Oyster leather with aluminum trim? - XBimmers

Mako · 03-20-2011, 12:05 PM

Does anyone have this combo? Can you post pics. I love the trim but am afraid it will look too light next to the oyster leather. Especially the door panels. I don't care for the wood trims. Also any idea how much after market trims like a black gloss would cost?

coiken · 03-20-2011, 12:40 PM

Almost unbelievable that bmw didn't give us the option to get simple, nice looking black trims hey... the X3 is really a supêr looking car but the configuration limitations are frustrating!

Anyone knows if there will be aftermarket trims available?

MA78 · 03-20-2011, 12:50 PM

I rather like the lightness of the aluminum with the oyster. Very Scandinavian looking.

Nahoa · 03-20-2011, 12:58 PM

+1/2

It's not for me, but I agree about the Scandavian thing for those who like that look in a car.

Would have like bamboo trim on this one.

sfax · 03-20-2011, 01:04 PM

I would hazard a guess that the reason that there aren't many pictures of oyster + alu is that hardly anyone has gone for it, and with good reason IMO. Can't see alu working with oyster or beige. Take some tin foil into a dealership that has an oyster demonstrator and see if it works

wagsoja · 03-20-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by coiken

Almost unbelievable that bmw didn't give us the option to get simple, nice looking black trims hey... the X3 is really a supêr looking car but the configuration limitations are frustrating!

Anyone knows if there will be aftermarket trims available?

The B & I dash kits seem pretty good. They are available on site likes carid.com. It says they have trim for the 2011 X3 but the schematics are for the previous X3 style. Im sure they will come out with the aftermarket trims very soon. Maybe they are already out, and the schematics are not updated. Worth a call? Let me know how you make out if you do.

BIMMER UK 76 · 03-20-2011, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sfax

I would hazard a guess that the reason that there aren't many pictures of oyster + alu is that hardly anyone has gone for it, and with good reason IMO. Can't see alu working with oyster or beige. Take some tin foil into a dealership that has an oyster demonstrator and see if it works

Seen pics of beige with aluminium and was ok

nonagon · 03-21-2011, 12:09 AM

Oyster and aluminum is my choice also, has been for a while based on the configurator. Would also love to see real life pics if anyone has this combo.

Beyu · 03-21-2011, 01:20 AM

I actually quite like the oyster & aluminum combo, it looks very clean and sleek. The sienna trim will always look great with lighter leathers but I find the wave to be too dark with the oyster. It's a shame that there's only four trim options and one of them happens to be plastic sprayed silver. Come on BMW, where are my 10 million combination mentioned in the super bowl?!

Mako · 03-21-2011, 07:59 AM

[quote=Beyu;9174432]I actually quite like the oyster

sfax · 03-21-2011, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Beyu

I actually quite like the oyster

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MA78 · 03-21-2011, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by nonagon

Oyster and aluminum is my choice also, has been for a while based on the configurator. Would also love to see real life pics if anyone has this combo.

I think this looks sharp. If I had gone with leather, I might have done this combo. The Aluminum is very easy to keep clean and looking new.

Mako · 03-21-2011, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Mako

Another post lost to the iPhone & bug

LOL, is that what happened, I did this when I woke up and thought maybe I didn't really type anything and just thought it in my head and hit send! nice to know they have an app that doesn't work.

anyway, I was wondering why the one reply said its plastic painted silver for the trim? In my old M Coupe it was actual aluminum trim, could feel it... Maybe they are thinking of the Silver Satin? Or is the aluminum not really aluminum?

MA78 · 03-21-2011, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by sfax

LOL, is that what happened, I did this when I woke up and thought maybe I didn't really type anything and just thought it in my head and hit send! nice to know they have an app that doesn't work.

anyway, I was wondering why the one reply said its plastic painted silver for the trim? In my old M Coupe it was actual aluminum trim, could feel it... Maybe they are thinking of the Silver Satin? Or is the aluminum not really aluminum?

The Aluminum trim in the US spec X3 is real metal.

nonagon · 03-21-2011, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by sfax

LOL, is that what happened, I did this when I woke up and thought maybe I didn't really type anything and just thought it in my head and hit send! nice to know they have an app that doesn't work.

anyway, I was wondering why the one reply said its plastic painted silver for the trim? In my old M Coupe it was actual aluminum trim, could feel it... Maybe they are thinking of the Silver Satin? Or is the aluminum not really aluminum?

Yeah, isn't it actually brushed aluminum, not painted plastic? Anyone know for sure?

Beyu · 03-21-2011, 11:07 AM

[quote=Mako;9176238]

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Originally Posted by sfax

anyway, I was wondering why the one reply said its plastic painted silver for the trim? In my old M Coupe it was actual aluminum trim, could feel it... Maybe they are thinking of the Silver Satin? Or is the aluminum not really aluminum?

What I meant by the plastic sprayed silver is the base 28i trim. There are a total of 4 trims across both models which are the sienna & wave wood, brushed aluminum (real metal/what OP asking about), and the silver matte standard on the 28i.

MA78 · 03-21-2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Mako

What I meant by the plastic sprayed silver is the base 28i trim. There are a total of 4 trims across both models which are the sienna & wave wood, brushed aluminum (real metal/what OP asking about), and the silver matte standard on the 28i.

The Silver Matte is painted plastic. The Brushed Aluminum is real metal.

sfax · 03-21-2011, 11:30 AM

[quote=Mako;9176238]

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Originally Posted by sfax

LOL, is that what happened, I did this when I woke up and thought maybe I didn't really type anything and just thought it in my head and hit send! nice to know they have an app that doesn't work.

anyway, I was wondering why the one reply said its plastic painted silver for the trim? In my old M Coupe it was actual aluminum trim, could feel it... Maybe they are thinking of the Silver Satin? Or is the aluminum not really aluminum?

