Alpine White on Coral Red but what colour trim?

mattryan · 12-09-2010, 08:37 PM

I just ordered my 2011 Alpine White on Coral Red 135i but I can't decide what colour trim to choose. The dealership told me it comes standard with Grey Poplar but I think it looks kinda odd with the coral red and black interior no? Here are my options:

Glacier Silver aluminium
Black high-gloss
Titanium
Brushed Aluminium

Thoughts?

Thaddy · 12-09-2010, 10:41 PM

Glacier Silver, hands down. That's the exact color combination I'll be picking up next week

FJUNO78 · 12-10-2010, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Thaddy

Glacier Silver, hands down. That's the exact color combination I'll be picking up next week

I agree, thats what I have.. the glacier is a nice sporty touch, pairs well with the red seats.

mattryan · 12-10-2010, 10:52 AM

thanks for the feedback guys! yeah i was thinking either the aluminium glacier or brushed aluminum but the grey poplar just looks weird with the black and red interior! i just got an e-mail back from the dealer and apparently there is no charge for the aluminum glacier trim but that's the only trim i can change it to so i guess my minds been made for me.

Tom K. · 12-10-2010, 12:47 PM

For a contrary opinion, I've been enjoying the Coral Red/Grey Poplar combo on my Cashmere Silver 128i 'vert for 2 1/2 years.

Tom

mattryan · 12-10-2010, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom K.

For a contrary opinion, I've been enjoying the Coral Red/Grey Poplar combo on my Cashmere Silver 128i 'vert for 2 1/2 years.

Tom

i'm glad you like it

i just think the brown and the red look strange together

MarkR171 · 12-10-2010, 01:15 PM

Grey Poplar. I don't like the "aluminum" in the 1 series. It looks cheap to me. The Grey Poplar is more classy, imo.

Coral Red w/ Grey Poplar:

Much better.

3onDubs · 12-10-2010, 01:46 PM

I have the grey poplar and it matches nicely with black on red, but since your car is white, i'd go with the glacier aluminum, hands down.

mattryan · 12-10-2010, 07:47 PM

thanks for the suggestions guys! i don't know if it's maybe because i'm 23 but i've NEVER liked wood in general... wood furniture, wood trim, i think the only thing that i like are dark hardwood floors LOL. wait - if you have nav the controller goes where the cupholder is? where are you suppose to put your drink?

Dackelone · 12-10-2010, 09:04 PM

I really LOVE my glacier aluminum with my Coral Red interior.

Its one of the reaons why I am not so crazy over the 1M's interior.

mattryan · 12-11-2010, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

I really LOVE my glacier aluminum with my Coral Red interior.

Its one of the reaons why I am not so crazy over the 1M's interior.

why what colour combo is it?

TP 135i · 12-11-2010, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mattryan

thanks for the suggestions guys! i don't know if it's maybe because i'm 23 but i've NEVER liked wood in general... wood furniture, wood trim, i think the only thing that i like are dark hardwood floors LOL. wait - if you have nav the controller goes where the cupholder is? where are you suppose to put your drink?

In this thingy...........

mattryan · 12-11-2010, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by TP 135i

In this thingy...........

WTF is that? are you for real? LOL.

TP 135i · 12-11-2010, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mattryan

WTF is that? are you for real? LOL.

Perfect position for your drink.
This is the holder you get when you have I-Drive.
I love it.........others maybe not so much.

Kcyrusm · 12-11-2010, 01:58 PM

Carbon fiber trim, hands down. I've got it with the white/corral combo and I drool every time I get in the car (only had the car for a couple weeks). You have to tell your sales guy/girl to have it added at the port for you, its not a factory installed option. But yeah, it does cost a bit... I'll put some crappy iPhone pics up for you of mine in a sec here.

Kcyrusm · 12-11-2010, 03:29 PM

Raine · 12-11-2010, 05:21 PM

Black high gloss actually complements the car best when you consider the shadowline trim, the shadowline grills, the rear diffuser, the headliner and perhaps black rims if you have them.

Red/White/Black.

Kcyrusm · 12-11-2010, 05:30 PM

I hear the gloss black looks like cheap plastic tacked on.

I do get what you are saying though. I also ended up with a carbon fiber rear diffuser, front lip, hood and trunk, so I guess I'm just goin carbon crazy, haha.

mattryan · 12-11-2010, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Kcyrusm

nice! i talked to the dealer and they said they'd charge me for the trim and labour if i wanted the CF however the aluminum glacier is no charge so i don't know...

mbanshchikov · 12-13-2010, 10:58 AM

I ordered my AW with the red/grey pop trim, now after reading the thread I'm second guessing

FJUNO78 · 12-13-2010, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mbanshchikov

I ordered my AW with the red/grey pop trim, now after reading the thread I'm second guessing

I had the grey poplar on my 3 series coupe with saddle. I think it was a great combo because the saddle was a bit more luxurios than the red. My 1'er has the coral and glacier, and it looks awesome.

