Interior Trim Choice

adk749 · 04-22-2009, 07:38 PM

So, I am pretty set with getting either a BSM or AW exterior, with a black leatherette interior. But I can not decide on a trim! I am not a fan of the gray poplar at all. The wood and black gloss are okay. I wouldn't mind the glacier silver if it did not have all that funky pattern on it! With the pattern it becomes my last choice. Is there any way you can get a brushed aluminum trim option?! I am pretty sure BMW has it in some of their models. Any and all comments are appreciated.

gtaday51 · 04-22-2009, 08:11 PM

Get CF after you get ur car!!!

adk749 · 04-22-2009, 08:13 PM

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Get CF after you get ur car!!!

Do you have any pics? Is it a wrap of your existing trim or actual new trim?

gtaday51 · 04-22-2009, 08:14 PM

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Do you have any pics? Is it a wrap of your existing trim or actual new trim?

Ohh no I have Piano Black. But if CF wasnt so expensive I would swap out in a second.

adk749 · 04-22-2009, 08:16 PM

Is brushed aluminum just not an option anywhere? I love that look!

jbvan · 04-22-2009, 09:23 PM

I think the brushed aluminum is an option in europe but not the U.S. I wanted it too when I ordered my car. I didn't like the texture on the Glacier either. I ended up with the light burl walnut and it looks better than I thought it would.

I'm sure I will be changing it out to the CF trim soon.

jeremyc74 · 04-22-2009, 09:27 PM

I wasn't a big fan of glacier when I first saw it, but I have to say that after living with it for a year, it would be my first choice if I were buying again. The silver adds a nice contrast in the interior, and the texture makes it very unusual. People always comment on it when they first get into the car. It's just a lot different from most other interior trim, and I like that about it.

M3_Dust · 04-23-2009, 01:14 AM

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Ohh no I have Piano Black. But if CF wasnt so expensive I would swap out in a second.

you have high gloss black, it's not the same as piano black, which is not available in the 1 series.

gtaday51 · 04-23-2009, 05:29 AM

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you have high gloss black, it's not the same as piano black, which is not available in the 1 series.

Whatever. Its some kind of black.

Guildenstern · 04-23-2009, 09:05 AM

I have the Gloss Black in Black Leatherette, and I think it looks pretty cool. But if your going to swap for CF you may as well just swap for brushed aluminum by ordering it from europe (they have like 3 or 4 metal trims of indeciperable description). Either way you have to take off the center console for one stupid part.

And no BMW NA doesn't feel you should have the choice. You get Wood (lame), Gloss Black, or Aluminum space bee hive.

tbird · 04-23-2009, 09:13 AM

I generally like the wood accents, had them in two of my Audis and in my last E90. This car didn't have the wood, it had that gloss black trim. However, not only has it grown on me, but I think I actually prefer it, as if I think about what my terracotta interior would look like with the black and the wood, it would look a bit "busy" to me.

But as always, to each his own.

Lester · 04-23-2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by jeremyc74

I wasn't a big fan of glacier when I first saw it, but I have to say that after living with it for a year, it would be my first choice if I were buying again. The silver adds a nice contrast in the interior, and the texture makes it very unusual. People always comment on it when they first get into the car. It's just a lot different from most other interior trim, and I like that about it.

+1 - the problem with plain brushed aluminum trim is that it will show scratches and fingerprints. Glacier will never show scuff marks, scratches, fingerprints or whatever due to the texture. The Glacier Aluminum trim looks great in an all-black interior, especially with Anthracite headliner. Call it 'space bumble bee' or 'bubble boy' or whatever. If you don't like it, don't get it. Some of us would still order it as our first choice. Black Leatherette and Glacier - it will look as new as the day it came off the showroom for years to come.

123D-M · 04-23-2009, 09:31 AM

The brushed aluminium is called Accent Silver. I have it in my coupe. It is option code 4B3. I also don't like the Glacier Silver. We have an additional new option for a matt alumininum finish called Satin Silver. It is option 4CG but in my opinion it looks like plastic.

Maybe if you beg with your dealer they might be able to arrange the different option.

123D-M · 04-23-2009, 09:32 AM

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+1 - the problem with plain brushed aluminum trim is that it will show scratches and fingerprints. Glacier will never show scuff marks, scratches, fingerprints or whatever due to the texture. The Glacier Aluminum trim looks great in an all-black interior, especially with Anthracite headliner. Call it 'space bumble bee' or 'bubble boy' or whatever. If you don't like it, don't get it. Some of us would still order it as our first choice. Black Leatherette and Glacier - it will look as new as the day it came off the showroom for years to come.

Brushed aluminium doesn't show any marks. Had my car now for 12000kms and it looks brand new.

syenisch · 04-23-2009, 09:33 AM

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I wasn't a big fan of glacier when I first saw it, but I have to say that after living with it for a year, it would be my first choice if I were buying again. The silver adds a nice contrast in the interior, and the texture makes it very unusual. People always comment on it when they first get into the car. It's just a lot different from most other interior trim, and I like that about it.

I agree. I didn't even want it when I put my order in. The texture was a turnoff. I ended up picking it anyway because I thought it'd match the door handles (which are always aluminum) and my performance pedals. Now I'm glad I went that route. I think it looks great, will be more durable than any other trim, and adds a unique appeal to the interior. If I could order again, I wouldn't change a thing! (Except I would add iDrive!)