I left some feedback on the App Store telling them about it and it's an easy fix so they should sort it out. I didn't want to be too critical as it is a free app and generally works pretty well

Mako · 03-21-2011, 01:05 PM

found this on the E90 forum

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302530

shows an actual picture of oyster with aluminum, not in an X3, but you get the idea, looks pretty close to the config pictures, I think my biggest question is the doors, in the E90 it doesn't appear that the trim is on the doors like it is with the X3, which rides right up against the leather, would be nice to have black separating them like on the dash and center console.

BIMMER UK 76 · 03-21-2011, 01:58 PM

The configurator is generally a pretty poor representation and highly recomend going to the dealer to see the actual samples (flash photography also plays havock with colours so beware of online pics)

Mako · 03-21-2011, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BIMMER UK 76

The configurator is generally a pretty poor representation and highly recomend going to the dealer to see the actual samples (flash photography also plays havock with colours so beware of online pics)

only problem is most dealers (in the US at least) don't have many in stock, I went to Patrick BMW (Chicago area) and they had 2... Oyster leather is hard to find let alone it matched with the aluminum trim, not likely a dealer stock vehicle. Might have to call my dealer and ask him to give me a ring if they ever get an order in with this combo and I will try to get there before the owner does to check it out.

BIMMER UK 76 · 03-21-2011, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mako

only problem is most dealers (in the US at least) don't have many in stock, I went to Patrick BMW (Chicago area) and they had 2... Oyster leather is hard to find let alone it matched with the aluminum trim, not likely a dealer stock vehicle. Might have to call my dealer and ask him to give me a ring if they ever get an order in with this combo and I will try to get there before the owner does to check it out.

They should have small sample cards 2" by 4" for trims (wood/silver/alu) and say approx. 6" by 8" leather

03-20-2011, 12:05 PM	#1
Mako 2000 M Roadster (sold), 2006 M Coupe (sold) Drives: '12 X3 35i M Spt '13 335 M Spt Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,093 iTrader: (0)	Oyster leather with aluminum trim? Does anyone have this combo? Can you post pics. I love the trim but am afraid it will look too light next to the oyster leather. Especially the door panels. I don't care for the wood trims. Also any idea how much after market trims like a black gloss would cost?
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03-20-2011, 12:58 PM	#4
Nahoa Lieutenant Colonel Drives: F25 35i Mineral Silver/Black Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,855 iTrader: (0)	+1/2 It's not for me, but I agree about the Scandavian thing for those who like that look in a car. Would have like bamboo trim on this one. __________________

03-20-2011, 01:04 PM	#5
sfax Brigadier General Drives: BMW X3 2011 F25 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK Posts: 3,791 iTrader: (0)	I would hazard a guess that the reason that there aren't many pictures of oyster + alu is that hardly anyone has gone for it, and with good reason IMO. Can't see alu working with oyster or beige. Take some tin foil into a dealership that has an oyster demonstrator and see if it works __________________ 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 . .

03-21-2011, 12:09 AM	#8
nonagon First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 X3 M Sport Carbon Black Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arlington VA Posts: 320 iTrader: (0)	Oyster and aluminum looks slick to me Oyster and aluminum is my choice also, has been for a while based on the configurator. Would also love to see real life pics if anyone has this combo. __________________ 2012 X3 xDrive 35i \| Carbon Black/Oyster \| M Sport \| Premium \| Tech \| Cold Weather I & II \| DHP \| Premium Audio \| BMW Apps

03-21-2011, 01:58 PM	#20
BIMMER UK 76 Major Drives: BMW F25 X3 20d SE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,080 iTrader: (0)	The configurator is generally a pretty poor representation and highly recomend going to the dealer to see the actual samples (flash photography also plays havock with colours so beware of online pics) __________________ 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

03-20-2011, 12:40 PM	#2
coiken Private First Class Drives: BMW X1 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vlierzele Posts: 121 iTrader: (0)	Almost unbelievable that bmw didn't give us the option to get simple, nice looking black trims hey... the X3 is really a supêr looking car but the configuration limitations are frustrating! Anyone knows if there will be aftermarket trims available?

03-20-2011, 12:50 PM	#3
MA78 TK-421 Drives: 2011 X3 35i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 610 iTrader: (0)	I rather like the lightness of the aluminum with the oyster. Very Scandinavian looking.

03-21-2011, 01:20 AM	#9
Beyu Lieutenant Drives: 135i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WA Posts: 579 iTrader: (0)	I actually quite like the oyster & aluminum combo, it looks very clean and sleek. The sienna trim will always look great with lighter leathers but I find the wave to be too dark with the oyster. It's a shame that there's only four trim options and one of them happens to be plastic sprayed silver. Come on BMW, where are my 10 million combination mentioned in the super bowl?!

03-21-2011, 07:59 AM	#10
Mako 2000 M Roadster (sold), 2006 M Coupe (sold) Drives: '12 X3 35i M Spt '13 335 M Spt Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,093 iTrader: (0)	[quote=Beyu;9174432]I actually quite like the oyster

03-21-2011, 01:05 PM	#19
Mako 2000 M Roadster (sold), 2006 M Coupe (sold) Drives: '12 X3 35i M Spt '13 335 M Spt Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,093 iTrader: (0)	found this on the E90 forum http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302530 shows an actual picture of oyster with aluminum, not in an X3, but you get the idea, looks pretty close to the config pictures, I think my biggest question is the doors, in the E90 it doesn't appear that the trim is on the doors like it is with the X3, which rides right up against the leather, would be nice to have black separating them like on the dash and center console.

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