Hexagon vs. Dark Wood Trim

EZDozzit · 03-23-2014, 11:32 AM

My 5 has a black interior and came with the Hexagon trim. I've always had a soft spot for the Dark Wood trim. So what's your opinion, should I stay with the Hexagon or switch to Dark Wood?

Lesterh1 · 03-23-2014, 11:52 AM

I've always thought the aluminum looks pretty horrendous. Kinda tacky IMO for a car of this class. Love the dark wood in mine.

mroll320 · 03-23-2014, 12:44 PM

wood is for furniture not cars... unless it`s a Morgan!

Lesterh1 · 03-23-2014, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mroll320

wood is for furniture not cars... unless it`s a Morgan!

Well, fwiw it doesn't really look like wood anyway lol.

mness · 03-23-2014, 02:01 PM

The Aluminum Hex looked better in person to me than in pics. With a black interior, I like the Hex better than wood.

camnhoj · 03-23-2014, 02:44 PM

Has to be the brushed aluminium for me

remmib · 03-23-2014, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by EZDozzit

My 5 has a black interior and came with the Hexagon trim. I've always had a soft spot for the Dark Wood trim. So what's your opinion, should I stay with the Hexagon or switch to Dark Wood?

I you like the Dark Wood, of course you should get it.

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Originally Posted by camnhoj

Has to be the brushed aluminium for me

Me too.

Grover432 · 03-23-2014, 03:53 PM

I like the look of the dark trim but in time I think it will show scratches more than the aluminum hex. I think the Hex looks a bit cheap as well - wood seems richer, but the Hex is more sporty. Everyone has an opinion so just go with what looks good to you.

Donser · 03-23-2014, 05:51 PM

+1 looks much better in person. IMO, the aluminum hex trim work much better with the black interior. It's also easy to keep clean. Prints and dust don't show. If I was as gonna go with mocha or oyster interior, I'd pick the dark wood. Either way you go, can't go wrong IMO they're all top class looking material.

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Originally Posted by mness

The Aluminum Hex looked better in person to me than in pics. With a black interior, I like the Hex better than wood.

andyk500 · 03-23-2014, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by camnhoj

Has to be the brushed aluminium for me

+1

ColJC · 03-23-2014, 08:49 PM

I got aluminum and love it. Easier to keep clean too.

EZDozzit · 03-23-2014, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by LTCJC

I got aluminum and love it. Easier to keep clean too.

I had the brushed aluminum trim on a previous car and it was a magnet for scratches. It looked damn good though. What's been your experience so far?

Russkey · 03-24-2014, 09:40 AM

Never liked any wood trims in cars. I vote for hex trim.

Grover432 · 03-24-2014, 10:28 AM

I'd love to see a carbon fibre option on M Sport models. Looks great in a Porsche.

EZDozzit · 03-24-2014, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Grover432

I'd love to see a carbon fibre option on M Sport models. Looks great in a Porsche.

+1

Alan l. · 03-24-2014, 12:25 PM

I had aluminum hex in my 535 and now i have black anthracite wood. Stick with aluminum hex. Any dark glossy trim on this car scratches like there's no tomorrow no matter how careful you are. Even using a micro fiber towel on a opticoated trim still shows hairline scratches on it. Aluminum hex was completely maintenance free.

Alan

AVIMAX · 03-24-2014, 01:22 PM

I can back up the claim that the wood scratches like crazy. I had it in my 2011 F10 and the first time you clean the dust off it it will look scratched in the sunlight. It was bad enough that when I ordered my new F10 I was going to go with aluminum hex even though I prefer the dark wood, but in the end I didn't think the aluminum went with my Mocha interior, the wood looks much classier in my eyes. I've decided to live with the scratches, but it is an issue to consider. Light wood on the other hand might not show up the scratches. I'd love to see wood on the dash and doors and matte black on the centre console, like the M5. The centre console is where the scratches are worst.

martin mustang · 03-24-2014, 05:49 PM

Brushed aluminium, with Black interior the perfect contrast, and light up the interior while keeping the Black leather, I have it on my 2011 still enjoying it 3 years on.

