[bavarianboar]

I am considering the Coral Red Interior with Mineral Gray.

I looked at it in person and it looks gorgeous. It was slightly overcast when I saw it with Alpine White exterior on a 335i, which I also test drove. I still have to see how it looks in bright sun.

Coral Red has been around for a long time. I have a few questions:

• Does this leather color hold well over time? Any staining possibility?
• Is it hard to keep clean or looks dull after a few years of sun exposure?
• Is it a chick color for an interior?
• What other exterior colors does it look good with?

I am a bit on the fence, but it looks quite classy. My only other option on the M-sport could be Black.

My ideal interior color would be Chestnut Brown, but BMW has reduced all our options so drastically.

Does the charm fades away with time as it gets older or and feels too red?

Thanks guys!

[kaleb]

I had coral red when I had my E92 and I loved it for years every time I opened the door. Hot sex red leather, I would say. I loved it, seriously. When/if I get an F30 it will be coral red. My exterior was Space Grey, great combo.

I remember I had some dark blue jeans and after a while I noticed some blue color on the red leather. The dye had transferred due to the hot Texas summers causing sweaty ass and the color came off the jeans. A simple leather cleaner wiped it off, no problem.

This color has punch... no more boring black interior.

[claykin]

Dye transfer is a small issue with Coral Red. Ask in your service department, they'll likely tell you they've had a few customer complaints. I've heard one myself from a complete random I met at the mall who had an F30 and he complained his brown belt line was showing marks in his coral red leather. That said, Its not a huge issue for most.

The rest is fairly subjective. Go for it if you like the interior color. Remember, your first gut choice is usually the correct one.

[RoundelM3]

I've had denim and leather marks show up on the gray interior I had in my last E46; thus far, I've not had any problems with my coral red (exterior color mineral gray). Like all BMW interiors, it's not really any different than other colors as far as fading and wear - and probably not near as difficult to keep clean as oyster or beige. On an M-Sport configuration, the only interior choices were beige, black, and red, and I've had my fill of black interiors for awhile, so red was the best choice with my exterior color.

[tuned2ride]

I love it but was reluctant to BMW red interiors. I was afraid about how they would age. Now looking at 2001 cars, I am reassured.

[Ryan9095]

My answers are in bold. Hope this helps!

Originally Posted by bavarianboar

I am considering the Coral Red Interior with Mineral Gray.

I looked at it in person and it looks gorgeous. It was slightly overcast when I saw it with Alpine White exterior on a 335i, which I also test drove. I still have to see how it looks in bright sun.

Coral Red has been around for a long time. I have a few questions:

1. Does this leather color hold well over time? Any staining possibility?

I've had coral red interior on my E92 as well as my F30. I've never had any problems with staining, dye transfer, etc. The day I turned in my E92 the red looked just as gorgeous as the day I picked it up 3 years prior.

2. Is it hard to keep clean or looks dull after a few years of sun exposure?

Easiest leather to keep clean. If you're planning on keeping the car for many years I would use a sunshade or something to block the sun from the seats. But for the three years I had the E92 I didn't have any fading. The F30 still looks beautiful after a year and few months.

3. Is it a chick color for an interior?

Interesting question... heard quite the opposite actually. When I first saw coral red I thought of it as a really masculine, aggressive interior fit for a sporty car. Nothing feminine about it at all. I think it's adds a really unique touch to my BMW.... I always get comments about it.

4. What other exterior colors does it look good with?
Both my cars with coral red have had black exteriors. I think the contrast is really sporty yet elegant. If you don't want a black car I'd opt for something dark maybe like a mineral gray, some say alpine white (although I personally don't like it).

5. Does the charm fades away with time as it gets older or and feels too red?

Nope! Still feels special after having two cars with it. I'm ordering it again on my 428i since I'm such a fan. You won't be disappointed!

Thanks guys!

[YeaG30]

^+1

Black is so boring.

[Buzzman]

If that can give you any indications, my wife has Coral Red in her 128 Vert and after three years, the leather is holding up pretty good and she has the top down most days.

[Carnook]

Originally Posted by bavarianboar

• Does this leather color hold well over time? Any staining possibility?
• Is it hard to keep clean or looks dull after a few years of sun exposure?
• Is it a chick color for an interior?
• What other exterior colors does it look good with?

The colour stands up very well. Dark jeans do rub off sometimes, but the leather can be easily cleaned. I've only had it for a year so I can't comment on the long long term look.

Definitely not a chick colour. I get universal praise from everybody who sees it.

I think it looks great with white, black and mineral grey.

[FEE]

I took the conservative route and got black w/red highlight in MG exterior. I thought the CR was a bit loud for my personality. I don't regret it, but if I could have a "do over", I'd go with CR interior. IMHO the MG/CR is a classy combo without being too loud like I originally had pictured in my mind.

