Anthracite Headliner - XBimmers

Bmwlvr60 · 10-14-2012, 05:45 PM

Do you like your Anthracite Headliner?

Doesn't it make the inside of the X3 too dark?

What interior color do you have?

Looking at purchasing a new X3 with The M Sport package and it only comes with an Anathracite Headliner. The black color does match up nicely with the black dashboard, but I'm concerned that the inside of the car will look very dark.

Love the Mojave leather, but that with the Anthracite Headliner may darken the interior too much. May need to go with the Sand Beige Leather interior instead. Oyster looks like it would get dirty quite easy.

Thanks in advance for your comments!

Want the thrill · 10-14-2012, 06:22 PM

I think if you plan on having the sunroof it will be just fine. If not, I think it will look fine but may be a little dark inside.

Teemo Panda · 10-14-2012, 06:50 PM

i have A fully loaded m-sport with Mojave leather and fineline wood ( the dark wood trim ), it looks awesome yet sporty to me a young person since i always open the shade of the pano roof

nonagon · 10-14-2012, 08:09 PM

Whether something looks too dark is subjective. I think the anthracite headliner simply disappears and you think more about the drive and what's going on outside the car rather than inside. It's sporty and not too dark, but that's just my opinion. I have oyster leather/fineline wave trim.

lbjgh · 10-14-2012, 11:18 PM

All black interior here and I think it looks great.

http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showth...ght=Anthracite.

slyfox · 10-15-2012, 05:20 AM

Hi Bmwlvr60

I have ordered the optional black headliner because i wanted a slightly darker interiour. I am still waiting for the car though. Delivery expected WK48!

I like to "enclosed" feel the darker interiour will give. I have driven several different version of the X3. so I was able to see the differences. Maybe you could do the same?
Thats' my thoughts.

colson79 · 10-15-2012, 10:44 AM

I have the Oyster interior and I think the Anthracite Headliner looks awesome. I don't think it makes the interior too dark, but I can always pull the shade back and let the light in through the huge sunroof. I considered going with the Sandy Beige interior but I didn't want the tan carpet. I love the oyster interior and I don't find it any more difficult to keep clean compared to the black leather in my other car, but then again I don't have kids either.

sn19 · 10-15-2012, 11:44 AM

If you chose anything other than Black leather seats, it will look good. I have sand beige leather and the contrast in colours looks great

epiphone3 · 10-15-2012, 12:54 PM

I have a black interior in the M-Sport and love the anthracite headliner. Had the beige headliner with black interior in my E90 and it was fine but I like the black better. Best part about the anthracite headliner is that you don't have to worry if someone has a greasy hand and happens to grab the A-piller to help themselver in or out... no visible stain like I got on my E90 one time.

PAMidge · 10-15-2012, 01:41 PM

I prefer the black interior.

DonC · 10-15-2012, 03:45 PM

I have the "Mojave" seats with the brushed al trim and I like the combination.

JoeyO · 10-15-2012, 07:46 PM

Does anyone have a picture? I have a hard time imagining what it looks like.

lbjgh · 10-15-2012, 08:04 PM

From the earlier posted link

QTPie · 10-17-2012, 02:43 PM

I have the M Sport in Carbon Back, with black leather interior and brushed alu trim. I think that the black headlining really sets it off and makes it look very smart.

phillini · 10-17-2012, 11:06 PM

Have black seats and anthracite header. Like the lack of transition from another color, don't find it too dark. If your exterior color was black and the entire interior was also black it might be too much.

Bmwlvr60 · 10-19-2012, 03:33 PM

Thanks all!

10-14-2012, 05:45 PM	#1
Bmwlvr60 Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW X3 28i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 211 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMX X3 28i [0.00]	Anthracite Headliner Do you like your Anthracite Headliner? Doesn't it make the inside of the X3 too dark? What interior color do you have? Looking at purchasing a new X3 with The M Sport package and it only comes with an Anathracite Headliner. The black color does match up nicely with the black dashboard, but I'm concerned that the inside of the car will look very dark. Love the Mojave leather, but that with the Anthracite Headliner may darken the interior too much. May need to go with the Sand Beige Leather interior instead. Oyster looks like it would get dirty quite easy. Thanks in advance for your comments!
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10-14-2012, 08:09 PM	#4
nonagon First Lieutenant Drives: 2012 X3 M Sport Carbon Black Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arlington VA Posts: 318 iTrader: (0)	Whether something looks too dark is subjective. I think the anthracite headliner simply disappears and you think more about the drive and what's going on outside the car rather than inside. It's sporty and not too dark, but that's just my opinion. I have oyster leather/fineline wave trim. __________________ 2012 X3 xDrive 35i \| Carbon Black/Oyster \| M Sport \| Premium \| Tech \| Cold Weather I & II \| DHP \| Premium Audio \| BMW Apps

