Which Red Interior combo? Hot & Sexy !!

HarjotM · 12-04-2006, 03:10 PM

Now I know this must have been discussed endless times, but here it is one more time

I ordered a Saphire black 335 and I know that red int looks hot (which is what I wnet for), whats bothering me is my trim, I ordered Aluminum. Now never before was I doubtful as I though ALUM on red int and black ext was dead sexy, and also alum = sporty and wood = luxury.

Now the question is , what should I get ALUMINUM or WOOD? What do you guys think looks better = hot 'n' sexy

FirstClass · 12-04-2006, 03:32 PM

Aluminum.

GS833 · 12-04-2006, 03:51 PM

on red, the new darker wood looks better than alum IMO.

misterng · 12-04-2006, 04:09 PM

For red interior, I would say "gray wood"!

Mr. Smith · 12-04-2006, 04:11 PM

whatever floats your boat, i would go with dark wood

iKON · 12-04-2006, 04:14 PM

The aluminum will give the car a much sportier look... and it looks alot cleaner. Makes the interior look verry sleek, esspecially with the red. I guess its just my opinion but thats just my two cents... it really depends on whether you want it to look sporty or luxurious.

ArmyBimmerDude · 12-04-2006, 04:16 PM

What about that all black trim that I've been seeing. Whats that called? Piano trim?

ALPINE6SPD · 12-04-2006, 04:37 PM

alum

HarjotM · 12-04-2006, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArmyBimmerDude

What about that all black trim that I've been seeing. Whats that called? Piano trim?

I think that might be called popular grey, wow with 50% votes telling me that aluminum lokks better, I gusee I must have made the right choice then

Clem · 12-04-2006, 05:28 PM

My Silver w/ Coral coupe is on order with the Grey Poplar. I haven't seen the Coral/Alum in person but have seen it with the Dark Burl and the Grey Poplar and thought the latter to look better. The Dark Burl is nice but looks a bit out of place with the Coral, IMO.

Alum. was a close second choice.

Brunotheboxer · 12-04-2006, 05:29 PM

i prefer the aluminum.

Russellnyc · 12-04-2006, 05:31 PM

Red is sporty and looks better with Aluminum. I really wanted grey poplar, but when I saw it with red it just didn't fit, to my eye. Red/Aluminum is hot. And sexy.

krafty04 · 12-04-2006, 05:49 PM

Passing through Germany in Oct, they did the unveiling of the 335i and we drove a titanium silver coupe, red int. with alum trim. It was purrty. As soon as I got back from the test drive I drove the sedan, and thats what we ordered (with black int. though).... I looked at an int. with black trim and the poplar and they don't break up the dash and console very well... plus I hate fingerprints, I would have to keep a rag in the console for people to wipe thier paw prints off If I got anything other than aluminum.

Ya did good.

Carnage · 12-04-2006, 06:08 PM

hot + sexy = Aluminum

HereAgain · 12-04-2006, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 330iE90

on red, the new darker wood looks better than alum IMO.

+1+

HarjotM · 12-04-2006, 06:17 PM

this is...WOW , more and more poeple like alum

ZuerstBMW · 12-04-2006, 06:19 PM

Aluminum

HereAgain · 12-04-2006, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarjotM

this is...WOW , more and more poeple like alum

The average age of E90 Post members is 29. Younger guys tend to like aluminum, older guys tend to like wood.

Aluminum = Sporty

Wood = Classy

Norsk · 12-04-2006, 06:33 PM

Wood - Poplar (Picture below)

Aluminum looks O.K., but collects dings over time. The Burl Walnut looks too dark with the full back dash.

The Other type of wood that would look nice, is Piano black ... that would be my second choice.

Getagrip · 12-04-2006, 06:35 PM

I think they are all good choices. i voted for the dark wood.

Norsk · 12-04-2006, 06:53 PM

Here is Aluminum Trim with your exact seat color; this will give a good comparo as to picture above.

Included is also Piano Black wood.