Monterra · 04-23-2009, 09:39 AM

+1 for glacier/BSM
Probably would've gotten it if it wasn't xtra for the 128...

adk749 · 04-23-2009, 11:15 AM

Okay, so I am considering the glacier with a black 'ette interior after all the positive praise. Does anyone have any pictures to share? Thanks in advance!

shawshank772 · 04-23-2009, 11:29 AM

I hated the brushed aluminum in the 335ix I had as a loaner. It just looked SOOO out of place to me. Then again I am not a fan of the regular wood colors. I do however like my gray poplar with black interior. I would probably go with gloss black though if I had a choice.

JasonCSU · 04-23-2009, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Lester

Black Leatherette and Glacier - it will look as new as the day it came off the showroom for years to come.

I'm very happy I picked this combination.

Guildenstern · 04-24-2009, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 123D-M

The brushed aluminium is called Accent Silver. I have it in my coupe. It is option code 4B3. I also don't like the Glacier Silver. We have an additional new option for a matt alumininum finish called Satin Silver. It is option 4CG but in my opinion it looks like plastic.

Maybe if you beg with your dealer they might be able to arrange the different option.

Sadly in the US you can't. I begged and Pleaded with my dealer but BMW NA knows best.

Jaguar66 · 04-24-2009, 10:05 AM

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damills · 07-23-2009, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 123D-M

The brushed aluminium is called Accent Silver. I have it in my coupe. It is option code 4B3. I also don't like the Glacier Silver. We have an additional new option for a matt alumininum finish called Satin Silver. It is option 4CG but in my opinion it looks like plastic.

Maybe if you beg with your dealer they might be able to arrange the different option.

Have you posted on this website or any other enthusiasts website pics of your trim, if not could you please post some pics option 4B3 trim? If you could point me to one of your post if you already have some pics.

I found this post of yours but could not view any of the pics http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=219067

Have you seen the brushed aluminum in an E46 3-series, is it close to that or is it more slick glossy finish?

Some of us hardcore

enthusiasts may find a way to get a set or someone doing an ED may want to order a set to pick up when in Germany or some other European BMW dealership.

Thanks

04-22-2009, 07:38 PM	#1
adk749 First Lieutenant 27 Rep 347 Posts Drives: '09 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Interior Trim Choice - Help! So, I am pretty set with getting either a BSM or AW exterior, with a black leatherette interior. But I can not decide on a trim! I am not a fan of the gray poplar at all. The wood and black gloss are okay. I wouldn't mind the glacier silver if it did not have all that funky pattern on it! With the pattern it becomes my last choice. Is there any way you can get a brushed aluminum trim option?! I am pretty sure BMW has it in some of their models. Any and all comments are appreciated.
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adk749 First Lieutenant 27 Rep 347 Posts Drives: '09 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Is brushed aluminum just not an option anywhere? I love that look!
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jbvan Jet Black 135i 0 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 08 135i, 92 325is, 04 Xterra Join Date: May 2008 Location: SLC, Utah iTrader: (0)	I think the brushed aluminum is an option in europe but not the U.S. I wanted it too when I ordered my car. I didn't like the texture on the Glacier either. I ended up with the light burl walnut and it looks better than I thought it would. I'm sure I will be changing it out to the CF trim soon.
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jeremyc74 Banned 76 Rep 5,970 Posts Drives: '08 135i Montego/Terra Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Evansville, IN iTrader: (0)	I wasn't a big fan of glacier when I first saw it, but I have to say that after living with it for a year, it would be my first choice if I were buying again. The silver adds a nice contrast in the interior, and the texture makes it very unusual. People always comment on it when they first get into the car. It's just a lot different from most other interior trim, and I like that about it.
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Guildenstern or Rosencrantz 11 Rep 455 Posts Drives: 2008 Montego Blue 128i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 128i Coupe [0.00]	I have the Gloss Black in Black Leatherette, and I think it looks pretty cool. But if your going to swap for CF you may as well just swap for brushed aluminum by ordering it from europe (they have like 3 or 4 metal trims of indeciperable description). Either way you have to take off the center console for one stupid part. And no BMW NA doesn't feel you should have the choice. You get Wood (lame), Gloss Black, or Aluminum space bee hive.
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tbird Captain 31 Rep 683 Posts Drives: "Bianca" 135cic AW/TC Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: FLL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135cic [0.00]	I generally like the wood accents, had them in two of my Audis and in my last E90. This car didn't have the wood, it had that gloss black trim. However, not only has it grown on me, but I think I actually prefer it, as if I think about what my terracotta interior would look like with the black and the wood, it would look a bit "busy" to me. But as always, to each his own. __________________ 2008 135cic, Alpine White/Terracotta Leather/BlackTop, Premium Package (Bluetooth, folding mirrors, etc), Sport Package with M Wheel, Navigation, Logic7 with HD and IPod and Sirius, Steptronic, M Aerodynamic Kit 2001 Focus ZX3, modified for fun commuting Previous 2006 325xi 2002 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro 1997 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro 1984 Audi 4000S Quattro modified 1955 Ford Thunderbird 1969 Camaro modified 1993 Ford Explorer (basic hauling) 1984+1988 Ford Broncos 1993 Honda Civic (Commuter, junk) 2008 Mini (wife's car, AWESOME) A few more
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adk749 First Lieutenant 27 Rep 347 Posts Drives: '09 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Okay, so I am considering the glacier with a black 'ette interior after all the positive praise. Does anyone have any pictures to share? Thanks in advance!
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