Red interior with Grey Poplar or High gloss black?

why13 · 04-27-2008, 02:32 PM

The 135 in Black exterior looks great with red interior. The red looks good with poplar which the std way the car comes

Not sure if anyone has the red interior with the Glossy black and if Poplar is a better combo with red interior

MadMan77 · 04-27-2008, 02:37 PM

I would go with gray poplar on since I do not like the way the high gloss has metallic in it. If it was just a high gloss piano finish then I would go with it.

Dan203 · 04-27-2008, 02:55 PM

I don't like gray poplar at all! The wood just does not fit well with the style of this car. I know the black has a slight sparkle but I still think it matches the red leather the best.

Dan

128er · 04-27-2008, 03:07 PM

High Gloss F'Sho!

walsh416 · 04-27-2008, 03:12 PM

black :thumbup:

OzF16 · 04-27-2008, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMan77

I would go with gray poplar on since I do not like the way the high gloss has metallic in it. If it was just a high gloss piano finish then I would go with it.

+1

OzF16 · 04-27-2008, 04:35 PM

I've seen a lot of people calling this trim Piano Black. That would be awesome, and I would probably get it if it was. I've got some friends that have a Steinway grand piano (that costs more than this car, by the way), and this trim doesn't look like that at all. I would go look at it in person before you decide that you want sparkles in your interior.

europlane · 04-27-2008, 05:42 PM

:w00t: Exactly my opinion

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan203

I don't like gray poplar at all! The wood just does not fit well with the style of this car. I know the black has a slight sparkle but I still think it matches the red leather the best.

Dan

0002s · 04-27-2008, 06:24 PM

I have coral with grey poplar and it looks very good together.

vivid · 04-27-2008, 06:28 PM

I prefer the Gray Poplar over the Gloss Black with Coral Red int.

painter · 04-27-2008, 07:12 PM

IMO, the sparkles in the black are not obtrusive at all. I would prefer a piano black if available, but the gloss black is a good look with coral red.

:w00t:

BMW Dreamer · 04-27-2008, 08:07 PM

Coral with grey poplar.

jtsherri · 04-27-2008, 08:19 PM

I've seen both and can vouch for both looking phenomenal.

I personally chose gloss black because I intend to order the matching shift knob and ebrake handle.

kevintran · 04-27-2008, 08:28 PM

I would go with the Poplar. It has a more expensive look to it. In MY opinion, the glass black looked like if I took my trim pieces off and painted them. (no offense guys, a lot of ricer civics do this)

drand · 04-27-2008, 08:40 PM

Another vote for grey poplar.

warmtoes · 04-27-2008, 08:54 PM

I'm for grey poplar.

imported_Katera · 04-27-2008, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMan77

I would go with gray poplar on since I do not like the way the high gloss has metallic in it. If it was just a high gloss piano finish then I would go with it.

I sat in and drove a 1 that had High gloss black in it. Honestly, I would of never known there was any metallic flek in it if I would not of seen that SS posted here awhile back with a flash going off 2 inches from it. You can't see any sparkle in the High gloss trim just looking at it in normal lighting. It looks pure black to me. /shrug

BMW Dreamer · 04-27-2008, 09:51 PM

Hard choice, but you can always change the trim. I might change whatever I choose to CF trim.

Kiety · 04-27-2008, 11:35 PM

Poplar looks great with coral

Dan203 · 04-28-2008, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff1962

Coral with grey poplar.

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See that just looks weird to me. The gray poplar just looks out of place next to such a flashy interior color. To me the gray poplar only looks good with the black leather, and even then it doesn't look "expensive". This is not an "expensive" looking car no matter what color the trim is. It's a sporty looking car and I think the gloss black and aluminum just fit that sporty look much better then shiny wood.

Dan

Oregon · 04-28-2008, 02:02 AM

I agree, too many colors, textures, inputs happening, distracting, ahhh...! IMO.:wink:

Sydneysider · 04-28-2008, 06:45 AM

I ordered the brushed aluminium trim (Australian option).

