharp. __________________

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