Trim warning seat viewpoint also 135 versus 128 and Non leather

gmund1948 · 03-30-2008, 09:10 AM

I went to my dealer and saw several 135s and 128s, the aluminum trim is IMHO ugly and cheap, It is not even close to the quality in the 3 series, Its perforated and looks like cheap funiture trim.

That said I will change my order to the Piano Black

The 128 looks incredibly stark compared to the 135, It looks like its
a 4x4 and a long way off the ground !

The standard seats are really poor on the 1 series compared to the sport seats, I saw a base 128 and thought the seats were terrible a Toyota Corolla looks better
Finally the Naugahide, std BMW TEX looks and feels a lot like leather in black.

There was a Monaco Blue /black with only heated seats and
Sports package as options, nice choice

asv · 03-30-2008, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Gmund1948

I went to my dealer and saw several 135s and 128s, the aluminum trim is IMHO ugly and cheap, It is not even close to the quality in the 3 series, Its perforated and looks like cheap funiture trim.

I had the opposite opinion when I took delivery of my 135i. I was planning on swapping the ALUM trim out for CF ASAP, but after seeing it, I really like it.

investor27 · 03-30-2008, 03:44 PM

The aluminum trim is not perforated, so I'm not sure what you saw.

BMW Dreamer · 03-30-2008, 03:48 PM

It looks more like fish scales, or a 1950's metal ice cube tray.

plexiglass · 03-30-2008, 03:52 PM

Aluminum trim does remind me of the old metal coleman coolers. I could not find a pic of a coleman but this is as close as I've found.

Jackdaws · 03-30-2008, 04:37 PM

My 128i salesperson strongly recommended gray poplar trim over stainless steel on any black interior--she was right. The gray poplar breaks up the black and has a very warm glow. Also, I strongly recommend the sports package with all its upgrades to jazz up appearance and performance of any 128i!

adc · 03-31-2008, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by asv

I had the opposite opinion when I took delivery of my 135i. I was planning on swapping the ALUM trim out for CF ASAP, but after seeing it, I really like it.

+1. It most reminds me of the E46 ZHP Aluminum Cube trim.

I like the brushed Aluminum in my 335i, but the patterned ones wear far better.

Robinc · 03-31-2008, 02:53 PM

I love the aluminum trim in my car, actually prefer it over brushed aluminum. I don't know what is about out, but it just seems to give a real sporty appearance.

winthorp · 03-31-2008, 03:33 PM

I also like the aluminum trim. It definitely has somewhat of a retro look to it (like the perforated leather on the M steering wheel), which I thinks goes really well with the 1.

The good thing about its texture (as already noted it is not perforated) is that it will be less prone to dents that a flat aluminum trim. In essence, it is already pre-dented…

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gmund1948 Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 253 Posts Drives: 335 cab,C-6 08, 73 911E 59 D, Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: American in Germany iTrader: (0)	Trim warning seat viewpoint also 135 versus 128 and Non leather I went to my dealer and saw several 135s and 128s, the aluminum trim is IMHO ugly and cheap, It is not even close to the quality in the 3 series, Its perforated and looks like cheap funiture trim. That said I will change my order to the Piano Black The 128 looks incredibly stark compared to the 135, It looks like its a 4x4 and a long way off the ground ! The standard seats are really poor on the 1 series compared to the sport seats, I saw a base 128 and thought the seats were terrible a Toyota Corolla looks better Finally the Naugahide, std BMW TEX looks and feels a lot like leather in black. There was a Monaco Blue /black with only heated seats and Sports package as options, nice choice
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investor27 Private First Class 22 Rep 169 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	The aluminum trim is not perforated, so I'm not sure what you saw.
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plexiglass Private First Class 22 Rep 144 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	Aluminum trim does remind me of the old metal coleman coolers. I could not find a pic of a coleman but this is as close as I've found. __________________ 128i, Jet Black, sport package enjoyed since 3/18/08
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Jackdaws Private 6 Rep 97 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	My 128i salesperson strongly recommended gray poplar trim over stainless steel on any black interior--she was right. The gray poplar breaks up the black and has a very warm glow. Also, I strongly recommend the sports package with all its upgrades to jazz up appearance and performance of any 128i!
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Robinc Private First Class 6 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I love the aluminum trim in my car, actually prefer it over brushed aluminum. I don't know what is about out, but it just seems to give a real sporty appearance.
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winthorp New Member 7 Rep 18 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	I also like the aluminum trim. It definitely has somewhat of a retro look to it (like the perforated leather on the M steering wheel), which I thinks goes really well with the 1. The good thing about its texture (as already noted it is not perforated) is that it will be less prone to dents that a flat aluminum trim. In essence, it is already pre-dented…
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