Does anyone have Champagne merino leather and piano black trim?

phil3103 · 05-31-2011, 09:01 AM

I so, do you have a picture of the interior you could post up please? I've just seen an exterior picture of one and it looks lovely. Can imagine it would be great with the black trims. What do people think?

Gibbo · 05-31-2011, 05:58 PM

Below is a link to the champagne colour in a Z4 where they did a run out special of the old shape with this colour leather. I have seen a few of them and the colour is really nice and I am sure the individual leather will be far nicer quality than std.

The only downside is it's expensive from memory and will add no value to your cars residual. I have had lemon which is a little darker than champagne but you still get all black trim apart from the doorcards and seats. I would have a look at Lemon also (if it's still an option) as it's really similar and will be the same price as std leather. Don't let the name lemon put you off it's a off white, creamy colour rather than bright yellow.

http://www.approvedbmw.co.uk/bmwuk/b...A5MExaNjc5Nzc=

Lemon from my 1er Coupe

jhbodle · 06-01-2011, 03:24 PM

Platinum Sand Merino leather is quite similar:

Fox530 · 06-05-2011, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jhbodle

Platinum Sand Merino leather is quite similar:

That is the most incredible E92 interior I have ever, ever, seen. If you specified that from new you have exceptional taste.

What a car, just stunning.

rjs · 06-05-2011, 06:28 PM

I think lighter coloured leather with the piano black trim looks really classy.

It was one of the things that attracted me to my car - I've got (extended) bamboo/piano which admittedly is darker than champagne, but along the same lines

Pic on here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=530418

phil3103 · 06-06-2011, 01:37 PM

It's the platinum with piano black that I want. But the current piano seems to have a weird insert in it at the dealers. Which I don't like. Has anyone got this in their car? How intrusive in the insert?

Also what are people's view on the extra cost? C £1000 over the standard leather plus £300 for the individual panels. Worth doing?

jhbodle · 06-06-2011, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Fox530

That is the most incredible E92 interior I have ever, ever, seen. If you specified that from new you have exceptional taste.

What a car, just stunning.

Thanks! Combined with the Individual Techno Violet paint it really stands out

jhbodle · 06-06-2011, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by phil3103

It's the platinum with piano black that I want. But the current piano seems to have a weird insert in it at the dealers. Which I don't like. Has anyone got this in their car? How intrusive in the insert?

Also what are people's view on the extra cost? C £1000 over the standard leather plus £300 for the individual panels. Worth doing?

It's a lot of cash, that's for sure. However, the extended leather option is really nice. In the pictures of mine above, everything that is Platinum coloured is leather, including the bottom half of the dash. The door panels are covered in leather, no plastic top.

Haven't seen the new Piano Black, but mine does scratch easily...

rich1068 · 06-06-2011, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by phil3103

Also what are people's view on the extra cost? C £1000 over the standard leather plus £300 for the individual panels. Worth doing?

Apologies if I haven't been following your threads. Are you still trying to make your mind up?

Anyhoo, again if it's not relevent then ignore me but be careful adding BMW Individual bits and bobs. They can add an age to your order.

Alpina_B3_Lux · 06-07-2011, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by phil3103

I so, do you have a picture of the interior you could post up please? I've just seen an exterior picture of one and it looks lovely. Can imagine it would be great with the black trims. What do people think?

I have Merino Champagne - albeit with anthracite mussle ahorn trims, not the piano black ones.

You can have a look at it under the following link: 335i LCI - review and experiences

Alpina_B3_Lux

phil3103 · 06-07-2011, 06:11 PM

Rich. Yes I'm still making my mind up. Although I think I'm there now. I must've been their most annoying customer. And yes you're right the ind leather would add a long time to the order so I've gone with black instead. But it's still lovely.

Can't wait. Just wish I could talk BMW into letting me hVe the darker wheels on the 330d but no go unfortunately.

rich1068 · 06-08-2011, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by phil3103

Rich. Yes I'm still making my mind up. Although I think I'm there now. I must've been their most annoying customer.

