ATTN: SG Owners...

AClarke · 08-07-2005, 09:27 PM

Hey people,

I am trying to decide between Monaco Blue and Sparkling Graphite... If I end up with the Blue, I intend on getting the Grey Leather interior with Burl Walnut Wood...

I really like the SG exterior but have no idea as to what interior colors would work... What interior and trim did you all select??? Any pictures would be a bonus

Also, how is this color to clean??? I hear that Monaco Blue is prone to swirl marks...

greg0320 · 08-07-2005, 09:49 PM

We just order SG with Gray Leather and Walnut Trim. Did not want black (i.e., dark interior color) and wood gives it that touch of elegance my wife is looking for versus that of sport.

Believe that there are some pics of this combination here in pic section.

Of course, if you are looking for a sport appearance more so than luxury. The common consensus heer seems to be black with alum trim.

Greg

indianboy821 · 08-07-2005, 10:00 PM

I have SG with black leather and Poplar trim. I think the poplar gives some contrast and class to the car. My sister's black leather with walnut is a cleaner look with not as much grain. I was thinking about grey with SG but thought Black would go better.

bimmer4me · 08-07-2005, 10:09 PM

Sparkling Graphite with Terra is a popular and great combo. I never liked Terra until I saw it in person. Terra is excellent especially if you want a darker interior. On the other hand, I thought Sparkling Graphite was awesome until I saw it in person.

Jason P · 08-07-2005, 10:50 PM

Go with your gut.

JVFan · 08-07-2005, 11:11 PM

I'm going strictly sport...6sp sport pack has black interior with aluminum.....not into the pretentiousness of wood....

kchika · 08-07-2005, 11:12 PM

Ordered SG/Black/Aluminum. I never liked grey interiors.

See different interior combintions here:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=352

a burrito · 08-07-2005, 11:15 PM

black interior with burl. if you get black interior, any trim will look good with it and it will look less dirtier after wear and tear than the other colors

surlung · 08-07-2005, 11:47 PM

SG with Black Leather + Aluminum here.

cosby · 08-07-2005, 11:49 PM

Got to agree with JVFan and kchika: SG/black/aluminum - the best color combo IMO. Simple and sporty.

AClarke · 08-08-2005, 03:53 AM

Thanks for the info guys... I was leaning towards Gray with Walnut but just wasn't sure how well it would go because I remember how "brownish" the SG looked at the dealership in the direct sunlight. I'll have to go over there in person again to make a decision.

Like I asked earlier... do you find it hard to maintain the SG exterior paint? Is it easy to clean? Does it show off swirl marks easily like a Black car???? How about dirt? Thanks so much for the help

ldpantoja · 08-08-2005, 06:14 AM

Look at mine.

Alluminum trim / Black

llaroo · 08-08-2005, 06:36 AM

no look at mine!

matrix · 08-08-2005, 09:55 AM

SG with Balck/Aluminum interior here....not into the wood on a 3 series.

arnold · 08-08-2005, 10:08 AM

go for the sg and black leather int. with alu finish, just collected mine on wednesday from dealer E90 330i, A ,SPORT, 162 WHEELS ,SUNROOF, CA ,REAR WINDOW BLIND, CD SHUTTLE, EXT MIRROR PACK, EXT LIGHT PACK ,LIGHT AND RAIN SENSOR

dxk · 08-08-2005, 10:28 AM

For me it was also between M blue and SG; I went with SG because it looked more exciting under the proper lighting and because all my other cars have been blue. So I went with SG, Grey Leather, Alum.
I had Orient Blue (similar to Monaco), grey leather and alum on e46 328 and it looked great.

Pangearox · 08-08-2005, 11:08 AM

too bad for you...but since i live in canada....the SG with the Lemon interior and burl walnut is absolutely STUNNING!

