[AlpineF30]

Which interior combination would you prefer on alpine white exterior?

ALSO: Would black gloss trim be more sensitive to hairline scratches over time? (where it wouldn't be as visible on aluminum). Im concerned because i had this problem with the glossy wood on my 530i before.

1. Everest Gray Leather w/ Aluminum trim+black accent




2. Black Leather w/ Black gloss+red accent

[patrice03]

personnal taste, everyone will have its own opinion... i ordered black trim, even if more scratch sensitive, looks more classy and less "deja vu" than metallic. and your black trim gets damaged, imagine you can change it for reasonable price. as for everest grau, black trim contrasts far better than metallic, (have seen both in one serie). anyway you can't go wrong .

[svache]

Since the car is white, I would go with a contrast, meaning dark interior. I like contrasts, if you choose a red or black car, I would've said gray instead

[ƒ°]

I suggest you go check out the trims in real life. When I first saw the gloss black, I thought it was made of plastic. So I thought, "if it's made of plastic, it may as well be a clean glossy black." And I was cool with it. Then I saw the brushed aluminum in another f30, and realized it actually IS aluminum.

I ordered the brushed aluminum. The gloss paint just makes the metal look like plastic.

Note: I also saw a painted silver in a modern line (close in color to the brushed aluminum), and that looked like plastic too. The gloss wood looks nice and classy if that's your thing.

These were just my observations. Take it with a grain of salt.

[AlpineF30]

I would have to agree with the "contrast" point

and tremolo, i have seen the aluminum and black gloss in person and i would have to agree with you on the aluminum looking more like what it actually is than the black.

thanks for the opinions so far! keep em coming, i need to get back to my dealer asap (tomorrow)

[matt_435xi]

i think the Everest Gray Leather w/ Aluminum trim+black accent is an awesome choice, i chose the same on a Glacier Silver exterior.

i love the 2 tone look with the black headliner and carpets. i do not like the look of the gloss black, with the red stripe and grey leather....too many colors. good luck!

also my wife's X5 is alpine white with oyster interior (similar 2 tone look inside as everest grey on the F30) and it looks awesome!

[AlpineF30]

^yea i like it just as much thats why im having a dilemma

does anyone know if the black is prone to fingerprints?? i forgot to check at the dealer

[Dave4501]

To me, the glossy black trim looks like glossy black plastic. Aluminum or wood would get my vote every time.

In the Sport Line, I like all three leather colors and think all look good with a silver or white car. But, I am not a fan of black, blue, or gray cars with black interiors.

[Vector Pilot]

Number Two.

[eezzee]

Option 1. Interior too dark otherwise, aluminium lightens things and contrasts with the blackness of rest of the dashboard.

[iwannabimmer]

Neither one. I would suggest black leather + aluminum trim + red matte highlight. Or if you are feeling more adventurous go for Coral Red leather.

[stampchez]

I decided on the black trim because I thought it was too bright with the aluminum. You already have aluminum on the door handles, steering wheel, and gear shift.

[Redcapote]

I, for one, can't stand aluminum. I'd prefer to have no aluminum whatsoever in the interior of my car. It's too cold, too surgical. Replace it with piano black trim or ceramic and I'd be much happier.

[ziggys101]

I think you should have corral Red with aluminium and a black dashboard accent not the normal red. But I'm biased cos thats what i've got.

[Xcution]

I think you should see them in person and decide...that being said you said what I would prefer. I would prefer the grey/black and aluminum.

My opinion is that black gloss looks cheaper than the aluminum (which also looks rather cheap). That black gloss will also get really bad scratch marks, imo.

This is my opinion.

[jzcrna]

I ordered the black high gloss trim, because I just fell in love with it. if hexagonal aluminum trim was an option I would consider. I love that trim. you cannot go wrong with either but I think the black with red line makes more of a statement and matches the red thread of the steering wheel and seats.

[pcbrew]

Originally Posted by Xcution

I think you should see them in person and decide...that being said you said what I would prefer. I would prefer the grey/black and aluminum.

My opinion is that black gloss looks cheaper than the aluminum (which also looks rather cheap). That black gloss will also get really bad scratch marks, imo.

This is my opinion.

+1

Planning on Aluminum with black strip with Everest Gray myself if I do not get M-Sport.
Would really prefer the hex aluminum from M-Sport with Everest Gray.

[justinnum1]

Originally Posted by pcbrew

+1

Planning on Aluminum with black strip with Everest Gray myself if I do not get M-Sport.
Would really prefer the hex aluminum from M-Sport with Everest Gray.

i got aluminum black, strip i love it

[AlpineF30]

pros so far:

black = better contrast, matches with steering wheel & gauges,

aluminum = better looking quality, brighter (not typical black), more fingerprint+scratch proof, no more red stripe accent

thanks for all the great feedback guys!
i just called in to change my order to everest gray leather, aluminum and black accent. only thing that still bothers me is the red stitch on the steering wheel and red instrument panel

feel free to keep this thread going though, i'd love to hear what everyone thinks

[matt_435xi]

Originally Posted by AlpineF30

pros so far:

black = better contrast, matches with steering wheel & gauges,

aluminum = better looking quality, brighter (not typical black), more fingerprint+scratch proof, no more red stripe accent

thanks for all the great feedback guys!
i just called in to change my order to everest gray leather, aluminum and black accent. only thing that still bothers me is the red stitch on the steering wheel and red instrument panel

feel free to keep this thread going though, i'd love to hear what everyone thinks

nice choice, our interior are identical!

[MacAttackBMW]

Originally Posted by matt_335Ci

i think the Everest Gray Leather w/ Aluminum trim+black accent is an awesome choice, i chose the same on a Glacier Silver exterior.

i love the 2 tone look with the black headliner and carpets. i do not like the look of the gloss black, with the red stripe and grey leather....too many colors. good luck!

also my wife's X5 is alpine white with oyster interior (similar 2 tone look inside as everest grey on the F30) and it looks awesome!

This was exactly my logic. I'm waiting for my 335i. Alpine white, aluminum with the black accent and Everest Gray. I too just thought the red line would clash with the gray interior.

[gator15]

Originally Posted by AlpineF30

pros so far:

black = better contrast, matches with steering wheel & gauges,

aluminum = better looking quality, brighter (not typical black), more fingerprint+scratch proof, no more red stripe accent

thanks for all the great feedback guys!
i just called in to change my order to everest gray leather, aluminum and black accent. only thing that still bothers me is the red stitch on the steering wheel and red instrument panel

feel free to keep this thread going though, i'd love to hear what everyone thinks

I ordered the same with my alpine white F30. I am somewhat bothered as well by the red stitching on the wheel, but I think I can get over it. After seeing some dealer inventory pictures of everest grey, I thought it might be too light. However, after seeing the swatches at the dealership, I felt comfortable in my choice.