Advice for Paint/Interior Color Combinations - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

KnowledgeMC · 03-27-2010, 05:37 PM

Hi, I just registered for the forums and this is my first post.

I've decided to go with a 2010 328i sedan and my search has come down to these final two configurations:

Monaco Blue with Black Dakota leather and Dark Burl trim

VS.

Blue Water Metallic with Grey Dakota leather and Aluminum trim

And since this will be my first BMW, I just wanted to ask for any advice, suggestions, comments.

I've never had black interior before, does it really get as hot (esp. in Los Angeles area) as people say they do?

My previous car had aluminum trim and after a few years, a lot of the surface was covered with scratches, can anyone tell me any personal experiences with aluminum trims in BMW's (esp. with respect to durability)?

I'd appreciate any input, thanks!

Dereleek · 03-27-2010, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KnowledgeMC

Hi, I just registered for the forums and this is my first post.

I've decided to go with a 2010 328i sedan and my search has come down to these final two configurations:

Monaco Blue with Black Dakota leather and Dark Burl trim

VS.

Blue Water Metallic with Grey Dakota leather and Aluminum trim

And since this will be my first BMW, I just wanted to ask for any advice, suggestions, comments.

I've never had black interior before, does it really get as hot (esp. in Los Angeles area) as people say they do?

My previous car had aluminum trim and after a few years, a lot of the surface was covered with scratches, can anyone tell me any personal experiences with aluminum trims in BMW's (esp. with respect to durability)?

I'd appreciate any input, thanks!

I would go with the Monaco/Black combo, but would prefer the alum trim on the other combo. I have aluminum trim and love it. It will stay nice and not get scratched if you are careful and take care of it. Never understand how people allow their trim to get scratched. Plus, I am not a fan of the wood trim at all, but that is just me.

The blue water is definitely more unique..have maybe only seen a couple.

As for the heat and black leather--just get some tint!

jopa489 · 03-27-2010, 05:47 PM

The aluminum can dent over time, but shouldn't if you are careful and conscious of it. I would take the Monaco/Black combination between those two, personally.

Oh and welcome!

2kaccordocoupe · 03-27-2010, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jopa489

The aluminum can dent over time, but shouldn't if you are careful and conscious of it. I would take the Monaco/Black combination between those two, personally.

Oh and welcome!

+1

Frzdrdhppy · 03-27-2010, 10:34 PM

+ for the Monaco/Black. The Blue water is beautiful, but I think the gray makes it too understated. Blue Water & Oyster on the other hand....

DnA Diesel · 03-27-2010, 10:49 PM

I'd go with the dark combo, but change out the dark burl for gloss black...that will be a very sharp car!

Cookiemonster · 03-28-2010, 12:01 AM

I like the blue water and gray with silver trim.

Jlomb436 · 03-28-2010, 12:05 AM

I must say, I thought I was in love with gray leather when I chekce di tout online, and what not. But every single used car I looked at with grya leather, looked horrible even with 20K miles on it. Go with the dark.

mbhforum · 03-28-2010, 09:34 AM

Monaco Blue is the way to go. I am picking my Monaco Blue (with Dakota Beige) Saturday, I can't wait! Also, BMW phased out Monaco Blue for 2011 which will make it more unique and possibly help resale value.

Get tints for the black leather, I currently have black leather in my G35x with tints and in the summer, it's usually not too bad.

EssamKh · 03-28-2010, 10:18 AM

Monaco Blue

If you can take care of your interior, try Oyster!

asus389 · 03-28-2010, 11:40 AM

Personally I think that the "wood trim" looks kind of cheesy in dark interiors, so I'd go with the aluminum if you get black leather. The wood looks nice if you were to get it w/ beige interior. The wood is a lighter color and looks classy with beige.

My car is a black sapphire metallic ext, w/ beige + light wood interior. :-)

KnowledgeMC · 03-29-2010, 10:46 AM

Thanks everyone for your input!

I think I'm gonna go with the Monaco Blue/Black/Dark Burl. Thanks again!

Lrscpa · 03-29-2010, 10:53 AM

Monaco/Saddle Brown/Dark Walnut - I'm a happy camper...

kgb1637 · 03-29-2010, 11:04 AM

I'm not gonna lie, I think the Monaco with the Gray would look awesome, but you still have two solid color combos there, good luck!

