Coral Red or not?

NOBLE MOTORCARS · 07-09-2014, 02:00 AM

This is my third BMW:

07 328xi- First Car, lease, got terra cotta leather
09 335i x-drive- Second, bought used, had dakota black leather
15 435i- waiting for it to arrive but I got white on/ coral red...always wanted red

I was always jelly of my friends bimmers with red leather and now I finally got the chance to get it...

maybe others with red interiors can post some pics !

chylld · 07-09-2014, 02:03 AM

just one more pic from me

Monkey Punk · 07-09-2014, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by CK335iMSport

Go with the Coral Red, you'll love it, and it will stand out when your in a crowd full of other cars. One of the best choices I made when ordering the car. My wife wasn't too thrilled with it when I placed the order, but when I got the car and she opened the door

, her opinion quickly changed, and all of a sudden it was a good idea...

,

.

The CR goes great with MG, Black, or AW...IMHO...

Yes. I agree with the dark exterior and the red interior perspective. I am still not sure my wife will eventually settle in on it though. Like I said earlier...I have a looong wait for my ride, so I will definitely waffle on this one for a while!

Monkey Punk · 07-09-2014, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by chylld

just one more pic from me

I am going to show this picture to my wife! Thanks for the great picture. I think this gives it a bit more perspective. Earlier when I just showed a build online or only a pic of the interior my wife said it looked "whorish", which is fascinating because she is not prudish at all....I actually had to stop. Stare. And ask her if she had just become a fundamentalist Pentecostalist.

Shibtu · 07-09-2014, 02:40 AM

I went with the Coral Red with a BSM. I think that it it accents the exterior just a bit more though black is a more conservative color. I did however change out the Aluminum Hex trim with the M Performance carbon trim that tones it down just a bit and helps tie the black and red portions of the door together.

RoundelM3 · 07-09-2014, 07:32 AM

My wife INSISTED on the coral red interior for our mineral gray 335i M-Sport. Gets compliments every time the door is opened in the presence of others.

NOBLE MOTORCARS · 07-09-2014, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by roundel335

My wife INSISTED on the coral red interior for our mineral gray 335i M-Sport. Gets compliments every time the door is opened in the presence of others.

i can't wait for my alpine white to arrive with coral red.

Tron-M3 · 07-09-2014, 07:42 AM

I've had it now for 8 months in my AW 435. I am still amazed by the interior every time I open the door.

RoundelM3 · 07-09-2014, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by lPandaBearl

i can't wait for my alpine white to arrive with coral red.

Coral red and Alpine white is a dynamite combination - good choice!

exclusivo · 07-09-2014, 08:37 AM

I have mineral grey w/ coral red for a month...barely notice it anymore. Maybe it's fascinating to someone who has never seen a red interior, but now that I'm accustomed to it, it has become normal.

warmtoes · 07-09-2014, 09:15 AM

Had a 135i M-Sport Cabriolet TiAg with Coral Red interior. Loved that red interior. It stands out in a good way. I had many people come up and talk to me about the car. I would go for it.

Only thing to remember is to clean the seat regularly because you can definitely see the transfer from new jeans but this advice goes to any lighter interior.

YeaG30 · 07-09-2014, 01:52 PM

Coral red interior is still my favorite thing about my 328i. I don't know as if I will be able to buy another car in the future without it.

fecurtis · 07-09-2014, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkey says...

Hello all. I am in a deep conundrum here. I like the contrast of the red interior versus black or grey exterior, but I am afraid I may tire of it later. Additionally, my wife is dead set against it (we are partners in crime) and since she is letting me spend uber $$$ on this build I am trying to take her perspective into account.

On the one hand, she will not like to drive it as much (

), but I want to be a team player. So for discussion sake, has anyone gotten this and regretted it? Any thoughts (other than I am a overly domesticated and should just drive on and get what I want

?

I am very interested to hear your experiences/opinions. Thanks!

It's a love it or hate it kinda thing. I personally hate the red but if you like it, I say go for it. Plus if it'll keep your wife from driving it, then all the better.

nop · 07-09-2014, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Shibtu

I went with the Coral Red with a BSM. I think that it it accents the exterior just a bit more though black is a more conservative color. I did however change out the Aluminum Hex trim with the M Performance carbon trim that tones it down just a bit and helps tie the black and red portions of the door together.

I ordered the red with anthracite wood interior that's newly available on the 2015s for the same reasons. It was a bit of a gamble since I've never seen the two together, but now that I think of it it's pretty close to the carbon fiber color-wise, so I'm glad to hear someone else has that and likes it.

DS_BMW · 07-09-2014, 03:56 PM

My bsm 135 had coral red. Now my alpine white 428 has it. It rules!!

