Help! Color Decision

judsonabts · 04-27-2008, 05:33 PM

After 3 months, searching everything from 2005 325xi's to a 2008 328xi lease, I decided my favorite by far is the 1 series. (getting manual trans, wasn't so impressed with the auto 128i)

I saw the 135i in Cashmere Silver and decided I really liked it--even though i typically hate gold hues on cars.

135i isn't an option for me quite yet. I wanted Cold, Premium, Sport, Xenon, Premium Audio, Comfort, Metallic and iPod... so that would be a bit expensive in the 135i (for a lease)

Any suggestions on an interior color? I really prefer 2 tones but I also think that black will help keep the cashmere silver from going too... well... i'm picturing sweater vests and country clubs which isn't quite my style, yet...

what interior would you choose on Cashmere? Anyone seen cashmere in person?
do you know if i can get the interior trim options they have in europe, specifically the cashmere silver trim?

thanks very much!

JAMS 135 · 04-27-2008, 07:18 PM

Taupe.

BMW Dreamer · 04-27-2008, 07:19 PM

x2

x97Melbourne · 04-27-2008, 07:23 PM

have you seen the red....it is what i just ordered. take a look and decide for yourself, but it is unique.....its hot

judsonabts · 04-27-2008, 07:48 PM

i have seen the red interior on white, loved the interior, hated the white--i know its popular just not me...

i haven't seen taupe yet--how does it compare to savanna? darker/lighter?

BMW Dreamer · 04-27-2008, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by judsonabts

i have seen the red interior on white, loved the interior, hated the white--i know its popular just not me...

i haven't seen taupe yet--how does it compare to savanna? darker/lighter?

Here is the Taupe brother.

warmtoes · 04-27-2008, 08:59 PM

Taupe or Savannah would be good for CS.

europlane · 04-27-2008, 09:04 PM

I saw cashmere and taupe on a convertible and it was very nice. I'm getting coral interior but I would not get it with cashmere.

gregthegr8 · 04-27-2008, 09:43 PM

I'd say taupe or the savannah. Saw a convertible 128 with taupe and it looked pretty sharp. the savannah would give two tone on the doors which might be a bit much, but that's up to you.

Year1of1 · 04-27-2008, 09:48 PM

so m any cars out there are gray and black.... think about getting coral, terra or lemon... add some excitement to the interior and define your vehicle as more unique then it already is.

BMW Dreamer · 04-27-2008, 10:03 PM

^^^ Grey, black, tan are way too popular interior colors. Terra or Coral.

gocal73 · 04-27-2008, 10:12 PM

I've seen Cashmere Silver with Terra and it's perfect.

judsonabts · 04-27-2008, 10:40 PM

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I've seen Cashmere Silver with Terra and it's perfect.

thats what i'm leaning towards if anything...

i really gotta see some pics!

kbimmer135i · 04-28-2008, 12:23 AM

i think taupe is nice with CS. but if you want something that won't dirty easily, go with black (but then i know you wanted two tone)

i have black with my CS and i like it. There's a CS thread
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5780

i'll post some interior pictures also.

Chop79 · 04-28-2008, 05:48 AM

Go with black. It makes the CS look a little more sporty and a little less "sweater vest". CS with black looks sweet.

Sydneysider · 04-28-2008, 07:00 AM

I'd get black with walnut trim.

judsonabts · 04-28-2008, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by kbimmer135i

i think taupe is nice with CS. but if you want something that won't dirty easily, go with black (but then i know you wanted two tone)

i have black with my CS and i like it. There's a CS thread
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5780

i'll post some interior pictures also.

yeah i'm leaning back towards black at this point.. kbimmer, thats the exact look i want!

problem is, i'm getting a 128i, even with sport package its not going to look nearly as good...

spudw · 04-28-2008, 09:18 AM

I'd go with black. Flame away, but I find the taupe interior to be Camryesque...

judsonabts · 04-28-2008, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by spudw

I'd go with black. Flame away, but I find the taupe interior to be Camryesque...

i would tend to agree there...

i guess if i wanted two toned, the exterior would need to be a different color... i think with CS, i'm pretty much confined to black to help bring some sportiness and youth back to the car

kbimmer135i · 04-29-2008, 03:10 AM

if you have a black interior, it'll really bring out the CS color. i m getting different comments about CS. my friends question why i got that color and strangers love that color.

i got the glacier aluminum trim. it looks sportier.