08-07-2005, 09:27 PM	#1
AClarke New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi SOON! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Jersey, USA iTrader: (0)	ATTN: SG Owners... Hey people, I am trying to decide between Monaco Blue and Sparkling Graphite... If I end up with the Blue, I intend on getting the Grey Leather interior with Burl Walnut Wood... I really like the SG exterior but have no idea as to what interior colors would work... What interior and trim did you all select??? Any pictures would be a bonus Also, how is this color to clean??? I hear that Monaco Blue is prone to swirl marks...
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08-07-2005, 09:49 PM	#2
greg0320 New Member 1 Rep 28 Posts Drives: BMW 330xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (0)	We just order SG with Gray Leather and Walnut Trim. Did not want black (i.e., dark interior color) and wood gives it that touch of elegance my wife is looking for versus that of sport. Believe that there are some pics of this combination here in pic section. Of course, if you are looking for a sport appearance more so than luxury. The common consensus heer seems to be black with alum trim. Greg
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08-07-2005, 10:00 PM	#3
indianboy821 New Member 2 Rep 27 Posts Drives: Two '06 330i's Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD/ Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2003 330i [0.00]	I have SG with black leather and Poplar trim. I think the poplar gives some contrast and class to the car. My sister's black leather with walnut is a cleaner look with not as much grain. I was thinking about grey with SG but thought Black would go better. __________________ 2006 BMW 330i-Sparkling Graphite-Black Dakota Leather-Steptronic-Premium Package-Sport Package-Cold Weather Package-Navigation/I-Drive-PDC-Power Sunshades-Harwired V-1-20% Tint and 2006 BMW 330i-Black Sapphire-Black Dakota Leather-Steptronic-Premium Package-Sport Package-Cold Weather Package-Navigation/I-Drive-PDC-20% Tint
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08-07-2005, 10:09 PM	#4
bimmer4me Captain 52 Rep 996 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Sparkling Graphite with Terra is a popular and great combo. I never liked Terra until I saw it in person. Terra is excellent especially if you want a darker interior. On the other hand, I thought Sparkling Graphite was awesome until I saw it in person. __________________ 2006 330i Monaco Blue \| Grey \| Walnut ...Manual \| Sports \| Premium \| Cold \| Nav \| Comfort Access \| PDC \| Sirius \| Sunshade ...M-Tec Steering Wheel \| M-Tec Shifter \| TLC ...Performance Center Delivery \| Oct 14, 2005
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Jason P New Member 0 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Go with your gut.
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08-07-2005, 11:11 PM	#6
JVFan Lieutenant 36 Rep 515 Posts Drives: Very Well Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lloydminster, AB CANADA iTrader: (1)	I'm going strictly sport...6sp sport pack has black interior with aluminum.....not into the pretentiousness of wood....
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08-07-2005, 11:12 PM	#7
kchika Lieutenant 55 Rep 532 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Evo, E46 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Ordered SG/Black/Aluminum. I never liked grey interiors. See different interior combintions here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=352
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08-07-2005, 11:15 PM	#8
a burrito Lieutenant Colonel 56 Rep 1,962 Posts Drives: Urus, 958.2 TTS, 997 S Join Date: May 2005 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (1)	black interior with burl. if you get black interior, any trim will look good with it and it will look less dirtier after wear and tear than the other colors __________________ Peanut Butter Chunky
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08-07-2005, 11:47 PM	#9
surlung Private 2 Rep 55 Posts Drives: e90 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SJ, CA iTrader: (0)	SG with Black Leather + Aluminum here.
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08-07-2005, 11:49 PM	#10
cosby Private 0 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 325i SG Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: emerald city iTrader: (0)	Got to agree with JVFan and kchika: SG/black/aluminum - the best color combo IMO. Simple and sporty.
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08-08-2005, 03:53 AM	#11
AClarke New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi SOON! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North Jersey, USA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info guys... I was leaning towards Gray with Walnut but just wasn't sure how well it would go because I remember how "brownish" the SG looked at the dealership in the direct sunlight. I'll have to go over there in person again to make a decision. Like I asked earlier... do you find it hard to maintain the SG exterior paint? Is it easy to clean? Does it show off swirl marks easily like a Black car???? How about dirt? Thanks so much for the help
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08-08-2005, 06:14 AM	#12
ldpantoja Lieutenant 15 Rep 582 Posts Drives: 330i (E90) Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Look at mine. Alluminum trim / Black __________________ P's Little Ride 2006 330i / SG / SP / NAV
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08-08-2005, 06:36 AM	#13
llaroo Private First Class 15 Rep 113 Posts Drives: 06 325i MonacoBlue Join Date: May 2005 Location: toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	no look at mine! no look at mine! Attached Images
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08-08-2005, 09:55 AM	#14
matrix Private 2 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	SG with Balck/Aluminum interior here....not into the wood on a 3 series.
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08-08-2005, 10:08 AM	#15
arnold butchie 0 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2010 335i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: cape town sa iTrader: (0)	go for the sg and black leather int. with alu finish, just collected mine on wednesday from dealer E90 330i, A ,SPORT, 162 WHEELS ,SUNROOF, CA ,REAR WINDOW BLIND, CD SHUTTLE, EXT MIRROR PACK, EXT LIGHT PACK ,LIGHT AND RAIN SENSOR
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08-08-2005, 10:28 AM	#16
dxk Private First Class 9 Rep 166 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW 540i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	For me it was also between M blue and SG; I went with SG because it looked more exciting under the proper lighting and because all my other cars have been blue. So I went with SG, Grey Leather, Alum. I had Orient Blue (similar to Monaco), grey leather and alum on e46 328 and it looked great. __________________ e90 330i e60 535i f10 550i f10 550i lci g30 540i
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08-08-2005, 11:08 AM	#17
Pangearox Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 235 Posts Drives: E93 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Toronto Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E93 335i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	too bad for you...but since i live in canada....the SG with the Lemon interior and burl walnut is absolutely STUNNING! __________________ E93 335i Space Grey/Coral Red w poplar Grey/Sport/Nav/Usb audio/Comfort Access
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