opinions of Blk Sapphire/w Lemon int

Chio · 11-06-2006, 06:35 PM

this is the color of a car that is coming in. I have never seen lemon in person. So what do you guys who have think about it

KL2DC · 11-06-2006, 07:35 PM

Black Sapphire with Lemon is one of the best color combinations...go for it

Look up Paul330d's pics for reference.

lcrain · 11-06-2006, 07:53 PM

I think it sounds really good. Lemon is not an annoying yellow, it is very easy on the eyes. I think you will like it alot, especially with the black exterior.

canucklion · 11-06-2006, 07:54 PM

it looks hot, but i'll be a b*tch to clean though

mkeds · 11-06-2006, 07:54 PM

Great combo...watch out for lemon though...put leather protectant and polish on it before any use

stressdoc · 11-06-2006, 10:08 PM

There is a lemon w/ Montego here in Columba, MO. I like it. Sapphire should be similar. Lemon is more of a light cream color.

Ray · 11-06-2006, 11:31 PM

That combo is really nice, but unless you will baby this car, this will also be the worst to maintain.

To elaborate on canucklion's reply, many have complained that a black exterior will show a lot of imperfections (i.e. swirls after washing) through time, and a very light shaded fabric will accept a lot of stains (think: stains when wearing khakis or light colored pants).

But if you plan to really take care of the car, that combo is amazing.

cntlaw · 11-07-2006, 12:15 AM

Black Sapphire with Lemon

(no, not for me, lemon is just for SG)

BMW F22 · 11-07-2006, 12:48 AM

it's gonna be one heck of a contrast: black exterior with very light interior. I think it will look very luxurious.

astra · 11-07-2006, 01:57 AM

i have the platinum leather on my e46 and that is really not that hard to keep clean... a black with lemon would look awesome!

BMW320i · 11-07-2006, 09:20 AM

the contrast will look amazing!

congrats, nice taste u have

Mummiez · 11-07-2006, 11:34 AM

I've got that combo. It looks amazing, always smile after opening the door.

Mr. BMW · 11-07-2006, 11:40 AM

Great combination but you have to think about long term wear and tear. I had light color leather before and will never do it again. It shows the cracks and scratches more than dark colors.

epiphone3 · 11-07-2006, 11:45 AM

If I could have got my E90 323i in Black Sapphire and Lemon, I would have... unfortunately only Leatherette was available on 323i so I got Black Sapphire with Black 'ette.

I hear that Lemon is easy to care for if you stay on top of it... basically by a leather cleaner and leather conditioner and give it a treatment once a every two weeks or once per month as needed. I figure it would be about 10 minutes of time to do this regularily with, for example, Zaino Spray leather cleaner and Zaino "Leather in a bottle." So, basically if you spare 10 minutes every two weeks to every month, you should be able to get this fabulous colour combination and keep the leather in good shape... clean and no cracking.

diesel007 · 11-07-2006, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ThreeThirtyEye

That combo is really nice, but unless you will baby this car, this will also be the worst to maintain.

To elaborate on canucklion's reply, many have complained that a black exterior will show a lot of imperfections (i.e. swirls after washing) through time, and a very light shaded fabric will accept a lot of stains (think: stains when wearing khakis or light colored pants).

But if you plan to really take care of the car, that combo is amazing.

haha I was going to post exactly what you just said....so +1

enwhykiid · 11-07-2006, 01:42 PM

sexy yet sophisticated wonderful match

jhsti · 11-07-2006, 07:44 PM

Ok, so after living with Lemon interior for 3 weeks I can personally attest that it is a great color. I love it and get compliments by everyone who sees it. It does show a very slight discoloration on the drivers seat already probably mostly blue jean rubbing off. This however is not a big deal at all. A damp rag will take most if not all of it off especially if you catch it sooner than later. I also use Zymol leather cleaner which is really mild and removes any stain with one swipe. You can look at it this way, Lemon just shows you the dirt earlier than the rest of the leather colors. Whether you see it or not all leathers are getting dirty the same amount.

Don't hesitate getting Lemon interior if you like the color!

Norsk · 11-07-2006, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhsti

Ok, so after living with Lemon interior for 3 weeks I can personally attest that it is a great color. I love it and get compliments by everyone who sees it. It does show a very slight discoloration on the drivers seat already probably mostly blue jean rubbing off. This however is not a big deal at all. A damp rag will take most if not all of it off especially if you catch it sooner than later. I also use Zymol leather cleaner which is really mild and removes any stain with one swipe. You can look at it this way, Lemon just shows you the dirt earlier than the rest of the leather colors. Whether you see it or not all leathers are getting dirty the same amount.

