Carbon is definitely not a "cozy" option if that's what you're going for but I think it looks great with that Oyster color. I only got my wood color because it matched Saddle Brown pretty well and didn't look simply like an accent here and there - normally wouldn't go for that.

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'08 X5 3.0si - Alpine White / Saddle Brown interior
Specs: Sport Pkg, Premium Pkg, Tech Pkg, Comfort Access, Aero Kit, Style 433 staggered 20s on Conti DWS
Mods: Carbon 35 tint, LED angel eyes, GP Thunder 7500k fogs, H&R 20mm/25mm spacers, clear reflectors, gunsmoke-tinted taillights
Coded: Digital speedo, windows/sunroof/tailgate close via keyfob

X5 pics at Flickr