HarjotM · 12-04-2006, 08:19 PM

is it just me or does the ALUM trim in that pic look a little, well...dull

View Poll Results: Which trim looks best with Red int and Black ext ?
Aluminum	89	49.72%
Dark Brown Wood	33	18.44%
Popular Grey Wood	57	31.84%
Voters: 179. You may not vote on this poll

12-04-2006, 03:10 PM	#1
HarjotM Test Pilot :) 26 Rep 210 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Which Red Interior combo? Hot & Sexy !! Now I know this must have been discussed endless times, but here it is one more time I ordered a Saphire black 335 and I know that red int looks hot (which is what I wnet for), whats bothering me is my trim, I ordered Aluminum. Now never before was I doubtful as I though ALUM on red int and black ext was dead sexy, and also alum = sporty and wood = luxury. Now the question is , what should I get ALUMINUM or WOOD? What do you guys think looks better = hot 'n' sexy __________________ On the way: Saphire Black 335i / Coral Red leather Interior / Aluminum Trim / 6 Speed paddle shifters / Active Steer / Logic 7 Sound system / Sports Package/Premium Package / Navigation / Comfort Access / Bluetooth & BMW Assist / Factory Alarm / 3M protection full facial hood protection With Me: '05 325i Silver Grey with black leather, 5spd Tiptronic , sports package and premium package '98 Civic EX sedan Dark Green, 4spd auto Departed: '02 Boxster 'S' Silver with Red leather int, 6spd
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GS833 Lieutenant 24 Rep 421 Posts Drives: 330i ZHP Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Marcos, CA iTrader: (1)	on red, the new darker wood looks better than alum IMO. __________________ Formerly know as 330iE90 2004 330i ZHP 2006 United Grey GTI (wife's) - DSG, package 1. 1974 Chamonix 2002tii - (SOLD)
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12-04-2006, 04:09 PM	#4
misterng Colonel 54 Rep 2,469 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW E90 330i [0.00]	For red interior, I would say "gray wood"! __________________ 2006 BMW 330i - Delivered 9/16/06 Black Sapphire \| Terra + Poplar \| Sport \| Premium \| PDC Blacklines \| 189 Wheels \| CF Front Lips \| Euro Headlights \| Rear Fog Lights
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12-04-2006, 04:11 PM	#5
Mr. Smith Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 229 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Sedan (Ordered) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	whatever floats your boat, i would go with dark wood __________________ Ordered: 2007 328i Sedan/ Montego Blue/ Beige interior with wood trim/ STEPTRONIC/ Sport package/ Premium Package/ Cold Weather Package/ Comfort Access Comes in January
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12-04-2006, 04:14 PM	#6
iKON Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 227 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: L4P iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i (e92) [0.00]	The aluminum will give the car a much sportier look... and it looks alot cleaner. Makes the interior look verry sleek, esspecially with the red. I guess its just my opinion but thats just my two cents... it really depends on whether you want it to look sporty or luxurious. __________________ 07 \| BMW 335i Coupe Black Sapphire Metallic \| Black Dakota Leather \| Brushed Aluminum ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| Steptronic Six Speed Auto \| Paddle Shift Llumar Tint (Sides:15% Rear:5%) \| Amber Reflector Delete
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12-04-2006, 04:16 PM	#7
ArmyBimmerDude Major General 152 Rep 5,501 Posts Drives: Lola Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Georgia iTrader: (3) Garage List 02/2007 E92 335i [0.00]	What about that all black trim that I've been seeing. Whats that called? Piano trim? __________________ 2007 E92 Montego Blue 335i
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12-04-2006, 04:37 PM	#8
ALPINE6SPD Lieutenant General 156 Rep 10,411 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 328i Sport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highland Lakes NJ iTrader: (2)	alum __________________ 2010 AW e90 328i: 6 speed, Black Leather, Dark Wood trim, ZPP, ZCW, ZVP,ZSP, Nav, Xenon BMW Performance CF Rear spolier and Gloss black grills 2008 Candy White MKV GTI 2.0T 6 Speed Manul Gone 2008 AW X3 3.0si: 6 speed Returned 2006 AW e90 330i: 6 speed Dinan Stage 1 Returned
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12-04-2006, 05:28 PM	#10
Clem Major 149 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 M3 AW/FR ESS VT2 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: MD iTrader: (4)	My Silver w/ Coral coupe is on order with the Grey Poplar. I haven't seen the Coral/Alum in person but have seen it with the Dark Burl and the Grey Poplar and thought the latter to look better. The Dark Burl is nice but looks a bit out of place with the Coral, IMO. Alum. was a close second choice.
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12-04-2006, 05:29 PM	#11
