Interior Options for Montego Blue Car

Newbs526 · 04-17-2008, 01:32 PM

Posted this in the color thread, but also thought this would get more looks. I am ordering my 1 this weekend, and am looking at Montego Blue or Sedona Red. Am leaning towards the blue as no one in the area has ordered yet (original), and I just prefer the color. Wanted to hear some opinions on the best looking interior. Black with poplar trim/Beige with the walnut trim, etc. Let me know your thoughts.

gregthegr8 · 04-17-2008, 01:40 PM

Having seen the montego blue in person, I would suggest one of two options depending on your tastes. It also depends on whether you are getting leather or not. I think you can't go wrong with the black leather/leatherette. I think it'd also look good with the savannah beige leather as that would also give it the two tone on the doors and such.

As far as trim goes, certain people really love the poplar, it didn't do much for me, and I haven't seen the walnut in person, so hard to judge. Depends whether you want a classier, more luxurious look or a sporty look. If you want classier, I think the combos you said. If you want sportier, you could opt for the high gloss black or glacier aluminum, though I would suggest the black with the beige leather if you go that route and the aluminum with the black if you go that route. Hope that helps.

redwood · 04-17-2008, 01:50 PM

If I were to order today, it would be Montego Blue with gray leather. I would like get the gray poplar trim, but I wouldn't rule out aluminum.

Dan203 · 04-17-2008, 03:21 PM

I got the Montego blue with Black leather and Aluminum trim. However I also considered getting Terracotta* leather and high gloss black trim. My wife has a similar dark redish/brown leather in her Miata and it looks good against her blue paint.

Dan

* Terracotta is not available via the website but it is an option in the brochure.

nordique14 · 04-17-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Redwood

If I were to order today, it would be Montego Blue with gray leather. I would like get the gray poplar trim, but I wouldn't rule out aluminum.

Very nice combo. That is what I would get if I ordered a coupe.

Newbs526 · 04-17-2008, 03:23 PM

Yeah, I was considering Black Leather with Gray Poplar or Aluminum Trim, or Beige with the Walnut Trim. Does anyone have pictures of their interiors with these matches?

TP 135i · 04-17-2008, 03:34 PM

Are you looking for a "classy" look or a "sporty "look?
Are you old, like me (over 50) or a young pup (20-30 ish) ?
This information will help us help you.

Dan203 · 04-17-2008, 03:37 PM

Use the "Build your own" feature on the bmwusa.com website. It has the color combos you're considering so you can get an idea of which you like best.

A couple things to keep in mind that you can't see on the website...

1) The aluminum has a sort of fish scale pattern to it. Some people like it, others hate it, but none of the pictures really represent what it looks like in person

2) The high gloss black has metallic flakes in it which cause it to exhibit purple tones in certain light. Some people who bought it expecting a piano black were disappointed.

Dan

gregthegr8 · 04-17-2008, 03:50 PM

Newbs, check out Chris Kurn's page/footer thing as it has pics of his walnut interior. Looked nice. i know he's posted pics, too, so you can find those by searching for his posts as well.

TP135i - Sad to hear that 30 is a pup. And here I feel old. Do you really have to include us with those little 20 somethings?

TP 135i · 04-17-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by gregthegr8

Newbs, check out Chris Kurn's page/footer thing as it has pics of his walnut interior. Looked nice. i know he's posted pics, too, so you can find those by searching for his posts as well.

TP135i - Sad to hear that 30 is a pup. And here I feel old. Do you really have to include us with those little 20 somethings?

YEP..........I don't even remember 30....so yes

gregthegr8 · 04-17-2008, 04:26 PM

Nor I 20.

GT3 · 04-17-2008, 04:28 PM

Black leather.

gocal73 · 04-17-2008, 04:28 PM

All of those colors are winners with Montego. BTW, pick up a 3 series catalog and you will see Montego/Saddle (close to Terra) as one of BMW's featured color combinations. They call is a "Classic" combo.

curtdragon · 04-17-2008, 06:39 PM

I got mine in Montego and Grey with Aluminum

Dan203 · 04-17-2008, 06:58 PM

I like contrast in the interior. If I had got gray leather then I probably would have got the gloss black or poplar trim. I think the gray leather and aluminum would blend together too much.

