Sparkling graphite w/ red or lemon interior?

n54_335 · 09-20-2007, 03:42 AM

Just wanted to see what people would prefer with Sparkling Graphite, the Lemon or red interior?

1ster · 09-20-2007, 07:47 AM

I think SGM can work fine with either interior, but I would choose Coral over Lemon if it were me. I think Lemon ultimately works best on blue-hued cars.

BTW: Terra brown is incredible with SGM. :wink:

TerpENME · 09-20-2007, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 1ster

I think SGM can work fine with either interior, but I would choose Coral over Lemon if it were me. I think Lemon ultimately works best on blue-hued cars.

BTW: Terra brown is incredible with SGM. :wink:

Ditto on all counts... especially the last one!

SCA · 09-20-2007, 11:22 AM

Sparkling Graphite with Black or Terra also looks great! For your choices I voted Coral.

Snow White · 09-20-2007, 01:06 PM

I go red. Even with a blue car I would go red though. I only put black interiors in my cars but for some reason I really like the red that they are putting in theses.

Quark · 04-19-2008, 09:23 PM

I've wanted lemon since I first saw it on a three in the UK when the E90s were introduced, so I'm finally going to get one now with Sparkling Graphite. (Although part of me's still considering Montego Blue, the order's set for SG now.)

Quark

128i/Sparkling Graphite/Lemon/Grey Poplar/Hi-Fi/6FL/HD/Prem/manual/CA

BuddhaTB · 04-19-2008, 11:15 PM

I'd go with Coral Red. Lemon is too light colored for my taste.

Jewpac · 04-19-2008, 11:55 PM

Red, thats the combo my Dad ordered on his M3 and I love it.

Jonnyfilmboy · 04-20-2008, 12:18 AM

Definitely red. I never would have ordered red interior before I started playing Test Drive Unlimited. That game opened my eyes to the beauty of red interiors. Before that, only person I knew who bought red leather was my grandma in her old old Buick.

AzCanuck · 04-20-2008, 01:27 AM

With SGM, I would take the lemon over the red but I would say the terra would be the best choice.

Dan203 · 04-20-2008, 02:08 AM

I think lemon looks best on Blue Water and coral looks best on Silver. For SGM I think I'd go with terra or black. But that's just my opinion.

Dan

BMW Dreamer · 04-20-2008, 07:32 AM

I also think either color int would look great. If you are a CLEAN FREAK NUT like myself, the Lemon interior won't be a problem. IF your an average person I suggest Coral.

TP 135i · 04-20-2008, 08:51 AM

Agree with other posters......Black or Terra are the best interiors with SGM.
Of the choices given, I voted for Coral (red)

SCSedona1 · 04-20-2008, 08:56 AM

I ordered red..., I voted red..., I am biased.

sethchan · 04-20-2008, 09:31 AM

I like coral with SGM. SGM is a very discreet, subdued color and coral makes a nice contrast. Very sexy. Women love it.

I think lemon would be bit bland with SGM. If you want lemon, I'd go with blue or one of the blacks to create more contrast.

zbladejr · 04-20-2008, 09:32 AM

I'd have to see the lemon. In pictures it looks really great! With the red, I thought it was a bit too 'loud' in a black car, but then yesterday we did our obligatory stop at the dealer (while we're waiting on our black on black 135i to arrive by snail mail) and that red leather is just ridiculously beautiful in the metalic black shell. So, really, the red is irresistible, but much more so in person than in photos. That gets me thinking, try to see lemon in person before making final decision. Could make all the difference.
btw, I went with black to stay in leatherette; longevity and cost reasons; in that order.

Jaguar66 · 04-21-2008, 04:45 AM

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one 35i · 04-21-2008, 08:54 AM

Local dealer had SGM with coral and it looked terrific!:thumbup:

