New F30: Which one is better: Anthracite Wood Trim or Bushed Aluminum Trim

webdither · 09-26-2012, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by J1n

For a moment there I thought I was the only one who thought it seems "SLOPPY"...

They shoulda just put the words on a brushed alu plate and CF the whole panel.

Agreed. It really ruined it to me. Other than that it does look nice.

Mechnarien · 09-27-2012, 09:56 PM

Thanks Guys!Anthracite looks amazing! But I have Black leather seats with red highlights. Not sure if Anthracite wood trim goes with the black interior.

Anyways my car is on Courage, which docked a minutes back at Baltimore, MD, I should be getting my car in a week now.

and yeah, I will be posting the pictures of my car as soon as it arrives.

s1cksh00sbrah · 10-03-2012, 02:05 PM

Does anybody know where I could see a pic of a black/black trim/accent pieces? Kind of on topic lol

avoytal · 12-06-2012, 01:07 AM

I ordered my Modern Line in all oyster with the anthracite wood trim. I was worried that the dark pearl trim might look too "plasticy" and the grooved light wood was just too weird for me.

I would really love to see a pic of someone who has the same combo, just in case, cause I've still got 3 weeks to change my mind

woderd · 12-06-2012, 03:08 AM

I am taking delivery soon and I got the brushed aluminum but when I wanted to switch to the wood it was too late LOL. I wonder how hard it would be to switch?

avoytal · 12-06-2012, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by woderd

I am taking delivery soon and I got the brushed aluminum but when I wanted to switch to the wood it was too late LOL. I wonder how hard it would be to switch?

Looking at these forums and seeing how many people want to trade/switch/sell theirs I don't believe it to be too hard.

woderd · 12-06-2012, 03:45 AM

I mean how hard to take the trim off

NordicBob · 12-06-2012, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by miss fluginator

My 328i mSport, which is currently on order (arriving ~Nov), was not available with Anthracite wood trim - and that is what I really wanted. I ordered it with Aluminum Hexagon interior trim with high-gloss black accent (from what I understand this is only available on m sport models). Want to make a deal?

My all Black exterior/interior 2013 335i M Sport came with the Aluminum Hexagon interior trim with high-gloss black accent and looks stunning in my opinion. I am not sure how scratch resistant that the Aluminium Hexagon is as I have only had it less than a week. I also own a 2005'Infiniti G35 with non-hexagon Aluminium trim which is somewhat sensitive to scratches.

My BMW dealer told me that the Hexagon trim on the M Sport is much less sensitive to scratches than that of the Infiniti. We shall see.

avoytal · 12-06-2012, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by woderd

I mean how hard to take the trim off

Yeah, that's what i meant as well. Too many people are doing it on their own for it to be hard.

woderd · 12-06-2012, 07:13 AM

is there a difference between the hex aluminum and sport line aluminum?

Jamesons Viggen · 12-06-2012, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by avoytal

Yeah, that's what i meant as well. Too many people are doing it on their own for it to be hard.

There is a good thread with pics in the DIY section showing the replacement and install of the M-Performance carbon fiber set.

Geojohn5 · 01-07-2013, 11:34 AM

Does anyone have any more pics of sporline interior with athracite wood Trim? I am in the middle of my build and am really on the fence. Any regrets? Thanks!

bksting28 · 01-07-2013, 12:11 PM

I saw this combo in a car on the lot before I ordered...loved it. Was leaning towards brushed aluminum, but with the Grey leather it was a bit monochromatic. The anthracite wood works beautifully with the Grey and Black ...looks very nice. Will post pics when it finally arrives next week (I hope.)

Frencholivier · 01-07-2013, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bksting28

I saw this combo in a car on the lot before I ordered...loved it. Was leaning towards brushed aluminum, but with the Grey leather it was a bit monochromatic. The anthracite wood works beautifully with the Grey and Black ...looks very nice. Will post pics when it finally arrives next week (I hope.)

Please do post pictures, I'm anxiously waiting to see what it looks like!

shivaswrath · 01-07-2013, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mechnarien

I have ordered 2013 328 x drive sportsline. I got the default build for interiors as Anthracite trim. I actually wanted Brushed Aluminum. Contacted my CA and he told me it is too late to do anything as my car is already in build.
So my Question to you guys:
Is it possible to change the trim to Brushed Aluminum after my car gets delivered?