[Carnook]

Originally Posted by FEE

I took the conservative route and got black w/red highlight in MG exterior. I thought the CR was a bit loud for my personality. I don't regret it, but if I could have a "do over", I'd go with CR interior. IMHO the MG/CR is a classy combo without being too loud like I originally had pictured in my mind.

I must admit that after I ordered my 335i in BSM with CR, I did get worried a few times that I wouldn't like it. But each time I talked myself back off the ledge and when it arrived I was completely sold. No regrets at all!

[bosz]

Best interior color. Looks very expensive, like you have the most expensive options on your F30. I constantly get complements from friends, family and even drive thru windows lol Its eye catching, You have to see it in person, the color is much better in real life than in pics. Like the picture above looks almost pink, It is NOT what CR looks like IRL.

[FEE]

Originally Posted by bosz

Best interior color. Looks very expensive, like you have the most expensive options on your F30. I constantly get complements from friends, family and even drive thru windows lol Its eye catching, You have to see it in person, the color is much better in real life than in pics. Like the picture above looks almost pink, It is NOT what CR looks like IRL.

I agree, pictures don't do CR justice. It is definitely a must see IRL.

[johndeere]

Not that my opinion counts but I absolutely hate the red interior. I'm not sure how it gives off the "expensive" vibe. Brown or White sure, but red? It pains my eyes.

[bosz]

Originally Posted by 3magine

Not that my opinion counts but I absolutely hate the red interior. I'm not sure how it gives off the "expensive" vibe. Brown or White sure, but red? It pains my eyes.

usually porsche, maserati, ferrari etc have red interior options. Even on the 5 series only the $100K M5 has the red interior option. White and brown are lovely colors too but offered on many different cars from diff car makers too (ie non luxury). I think white is way too high maintenance, saddle brown is nice too but red looks $$$..too each his own!

[ktcred]

I'm considering the exact same color scheme (Mineral Grey & Coral Red ). I have the same concerns noted in the original post. Moreover, I've kept my current car for 13 years and plan to keep my next car (targeting 435i convertible) a fairly long time as well. I'm mostly concerned about red going out of style within a few years and being stuck with a car that looks very dated. The other option I am considering is the Estoril Blue with black interior; however, considering I'm going with a convertible, I would rather shy away from the dark leather.

[LAwolverine]

i love my MG w/ coral red interior. i think the two are a great contrast. if you ask me, the AW w/ coral red does make it kind of girly.

[ocso1606]

Love the red!!! No complaints.

[Ryan9095]

Originally Posted by bosz

Best interior color. Looks very expensive, like you have the most expensive options on your F30. I constantly get complements from friends, family and even drive thru windows lol Its eye catching, You have to see it in person, the color is much better in real life than in pics. Like the picture above looks almost pink, It is NOT what CR looks like IRL.

Couldn't agree more. The coral red makes my 3 series look so expensive on the inside. I read posts sometimes on this forum about the decreased quality in the F30 and I'm like hmm mine looks super lux. No regrets at all I absolutely love the color.

[KellerKiller]

Originally Posted by bavarianboar

• Does this leather color hold well over time? Any staining possibility?
• Is it hard to keep clean or looks dull after a few years of sun exposure?

Does the charm fades away with time as it gets older or and feels too red?

Thanks guys!

Originally Posted by ktcred

I'm considering the exact same color scheme (Mineral Grey & Coral Red ). I have the same concerns noted in the original post. Moreover, I've kept my current car for 13 years and plan to keep my next car (targeting 435i convertible) a fairly long time as well. I'm mostly concerned about red going out of style within a few years and being stuck with a car that looks very dated. The other option I am considering is the Estoril Blue with black interior; however, considering I'm going with a convertible, I would rather shy away from the dark leather.

I haven't seen a comment about a car as old as my first Beemer yet.

I bought a 1997 320i a few years ago when I moved to Germany. Burgundy color on the outside and the predecessor to coral red on the inside. I have to say that the previous owners took very good care of it, including a book on all repairs, etc. so filter my comment through that...

The color didn't seem to have faded relatively much at all. Now, the rear window sill was extremely faded, so obviously during its 15ish years of existence it saw some sun. I would say though that the exterior paint had faded more than the leather. The driver's seat was a bit cracked, but the color still held. But, you be the judge! (sorry, the photos do suck...)

...I miss that car! *sniff*

[Kabrich]

Originally Posted by 3magine

Not that my opinion counts but I absolutely hate the red interior. I'm not sure how it gives off the "expensive" vibe. Brown or White sure, but red? It pains my eyes.

I thought the same as you until I saw JParker82's AH3 MS Exterior with Coral Red Interior. It looks Great!

[EvenKeel]

I briefly considered it for my build but ultimately opted against it as I was afraid the initial novelty would wear off pretty soon thereafter.