Dan

curtdragon · 04-17-2008, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan203

I like contrast in the interior. If I had got gray leather then I probably would have got the gloss black or poplar trim. I think the gray leather and aluminum would blend together too much.

Dan

yeah i'm actually thinking the same.. i thought about it before but it was in production before i got to change it

Dan203 · 04-17-2008, 07:17 PM

I'm still worried that I'm going to hate pattern on the aluminum even if it does contrast well with the black leather.

Either way I'm sure the car will drive just as awesome!

Dan

E82tt6 · 04-17-2008, 07:35 PM

Lemon or Terra IMO

runfun1 · 04-17-2008, 07:38 PM

My montego is terra and I LOVE it!

Justin(OKC) · 04-17-2008, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by E82TT6

Lemon or Terra IMO

stovesax08 · 04-18-2008, 01:27 AM

I personally think any of the two tone interiors go absolutely great with montego: lemon, savannah beige, and terra all look amazing. I personally went for lemon because I think it will only show up among us "in the know" sorts, and it contrasts very well with montego. That being said, so do SB and terra. anyway...they all look great IMO. I think the grey poplar goes well with the terra, but not so much with the lemon and SB because of the brownish tints in it. I went with HG black on my car, but had I gotten SB, I would have gotten HG Black as well. Two tone interiors, especially terra and lemon, show to other "in the know" sorts that you knew what you were doing when you ordered the car, although ultimately it is what you think appeals to you the best: what will make you feel "special" when you are driving down the road

Newbs526 · 04-18-2008, 08:18 AM

I am 24, about to turn 25 next month. I like the sporty exterior with a classy interior if that makes any sense, which is why the beige with walnut catches my eye. Living in New York, I have not seen lemon as an option, and think it will be too light for how dirty everything gets with the snow. Regarding that post to check out someone's interior, where can I find this? I am a newby.