03-27-2010, 05:37 PM	#1
KnowledgeMC New Member Drives: 2010 328i Sedan Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 16 iTrader: (0)	Advice for Paint/Interior Color Combinations Hi, I just registered for the forums and this is my first post. I've decided to go with a 2010 328i sedan and my search has come down to these final two configurations: Monaco Blue with Black Dakota leather and Dark Burl trim VS. Blue Water Metallic with Grey Dakota leather and Aluminum trim And since this will be my first BMW, I just wanted to ask for any advice, suggestions, comments. I've never had black interior before, does it really get as hot (esp. in Los Angeles area) as people say they do? My previous car had aluminum trim and after a few years, a lot of the surface was covered with scratches, can anyone tell me any personal experiences with aluminum trims in BMW's (esp. with respect to durability)? I'd appreciate any input, thanks! Last edited by KnowledgeMC; 03-27-2010 at 05:46 PM.
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03-27-2010, 05:47 PM	#3
jopa489 BMW/Detailing Addict Drives: Estoril F30 335i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New England Posts: 6,554 iTrader: (8)	The aluminum can dent over time, but shouldn't if you are careful and conscious of it. I would take the Monaco/Black combination between those two, personally. Oh and welcome! __________________

03-27-2010, 10:49 PM	#6
DnA Diesel Major Drives: 09 335d Sport SGrey/Blk/Blk Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,075 iTrader: (0)	I'd go with the dark combo, but change out the dark burl for gloss black...that will be a very sharp car! __________________ 2009 335d Sport - Space Grey, Gloss Black on Black Leather (pics)

03-28-2010, 12:01 AM	#7
Cookiemonster Captain Drives: 2010 335XI e92 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jupiter Posts: 792 iTrader: (2)	I like the blue water and gray with silver trim. __________________ 2007 335I sedan (retired) 2010 335xi coupe

03-28-2010, 10:18 AM	#10
EssamKh Private First Class Drives: 2012 1M Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Egyptian in Saudi Arabia Posts: 123 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 330i Conve ... [0.00] 2012 BMW 1M [0.00] 2002 BMW X5 4.4i (S ... [0.00] 2003 BMW 318i E46 [0.00]	Monaco Blue If you can take care of your interior, try Oyster! __________________ 2012 1M - Alpine White - Black - Fully Loaded 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 09 330i E93 Convertible (Retired) - Monaco Blue - Coral Red 03 318i E46 (Retired) - Gray Green Metallic - Beige ** 02 X5 4.4i E53 (Retired) -Titanium Silver - Gray

03-27-2010, 10:34 PM	#5
Frzdrdhppy Second Lieutenant Drives: 2013 335i Sport Line BSM/Red Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 201 iTrader: (0)	+ for the Monaco/Black. The Blue water is beautiful, but I think the gray makes it too understated. Blue Water & Oyster on the other hand....

03-28-2010, 12:05 AM	#8
Jlomb436 Lieutenant Drives: 09 E90 Space Gray 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 465 iTrader: (0)	I must say, I thought I was in love with gray leather when I chekce di tout online, and what not. But every single used car I looked at with grya leather, looked horrible even with 20K miles on it. Go with the dark.

03-28-2010, 09:34 AM	#9
mbhforum Second Lieutenant Drives: 2010 BMW 328xi Sedan Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New York Posts: 240 iTrader: (0)	Monaco Blue is the way to go. I am picking my Monaco Blue (with Dakota Beige) Saturday, I can't wait! Also, BMW phased out Monaco Blue for 2011 which will make it more unique and possibly help resale value. Get tints for the black leather, I currently have black leather in my G35x with tints and in the summer, it's usually not too bad.

03-28-2010, 11:40 AM	#11
asus389 Lieutenant Drives: 06 E90 325i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 406 iTrader: (0)	Personally I think that the "wood trim" looks kind of cheesy in dark interiors, so I'd go with the aluminum if you get black leather. The wood looks nice if you were to get it w/ beige interior. The wood is a lighter color and looks classy with beige. My car is a black sapphire metallic ext, w/ beige + light wood interior. :-)

03-29-2010, 10:46 AM	#12
KnowledgeMC New Member Drives: 2010 328i Sedan Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 16 iTrader: (0)	Thanks everyone for your input! I think I'm gonna go with the Monaco Blue/Black/Dark Burl. Thanks again!

03-29-2010, 10:53 AM	#13
Lrscpa Second Lieutenant Drives: 09 328i XDrive Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 215 iTrader: (0)	Monaco/Saddle Brown/Dark Walnut - I'm a happy camper... __________________ 2011 E90 Space Grey/Black Leather Value\|Premium2\|Convenience\|Step\|Navi\|Sirius\|BMW Apps 2009 E90 Monaco Blue/Saddle Brown Leather Premium\|Cold\|Step\|Navi\|Xenon\|Sirius\|iPod (Retired) 2007 E90 Graphite/Black Leather Premium \| Cold \| Step \| Navi \| Xenon \| Sirius (Retired)

03-29-2010, 11:04 AM	#14
kgb1637 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: F30 (on its way) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,520 iTrader: (0)	I'm not gonna lie, I think the Monaco with the Gray would look awesome, but you still have two solid color combos there, good luck! __________________ Retired - '08 E90 335i Sparkling Graphite/Gray Dakota Leather, ZSP, ZCW, ZPP, Navi, ipod, Sat

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