Worst interior combinations....

stressdoc · 10-03-2005, 04:03 PM

Anyone that wants to donate an E90 with any of the above forementioned "ugly" combinations to a good home, please let me know... I think we are splitting some pretty fine aesthetic hairs here. Beige and Alu is fine. Grey and Poplar is fine. Personally I want shadow blue alcantara and carbon fibre.

modeno · 10-03-2005, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by stressdoc

Anyone that wants to donate an E90 with any of the above forementioned "ugly" combinations to a good home, please let me know... I think we are splitting some pretty fine aesthetic hairs here. Beige and Alu is fine. Grey and Poplar is fine. Personally I want shadow blue alcantara and carbon fibre.

Agreed. I think its a little unfair that BMW NA gives us limited colors to choose from, and I would've chose a combo from the EU production. None of BMW NA's combos are really anything to get excited about, and none are really hideous. My vote would go to: duck sh**t green w/ gold trim.

E90 Enthusiast · 10-03-2005, 09:36 PM

Three worst color combos, IMO:

1) Beige w/ aluminum - by far the worst
2) Gray w/ aluminum - fall asleep looking at it, it's so hohum and monochrome
3) Terra w/ poplar - lighter wood clashes mightily w/ terra

Hey, but that's just me. Different strokes for different folks.

I'm sure some hate my terra/burl combo too!

CALIF65GM · 10-03-2005, 10:18 PM

[QUOTE=E90 Enthusiast]2) Gray w/ aluminum - fall asleep looking at it, it's so hohum and monochrome
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Getting gray with aluminum because I hate wood trim. Can anyone say Huggiebear's pimp mobile?

Just my 2 copper pennies.

E90 Enthusiast · 10-04-2005, 12:11 PM

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Getting gray with aluminum because I hate wood trim. Can anyone say Huggiebear's pimp mobile?

BMW786 · 10-04-2005, 01:28 PM

Man, they should ban some of those combinations you all posted. "Sorry, that combination is not possible."

Does anyone with aluminum trim have inconsistencies in the texture? I was looking at it from the driver's side and part of it seems to protude out. It's a little bumpy on the passenger's side.

stressdoc · 10-04-2005, 02:28 PM

I think the pet and the owner in fragra's post go together well...

DerekS · 10-04-2005, 10:56 PM

Beige with aluminum is the absolute worst combo that I have seen. I'll bet that this combination will result in a substantial deduction come trade-in time. Terra with aluminum would be my choice for second worst. From other posts here, it's evident that many dealers do not have cars in stock with black interiors. This suggests to me that black w/ aluminum or wood ( very hard to find with the present trim shortage) are the best sellers. Many previous BMW owners have found that beige and grey are the hardest interior colours to maintain.

bcaslis · 10-04-2005, 11:41 PM

Have you seen Terra with aluminum in person? I don't know anyone who has seen mine and not commented on how much they like it.

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Beige with aluminum is the absolute worst combo that I have seen. I'll bet that this combination will result in a substantial deduction come trade-in time. Terra with aluminum would be my choice for second worst. From other posts here, it's evident that many dealers do not have cars in stock with black interiors. This suggests to me that black w/ aluminum or wood ( very hard to find with the present trim shortage) are the best sellers. Many previous BMW owners have found that beige and grey are the hardest interior colours to maintain.

E90 Enthusiast · 10-05-2005, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bcaslis

Have you seen Terra with aluminum in person? I don't know anyone who has seen mine and not commented on how much they like it.

I like the terra with both aluminum and walnut trims. Probably comes down to whether you're wanting a more classic or sporty look.

Jason · 10-07-2005, 03:38 PM

Not much love for the aluminum / beige combination

If anyone hasn't seen this combination, just posted a few pics in the Interior Photos Thread -

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...2&page=9&pp=22

coco · 10-07-2005, 03:47 PM

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Not much love for the aluminum / beige combination

If anyone hasn't seen this combination, just posted a few pics in the Interior Photos Thread -

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...2&page=9&pp=22

Doesn't look half bad there.. just not enough contrast between aluminum and beige I guess.

Accounting4Speed · 10-07-2005, 03:49 PM

Jwocky, I'm with you man. I think beige with aluminum is one of the cleanest and unique trim setups you can get. For some odd reason all these people can't help but love wood trim or praise that black is much easier to care for. After having a car for 3 years with black leather I will never have one again because it showed more crap than the beige interior I had in my car before that. So Jwocky, I say ROCK ON and to everyone else, have fun driving your office furniture (wood trim), ha.

Bananenboom · 10-07-2005, 04:00 PM

Here some recommandations from BMW:

Elegant combination:

Modern combination:

Sport combination:

I like wood only with beige (maybe black), other colours are better with aluminium or titanium matt. My opinion.

