Opinion on trim with coral

six-n-twins · 07-19-2008, 09:46 PM

Think Im gonna go with coral and AW. Not sure about aluminum or black trim. I have seen a few pics of coral with alu, but no black trim. Any coral and gloss black pics?

Personally cant stand any of the other choices, so its between the two.

warmtoes · 07-19-2008, 11:34 PM

I have coral with the black trim and it looks quite good. The black interior with the black trim matches well and the contrast with the red is very good.

stovesax08 · 07-19-2008, 11:38 PM

No pics but I would vote for the black...just be aware that it isn't piano black, and has some amount of glitter to it in direct sunlight.

Steve135i · 07-19-2008, 11:47 PM

I personally TOTALLY DISLIKE the silver fishscale trim.

GET the gloss black trim if you don't like the grey poplar trim, which is what I will get with Alpine and Coral leather. I have seen many combo's in person. The Alpine/Coral/Grey poplar is HOT HOT HOT.

Zuzu · 07-20-2008, 01:53 AM

I have BSM with coral and black Gloss trim..Looks fantastic.:wink:

When I took delivery of my car it came with the silver fishscale trim by error.

Put up with it for four weeks till my correct trim arrived..What a difference.No comparison IMO..Toooo many colours with the silver fishscale..Interior looks much more classier in Black High gloss trim.:thumbup:

yourfriend · 07-20-2008, 02:10 AM

i really like the texture of the aluminum. i don't know how well it would do with the coral though.

six-n-twins · 07-20-2008, 05:13 AM

Thanks, still wouldnt mind pics

M2 · 07-20-2008, 07:40 AM

My car arrived at the dealership so I went to give it the once over; they are still prepping the car so I cant get it until Monday. Anyhow, I got the coral with the Glacier and WOW it is amazing. I was orignially worried because the of the textured part of the trim but after seeing it in person I can only say, "I made the right choice". It's soooooo hot yet not over the top.

Here is a pic of the combo, (but not of "my car",....yet)

Also, I think seeing the combinations in person make a huge difference than seeing it in pics.

But on the other hand, the blk trim should look good too. Just depends on what you want. I saw it in a couple cars at the dealership but I never saw the coral with blk trim combo so I cant actually give my opinion on that. But knowing BMW, I'm sure it looks great. Those Germans are obsessed about everything and probably spent forever picking the trims for the US market.

Coach · 07-20-2008, 08:40 AM

I have AW/Coral/Grey Pop. and I love it. I think it has a classy rich look and everyone I know loves it.

Steve135i · 07-20-2008, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Coach

I have AW/Coral/Grey Pop. and I love it. I think it has a classy rich look and everyone I know liver teh look.

We all have diff tastes and opinions. I LOVE the Alpine/Coral/Grey poplar trim. SIMPLY MOUTHWATERING AWESOME IMO.

Justin(OKC) · 07-20-2008, 09:04 AM

I'd do Glacier or Gray Poplar

WhiteOne · 07-20-2008, 09:35 AM

Paint the trim Piano Black to match the exterior?

rocketpop · 07-20-2008, 09:54 AM

I like mine

mikead_99 · 07-20-2008, 11:35 AM

I really like the black/coral combo, but I went with aluminum in mine. I was concerned that the black would eventually show scratches and didn't want to have to deal with the frustration of it. It could well be more durable than I think it might be, but I plan to have this car for a while and didn't want to risk it.

Kiety · 07-20-2008, 12:57 PM

I went with the Glacier Aluminum trim on mine because I found the black trim on the car I test drove constantly has glare.

Steve135i · 07-20-2008, 10:27 PM

Poplar brother.

warmtoes · 07-21-2008, 12:15 AM

Here's a pic of Poplar with Coral. It looks a bit brown but it's pretty black in real life.

bigmicj · 07-21-2008, 01:07 AM

Honestly I really wanted the Alum trim, until I saw the gloss black and I was sold. Here are a few pics I took today for your consideration.

moff · 07-21-2008, 02:58 AM

Everyone knows that brushed aluminium looks the best :wink:

Doesn't collect dust like the gloss either:

yankees25 · 07-21-2008, 10:00 AM

I have piano black trim in my Audi A3, and I'd much rather have had the Aluminum. The black shows every spec of dust, and every fingerprint, and is prone to scratches. To me, it just looks like plastic. I'm very much considering a retrofit.

