Taupe interior with black top?

coda72 · 06-20-2011, 12:34 PM

I am hoping to be able to order a 128i convertible this week, and I'm wondering if anyone has the taupe leatherette interior with a black top. I originally was going to get the black interior, but I'm worried about the black being too hot. I'm wondering if it will look strange to have the interior of the car not matching the top or does it look fine?

RoundelM3 · 06-20-2011, 01:38 PM

My wife's 128i has grey leather interior with moonlight black (black with silver threads) and it looks fine. Depends greatly on what your exterior color is.

Greenkirby21 · 06-20-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by roundel335

My wife's 128i has grey leather interior with moonlight black (black with silver threads) and it looks fine. Depends greatly on what your exterior color is.

ya I think it has to do more with your exterior color then interior.

coda72 · 06-20-2011, 02:11 PM

I want to get Montego blue for the exterior color and I think the black interior will look better. But if the taupe interior looks ok, I will go with that instead to avoid the hot temperature of an all black interior.

JimD · 06-20-2011, 03:56 PM

My 2009 128i convertible is alpine white with black top, taupe leatherette, and walnut trim. I saw the exact same colors scheme at a dealership in Atlanta and really liked it. I also liked the cashmere silver/moonlight top in the brochure which also was a taupe interior with walnut trim.

I've had nothing but positive comments. The taupe leatherette gets hot enough, I wouldn't want the black. I will probably get tint on the windows and back glass to make the interior more livable when it is really sunny and hot (like today).

My only options were walnut and sport package. A mid level sterio was base in 2009 and I am very happy with the car. I added a Garmin 885t on a BMW bracket for navigation, MP3 playback, and bluetooth (hands free) phone.

Jim

KFlo · 06-20-2011, 07:08 PM

I've got the black leather and I haven't found it to be too hot at all and I live in Texas! Whatever the technology is in the convertibles with leather seems to work because even with the top down in 104 degrees it's been relatively comfortable.

shodanusmc · 06-20-2011, 08:23 PM

09 135 Vert, Blue Water, Taupe Leather and Black top.

coda72 · 06-20-2011, 08:23 PM

Thanks everyone for your input. I'm most likely going to go with the taupe interior. I know the leather option has some kind of sun reflective feature so it stays cooler, but I don't think the leatherette has that same feature, so I will go with the lighter color option.

slim_e90 · 06-20-2011, 08:29 PM

I actually prefer the contrast interior/exterior. To me it looks right especially in a vert.

pinmagic · 06-21-2011, 07:05 AM

I always prefer to have the interior be lighter than the exterior. To me, it makes the car look inviting. Plus, as you said, it's cooler. I've had black leather, and it can be a bear.

BTW: unless things have changed in the last few months, taupe is a "world color" for BMW (I think that's the term), meaning the ENTIRE interior is taupe. There's little contrasting black. (Silver used to be the other world color, but it's not anymore - last year, it became like the other colors - with contrasting black.)

I thought the taupe was a bit dull (sorry to those who have it!), and I didn't like the lack of contrast. Didn't look at all sporty. So I got the Savannah Beige, which has some snap to it, is light, and has the contrasting black. My car is SGM with the moonlight top (which I love).

Tom K. · 06-21-2011, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by coda72

Thanks everyone for your input. I'm most likely going to go with the taupe interior. I know the leather option has some kind of sun reflective feature so it stays cooler, but I don't think the leatherette has that same feature, so I will go with the lighter color option.

Since you are apparently ordering leatherette, definitely go with the taupe - it will look fine with the blue exterior and will be more comfortable in hot weather.

BTW, if you are trying to keep costs down, have you considered the Crimson Red for $550 less than the metallic options?

Tom

amancuso · 06-21-2011, 01:12 PM

My old 328 convertible was green on tan (taupe) with a black top. It looked great.

coda72 · 06-21-2011, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom K.

Since you are apparently ordering leatherette, definitely go with the taupe - it will look fine with the blue exterior and will be more comfortable in hot weather.

BTW, if you are trying to keep costs down, have you considered the Crimson Red for $550 less than the metallic options?

Tom

I don't mind paying extra for the metallic paint option, because I really want a blue car. But I've never had leather in a car, and I don't really care about it, at least not enough to pay $1500 for it.

Xios135 · 06-22-2011, 08:45 AM

Montego Blue, Black top, tan interior here.....I love it.

Tom K. · 06-22-2011, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by coda72

I don't mind paying extra for the metallic paint option, because I really want a blue car. But I've never had leather in a car, and I don't really care about it, at least not enough to pay $1500 for it.

Then you should probably check out the Moonlight Black top option. I have it on my Cashmere Silver/Red Leather 128i 'vert & it really adds a classy touch, IMHO.

