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      04-07-2011, 11:18 PM   #1
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Interior Color Combination?

Going to place an order soon for 550iMSport, fully loaded , Alpine White with 1 of these interior combo's;

Black Dakota/ Black Anthracite wood

Black Dakota/ Light Wood

Oyster/Black/ Black Anthracite wood


Here's my quandry.

-I have Black Dakota/Anthracite bamboo in my current '08 550i , like it, but not sure I want this again. Probably most sporty .
-Dont like the aluminum hexagon, too industrial
-Seen a couple pics of Black Dakota/light wood but I havent seen it in person, might have too much contrast off of black leather? How would this look with AW exterior?
-I have 2 boys, so as much as I like the Oyster/Black, this would require more maintenance than I want ( those fellas are messy), and I dont think it has much contrast against the AW exterior.

Looking for some feedback and wise counsel , Thank in advance
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I'm going to order a 2012 550 M Sport that's AW with black Nappa and brushed Aluminum. I think this gives the best look. Wood is just too old school for me.
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Oyster/Black/ Black Anthracite wood

I have it and I love it!
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How about Cinnamon Brown to change things up a bit? It's still kinda dark and has a different character than black. The Anthracite or Dark Wood look good with it.
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Oyster/Black/ Black Anthracite wood

I have it and I love it!
Same here and it's easy to keep clean.
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Oyster/Black/ Black Anthracite wood

I have it and I love it!
Same here, 3 kids and it's easy to keep clean as Jon D said...
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picking up a oyster/black combo later today.... and have a 2yr old.

But reading this forum and others - no one with kids seems over concernced with the leather getting dirty etc so im guessing it cleans up easy.
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had 545i w/ auburn..

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How about Cinnamon Brown to change things up a bit? It's still kinda dark and has a different character than black. The Anthracite or Dark Wood look good with it.
Thanks! good suggestion, but had an 05 545i w/ auburn interior..similar to cinnamon. Loved it at beginning, grew tired of it
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Thanks! good suggestion, but had an 05 545i w/ auburn interior..similar to cinnamon. Loved it at beginning, grew tired of it
I had my heart set on Cinamon interior with black exterior but the sales guy talked me out of it, still think about what the car would have been like
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I went for cinnamon, bored with black, but still compatible with mountain biking, canoeing and three children....
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With an 8 month old passenger I went with black dakota. For me just feel it will weather better over next couple of years as he grows up and becomes more adapt at food throwing
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I have sophisto exterior with cinnamon interior. Love it! I was worried it'd be too orange but the colour turned out just perfect. Warm, rich brown with just a subtle hint of red.
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Have got Alpine White with Cinnamon on order. To me its a really classy combination.
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oyster black with black anthracite wood. combo looks beautiful
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Thanks everyone, and the winner is

After too much deliberation, went with my first choice, Black Dakota and Anthracite wood.

I sat in a 5er today with this combo, and realized I really like it and that for me it was the best alternative...2 active kids in and out , often straight from the ball field with dirty cleats and uniforms, backseat sometimes gets a little messy. Black is easy to clean and will look great for the duration with periodic care and cleaning.

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This is the exact combination I have with space Grey exterior. The black looks very nice with the Anthracite wood.

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After too much deliberation, went with my first choice, Black Dakota and Anthracite wood.
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