BMW Dreamer · 07-21-2008, 09:51 PM

Poplar or gloss black IMO.

Slappy32@gmail.com · 07-22-2008, 07:51 PM

My 325 has the aluminum trim. I'll give BMW props for using real aluminum, but living in a southern state, I'm not exaggerating when I say that you can get a pretty bad burn from it in the summertime. I love the way it looks, but it's dark poplar wood for me on my 135 vert since we're moving to South Florida.

07-19-2008, 09:46 PM	#1
six-n-twins Private 6 Rep 62 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	Opinion on trim with coral Think Im gonna go with coral and AW. Not sure about aluminum or black trim. I have seen a few pics of coral with alu, but no black trim. Any coral and gloss black pics? Personally cant stand any of the other choices, so its between the two.
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07-19-2008, 11:34 PM	#2
warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	I have coral with the black trim and it looks quite good. The black interior with the black trim matches well and the contrast with the red is very good. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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07-19-2008, 11:38 PM	#3
stovesax08 Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 269 Posts Drives: 135i, X5 45e Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	No pics but I would vote for the black...just be aware that it isn't piano black, and has some amount of glitter to it in direct sunlight. __________________ 135i Coupe-Manual, Montego, Lemon, HG Black, sport, premium, CA, HiFi, Ipod/USB, heated seats
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07-19-2008, 11:47 PM	#4
Steve135i First Lieutenant 5 Rep 304 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	I personally TOTALLY DISLIKE the silver fishscale trim. GET the gloss black trim if you don't like the grey poplar trim, which is what I will get with Alpine and Coral leather. I have seen many combo's in person. The Alpine/Coral/Grey poplar is HOT HOT HOT.
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07-20-2008, 01:53 AM	#5
Zuzu Major General 2819 Rep 7,640 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	I have BSM with coral and black Gloss trim..Looks fantastic.:wink: When I took delivery of my car it came with the silver fishscale trim by error. Put up with it for four weeks till my correct trim arrived..What a difference.No comparison IMO..Toooo many colours with the silver fishscale..Interior looks much more classier in Black High gloss trim.:thumbup:
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07-20-2008, 02:10 AM	#6
yourfriend Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 224 Posts Drives: E82 128i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Beverly Hills iTrader: (0)	i really like the texture of the aluminum. i don't know how well it would do with the coral though.
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07-20-2008, 05:13 AM	#7
six-n-twins Private 6 Rep 62 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	Thanks, still wouldnt mind pics
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07-20-2008, 07:40 AM	#8
M2 Lieutenant 58 Rep 503 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	My car arrived at the dealership so I went to give it the once over; they are still prepping the car so I cant get it until Monday. Anyhow, I got the coral with the Glacier and WOW it is amazing. I was orignially worried because the of the textured part of the trim but after seeing it in person I can only say, "I made the right choice". It's soooooo hot yet not over the top. Here is a pic of the combo, (but not of "my car",....yet) Also, I think seeing the combinations in person make a huge difference than seeing it in pics. But on the other hand, the blk trim should look good too. Just depends on what you want. I saw it in a couple cars at the dealership but I never saw the coral with blk trim combo so I cant actually give my opinion on that. But knowing BMW, I'm sure it looks great. Those Germans are obsessed about everything and probably spent forever picking the trims for the US market. Attached Images __________________ MM
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07-20-2008, 08:40 AM	#9
Coach Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 204 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: NASCAR Heaven iTrader: (0)	I have AW/Coral/Grey Pop. and I love it. I think it has a classy rich look and everyone I know loves it.
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07-20-2008, 09:04 AM	#11