Brunotheboxer Colonel 371 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: 2014 Shelby GT500. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston/Cape Cod iTrader: (0)	i prefer the aluminum. __________________ "...I maybe drunk, but you're ugly, and I can sober up..."
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12-04-2006, 05:31 PM	#12
Russellnyc Razor sharp handling 23 Rep 619 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Red is sporty and looks better with Aluminum. I really wanted grey poplar, but when I saw it with red it just didn't fit, to my eye. Red/Aluminum is hot. And sexy. __________________ 1997 E36 328is Arctic Silver: 1997-2003 100k Mi. SOLD 2000 Audi TT Quattro Coupe Lake Silver: 2003-present 35k Mi. SOLD 2006 Lotus Elise Polar Blue/Red 2007 E92 335i Spacegrau/Coral/Al \| ZSP/ZPP/ZCW/CA/PDC/NAV Broken in
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12-04-2006, 05:49 PM	#13
krafty04 First Lieutenant 5 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 04 Jeep Gr. Cherokee Overland Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Azores, Portugal iTrader: (0)	Passing through Germany in Oct, they did the unveiling of the 335i and we drove a titanium silver coupe, red int. with alum trim. It was purrty. As soon as I got back from the test drive I drove the sedan, and thats what we ordered (with black int. though).... I looked at an int. with black trim and the poplar and they don't break up the dash and console very well... plus I hate fingerprints, I would have to keep a rag in the console for people to wipe thier paw prints off If I got anything other than aluminum. Ya did good. __________________ 07/335i/Sedan/TiAg/black/alum/sport/CA/step/nav/assist/PDC 04 JGC Overland 04 HD Nightrain 04 325 (sold) 98 318ti (daughters ride now)
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12-04-2006, 06:08 PM	#14
Carnage Lieutenant General 341 Rep 16,407 Posts Drives: people insane Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: classified iTrader: (2)	hot + sexy = Aluminum
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12-04-2006, 06:17 PM	#16
HarjotM Test Pilot :) 26 Rep 210 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	this is...WOW , more and more poeple like alum __________________ On the way: Saphire Black 335i / Coral Red leather Interior / Aluminum Trim / 6 Speed paddle shifters / Active Steer / Logic 7 Sound system / Sports Package/Premium Package / Navigation / Comfort Access / Bluetooth & BMW Assist / Factory Alarm / 3M protection full facial hood protection With Me: '05 325i Silver Grey with black leather, 5spd Tiptronic , sports package and premium package '98 Civic EX sedan Dark Green, 4spd auto Departed: '02 Boxster 'S' Silver with Red leather int, 6spd
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12-04-2006, 06:19 PM	#17
ZuerstBMW ¡Viva España! 373 Rep 7,803 Posts Drives: 2023 230i Mineral White Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Apollo Beach, FL. iTrader: (68)	Aluminum __________________ 23 G42 230i Mineral White Cognac, Aluminum With Mesh Effect Interior Trim MODS Clear Guard, 15% Ceramic Tint, Floating Caps
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12-04-2006, 06:33 PM	#19
Norsk Major 42 Rep 1,096 Posts Drives: F10 535i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Wood - Poplar (Picture below) Aluminum looks O.K., but collects dings over time. The Burl Walnut looks too dark with the full back dash. The Other type of wood that would look nice, is Piano black ... that would be my second choice. Attached Images
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12-04-2006, 06:35 PM	#20
Getagrip Get a grip. Get Xdrive. 14 Rep 529 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Anchorage, Alaska iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00] 2003 330xi [0.00]	I think they are all good choices. i voted for the dark wood. __________________ 2006 330xi current
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12-04-2006, 06:53 PM	#21
Norsk Major 42 Rep 1,096 Posts Drives: F10 535i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Here is Aluminum Trim with your exact seat color; this will give a good comparo as to picture above. Included is also Piano Black wood. Attached Images
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12-04-2006, 08:19 PM	#22
HarjotM Test Pilot :) 26 Rep 210 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	is it just me or does the ALUM trim in that pic look a little, well...dull __________________ On the way: Saphire Black 335i / Coral Red leather Interior / Aluminum Trim / 6 Speed paddle shifters / Active Steer / Logic 7 Sound system / Sports Package/Premium Package / Navigation / Comfort Access / Bluetooth & BMW Assist / Factory Alarm / 3M protection full facial hood protection With Me: '05 325i Silver Grey with black leather, 5spd Tiptronic , sports package and premium package '98 Civic EX sedan Dark Green, 4spd auto Departed: '02 Boxster 'S' Silver with Red leather int, 6spd
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