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09-20-2007, 03:42 AM	#1
n54_335 Private First Class 18 Rep 126 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Santa Barbara, CA iTrader: (0)	Sparkling graphite w/ red or lemon interior? Just wanted to see what people would prefer with Sparkling Graphite, the Lemon or red interior?
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09-20-2007, 07:47 AM	#2
1ster Large Member 164 Rep 937 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2007 iTrader: (0)	I think SGM can work fine with either interior, but I would choose Coral over Lemon if it were me. I think Lemon ultimately works best on blue-hued cars. BTW: Terra brown is incredible with SGM. :wink:
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09-20-2007, 11:22 AM	#4
SCA Brigadier General 565 Rep 3,742 Posts Drives: Multiple BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 🇺🇸 iTrader: (0)	Sparkling Graphite with Black or Terra also looks great! For your choices I voted Coral.
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09-20-2007, 01:06 PM	#5
Snow White Enlisted Member 2 Rep 40 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ft. Myers iTrader: (0)	I go red. Even with a blue car I would go red though. I only put black interiors in my cars but for some reason I really like the red that they are putting in theses.
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Quark Private 1 Rep 76 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	I've wanted lemon since I first saw it on a three in the UK when the E90s were introduced, so I'm finally going to get one now with Sparkling Graphite. (Although part of me's still considering Montego Blue, the order's set for SG now.) Quark 128i/Sparkling Graphite/Lemon/Grey Poplar/Hi-Fi/6FL/HD/Prem/manual/CA
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BuddhaTB First Lieutenant 150 Rep 312 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 xDrive 30i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 [0.00]	I'd go with Coral Red. Lemon is too light colored for my taste.
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Jewpac Marty Turco Hater 37 Rep 768 Posts Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (0)	Red, thats the combo my Dad ordered on his M3 and I love it. __________________ 135i, Alpine White, Taupe Leatherette, iPod USB adaptor, 6MT Delivery Wednesday 5/7
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04-20-2008, 12:18 AM	#9
Jonnyfilmboy New Member 0 Rep 29 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	Definitely red. I never would have ordered red interior before I started playing Test Drive Unlimited. That game opened my eyes to the beauty of red interiors. Before that, only person I knew who bought red leather was my grandma in her old old Buick.
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04-20-2008, 01:27 AM	#10
AzCanuck New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	With SGM, I would take the lemon over the red but I would say the terra would be the best choice. __________________ Future 1 series owner
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04-20-2008, 02:08 AM	#11
Dan203 Lieutenant Colonel 136 Rep 1,592 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carson City, NV iTrader: (1)	I think lemon looks best on Blue Water and coral looks best on Silver. For SGM I think I'd go with terra or black. But that's just my opinion. Dan
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04-20-2008, 07:32 AM	#12
BMW Dreamer Colonel 72 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: Modded 06 TL Manual Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern IL. iTrader: (0)	I also think either color int would look great. If you are a CLEAN FREAK NUT like myself, the Lemon interior won't be a problem. IF your an average person I suggest Coral.
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04-20-2008, 08:51 AM	#13
TP 135i Major 28 Rep 1,340 Posts Drives: 2008 135i SGM MT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Finksburg, Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 1995 Acura Integra SE [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i [0.00] 2006 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 1999 Toyota 4-Runner [0.00]	Agree with other posters......Black or Terra are the best interiors with SGM. Of the choices given, I voted for Coral (red) __________________ 2008 135i SGM
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04-20-2008, 08:56 AM	#14
SCSedona1 Private 0 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 08 SGM 135i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Planet Road iTrader: (0)	I ordered red..., I voted red..., I am biased. __________________ 135i Coupe... Sparkling Graphite Metallic/Coral Red, Premium, Sport, Cold Weather, Auto. It is MINE!!! YAY!!! :thumbup::roundel::headbang: 1er's....the REAL zoom, zoom!
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04-20-2008, 09:31 AM	#15
sethchan Lieutenant 12 Rep 403 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	I like coral with SGM. SGM is a very discreet, subdued color and coral makes a nice contrast. Very sexy. Women love it. I think lemon would be bit bland with SGM. If you want lemon, I'd go with blue or one of the blacks to create more contrast.
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04-20-2008, 09:32 AM	#16
zbladejr Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 231 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	I'd have to see the lemon. In pictures it looks really great! With the red, I thought it was a bit too 'loud' in a black car, but then yesterday we did our obligatory stop at the dealer (while we're waiting on our black on black 135i to arrive by snail mail) and that red leather is just ridiculously beautiful in the metalic black shell. So, really, the red is irresistible, but much more so in person than in photos. That gets me thinking, try to see lemon in person before making final decision. Could make all the difference. btw, I went with black to stay in leatherette; longevity and cost reasons; in that order.
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Jaguar66 M Power 41 Rep 1,469 Posts Drives: '09 ///M-Sport 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Rafael iTrader: (3)	edit Last edited by Jaguar66; 04-05-2010 at 01:27 PM..
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04-21-2008, 08:54 AM	#18
one 35i Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 240 Posts Drives: CSM/terra Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: sold iTrader: (3)	Local dealer had SGM with coral and it looked terrific!:thumbup:
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