Curt3s · 01-24-2006, 02:11 PM

I have Aluminum/Grey Leather and I think it looks great, I think you haters are high.

Granted, I bought my 3 as an incoming car to the dealership, so I'd only have to wait 1 month instead of 3, I think it was a great decision.

however that being said, if I was going to order the car, I probably would have picked Poplar/Beige, or atleast Black Leather/Aluminum.

My Interior. (1st day back from dealer)

cfalzon · 01-24-2006, 02:23 PM

Hi Guys! I fully agree with stressdoc! This is not a good tread and might hurt proud owners. Lets put it this way if the owner of the car likes it that way then for him its the best combo. Imagine we all like the same interiors would be dull!

BMW0 · 01-24-2006, 02:48 PM

I like Beige with Aluminum. It's classy and keeps cabin cooler in the summer versus the black with wood.

Ohio325iGuy · 01-24-2006, 03:04 PM

I kinda like Terra over aluminum (especially with deep green exterior). My personal favorite is Aluminum with Grey leather, and a deep green exterior.

I'm not a fan of the "lemon" color offered overseas... it's alright, just a but too yellow for me.

~D.J.~

2006bmw · 01-24-2006, 03:05 PM

In all honesty, I didn't think any of BMW's interiors were all that exciting when I was shopping. The leather just didn't seem rich or supple, so I went with Terra because to me it seemed to best mask the average quality of the leather. In time, the combination has really grown on me and I have received a lot of compliments on the interior. Now as far as the individual program is concerned, BMW has some real winners there.

As far as bad combos - just as I don't think any were real winners, I don't think there is a truly ugly one. Besides, who cares what anyone else thinks? I now love my White/Terra/Walnut combo. If someone thinks its hideous, they don't have to drive it.

ChrisPA · 01-24-2006, 03:11 PM

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As far as bad combos - just as I don't think any were real winners, I don't think there is a truly ugly one. Besides, who cares what anyone else thinks? I now love my White/Terra/Walnut combo. If someone thinks its hideous, they don't have to drive it.

Can't imagine anyone thinking your combo is hideous - White/Terra/Walnut looks great and is a very classy look...!

2006bmw · 01-24-2006, 03:17 PM

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Can't imagine anyone thinking your combo is hideous - White/Terra/Walnut looks great and is a very classy look...!

Well, unfortunately not everyone shares your excellent taste.

ward · 01-24-2006, 03:33 PM

well at least now I know you guys won't be trying to steal my car since you don't like the interior

who cares what everyone else thinks!