10-14-2012, 11:18 PM	#5
lbjgh Major Drives: 2013 AW X3 M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North of Toronto Posts: 1,242 iTrader: (0)	All black interior here and I think it looks great. http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showth...ght=Anthracite. __________________ 2013, AW, xDrive35i, M Sport Package, Technology Package, Dynamic Comfort Package, Premium Package, 3M Clear Bra, Euro foglight switch, a few coded fixes

10-15-2012, 10:44 AM	#7
colson79 Private First Class Drives: 2012 X3 35i DSB Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 186 iTrader: (0)	I have the Oyster interior and I think the Anthracite Headliner looks awesome. I don't think it makes the interior too dark, but I can always pull the shade back and let the light in through the huge sunroof. I considered going with the Sandy Beige interior but I didn't want the tan carpet. I love the oyster interior and I don't find it any more difficult to keep clean compared to the black leather in my other car, but then again I don't have kids either. __________________ 2012 X3 35i \| Deep Sea Blue \| Oyster \| Packages \| Sports \| Cold Weather \| Cold Weather 2 \| Premium \| Technology \| Premium Sound

10-15-2012, 03:45 PM	#11
DonC Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 X3 3.5i M sport, etc Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: near Seattle Posts: 236 iTrader: (0)	I have the "Mojave" seats with the brushed al trim and I like the combination. __________________ 2013 X3 3.5i AW,Msprt,rear fogs,PS,CP, Tech, etc... Other cars 2005 S2000 2007 TL-S

10-14-2012, 06:22 PM	#2
Want the thrill Major Drives: X3 35i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: MI Posts: 1,034 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 X3 35i [4.00]	I think if you plan on having the sunroof it will be just fine. If not, I think it will look fine but may be a little dark inside.

10-14-2012, 06:50 PM	#3
Teemo Panda * A BLUE PANDIAN SMURF * ♠ Drives: BMW X3, X5 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: New Jersey (NJ) Posts: 646 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW X3 [5.00]	i have A fully loaded m-sport with Mojave leather and fineline wood ( the dark wood trim ), it looks awesome yet sporty to me a young person since i always open the shade of the pano roof

10-15-2012, 05:20 AM	#6
slyfox Private Drives: X3-20d (2013) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Limburg (B) Posts: 94 iTrader: (0)	Hi Bmwlvr60 I have ordered the optional black headliner because i wanted a slightly darker interiour. I am still waiting for the car though. Delivery expected WK48! I like to "enclosed" feel the darker interiour will give. I have driven several different version of the X3. so I was able to see the differences. Maybe you could do the same? Thats' my thoughts.

10-15-2012, 11:44 AM	#8
sn19 Enlisted Member Drives: BMW X3 35i 2012 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA Posts: 33 iTrader: (0)	If you chose anything other than Black leather seats, it will look good. I have sand beige leather and the contrast in colours looks great

10-15-2012, 12:54 PM	#9
epiphone3 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2013 BMW X3 35i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,641 iTrader: (0)	I have a black interior in the M-Sport and love the anthracite headliner. Had the beige headliner with black interior in my E90 and it was fine but I like the black better. Best part about the anthracite headliner is that you don't have to worry if someone has a greasy hand and happens to grab the A-piller to help themselver in or out... no visible stain like I got on my E90 one time.

10-15-2012, 01:41 PM	#10
PAMidge Saving Lives Since 2000 Drives: 2011 335xi & 2013 X3 28i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northeast Posts: 1,876 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 e90 335xi [3.57] 2013 X3 28i [0.00]	I prefer the black interior.

10-15-2012, 07:46 PM	#12
JoeyO Lieutenant Drives: silver car Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Posts: 516 iTrader: (0)	Does anyone have a picture? I have a hard time imagining what it looks like.

10-15-2012, 08:04 PM	#13
lbjgh Major Drives: 2013 AW X3 M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North of Toronto Posts: 1,242 iTrader: (0)	From the earlier posted link __________________ 2013, AW, xDrive35i, M Sport Package, Technology Package, Dynamic Comfort Package, Premium Package, 3M Clear Bra, Euro foglight switch, a few coded fixes

10-17-2012, 02:43 PM	#14
QTPie Private First Class Drives: BMW X3 2.0D M Sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK Posts: 157 iTrader: (0)	I have the M Sport in Carbon Back, with black leather interior and brushed alu trim. I think that the black headlining really sets it off and makes it look very smart.

10-17-2012, 11:06 PM	#15
phillini New Member Drives: 2013 BMW X3 35i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 9 iTrader: (0)	Another with black interior and anthracite header Have black seats and anthracite header. Like the lack of transition from another color, don't find it too dark. If your exterior color was black and the entire interior was also black it might be too much.

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10-19-2012, 03:33 PM	#16
Bmwlvr60 Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW X3 28i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 211 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMX X3 28i [0.00]	Thanks all!