04-27-2008, 02:32 PM	#1
why13 Private 15 Rep 66 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	Red interior with Grey Poplar or High gloss black? The 135 in Black exterior looks great with red interior. The red looks good with poplar which the std way the car comes Not sure if anyone has the red interior with the Glossy black and if Poplar is a better combo with red interior
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MadMan77 ↓↓↓ Ex-Con ↓↓↓ 34 Rep 1,874 Posts Drives: Jet Black '08 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Yigo iTrader: (1)	I would go with gray poplar on since I do not like the way the high gloss has metallic in it. If it was just a high gloss piano finish then I would go with it.
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Dan203 Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,592 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carson City, NV iTrader: (1)	I don't like gray poplar at all! The wood just does not fit well with the style of this car. I know the black has a slight sparkle but I still think it matches the red leather the best. Dan
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04-27-2008, 03:07 PM	#4
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walsh416 Private 6 Rep 95 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	black :thumbup:
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04-27-2008, 04:35 PM	#7
OzF16 BMF 2 Rep 84 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	I've seen a lot of people calling this trim Piano Black. That would be awesome, and I would probably get it if it was. I've got some friends that have a Steinway grand piano (that costs more than this car, by the way), and this trim doesn't look like that at all. I would go look at it in person before you decide that you want sparkles in your interior. __________________ 135i SGM, Coral Red Leather, Gray Poplar Trim, 6MT, Sport pkg, Premium pkg, Cold Wx pkg, Comfort Access, Premium Hi-Fi, Satellite Radio Delivered May 12th!
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0002s Mein Führer! I can walk! 45 Rep 822 Posts Drives: Not a BMW Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bunker iTrader: (0)	I have coral with grey poplar and it looks very good together.
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04-27-2008, 06:28 PM	#10
vivid Captain 40 Rep 822 Posts Drives: 135i, 323i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA. iTrader: (0)	I prefer the Gray Poplar over the Gloss Black with Coral Red int. __________________ Current: 135i, 323i wagon. Sold:GTI Sold: FX45 Sold: E36 M3
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04-27-2008, 07:12 PM	#11
painter Private 2 Rep 57 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	Gloss black IMO, the sparkles in the black are not obtrusive at all. I would prefer a piano black if available, but the gloss black is a good look with coral red. :w00t:
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04-27-2008, 08:07 PM	#12
BMW Dreamer Colonel 72 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: Modded 06 TL Manual Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern IL. iTrader: (0)	Coral with grey poplar.
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04-27-2008, 08:19 PM	#13
jtsherri Major 144 Rep 1,262 Posts Drives: TBD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Metro Detroit, MI iTrader: (14) Garage List 2008 135i [10.00]	I've seen both and can vouch for both looking phenomenal. I personally chose gloss black because I intend to order the matching shift knob and ebrake handle. __________________ -Jason My review(s): cp-e™ Cat Back Exhaust, cp-e™ SS 3" Downpipes, TPLSM3 Custom Fiberglass Subwoofer Enclosure, P3 BMW 135 Vent Integrated Digital Interface
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04-27-2008, 08:28 PM	#14
kevintran Enlisted Member 1 Rep 45 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	I would go with the Poplar. It has a more expensive look to it. In MY opinion, the glass black looked like if I took my trim pieces off and painted them. (no offense guys, a lot of ricer civics do this)
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04-27-2008, 08:40 PM	#15
drand Private First Class 7 Rep 186 Posts Drives: X3 M40 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	Another vote for grey poplar. __________________ 135i May 3,2008 ED - Retired M235i Sept. 15, 2014 ED - Retired
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04-27-2008, 08:54 PM	#16
warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	I'm for grey poplar. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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04-27-2008, 09:51 PM	#18
BMW Dreamer Colonel 72 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: Modded 06 TL Manual Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern IL. iTrader: (0)	Hard choice, but you can always change the trim. I might change whatever I choose to CF trim.
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04-27-2008, 11:35 PM	#19
Kiety The ONE 12 Rep 388 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Cabriolet Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Burnaby iTrader: (1)	Poplar looks great with coral __________________ 135i Cabriolet \| Sparkling Graphite Metallic \| Coral Red Boston Leather \| Moonlight top \| Glacier Aluminum trim \| Premium package \| M Sport package \| Sound package \| PDC \| Power Seats
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04-28-2008, 02:02 AM	#21
Oregon NRA Life Member, BMW CCA 30 year member 181 Rep 2,614 Posts Drives: 04' M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oregon iTrader: (1) Garage List 1971 2002 [0.00] 2004 M3 [0.00] 2008 135i [0.00]	I agree, too many colors, textures, inputs happening, distracting, ahhh...! IMO.:wink: __________________ Resigned 1ADDICTS Moderator “To disarm the people is the best and most effective way to enslave them.” – George Mason
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04-28-2008, 06:45 AM	#22
Sydneysider Private First Class 5 Rep 152 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	I ordered the brushed aluminium trim (Australian option). __________________ 135i Saphire Black, Coral Red, Steptronic, Sunroof, Comfort Access on the road 28 May 08
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