E90 - Space Gray - Black vs Beige

JBD · 02-04-2009, 05:41 AM

Hi all

Have ordered a new Space Gray 320d with Black Dakota leather and Burl Walnut trim. Am now panicking that perhaps the Beige interior with the Wurl Walnut trim might have been a better option (my wife hates the other trims, so they're out of the equation).

I know these types of questions have been asked consistently on this forum, but what do people think about the Beige leather, burl walnut with space gray? Does it go or is the black a better match with the space gray?

thanks in advance

methodtim · 02-04-2009, 06:40 AM

I like black, but I'm just boring like that. Your combo looks fine, I'm sure you'll be very happy with it.

optimistic · 02-04-2009, 06:49 AM

Love the black with Space Gray.

beskone · 02-04-2009, 09:43 AM

That's the combo I got - looks awesome, you'll love it I'm sure

My only dilemma was Burl vs. Poplar, but in the end i decided the burl gave a better contrast with the dark interior.

KL2DC · 02-04-2009, 09:53 AM

Try saddle and either aluminum or dark burl. I think it works better than beige on SG. Alternatively, chestnut brown or red brown with aluminum is a nice avantgarde look paired with space grey.

Nomad · 02-04-2009, 10:07 AM

I went space gray with black and alum trim....but thats how I roll

To each his own...
Good Luck!

335-115 · 02-04-2009, 10:34 AM

i think regardless of exterior color the beige looks too washed out and reminds of my grandparent's buick. if saddle is out go black.

Phil G. · 02-04-2009, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 335-115

i think regardless of exterior color the beige looks too washed out and reminds of my grandparent's buick. if saddle is out go black.

I went with Oyster. The car is for my wife who really likes the beige, but we will (in 3 years or so) give the car to my kid who really likes the Oyster. Am we nice parents or what?

doggiedog · 02-04-2009, 03:02 PM

That's the color I ordered.

I had a Space Gray type color with black leather for my G35. I loved it. That's why I got it again although I did go with the burl walnut this time and not aluminum. I did not like the aluminum trim on the E90.

Exterior

Interior

methodtim · 02-04-2009, 03:07 PM

^ Pic link fail.

JBD · 02-04-2009, 06:32 PM

Thanks for everyone's responses on this so far. It looks like the space gray/black dakota/burl walnut (my original choice) is everyone's preferred choice over the beige.

Had an old E36 318i green/beige and wanted a change from the light interior.

J

doggiedog · 02-07-2009, 02:48 PM

Picked up my E90 335i today!

Front

Rear

Interior

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JBD New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: E90 320d Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	E90 - Space Gray - Black vs Beige - help! Hi all Have ordered a new Space Gray 320d with Black Dakota leather and Burl Walnut trim. Am now panicking that perhaps the Beige interior with the Wurl Walnut trim might have been a better option (my wife hates the other trims, so they're out of the equation). I know these types of questions have been asked consistently on this forum, but what do people think about the Beige leather, burl walnut with space gray? Does it go or is the black a better match with the space gray? thanks in advance
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335-115 New Member 4 Rep 17 Posts Drives: '09 335i E90 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: under water iTrader: (0)	i think regardless of exterior color the beige looks too washed out and reminds of my grandparent's buick. if saddle is out go black.
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JBD New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: E90 320d Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Thanks for everyone's responses on this so far. It looks like the space gray/black dakota/burl walnut (my original choice) is everyone's preferred choice over the beige. Had an old E36 318i green/beige and wanted a change from the light interior. J
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