Justin(OKC) Major 77 Rep 1,376 Posts Drives: 1988 M3, 1990 M3, 1998 M3/4 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, OK iTrader: (7) Garage List 1998 BMW M3/4 [10.00] 2011 BMW M3 Sedan [9.28] 1988 BMW M3 [9.40] 1990 BMW M3 [10.00] 2008 BMW 135i - sold [0.00] 2003 BMW M3 - sold [0.00]	I'd do Glacier or Gray Poplar __________________ 1988 BMW M3 - Hennarot/Black 1990 BMW M3 racecar - Diamond Schwarz/Black 1998 BMW M3 - Alpine White/Mulberry 2011 BMW 328i racecar - LeMans Blue/Black
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07-20-2008, 09:35 AM	#12
WhiteOne Major 28 Rep 1,000 Posts Drives: 2008 AW 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0)	Paint the trim Piano Black to match the exterior?
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07-20-2008, 09:54 AM	#13
rocketpop Captain 60 Rep 865 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Home iTrader: (0)	I like mine __________________
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07-20-2008, 11:35 AM	#14
mikead_99 Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 201 Posts Drives: 08 SMG 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	I really like the black/coral combo, but I went with aluminum in mine. I was concerned that the black would eventually show scratches and didn't want to have to deal with the frustration of it. It could well be more durable than I think it might be, but I plan to have this car for a while and didn't want to risk it. __________________ 135i ....
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07-20-2008, 12:57 PM	#15
Kiety The ONE 12 Rep 388 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Cabriolet Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Burnaby iTrader: (1)	I went with the Glacier Aluminum trim on mine because I found the black trim on the car I test drove constantly has glare. __________________ 135i Cabriolet \| Sparkling Graphite Metallic \| Coral Red Boston Leather \| Moonlight top \| Glacier Aluminum trim \| Premium package \| M Sport package \| Sound package \| PDC \| Power Seats
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07-20-2008, 10:27 PM	#16
Steve135i First Lieutenant 5 Rep 304 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	Poplar brother.
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07-21-2008, 12:15 AM	#17
warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	Here's a pic of Poplar with Coral. It looks a bit brown but it's pretty black in real life. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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07-21-2008, 01:07 AM	#18
bigmicj Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 235 Posts Drives: 128i + M240iX Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LaLaLand iTrader: (0)	Coral w/ Gloss Black Honestly I really wanted the Alum trim, until I saw the gloss black and I was sold. Here are a few pics I took today for your consideration. Attached Images
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07-21-2008, 02:58 AM	#19
moff Colonel 1363 Rep 2,495 Posts Drives: X4M Competition Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nottingham GB iTrader: (0)	Everyone knows that brushed aluminium looks the best :wink: Doesn't collect dust like the gloss either: __________________ Arrived! 2022 X4M Competition, SPY + Black Merino Gone: 2019 X3M Competition, Toronto Red, Adelaide Grey.
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07-21-2008, 10:00 AM	#20
yankees25 New Member 2 Rep 11 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2007 iTrader: (0)	I have piano black trim in my Audi A3, and I'd much rather have had the Aluminum. The black shows every spec of dust, and every fingerprint, and is prone to scratches. To me, it just looks like plastic. I'm very much considering a retrofit.
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07-21-2008, 09:51 PM	#21
BMW Dreamer Colonel 72 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: Modded 06 TL Manual Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern IL. iTrader: (0)	Poplar or gloss black IMO.
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07-22-2008, 07:51 PM	#22
Slappy32@gmail.com New Member 0 Rep 26 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	My 325 has the aluminum trim. I'll give BMW props for using real aluminum, but living in a southern state, I'm not exaggerating when I say that you can get a pretty bad burn from it in the summertime. I love the way it looks, but it's dark poplar wood for me on my 135 vert since we're moving to South Florida. __________________ 135i Convertible \| Cashmere Silver Metallic \| Savannah Beige Leather \| Moonlight Top \| Sport \| Premium \| Steptronic \| Comfort Access \| Premium Sound \| iPod USB \| Sirius [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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