Best leatherette color for Alpine White?

maxfx · 08-11-2008, 01:14 PM

Hey all you Alpine White owners...

I know you're a stylish lot, and I would like to know your opinions and reasoning for choosing either Black or Taupe leatherette interior.

I have a week 37 build AW 135i coupe on order, and have a few more days to make changes before the order locks down, so please share your thoughts with me now.

Thanks all!

Kokanator135 · 08-11-2008, 01:23 PM

Gonna vote for Black ette

Juice33 · 08-11-2008, 01:23 PM

Black all the way!

arrutled · 08-11-2008, 01:25 PM

i got black ette with high gloss black trim, and I dont regret it!

nordique14 · 08-11-2008, 01:34 PM

I have blackette with gray poplar and it looks great!

hector · 08-11-2008, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by arrutled

i got black ette with high gloss black trim, and I dont regret it!

ditto. black should hold it's look better, imo it simply contrasts best with the exterior, some opine that the black 'ette/ black trim and black dash, wheel etc. are excessively monotonish in the aggregate but i just think it's sleek.

imported_Katera · 08-11-2008, 02:13 PM

Boston Grey

Jewpac · 08-11-2008, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Katera

Boston Grey

Thats not leatherette.

I went with Taupe, it doesn't get hot in the sun, and its got a different color interior than just about every other AW BMW ever made.

romka7 · 08-11-2008, 03:02 PM

I got taupe , it gets very dirty.... not from spils, it looks soiled, and the texture is porous.. more so than leather.

Bizall · 08-11-2008, 03:22 PM

Another vote for blackette w/high gloss black trim. Very sleek/sexy!

coco_m3 · 08-11-2008, 04:13 PM

black has my vote.

x97Melbourne · 08-11-2008, 04:19 PM

black. the taupe leatherette looks a bit cheap.

emm3tt · 08-11-2008, 04:51 PM

BLACK!

plosta · 08-11-2008, 05:15 PM

I went with the taupe mostly because of heat. I have not noticed mine getting dirty. Now have 2200 miles on car.

imported_mega · 08-11-2008, 05:18 PM

black, AW + black is classic, owned 2 that combo so far, my wifes AW X5 has tan leather, it's harder to keep clean and does not look quite as nice, however with wood trim it's more of a luxury look, vs a sporty look

if you have a loud personality splurge on that red leather

3toM · 08-11-2008, 06:22 PM

blackette, grey poplar

MerlinMc · 08-11-2008, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by romka7

I got taupe , it gets very dirty.... not from spils, it looks soiled, and the texture is porous.. more so than leather.

I've had one previous BMW with light colored 'ette and it does get dirty. I've also had leather on some previous BMWs as well.

Black 'ette is what's held up and looked the best and what I now have in my 135i.

ONE · 08-11-2008, 09:06 PM

Black w/ Black

TPLSM3 · 08-11-2008, 09:33 PM

black w/glacier trim.... LOVE it every bit!

WhiteOne · 08-12-2008, 11:34 AM

I do not care for the taupe. Blackette with brushed aluminum is the best looking IMHO.(I saw it at the Welt) I may change my high gloss black to piano black.(have it painted) Having the inside trim matching the outside trim might look pretty good. Very coordinated...

mastermav · 08-12-2008, 02:03 PM

In California, taupe is all the way. I just came back from vacation where we had car with black interior, I hated it, because it heats up to the point you cannot sit inside. I’m so happy with my choice.

Jewpac · 08-12-2008, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by romka7

I got taupe , it gets very dirty.... not from spils, it looks soiled, and the texture is porous.. more so than leather.

Thats typically what happens when you don't clean it. Its not hard to keep clean, you just have to put in a little effort.

