Pics please - Brushed aluminum trim
 

I'm considering the brushed aluminum trim with black interior for my next ride. I haven't seen it in person. The only pics I've seen are the ones on bmwusa where you build your own.

Please post pics if you have. I'm not so concerned with the interior color against the trim. I was thinking that the big trim piece near the glove box might be blinding in the aluminum.

Thanks :)

Here's a few off my other forum: Sorry they're kind of big. The first one also includes the leather-wrapped dash, if anyone is interested in how that looks.

http://www.motor-talk.de/attachment/...0Neu%20018.jpg

http://www.motor-talk.de/attachment/...nnen%20002.jpg

Check out this guy's album as well for Tobacco/Aluminium (nice camera!): Picasa-Webalben - Björn - BMW X5

Personally, I like aluminium trim in most vehicles since I prefer black or gray upholstery. Also the aluminium is not high-gloss so there is minimal glare. In fact, I dislike the wood trim because the glossy surface reflects the sun into my eyes.

We have the aluminium trim and have noted that you don't want to rest your arm on the door on a hot day (ooucchhh!!!!):thumbup::thumbup:

My wife is also prone to scratching the centre console pieces with her bag/bits somehow.... so we have been trying to get piano black like my E60

Cheers


J

Good point....:thumbup:

Enjoy

Although I like this interior. ;)

Here's flywheel aluminium trim ;)

Red is way too intense for me. I know it looks stunning and sporty, but I can't live with that kind of interior everyday. I prefer Gray or black, in that order, cuz it's a colder scheme that's no-nonsense. Plus, I don't really like shouty cars or shouty interiors.

You talk like Uncle Matlock(Andy Griffith). :D
Sporty color for a sporty car...seen it in ///M3?

I got Aluminum in my x5 back in March. As noted above ... you need to be really careful with it ... because it is very, very, very easy to scratch. I'm rather disappointed really, because I've had Aluminum before on other BMWs, and it seemed more resilient. Anyway, heres a snap.

It looks great with the black interior :wow: Thanks guys :)

I appreciate the feedback too. I lease so I'm not so concerned about the long term with scratches, and I am pretty careful but I still wouldn't be happy if the trim started looking nasty. I'm thinking the bracelet on my right wrist and my watch on the left could be a problem. And I do lean my left arm on the door. Burns and scratches for one hot looking ride.

Decisions, decisions :rofl:

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Way too much going on here for me. :yikes: Especially since no sports package. That interior color with the black and the light grey headliner....Nope.

I am never geting a BMW without black/anthracite headliner. The light standard material feels like sandpaper. I think its worth paying the extra $500 for black headliner.

Is this is the same red enterior used for the E9x? Looks darker, esp in the third pic. Is red interior for the E70 special order (ie. $4500 extra), or just one that requires special ordering?

Had Aluminium Trim in our Z4M - and I can only agree with what others have said - it scratches easily. I am not careful with our cars but never managed to scratch any visible surfaces - however, the area between the seats did pick up a few dings from people putting on their seatbelts.

I have the dotted Aluminium trim in the X3 and haven't had trouble with it. Yes, if you hit the seat belt on it often, it will probably scratch. I only have one small nick from where my watch hits the door handle when I switch off the headlamps, that's it. I don't imagine it being that hard to maintain as long as one is careful. Then again, I'm more careful than most folks I suppose, i.e I make sure not to slam the doors too hard and I wait for the headlamps to auto-level before starting the vehicle.

I think LeMansX5 showed an X6 interior which has the Chateau Red Leather, not available on the X5. The 3er has Rotbraun or Chestnut Red, and the M3 has Fox Red Leather, which is slightly darker than the regular 3er. And its still too sporty for me in the M3......I'll have the standard black Alcantara/Leather.

To those of you that have the aluminum trim
 

If you were going to lease a car for 2 or 3 years, are the scratches enough to keep you from doing it again?

I need to call my SA and have him keep an eye out for someone in for service so I can see what it looks like with wear and tear.

Yup... The heat is a pain on a hot day, and the better half has managed to do this in only 18 months. She has some jewelery that bumps every now and again when she puts her bag on the passenger floor.... I think it looks crappy hence why we are looking to swap it out...

Cheers


J

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Yikes, that looks terrible.

Ouch...maybe I should reconsider.

Ouch ... mind doesn't look that bad. I've had a few dents and minor scratches. It seems to get worse everytime I take it to the dealer. Theres a surprise ...huh?!

I'm going to replace it all with the new carbon black leather as available on the new x5m/x6m .. when it becomes available. Had that on my 2008 M3, and it looks great. Will be a pricey upgrade me-thinks.

I have had brushed aluminum in my X for about 6 months, and no scratches here. It does get hot at times, but nothing you can't handle.

BTW, here is the X5 I had initially paid a deposit on (But did not get it because the red was TOO flashy). I do wish I had gotten it at times, but I am waiting for my X5 M :bmw: :driver:

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I don't think its just red. Its the red and black combo which makes it flashy or very sporty. :rofl:

Thanks guys. It seems LVR is the minority here. Did you give your wife the rules for driving the X? :rofl: Or do rules not apply to the CEO ;)

I'd love to hear from other owners.

What will I do? I have a few months to decide. I am liking the look.

I like the Brushed Aluminum best out of the current trim options available, but for my X5 M, I will be getting black carbon fiber or possibly piano black.

And pray tell what rules might that be?

The dings on the passenger side are from the passenger seat belt (as mentioned by others)... and obviously she doesn't drive from that side...

You know, the rules that are printed and kept in the glove box for any passengers. I'll need to update mine should I decide to go with this trim. Just joking with you. We're all so anal with our rides. Besides, If she's driving, it's her rules. :)

Black/Black Aluminum with 38K at my stealer for another real world idea...