Tom

pinmagic · 06-23-2011, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom K.

Then you should probably check out the Moonlight Black top option. I have it on my Cashmere Silver/Red Leather 128i 'vert & it really adds a classy touch, IMHO.

Tom

Cashmere silver/red leather - interesting combo. Very unique, I think.

RoundelM3 · 06-23-2011, 09:02 AM

I've got Moonlight Black top on Space Gray...it looks "shiny" in the sunlight. Works well with the gray interior too.

radorotrex · 06-23-2011, 12:33 PM

I believe all leather interior cabriolets come with "sun reflective technology" to keep it cooler. I have back leather and have no complaints on how hot it gets bearing in mind I do not drop it if it's like +30C out.

Tom K. · 06-23-2011, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by pinmagic

Cashmere silver/red leather - interesting combo. Very unique, I think.

While the silver paint is pretty common, I ordered the car for the Coral Red leather. I wanted the Crimson Red paint as well, but my wife vetoed it as entirely too much red. Luckily, she has a better eye for these things than I do so in addition to promoting marital harmony, I got a relatively unique, good looking car.

Tom

magalhaes · 06-26-2011, 04:55 PM

I think the best advice is to go to the dealer and see for yourself. Mine is deep sea blue, taupe leather and black top. I love this combo, but agree that matching exterior color with the top is more important. I was very inclined to order it with the moonlight top, but when I saw both that one and the black top, side by side, I thought the black one would look better with the darker deep sea blue.

coda72 · 06-29-2011, 06:42 PM

Ordered and now I wait...

BlackVert · 06-30-2011, 03:35 PM

I have black top, black exterior, savannah beige interior, looks great!

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coda72 Private First Class 5 Rep 187 Posts Drives: 2012 128i convertible Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Glenside, PA iTrader: (0)	I want to get Montego blue for the exterior color and I think the black interior will look better. But if the taupe interior looks ok, I will go with that instead to avoid the hot temperature of an all black interior.
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JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	My 2009 128i convertible is alpine white with black top, taupe leatherette, and walnut trim. I saw the exact same colors scheme at a dealership in Atlanta and really liked it. I also liked the cashmere silver/moonlight top in the brochure which also was a taupe interior with walnut trim. I've had nothing but positive comments. The taupe leatherette gets hot enough, I wouldn't want the black. I will probably get tint on the windows and back glass to make the interior more livable when it is really sunny and hot (like today). My only options were walnut and sport package. A mid level sterio was base in 2009 and I am very happy with the car. I added a Garmin 885t on a BMW bracket for navigation, MP3 playback, and bluetooth (hands free) phone. Jim __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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KFlo New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 135i convertible Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I've got the black leather and I haven't found it to be too hot at all and I live in Texas! Whatever the technology is in the convertibles with leather seems to work because even with the top down in 104 degrees it's been relatively comfortable.
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pinmagic The Only Sane One Here 61 Rep 1,135 Posts Drives: 135i Convertible Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (1)	I always prefer to have the interior be lighter than the exterior. To me, it makes the car look inviting. Plus, as you said, it's cooler. I've had black leather, and it can be a bear. BTW: unless things have changed in the last few months, taupe is a "world color" for BMW (I think that's the term), meaning the ENTIRE interior is taupe. There's little contrasting black. (Silver used to be the other world color, but it's not anymore - last year, it became like the other colors - with contrasting black.) I thought the taupe was a bit dull (sorry to those who have it!), and I didn't like the lack of contrast. Didn't look at all sporty. So I got the Savannah Beige, which has some snap to it, is light, and has the contrasting black. My car is SGM with the moonlight top (which I love). __________________ 2011 135i VERT SGM/SB/MOONLIGHT - ED - with every single friggin' option they offered.
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radorotrex Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 233 Posts Drives: 09 135i Cabrio / 08 M3 Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calgary iTrader: (1)	I believe all leather interior cabriolets come with "sun reflective technology" to keep it cooler. I have back leather and have no complaints on how hot it gets bearing in mind I do not drop it if it's like +30C out.
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magalhaes New Member 15 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 128i conv. Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	I think the best advice is to go to the dealer and see for yourself. Mine is deep sea blue, taupe leather and black top. I love this combo, but agree that matching exterior color with the top is more important. I was very inclined to order it with the moonlight top, but when I saw both that one and the black top, side by side, I thought the black one would look better with the darker deep sea blue.
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coda72 Private First Class 5 Rep 187 Posts Drives: 2012 128i convertible Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Glenside, PA iTrader: (0)	Ordered and now I wait...
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BlackVert Command Sergeant Major, Retired 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Convertible Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cottage Grove, MN iTrader: (0)	I have black top, black exterior, savannah beige interior, looks great!
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