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08-11-2008, 01:23 PM	#2
Kokanator135 Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 208 Posts Drives: seeking m240i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Edgewater, MD iTrader: (0)	Gonna vote for Black ette
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08-11-2008, 01:23 PM	#3
Juice33 Ass Kicker 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: Looking for the right E46 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Black all the way!
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08-11-2008, 01:25 PM	#4
arrutled Colonel 103 Rep 2,474 Posts Drives: Olsa Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Mass iTrader: (0)	i got black ette with high gloss black trim, and I dont regret it! __________________ AW 135i w/ blackette, performance short shift kit, BMW alarm, Performance rotors, APEX ARC-8 wheels, Direzza Star Spec 235/275, Dinan stage 3 suspension, M3 wishbones/tension rods/front sway/rear subframe bushings and thats all folks!
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08-11-2008, 01:34 PM	#5
nordique14 Major 53 Rep 1,477 Posts Drives: SGM 135i 'vert Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sharks Territory iTrader: (5)	I have blackette with gray poplar and it looks great!
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08-11-2008, 02:13 PM	#7
imported_Katera Captain 42 Rep 890 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	Boston Grey __________________ 2008 BMW 135i Vert! -Jet Black -6 speed Manual <Who says Vert's are for girls!> -Boston Grey Leather with Black High Gloss Accent -Moonlit Black Top -Comfort Access -Premium P. -Sport P. -Premium Stereo -IPOD/USB -BMW Performance Pedals -BMW Windscreen -Sat Radio Meet Kat! [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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08-11-2008, 03:02 PM	#9
romka7 Private 2 Rep 85 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (0)	I got taupe , it gets very dirty.... not from spils, it looks soiled, and the texture is porous.. more so than leather. __________________ 135i Alpine White, Taupe 'ette, Sport Package, Convenience Access. 0-60 in 4.7 sec PRICELESS!
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Bizall Captain 123 Rep 905 Posts Drives: 2019 Honda Accord Touring 2.0 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0)	Another vote for blackette w/high gloss black trim. Very sleek/sexy! __________________ 2018 BMW M3 - 12.1 @ 121mph 2014 BMW 335i M-Sport (Sold) 12.4 @ 113mph 2008 BMW 135i (Sold) 12.8 @ 106mph
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coco_m3 Brigadier General 166 Rep 4,311 Posts Drives: Supercharged E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SL,UT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00] 2010 BMW E90 335i [0.00]	black has my vote. __________________
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08-11-2008, 04:19 PM	#12
x97Melbourne Molar World 47 Rep 916 Posts Drives: 2016 435i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	black. the taupe leatherette looks a bit cheap. __________________ Current: 2016 435i Coupe Previous: 2014 335i Sedan; 2013 328i Cv, 2011 335i Sedan Gone But Not Forgotten: 2008 135i Convertible (my favorite)
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08-11-2008, 04:51 PM	#13
emm3tt Out Driving 29 Rep 685 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2007 iTrader: (1)	BLACK! __________________ Emmett 01 E46 M3
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08-11-2008, 05:15 PM	#14
plosta Enlisted Member 0 Rep 38 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	I went with the taupe mostly because of heat. I have not noticed mine getting dirty. Now have 2200 miles on car. __________________ Pete
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08-11-2008, 05:18 PM	#15
imported_mega Colonel 122 Rep 2,199 Posts Drives: various bmw's Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: neverland iTrader: (0)	black, AW + black is classic, owned 2 that combo so far, my wifes AW X5 has tan leather, it's harder to keep clean and does not look quite as nice, however with wood trim it's more of a luxury look, vs a sporty look if you have a loud personality splurge on that red leather
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08-11-2008, 06:22 PM	#16
3toM Lieutenant 18 Rep 511 Posts Drives: 2013 335i EB Msport Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	blackette, grey poplar
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ONE YearOneOfThe1 10 Rep 217 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	Black w/ Black __________________ Black Sapphire - 6 Speed - Coupe - Black On Black Interior - Sport Package - Cold Weather - Navigation - Park Distance - BMW Assist - USB/ iPod - Xenon [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] O N E's - 1 2 8 i Delivered: 08 “Year One -11- Of The 1” 08 - Debadged: 08 “Day One -11- Of The 1” 08
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08-11-2008, 09:33 PM	#19
TPLSM3 Captain 71 Rep 652 Posts Drives: '16 Porsche GT4 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (12)	black w/glacier trim.... LOVE it every bit!
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08-12-2008, 11:34 AM	#20
WhiteOne Major 28 Rep 1,000 Posts Drives: 2008 AW 135i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0)	I do not care for the taupe. Blackette with brushed aluminum is the best looking IMHO.(I saw it at the Welt) I may change my high gloss black to piano black.(have it painted) Having the inside trim matching the outside trim might look pretty good. Very coordinated...
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08-12-2008, 02:03 PM	#21
mastermav Second Lieutenant 75 Rep 214 Posts Drives: '19 F82 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	In California, taupe is all the way. I just came back from vacation where we had car with black interior, I hated it, because it heats up to the point you cannot sit inside. I’m so happy with my choice.
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