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yeah i'm leaning back towards black at this point.. kbimmer, thats the exact look i want!

problem is, i'm getting a 128i, even with sport package its not going to look nearly as good...

haven't seen how the 128i looks with sport package but i gotta say, i love the steering wheel and the exhaust sound on the 135.

BMW Dreamer · 04-29-2008, 04:55 AM

The sport package on the 128i is a must IMO. It looks great lower with the sport 128i wheels. Even though I love the 135i 264 wheels much better. I saw a black 128i sport conv in the showroom with Lemon interior and WOW it was SWEET.

Oregon · 04-29-2008, 04:58 AM

Taupe w/cashmere.

04-27-2008, 05:33 PM	#1
judsonabts New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	Help! Color Decision After 3 months, searching everything from 2005 325xi's to a 2008 328xi lease, I decided my favorite by far is the 1 series. (getting manual trans, wasn't so impressed with the auto 128i) I saw the 135i in Cashmere Silver and decided I really liked it--even though i typically hate gold hues on cars. 135i isn't an option for me quite yet. I wanted Cold, Premium, Sport, Xenon, Premium Audio, Comfort, Metallic and iPod... so that would be a bit expensive in the 135i (for a lease) Any suggestions on an interior color? I really prefer 2 tones but I also think that black will help keep the cashmere silver from going too... well... i'm picturing sweater vests and country clubs which isn't quite my style, yet... what interior would you choose on Cashmere? Anyone seen cashmere in person? do you know if i can get the interior trim options they have in europe, specifically the cashmere silver trim? thanks very much!
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JAMS 135 Private First Class 9 Rep 186 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 iTrader: (0)	Taupe. __________________ 2008 135i Titanium Silver/Coral Red
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x97Melbourne Molar World 47 Rep 916 Posts Drives: 2016 435i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	have you seen the red....it is what i just ordered. take a look and decide for yourself, but it is unique.....its hot
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judsonabts New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	i have seen the red interior on white, loved the interior, hated the white--i know its popular just not me... i haven't seen taupe yet--how does it compare to savanna? darker/lighter?
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warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	Taupe or Savannah would be good for CS. __________________ *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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europlane Enlisted Member 3 Rep 43 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	I saw cashmere and taupe on a convertible and it was very nice. I'm getting coral interior but I would not get it with cashmere. __________________ 128i AW (Yep! Another one!), Coral red, Manual, Sports Pack, HD radio. July 8 ED
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gregthegr8 Admiral of the Fleet 265 Rep 3,552 Posts Drives: Cars Usually Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (5)	I'd say taupe or the savannah. Saw a convertible 128 with taupe and it looked pretty sharp. the savannah would give two tone on the doors which might be a bit much, but that's up to you.
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Year1of1 Lieutenant 32 Rep 573 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 M50 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	so m any cars out there are gray and black.... think about getting coral, terra or lemon... add some excitement to the interior and define your vehicle as more unique then it already is. __________________ 2008 128 - retired 2010 X5 - retired 2013 535 - retired 2015 X1 - retired 2020 X5 M50i - On Order
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gocal73 Private First Class 5 Rep 146 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2007 iTrader: (0)	Terra I've seen Cashmere Silver with Terra and it's perfect.
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kbimmer135i Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 243 Posts Drives: 2008 135i (3/24/08-3/17/11) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Francisco, Ca. iTrader: (0)	i think taupe is nice with CS. but if you want something that won't dirty easily, go with black (but then i know you wanted two tone) i have black with my CS and i like it. There's a CS thread http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5780 i'll post some interior pictures also. __________________ (3/24/2008-3/17/2011) 135i Cashmere Silver with black interior
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Chop79 Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 293 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Go with black. It makes the CS look a little more sporty and a little less "sweater vest". CS with black looks sweet. __________________ 2008 135i Alpine White, Black'ette/High Gloss, Sport, CA, Heated Seats, iPod Adaptor, Premium hifi, Sirius, BMW Assist
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spudw Major 70 Rep 1,305 Posts Drives: 2009 128i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	I'd go with black. Flame away, but I find the taupe interior to be Camryesque... __________________ 2009 BMW 128i ~ Jet Black ~ Sport Package ~ Sunroof ~ USB Integration ~ Delivered on October 14, 2009
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BMW Dreamer Colonel 72 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: Modded 06 TL Manual Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern IL. iTrader: (0)	The sport package on the 128i is a must IMO. It looks great lower with the sport 128i wheels. Even though I love the 135i 264 wheels much better. I saw a black 128i sport conv in the showroom with Lemon interior and WOW it was SWEET.
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