Well I get to keep the cup for another few weeks. I guess I have to pass it on to someone

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Originally Posted by phil3103

Just wish I could talk BMW into letting me hVe the darker wheels on the 330d but no go unfortunately.

Is it out of the question just buying a set from them? There's always the winter wheel set up to consider. And let's face it, it will be winter by the time you get this car

phil3103 · 06-11-2011, 04:00 AM

Lux, Ive just read your write-up. Brilliant and brilliant car too. That interior is absolutely spot-on. It's just a case of whether to go for it now. Thanks so much to everyone for taking the time to post.

Also Lux good to hear you've reviewed the premium sound system and found it worth it. Also gives me comfort. While I don't play a Steinway, I know what you mean re piano music and recording quality.

Rich, you can hang on to the cup if you like. Although I suspect if I go back with another spec change (ESP to BMW ind) that I might get lynched and they'll just refuse to do business with me!

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Gibbo Colonel 114 Rep 2,292 Posts Drives: Golf Ed35 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South East iTrader: (0)	Below is a link to the champagne colour in a Z4 where they did a run out special of the old shape with this colour leather. I have seen a few of them and the colour is really nice and I am sure the individual leather will be far nicer quality than std. The only downside is it's expensive from memory and will add no value to your cars residual. I have had lemon which is a little darker than champagne but you still get all black trim apart from the doorcards and seats. I would have a look at Lemon also (if it's still an option) as it's really similar and will be the same price as std leather. Don't let the name lemon put you off it's a off white, creamy colour rather than bright yellow. http://www.approvedbmw.co.uk/bmwuk/b...A5MExaNjc5Nzc= Lemon from my 1er Coupe __________________ Golf Ed35 Black with - Black Leather
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rjs Major 35 Rep 1,281 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: UK (West Mids) iTrader: (0) Garage List '09 M3 (e93) [10.00]	I think lighter coloured leather with the piano black trim looks really classy. It was one of the things that attracted me to my car - I've got (extended) bamboo/piano which admittedly is darker than champagne, but along the same lines Pic on here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=530418 __________________ E93 M3 \| Azurite Black \| Extended Bamboo Leather \| Piano Black Trim \| 19" 220M Wheels \| Shadowline Trim \| Edition Grills M DCT \| HDD iDrive \| EDC \| Bluetooth \| Front & Rear PDC \| Heated Seats \| DAB Radio \| Hi-Fi Speakers \| USB Audio \| SmartTOP
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phil3103 Private First Class 20 Rep 197 Posts Drives: E90 / E46M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dorset iTrader: (0)	It's the platinum with piano black that I want. But the current piano seems to have a weird insert in it at the dealers. Which I don't like. Has anyone got this in their car? How intrusive in the insert? Also what are people's view on the extra cost? C £1000 over the standard leather plus £300 for the individual panels. Worth doing?
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phil3103 Private First Class 20 Rep 197 Posts Drives: E90 / E46M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dorset iTrader: (0)	Rich. Yes I'm still making my mind up. Although I think I'm there now. I must've been their most annoying customer. And yes you're right the ind leather would add a long time to the order so I've gone with black instead. But it's still lovely. Can't wait. Just wish I could talk BMW into letting me hVe the darker wheels on the 330d but no go unfortunately.
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phil3103 Private First Class 20 Rep 197 Posts Drives: E90 / E46M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dorset iTrader: (0)	Lux, Ive just read your write-up. Brilliant and brilliant car too. That interior is absolutely spot-on. It's just a case of whether to go for it now. Thanks so much to everyone for taking the time to post. Also Lux good to hear you've reviewed the premium sound system and found it worth it. Also gives me comfort. While I don't play a Steinway, I know what you mean re piano music and recording quality. Rich, you can hang on to the cup if you like. Although I suspect if I go back with another spec change (ESP to BMW ind) that I might get lynched and they'll just refuse to do business with me!
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