RandomGuy152 · 03-25-2014, 02:35 AM

The darker trims are more appealing to me, the cosiness effect is a must for my long drives. On a scenic road, they are like displays reflecting all the outside details - especially the plain black glossy trim. At night, the orange lighting really makes a wonderful effect on the darker trims - almost like a fireplace - but make sure nothing but moist micro fibre touches them, or they will scratch!

My previous M-Sport F10 had the hexagon metal trim and it felt very cold and mechanical to me… mind you, these were quite susceptible to scratching too, especially on the fold just above the glovebox and around the gear lever.

JamRWS6 · 03-25-2014, 07:29 AM

Depends on your color choices and the options on your car. IMO an MSport car with the black interior deserves the hex trim, it looks amazing. I hated the hex I saw in pictures but sitting in the car I was sold. Leave the wood for your grandma's Lexus or Mercedes.

crmgr · 03-25-2014, 12:51 PM

I just stopped off at my dealer for end of lease inspection. Current is CB M-Sport with black and anthracite wood. My new M-Sport just arrived and was getting detailed (Saturday delivery), jet black, black interior with hexagon trim. The hex trim looked great, especially with the new white stitching on the Dakota leather. Brightens up the interior. Glad I made the decision to go that route.

Piers · 03-25-2014, 02:00 PM

Hex and oyster for me. had hex and black on my E60

03-23-2014, 11:32 AM	#1
EZDozzit Civilian 14 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 2014 550i M Sport Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (1)	Hexagon vs. Dark Wood Trim My 5 has a black interior and came with the Hexagon trim. I've always had a soft spot for the Dark Wood trim. So what's your opinion, should I stay with the Hexagon or switch to Dark Wood? Attached Images __________________ Warning, I'm prone to sudden attacks of enthusiasm. __________________________________________ 2014 BMW 550i M Sport - Jet Black 2014 BMW X6 35i - Black Sapphire 2011 BMW X5 50i - Titanium Silver (traded)
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Lesterh1 New Member 2 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 550i xDrive Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: East iTrader: (0)	I've always thought the aluminum looks pretty horrendous. Kinda tacky IMO for a car of this class. Love the dark wood in mine.
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mroll320 Private First Class 6 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 530d Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	wood is for furniture not cars... unless it`s a Morgan! __________________ diesel rules!
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03-23-2014, 02:01 PM	#5
mness Second Lieutenant 60 Rep 214 Posts Drives: 2013 535iM Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Marin, CA iTrader: (0)	The Aluminum Hex looked better in person to me than in pics. With a black interior, I like the Hex better than wood. __________________ 2013 535i M-Sport: Carbon Black with Oyster/Black Dakota, SAT, Driver Assistance Pkg, Premium Pkg, Multi-Contour Heated Seats, Navigation, H/K stereo. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S non-runflats, M5 grille, Painted reflectors from IND.
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Grover432 Lieutenant 22 Rep 585 Posts Drives: 2013 535 XDrive Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I like the look of the dark trim but in time I think it will show scratches more than the aluminum hex. I think the Hex looks a bit cheap as well - wood seems richer, but the Hex is more sporty. Everyone has an opinion so just go with what looks good to you. __________________ 2013 535 X Drive, Alpine White/M Sport/Executive/Apps/Black Dakota/Fineline Anthracite
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ColJC New Member 5 Rep 6 Posts Drives: X7 xDrive40i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Madison, AL iTrader: (0)	I got aluminum and love it. Easier to keep clean too.
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Russkey Captain 155 Rep 751 Posts Drives: '12 BMW AW 550xi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 550xi [10.00]	Never liked any wood trims in cars. I vote for hex trim. __________________ '15 Porsche Macan S / Black & Garnet Red / 20" RS Spyder Wheels / CF trim / Red Calipers / Black Rear Badge. '12 AW 550xi / Dinan S2 / Arkym CF Spoiler / 3D Design Style Splitter / Eisenmann Race Exhaust / 20' HRE FF01 / ACS Springs / CF Grill / CF 3D Design Diffuser / Blue Calipers...