But at the end of the day, it really is not a big deal. Both are going to be nice, and will look fine. I would like the car just as much with either trim choice.

mattryan · 12-16-2010, 08:51 AM

my dealer just called me and told me that i can NOT get the auminium glacier trim b/c i didn't get the M sport package

i have an email from him saying that i could though... hmmm... next steps? i honestly don't see myself being happy with the gray poplar

View Poll Results: Which would look best with Alpine White on Coral Red?
Glacier Silver aluminium	33	54.10%
Black high-gloss	11	18.03%
Titanium	3	4.92%
grey Poplar	16	26.23%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 61. You may not vote on this poll

12-09-2010, 08:37 PM	#1
mattryan Captain 86 Rep 638 Posts Drives: 2022 M240i xDrive Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Alpine White on Coral Red but what colour trim? I just ordered my 2011 Alpine White on Coral Red 135i but I can't decide what colour trim to choose. The dealership told me it comes standard with Grey Poplar but I think it looks kinda odd with the coral red and black interior no? Here are my options: Glacier Silver aluminium Black high-gloss Titanium Brushed Aluminium Thoughts? Last edited by mattryan; 12-09-2010 at 08:52 PM..
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12-09-2010, 10:41 PM	#2
Thaddy Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	Glacier Silver, hands down. That's the exact color combination I'll be picking up next week
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mattryan Captain 86 Rep 638 Posts Drives: 2022 M240i xDrive Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	thanks for the feedback guys! yeah i was thinking either the aluminium glacier or brushed aluminum but the grey poplar just looks weird with the black and red interior! i just got an e-mail back from the dealer and apparently there is no charge for the aluminum glacier trim but that's the only trim i can change it to so i guess my minds been made for me.
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12-10-2010, 12:47 PM	#5
Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	For a contrary opinion, I've been enjoying the Coral Red/Grey Poplar combo on my Cashmere Silver 128i 'vert for 2 1/2 years. Tom
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MarkR171 Lieutenant Colonel 102 Rep 1,552 Posts Drives: '19 M2C \| '20 100AE ND2 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Phx, AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW M2C [0.00]	Grey Poplar. I don't like the "aluminum" in the 1 series. It looks cheap to me. The Grey Poplar is more classy, imo. Coral Red w/ Grey Poplar: Much better. __________________ 2019 M2C - Alpine White - 6MT 2023 Supra 6MT - Deposit and Wait
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3onDubs You live by the sword... 216 Rep 8,244 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: OC iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	I have the grey poplar and it matches nicely with black on red, but since your car is white, i'd go with the glacier aluminum, hands down.
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mattryan Captain 86 Rep 638 Posts Drives: 2022 M240i xDrive Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	thanks for the suggestions guys! i don't know if it's maybe because i'm 23 but i've NEVER liked wood in general... wood furniture, wood trim, i think the only thing that i like are dark hardwood floors LOL. wait - if you have nav the controller goes where the cupholder is? where are you suppose to put your drink?
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Dackelone European Editor 10589 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	I really LOVE my glacier aluminum with my Coral Red interior. Its one of the reaons why I am not so crazy over the 1M's interior.
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Kcyrusm Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 290 Posts Drives: 2012 335is DCT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: N. VA iTrader: (1)	Carbon fiber trim, hands down. I've got it with the white/corral combo and I drool every time I get in the car (only had the car for a couple weeks). You have to tell your sales guy/girl to have it added at the port for you, its not a factory installed option. But yeah, it does cost a bit... I'll put some crappy iPhone pics up for you of mine in a sec here. __________________ ________________ BMS DCI \| AR Catless DP's \| ETS FMIC \| E38 Map Cobb Protuned by Jake@PTF 2012 BMW 335is: 11.926 @ 117.710 MPH (stock runflats)
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Raine Captain 44 Rep 841 Posts Drives: '11 E82, '04 E60 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (3)	Black high gloss actually complements the car best when you consider the shadowline trim, the shadowline grills, the rear diffuser, the headliner and perhaps black rims if you have them. Red/White/Black.
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Kcyrusm Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 290 Posts Drives: 2012 335is DCT Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: N. VA iTrader: (1)	I hear the gloss black looks like cheap plastic tacked on. I do get what you are saying though. I also ended up with a carbon fiber rear diffuser, front lip, hood and trunk, so I guess I'm just goin carbon crazy, haha. __________________ ________________ BMS DCI \| AR Catless DP's \| ETS FMIC \| E38 Map Cobb Protuned by Jake@PTF 2012 BMW 335is: 11.926 @ 117.710 MPH (stock runflats)
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mbanshchikov Private First Class 14 Rep 144 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Burlington, MA iTrader: (0)	I ordered my AW with the red/grey pop trim, now after reading the thread I'm second guessing
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mattryan Captain 86 Rep 638 Posts Drives: 2022 M240i xDrive Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	my dealer just called me and told me that i can NOT get the auminium glacier trim b/c i didn't get the M sport package i have an email from him saying that i could though... hmmm... next steps? i honestly don't see myself being happy with the gray poplar
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