I have both the Black Sapphire (335) and Platinum Gray (X5) with Oyster and I agree with the OCD comment with the black but it really does look great. That said, IMO the Plat Gray is the best alternative to all other colors. The sparkle in Plat Gray along with the contrast with the Oyster is both elegant and functional in most weather conditions. We had some snow around Denver that dirtied up the vehicle but it was "ugly" looking as the black looks when dirty. You really have to see it to appreciate it

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2011 x5 35d - Delivery Feb 28, 2011
Platimun Gray/Oyster Nevada Leather; Dark Bamboo Wood Trim; Cold Weather Pkg; Premium Pkg; Premium Sound Pkg; Rear Climate Pkg; Technology Pkg; Comfort Access; Multi-Contour Seats; Heated Rear Seats; Head Up Display; Roof Rails; Space Saver Spare Tire

2011 Infiniti G37x
Premium Package; Navigation Package; Interior Accents

2009 335i xDrive (Gone but not forgotten)
Sapphire Black/Oyster Nevada Leather
Cold Weather, Comfort Access, Logic7, Navigation