Dereks435Coupe · 07-09-2014, 04:01 PM

Coral Red all the way!

chickenjames · 07-09-2014, 04:29 PM

my 428i msport GC with MG/CR is due next week. I've never seen the red in the flesh - very excited.

It was red or black for me. Beige or ivory are just too light - children and dog would ruin them. Black is just too boring, whatever the outside colour. I'd love to try blue interior if anyone from BMW is listening - fond memories of dad's 993 Carrera S with blue inside!

Slmarcus · 07-09-2014, 05:27 PM

Ill be picking up an MG/CR F33 next week! Will definitely post pics. I LOVE the CR interior. Currently near the end of a 3-year lease on a BSM/CR E92 and have not had a single day that I wish it was a different color.

donsbabybeamer · 07-09-2014, 06:32 PM

For those of you who have not seen the Coral Red in person, the pictures do not do it justice. It is looks brighter in all pictures than it really is, it has a richness too it without being glaring. Kind of makes you feel like your in a 100K plus car because it screams "I'm bold and sophisticated without being ostentatious"

Monkey Punk · 07-09-2014, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by fecurtis

It's a love it or hate it kinda thing. I personally hate the red but if you like it, I say go for it. Plus if it'll keep your wife from driving it, then all the better.

Haha....yeah! However, I will flip flop on this about 100 times.

Monkey Punk · 07-09-2014, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by slmarkymark

Ill be picking up an MG/CR F33 next week! Will definitely post pics. I LOVE the CR interior. Currently near the end of a 3-year lease on a BSM/CR E92 and have not had a single day that I wish it was a different color.

I would love to see it when you get it.

Monkey Punk · 07-09-2014, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by chickenjames

my 428i msport GC with MG/CR is due next week. I've never seen the red in the flesh - very excited.

It was red or black for me. Beige or ivory are just too light - children and dog would ruin them. Black is just too boring, whatever the outside colour. I'd love to try blue interior if anyone from BMW is listening - fond memories of dad's 993 Carrera S with blue inside!

That sounds great! Make sure you post pics!

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Shibtu Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 435I M Sport Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (0)	I went with the Coral Red with a BSM. I think that it it accents the exterior just a bit more though black is a more conservative color. I did however change out the Aluminum Hex trim with the M Performance carbon trim that tones it down just a bit and helps tie the black and red portions of the door together.
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exclusivo Lieutenant Colonel 126 Rep 1,893 Posts Drives: race car Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: queens, ny iTrader: (11)	I have mineral grey w/ coral red for a month...barely notice it anymore. Maybe it's fascinating to someone who has never seen a red interior, but now that I'm accustomed to it, it has become normal. __________________
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warmtoes Lieutenant Colonel 31 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: EBII 435i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	Had a 135i M-Sport Cabriolet TiAg with Coral Red interior. Loved that red interior. It stands out in a good way. I had many people come up and talk to me about the car. I would go for it. Only thing to remember is to clean the seat regularly because you can definitely see the transfer from new jeans but this advice goes to any lighter interior. __________________ *2014 EBII 435i xDrive M-sport* Gone: 2011 TiAg F25 X3 xDrive35i M-sport Gone: 2008 TiAg w/Coral Red E88 135i Cab M-sport
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chickenjames Enlisted Member 5 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 428i GC Join Date: May 2014 Location: Marlborough iTrader: (0)	my 428i msport GC with MG/CR is due next week. I've never seen the red in the flesh - very excited. It was red or black for me. Beige or ivory are just too light - children and dog would ruin them. Black is just too boring, whatever the outside colour. I'd love to try blue interior if anyone from BMW is listening - fond memories of dad's 993 Carrera S with blue inside!
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Slmarcus Enlisted Member 8 Rep 41 Posts Drives: '17 F30 340i xDrive 6MT AW/CR Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Salt Lake City iTrader: (0)	Ill be picking up an MG/CR F33 next week! Will definitely post pics. I LOVE the CR interior. Currently near the end of a 3-year lease on a BSM/CR E92 and have not had a single day that I wish it was a different color. __________________ Past: '08 E90 328xi 6AT JB/SB Past: '11 E92 328i xDrive 6MT BSM/CR Past: '14 F33 428i xDrive 8AT MG/CR Past: '14 i01 i3 BEV Tera Capparis White Current: '17 F30 340i xDrive 6MT AW/CR
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donsbabybeamer Second Lieutenant 50 Rep 226 Posts Drives: 2014 x1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: New jersey iTrader: (0)	For those of you who have not seen the Coral Red in person, the pictures do not do it justice. It is looks brighter in all pictures than it really is, it has a richness too it without being glaring. Kind of makes you feel like your in a 100K plus car because it screams "I'm bold and sophisticated without being ostentatious"
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