04-17-2008, 01:32 PM	#1
Newbs526 New Member 1 Rep 5 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	Interior Options for Montego Blue Car Posted this in the color thread, but also thought this would get more looks. I am ordering my 1 this weekend, and am looking at Montego Blue or Sedona Red. Am leaning towards the blue as no one in the area has ordered yet (original), and I just prefer the color. Wanted to hear some opinions on the best looking interior. Black with poplar trim/Beige with the walnut trim, etc. Let me know your thoughts.
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04-17-2008, 01:40 PM	#2
gregthegr8 Admiral of the Fleet 265 Rep 3,551 Posts Drives: Cars Usually Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (5)	Having seen the montego blue in person, I would suggest one of two options depending on your tastes. It also depends on whether you are getting leather or not. I think you can't go wrong with the black leather/leatherette. I think it'd also look good with the savannah beige leather as that would also give it the two tone on the doors and such. As far as trim goes, certain people really love the poplar, it didn't do much for me, and I haven't seen the walnut in person, so hard to judge. Depends whether you want a classier, more luxurious look or a sporty look. If you want classier, I think the combos you said. If you want sportier, you could opt for the high gloss black or glacier aluminum, though I would suggest the black with the beige leather if you go that route and the aluminum with the black if you go that route. Hope that helps.
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04-17-2008, 01:50 PM	#3
redwood Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 292 Posts Drives: 1999 BMW 328i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	If I were to order today, it would be Montego Blue with gray leather. I would like get the gray poplar trim, but I wouldn't rule out aluminum.
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04-17-2008, 03:21 PM	#4
Dan203 Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,592 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carson City, NV iTrader: (1)	I got the Montego blue with Black leather and Aluminum trim. However I also considered getting Terracotta* leather and high gloss black trim. My wife has a similar dark redish/brown leather in her Miata and it looks good against her blue paint. Dan * Terracotta is not available via the website but it is an option in the brochure.
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04-17-2008, 03:23 PM	#6
Newbs526 New Member 1 Rep 5 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	Interior Yeah, I was considering Black Leather with Gray Poplar or Aluminum Trim, or Beige with the Walnut Trim. Does anyone have pictures of their interiors with these matches?
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TP 135i Major 28 Rep 1,340 Posts Drives: 2008 135i SGM MT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Finksburg, Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 1995 Acura Integra SE [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i [0.00] 2006 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 1999 Toyota 4-Runner [0.00]	Are you looking for a "classy" look or a "sporty "look? Are you old, like me (over 50) or a young pup (20-30 ish) ? This information will help us help you. __________________ 2008 135i SGM
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04-17-2008, 03:37 PM	#8
Dan203 Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,592 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carson City, NV iTrader: (1)	Use the "Build your own" feature on the bmwusa.com website. It has the color combos you're considering so you can get an idea of which you like best. A couple things to keep in mind that you can't see on the website... 1) The aluminum has a sort of fish scale pattern to it. Some people like it, others hate it, but none of the pictures really represent what it looks like in person 2) The high gloss black has metallic flakes in it which cause it to exhibit purple tones in certain light. Some people who bought it expecting a piano black were disappointed. Dan
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gregthegr8 Admiral of the Fleet 265 Rep 3,551 Posts Drives: Cars Usually Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (5)	Newbs, check out Chris Kurn's page/footer thing as it has pics of his walnut interior. Looked nice. i know he's posted pics, too, so you can find those by searching for his posts as well. TP135i - Sad to hear that 30 is a pup. And here I feel old. Do you really have to include us with those little 20 somethings?
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gregthegr8 Admiral of the Fleet 265 Rep 3,551 Posts Drives: Cars Usually Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (5)	Nor I 20.
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GT3 Track addict 5 Rep 233 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	Black leather.
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04-17-2008, 04:28 PM	#13
gocal73 Private First Class 5 Rep 146 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2007 iTrader: (0)	Try Terra or Beige or Grey All of those colors are winners with Montego. BTW, pick up a 3 series catalog and you will see Montego/Saddle (close to Terra) as one of BMW's featured color combinations. They call is a "Classic" combo.
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04-17-2008, 06:39 PM	#14
curtdragon Car'a'carn 472 Rep 751 Posts Drives: Audi S4 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nashville iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 Audi S4 [0.00]	I got mine in Montego and Grey with Aluminum
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04-17-2008, 06:58 PM	#15
Dan203 Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,592 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carson City, NV iTrader: (1)	I like contrast in the interior. If I had got gray leather then I probably would have got the gloss black or poplar trim. I think the gray leather and aluminum would blend together too much. Dan
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Dan203 Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,592 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carson City, NV iTrader: (1)	I'm still worried that I'm going to hate pattern on the aluminum even if it does contrast well with the black leather. Either way I'm sure the car will drive just as awesome! Dan
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04-17-2008, 07:35 PM	#18
E82tt6 Colonel 103 Rep 2,626 Posts Drives: '08 Black Saphire Z4 MC Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Lemon or Terra IMO __________________ '08 Black Saphire/Black Z4 M Coupe RIP Gretta: Blue Water/Lemon 135i. Died to save me. -ChuckV
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04-17-2008, 07:38 PM	#19
runfun1 2008 Montego 128i vert 11 Rep 64 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	My montego is terra and I LOVE it!
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04-18-2008, 01:27 AM	#21
stovesax08 Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 269 Posts Drives: 135i, X5 45e Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	I personally think any of the two tone interiors go absolutely great with montego: lemon, savannah beige, and terra all look amazing. I personally went for lemon because I think it will only show up among us "in the know" sorts, and it contrasts very well with montego. That being said, so do SB and terra. anyway...they all look great IMO. I think the grey poplar goes well with the terra, but not so much with the lemon and SB because of the brownish tints in it. I went with HG black on my car, but had I gotten SB, I would have gotten HG Black as well. Two tone interiors, especially terra and lemon, show to other "in the know" sorts that you knew what you were doing when you ordered the car, although ultimately it is what you think appeals to you the best: what will make you feel "special" when you are driving down the road
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04-18-2008, 08:18 AM	#22
Newbs526 New Member 1 Rep 5 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	About Me I am 24, about to turn 25 next month. I like the sporty exterior with a classy interior if that makes any sense, which is why the beige with walnut catches my eye. Living in New York, I have not seen lemon as an option, and think it will be too light for how dirty everything gets with the snow. Regarding that post to check out someone's interior, where can I find this? I am a newby.
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