In your opionion which trim goes well with Black leather seats and red highlight?

I have not seen both (Brushed Aluminum/ Anthracite wood trim) of these in person but saw them only in pictures in config manager online on BMW website.

the M Performance inlays are pretty nice (CF)...i like the Dark Burl Walnut personally though, adds a bit of class to the interior.

CHCCubs · 01-07-2013, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bksting28

I saw this combo in a car on the lot before I ordered...loved it. Was leaning towards brushed aluminum, but with the Grey leather it was a bit monochromatic. The anthracite wood works beautifully with the Grey and Black ...looks very nice. Will post pics when it finally arrives next week (I hope.)

Agreed. I also went with the anthracite with everest grey. To me it looks great and is a nice contrast with the grey leather and black dash.

Geojohn5 · 01-07-2013, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bksting28

I saw this combo in a car on the lot before I ordered...loved it. Was leaning towards brushed aluminum, but with the Grey leather it was a bit monochromatic. The anthracite wood works beautifully with the Grey and Black ...looks very nice. Will post pics when it finally arrives next week (I hope.)

Yes, please do. My order cutoff is toward the end of next week. Black leather sport line with anthracite wood trim?

Geojohn5 · 01-14-2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bksting28

I saw this combo in a car on the lot before I ordered...loved it. Was leaning towards brushed aluminum, but with the Grey leather it was a bit monochromatic. The anthracite wood works beautifully with the Grey and Black ...looks very nice. Will post pics when it finally arrives next week (I hope.)

You take delivery yet???

pkimM3r · 01-14-2013, 11:51 PM

I vote piano black!

CKau · 01-15-2013, 04:45 AM

I vote go with anything & give me your anthracite wood trim :-P PM me if you end up not liking it & we'll talk a deal.

CKau · 01-15-2013, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by boltjames

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Saddle is quite different than your interior, but just focus on how it matches the dash.

BJ

bksting28 · 01-15-2013, 07:47 PM

Took delivery this evening of my 2013 Imperial Blue with Anthracite Wood trim...looks amazing. It's pouring rain here - not ideal for taking flattering pics, but as soon as sky's clear up...I'll post some photos. Definitely endorse the combo...the right call for sure.

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s1cksh00sbrah New Member 1 Rep 11 Posts Drives: transitioning to 2013 328 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: sw fl iTrader: (0)	Does anybody know where I could see a pic of a black/black trim/accent pieces? Kind of on topic lol
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avoytal Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 320i - Modern Line Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Warsaw, Poland iTrader: (0)	I ordered my Modern Line in all oyster with the anthracite wood trim. I was worried that the dark pearl trim might look too "plasticy" and the grooved light wood was just too weird for me. I would really love to see a pic of someone who has the same combo, just in case, cause I've still got 3 weeks to change my mind
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woderd Private 14 Rep 91 Posts Drives: boat Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: home iTrader: (0)	I am taking delivery soon and I got the brushed aluminum but when I wanted to switch to the wood it was too late LOL. I wonder how hard it would be to switch?
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woderd Private 14 Rep 91 Posts Drives: boat Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: home iTrader: (0)	I mean how hard to take the trim off
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Geojohn5 New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: South Jersey iTrader: (0)	Does anyone have any more pics of sporline interior with athracite wood Trim? I am in the middle of my build and am really on the fence. Any regrets? Thanks!
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bksting28 New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2013 IB 328i Sport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Sport Line with Everest Grey + Anthracite Wood Trim I saw this combo in a car on the lot before I ordered...loved it. Was leaning towards brushed aluminum, but with the Grey leather it was a bit monochromatic. The anthracite wood works beautifully with the Grey and Black ...looks very nice. Will post pics when it finally arrives next week (I hope.)
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CKau First Lieutenant 33 Rep 391 Posts Drives: G01 X3 Xdrive30i M sport Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: sydney, australia iTrader: (0)	I vote go with anything & give me your anthracite wood trim :-P PM me if you end up not liking it & we'll talk a deal. __________________ 2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i M Sport [sold]2013 BMW X3 xDrive30d [Sold] 2013 F30 328i
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bksting28 New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2013 IB 328i Sport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Took delivery today Took delivery this evening of my 2013 Imperial Blue with Anthracite Wood trim...looks amazing. It's pouring rain here - not ideal for taking flattering pics, but as soon as sky's clear up...I'll post some photos. Definitely endorse the combo...the right call for sure.
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