Advice for Paint/Interior Color Combinations

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

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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!

LarrySinNJ · 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 14 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2010 328i Sedan Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA 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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jopa489 Major General 122 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	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! __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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Frzdrdhppy Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 2016 335i xD GT Estoril/Oyster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Indianapolis, IN 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....
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DnA Diesel Major 27 Rep 1,110 Posts Drives: 09 335d Sport SGrey/Blk/Blk Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ottawa, Canada 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! __________________ 2016 GLE 350d - White on Black
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Cookiemonster Captain 16 Rep 791 Posts Drives: 2010 335XI e92 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jupiter iTrader: (2)	I like the blue water and gray with silver trim. __________________ 2007 335I sedan (retired) 2010 335xi coupe
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Jlomb436 Lieutenant 55 Rep 465 Posts Drives: 09 E90 Space Gray 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California 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.
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mbhforum Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 246 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 328xi Sedan Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New York 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.
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asus389 Captain 68 Rep 639 Posts Drives: 11 E90 328i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 328i [0.00]	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. :-)
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03-29-2010, 10:46 AM	#12
KnowledgeMC New Member 14 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2010 328i Sedan Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks everyone for your input! I think I'm gonna go with the Monaco Blue/Black/Dark Burl. Thanks again!
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LarrySinNJ Lieutenant 122 Rep 425 Posts Drives: 2019 330i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Monaco/Saddle Brown/Dark Walnut - I'm a happy camper... __________________ 2019 G20 330i xDrive Med. Blue/Cognac Leather ZCV\|ZPP\|ZPX\|HK\|Remote Start (Ret'd) 2016 F06 640i xDrive Med. Blue/Red Leather MSport\|B&O\|Driver Asst+\|Cold\|Night (Ret'd) 2013 F30 335i xDrive Mineral Grey/Black Leather (Ret'd) 2011 E90 328i xDrive Space Grey/Black Leather(Ret'd) 2009 E90 328i xDrive Monaco Blue/(Ret'd) 2007 E90 328i xDrive Graphite (Ret'd)
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kgb1637 Lieutenant Colonel 21 Rep 1,519 Posts Drives: RS5 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Baltimore, MD 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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