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Grover432 Lieutenant 22 Rep 585 Posts Drives: 2013 535 XDrive Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I'd love to see a carbon fibre option on M Sport models. Looks great in a Porsche. __________________ 2013 535 X Drive, Alpine White/M Sport/Executive/Apps/Black Dakota/Fineline Anthracite
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Alan l. Major General 5434 Rep 8,805 Posts Drives: 2020 F95 X5M Competition Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States iTrader: (9)	I had aluminum hex in my 535 and now i have black anthracite wood. Stick with aluminum hex. Any dark glossy trim on this car scratches like there's no tomorrow no matter how careful you are. Even using a micro fiber towel on a opticoated trim still shows hairline scratches on it. Aluminum hex was completely maintenance free. Alan __________________
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AVIMAX Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 228 Posts Drives: last BMW was 2014 535xd Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I can back up the claim that the wood scratches like crazy. I had it in my 2011 F10 and the first time you clean the dust off it it will look scratched in the sunlight. It was bad enough that when I ordered my new F10 I was going to go with aluminum hex even though I prefer the dark wood, but in the end I didn't think the aluminum went with my Mocha interior, the wood looks much classier in my eyes. I've decided to live with the scratches, but it is an issue to consider. Light wood on the other hand might not show up the scratches. I'd love to see wood on the dash and doors and matte black on the centre console, like the M5. The centre console is where the scratches are worst.
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martin mustang Major 257 Rep 1,040 Posts Drives: 640d,X5 45e, 911c4s, 635csi Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Brushed aluminium, with Black interior the perfect contrast, and light up the interior while keeping the Black leather, I have it on my 2011 still enjoying it 3 years on.
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03-25-2014, 02:35 AM	#19
RandomGuy152 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 35 Posts Drives: F10 M-Sport (TiAg) Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Surrey, UK iTrader: (0)	The darker trims are more appealing to me, the cosiness effect is a must for my long drives. On a scenic road, they are like displays reflecting all the outside details - especially the plain black glossy trim. At night, the orange lighting really makes a wonderful effect on the darker trims - almost like a fireplace - but make sure nothing but moist micro fibre touches them, or they will scratch! My previous M-Sport F10 had the hexagon metal trim and it felt very cold and mechanical to me… mind you, these were quite susceptible to scratching too, especially on the fold just above the glovebox and around the gear lever. Last edited by RandomGuy152; 03-25-2014 at 02:41 AM..
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JamRWS6 Captain 191 Rep 603 Posts Drives: 2022 X3M Competition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Depends on your color choices and the options on your car. IMO an MSport car with the black interior deserves the hex trim, it looks amazing. I hated the hex I saw in pictures but sitting in the car I was sold. Leave the wood for your grandma's Lexus or Mercedes. __________________ - 2022 X3M Comp - 2021 X5 xDrive 40i - 2018 F80 M3 (sold)
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crmgr Private 6 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 535XI M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	I just stopped off at my dealer for end of lease inspection. Current is CB M-Sport with black and anthracite wood. My new M-Sport just arrived and was getting detailed (Saturday delivery), jet black, black interior with hexagon trim. The hex trim looked great, especially with the new white stitching on the Dakota leather. Brightens up the interior. Glad I made the decision to go that route.
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Piers Captain 36 Rep 619 Posts Drives: 2017 F10 535d M-Sport Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sussex, UK iTrader: (0)	Hex and oyster for me. had hex and black on my E60 __________________ 2017 F10 535d MSport Auto - Mineral Grey - Oyster leather - 19" 351M's - Pro Media - Enhanced bluetooth - MSport rear spoiler - Sun protection glass - Harman Kardon Hifi - Multi Function Display - Ambient Lighting - Folding mirrors - Sunroof - LED adaptive headlights
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