black interior does wonders in making a car feel much smaller than it really is

10-03-2005, 04:03 PM	#23
stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	Anyone that wants to donate an E90 with any of the above forementioned "ugly" combinations to a good home, please let me know... I think we are splitting some pretty fine aesthetic hairs here. Beige and Alu is fine. Grey and Poplar is fine. Personally I want shadow blue alcantara and carbon fibre.
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10-03-2005, 09:36 PM	#25
E90 Enthusiast Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 225 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Missouri iTrader: (0)	Three worst color combos, IMO: 1) Beige w/ aluminum - by far the worst 2) Gray w/ aluminum - fall asleep looking at it, it's so hohum and monochrome 3) Terra w/ poplar - lighter wood clashes mightily w/ terra Hey, but that's just me. Different strokes for different folks. I'm sure some hate my terra/burl combo too! __________________ 9/13/05 ED - 325i SG / Terra / Burl / PP / SP / CWP / iDrive / Step / Logic7 / 35% Tint / Blacklines
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CALIF65GM Colonel 97 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: e93-35 May08 ED Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 - Oct. 05 build ... [0.00]	[QUOTE=E90 Enthusiast]2) Gray w/ aluminum - fall asleep looking at it, it's so hohum and monochrome QUOTE] Getting gray with aluminum because I hate wood trim. Can anyone say Huggiebear's pimp mobile? Just my 2 copper pennies. __________________ 5-2-08 e93-35 ED Montego w/Jade Grey, Step w/Paddles, PP, SP, CA, hot seats and iPod.Awaing re-delivery soon. Debadged 330xi ED 11/14/05 Auto/Mystic Blue/Gray leather with Alum/PP/SP/CA/Fold-down rear seats/Alarm. Sold to Carmax on 6/7/08 with 50,624 miles on clock
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BMW786 Lieutenant 28 Rep 537 Posts Drives: SGraphite90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Bay, CA iTrader: (1)	Man, they should ban some of those combinations you all posted. "Sorry, that combination is not possible." Does anyone with aluminum trim have inconsistencies in the texture? I was looking at it from the driver's side and part of it seems to protude out. It's a little bumpy on the passenger's side.
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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)	I think the pet and the owner in fragra's post go together well...
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10-04-2005, 10:56 PM	#30
DerekS Major 197 Rep 1,180 Posts Drives: '24 X3 M Sport Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: YVR iTrader: (0)	Beige with aluminum is the absolute worst combo that I have seen. I'll bet that this combination will result in a substantial deduction come trade-in time. Terra with aluminum would be my choice for second worst. From other posts here, it's evident that many dealers do not have cars in stock with black interiors. This suggests to me that black w/ aluminum or wood ( very hard to find with the present trim shortage) are the best sellers. Many previous BMW owners have found that beige and grey are the hardest interior colours to maintain.
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10-07-2005, 03:38 PM	#33
Jason Administrator 40804 Rep 21,240 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Not much love for the aluminum / beige combination If anyone hasn't seen this combination, just posted a few pics in the Interior Photos Thread - http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...2&page=9&pp=22
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10-07-2005, 03:49 PM	#35
Accounting4Speed Kind of a Big Deal 33 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Jwocky, I'm with you man. I think beige with aluminum is one of the cleanest and unique trim setups you can get. For some odd reason all these people can't help but love wood trim or praise that black is much easier to care for. After having a car for 3 years with black leather I will never have one again because it showed more crap than the beige interior I had in my car before that. So Jwocky, I say ROCK ON and to everyone else, have fun driving your office furniture (wood trim), ha.
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Bananenboom Private 19 Rep 92 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	Here some recommandations from BMW: Elegant combination: Modern combination: Sport combination: I like wood only with beige (maybe black), other colours are better with aluminium or titanium matt. My opinion.
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01-24-2006, 02:11 PM	#37
Curt3s In your rear view mirror making funny faces. 15 Rep 127 Posts Drives: '06 325i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: S.F. CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	I have Aluminum/Grey Leather and I think it looks great, I think you haters are high. Granted, I bought my 3 as an incoming car to the dealership, so I'd only have to wait 1 month instead of 3, I think it was a great decision. however that being said, if I was going to order the car, I probably would have picked Poplar/Beige, or atleast Black Leather/Aluminum. My Interior. (1st day back from dealer) __________________ '06 325i - Premium - Sport - iDrive Navigation - Bluetooth Cradle - Sparkling Graphite - Grey Interior - Aluminum Trim (GT4 330 Pictured) "And with the amount of power he has in that BMW he is just leaving them behind right now."
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cfalzon Private First Class 14 Rep 113 Posts Drives: BMW 330D M sport package Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: malta iTrader: (0)	Hi Guys! I fully agree with stressdoc! This is not a good tread and might hurt proud owners. Lets put it this way if the owner of the car likes it that way then for him its the best combo. Imagine we all like the same interiors would be dull!
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01-24-2006, 02:48 PM	#39
BMW0 Colonel 237 Rep 2,059 Posts Drives: AW E90 330i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I like Beige with Aluminum. It's classy and keeps cabin cooler in the summer versus the black with wood. __________________ 330i 6MT l 255 HP @ 5900 rpm 214 lb-ft Torque @ 3500 rpm l Alpine White l Beige l Aluminum l ZSP l 494 l PDC "Freude am Fahren" = "Joy to Drive"
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01-24-2006, 03:04 PM	#40
Ohio325iGuy New Member 0 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 2002 Saturn VUE Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toledo/Dayton Ohio iTrader: (0)	I kinda like Terra over aluminum (especially with deep green exterior). My personal favorite is Aluminum with Grey leather, and a deep green exterior. I'm not a fan of the "lemon" color offered overseas... it's alright, just a but too yellow for me. ~D.J.~
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01-24-2006, 03:05 PM	#41
2006bmw First Class Privates 10 Rep 181 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: L.A. iTrader: (0)	In all honesty, I didn't think any of BMW's interiors were all that exciting when I was shopping. The leather just didn't seem rich or supple, so I went with Terra because to me it seemed to best mask the average quality of the leather. In time, the combination has really grown on me and I have received a lot of compliments on the interior. Now as far as the individual program is concerned, BMW has some real winners there. As far as bad combos - just as I don't think any were real winners, I don't think there is a truly ugly one. Besides, who cares what anyone else thinks? I now love my White/Terra/Walnut combo. If someone thinks its hideous, they don't have to drive it. __________________ Conceived: 10/26/05 Born: 11/08/05 Delivered: 12/17/05 \| 330i \| 6 M/T \| AW \| Terra \| Walnut \| SPP \| ZSP \| CA
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01-24-2006, 03:33 PM	#44
ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	well at least now I know you guys won't be trying to steal my car since you don't like the interior who cares what everyone else thinks! black interior does wonders in making a car feel much smaller than it really is
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