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I can't decide which interior color... Found a Z4, not sure though :-)

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I can't decide which interior color... Found a Z4, not sure though :-)

Post by MickeZ4 » Thu Aug 20, 2015 9:36 pm

Hi!

Im looking for a used BMW Z4 2.3 2009-2011, white, M-sport. I saw a Z4 for sale not far away from where I live. This car has got almost everything I want... No Navi though.

But the biggest thing that makes me hesitate is the leather interior. I have only been looking for black leather, but this one has walnut (correct me if im wrong). Here are some pics: http://mtbil.se/bilder.php?regno=ZNC860 ... ngrenboras

I cant make up my mind.... :lol: :lol:

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Post by ZermattV » Thu Aug 20, 2015 9:38 pm

To quote what Jaxz4 said to me when buying my car.... How many black interior cars will you own in a lifetime... Go for something different
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Post by obewan » Thu Aug 20, 2015 9:40 pm

I'd be more concerned that the steering wheel is on the wrong side :lol:
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Post by Avallon » Thu Aug 20, 2015 9:46 pm

The BMW walnut (as the VW equivalent) is a bit of an unfortunate shade imho. Really you need to see it in person to make up your mind.

Obviously the best leather colour with white exterior is coral red :p

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Post by samZ4M » Thu Aug 20, 2015 9:57 pm

I quite like that walnuts interior!

When I bought, I bought the car, not the colour. If it ticks boxes with history and spec, I'd go for it.

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Post by Baza » Thu Aug 20, 2015 10:12 pm

Great color combo Works for me, Tan, Walnut, Beige, my favorite interior colors . Personally I would never buy a car with a black interior, no character. But beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If its going to bug you every time you get in it then don't buy it keep looking.
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Post by imported » Thu Aug 20, 2015 11:18 pm

Baza wrote:Great color combo Works for me, Tan, Walnut, Beige, my favorite interior colors . Personally I would never buy a car with a black interior, no character. But beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If its going to bug you every time you get in it then don't buy it keep looking.
If you're getting a white car you really need something either dramatic or very continental (e.g. something saddle tan or ivory) on the inside. If you want the tried & tested option then go for coral red!

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Post by jimbo1958 » Fri Aug 21, 2015 12:03 am

Love the Walnut.......couldn't do without the idrive though.
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Post by buzyg » Fri Aug 21, 2015 12:35 am

I had a tan leather interior in my Fiat Coupe and loved it. To be honest though I'm not sure it goes so well with white. I would go a see one in the metal.
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Post by dr_john » Fri Aug 21, 2015 12:37 am

I've had 2 alpine white e89s, in black and coral red. Both looked uber cool.

Idrive is a must.

Don't think I could live with walnut brown.
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Post by Marlon » Fri Aug 21, 2015 8:44 am

Mmmm, not sure - when I see red leather interiors in white E89's I instantly like the combo. This combo just doesn't do it for me.
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Post by Z4M-2006 » Fri Aug 21, 2015 11:22 am

I have Walnut leather but space grey exterior...

I wasn't sure when I bought it...

But love the contrast now, and it does get commented on often..

I don't mind black either, but in a white car you need something a bit more "exotic"..

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Post by cj10jeeper » Fri Aug 21, 2015 11:32 am

We can't tell you if it's right for you, but it's already making you hesitate so probably not the right car.
I'd just comment that the combo you suggest and with no nav system is certain to put off a percentage of future buyers compared to say black or red and with nav and thus reduce it's value or ease of sale.
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Post by pedroe89 » Fri Aug 21, 2015 6:42 pm

3 cars on my drive all with light / beige interiors. Always makes me laugh when I read about people who have black interiors and then spend £1,500 on a sunroof to 'lighten up the interior' !! I think walnut is a lovely colour but then I would never buy a white car and think that walnut is best suited to a darker colour.

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Post by Timdon » Fri Aug 21, 2015 8:18 pm

This was not my first choice, I did want coral red but couldn't find one with the specifications I wanted.but I now quite like the extended brown leather with white stitching
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