Don't hesitate getting Lemon interior if you like the color!

+1

GregL · 11-07-2006, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhsti

Ok, so after living with Lemon interior for 3 weeks I can personally attest that it is a great color. I love it and get compliments by everyone who sees it. It does show a very slight discoloration on the drivers seat already probably mostly blue jean rubbing off. This however is not a big deal at all. A damp rag will take most if not all of it off especially if you catch it sooner than later. I also use Zymol leather cleaner which is really mild and removes any stain with one swipe. You can look at it this way, Lemon just shows you the dirt earlier than the rest of the leather colors. Whether you see it or not all leathers are getting dirty the same amount.

Don't hesitate getting Lemon interior if you like the color!

Are those wrinkles in your seat from after only 3 weeks of driving?

jhsti · 11-07-2006, 10:51 PM

No, that is a pleat that was there when I bought it. It's like they pleated the leather a little too much. It's strange because the passenger seat did not have one.

epiphone3 · 11-08-2006, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhsti

Ok, so after living with Lemon interior for 3 weeks I can personally attest that it is a great color. I love it and get compliments by everyone who sees it. It does show a very slight discoloration on the drivers seat already probably mostly blue jean rubbing off. This however is not a big deal at all. A damp rag will take most if not all of it off especially if you catch it sooner than later. I also use Zymol leather cleaner which is really mild and removes any stain with one swipe. You can look at it this way, Lemon just shows you the dirt earlier than the rest of the leather colors. Whether you see it or not all leathers are getting dirty the same amount.

Don't hesitate getting Lemon interior if you like the color!

I wish I could have got this on my 323i... it is freakin' gorgeous! Your BMW is ser schnell.

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lcrain Captain 56 Rep 865 Posts Drives: e36 m3, TT-RS Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (1)	I think it sounds really good. Lemon is not an annoying yellow, it is very easy on the eyes. I think you will like it alot, especially with the black exterior.
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stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	There is a lemon w/ Montego here in Columba, MO. I like it. Sapphire should be similar. Lemon is more of a light cream color.
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Ray Member 306 Rep 22,825 Posts Drives: three series Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: sfCA iTrader: (0)	That combo is really nice, but unless you will baby this car, this will also be the worst to maintain. To elaborate on canucklion's reply, many have complained that a black exterior will show a lot of imperfections (i.e. swirls after washing) through time, and a very light shaded fabric will accept a lot of stains (think: stains when wearing khakis or light colored pants). But if you plan to really take care of the car, that combo is amazing.
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epiphone3 Lieutenant Colonel 111 Rep 1,772 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW X3 35i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	If I could have got my E90 323i in Black Sapphire and Lemon, I would have... unfortunately only Leatherette was available on 323i so I got Black Sapphire with Black 'ette. I hear that Lemon is easy to care for if you stay on top of it... basically by a leather cleaner and leather conditioner and give it a treatment once a every two weeks or once per month as needed. I figure it would be about 10 minutes of time to do this regularily with, for example, Zaino Spray leather cleaner and Zaino "Leather in a bottle." So, basically if you spare 10 minutes every two weeks to every month, you should be able to get this fabulous colour combination and keep the leather in good shape... clean and no cracking.
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jhsti New Member 0 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 335i sedan Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Salt Lake City iTrader: (0)	Lemon Int Ok, so after living with Lemon interior for 3 weeks I can personally attest that it is a great color. I love it and get compliments by everyone who sees it. It does show a very slight discoloration on the drivers seat already probably mostly blue jean rubbing off. This however is not a big deal at all. A damp rag will take most if not all of it off especially if you catch it sooner than later. I also use Zymol leather cleaner which is really mild and removes any stain with one swipe. You can look at it this way, Lemon just shows you the dirt earlier than the rest of the leather colors. Whether you see it or not all leathers are getting dirty the same amount. Don't hesitate getting Lemon interior if you like the color! Attached Images
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jhsti New Member 0 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 335i sedan Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Salt Lake City iTrader: (0)	No, that is a pleat that was there when I bought it. It's like they pleated the leather a little too much. It's strange because the passenger seat did not have one.
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