Matt Titanium or Aluminium? Blackline? Deck Spoiler?

AidenL · 11-29-2005, 01:43 PM

Just looking for opinions from the good folk on here.

I'll be collecting my Le Mans Blue 325i on the 3rd of January. :rocks:

As some of you may know, Brushed Aluminium was deleted from the M Sport pack here in Europe recently.

However, I can have it retro-fitted by my dealer at a cost of about Euros 400.00. Do you think I should do that, or put up with the standard Matt Titanium finish?

Also, the dealer is suggesting I shou,d have the deck spoiler fitted - reckons it will go nicely with the M Sport body kit - any thoughts?

Final question is, what do you think of the Blackline lights on a Le Mans Blue car?

All comments , positive or negative would be appreciated.

325 Baller · 11-29-2005, 01:50 PM

i think the blackline would look good. What do u think of the blacklines on a Alpine 325i?

AidenL · 11-29-2005, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 325 Baller

i think the blackline would look good. What do u think of the blacklines on a Alpine 325i?

I've seen pics on here, and it looks pretty good to me.......

Hornet · 11-29-2005, 02:03 PM

Personally I wouldn't pay extra to get the alu trim. Also, I'd skip the rear spoiler too.

I think I've seen photos of a Le Mans blue with the blacklines in the gallery section.
Found: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...line#post62984

Looks good, IMO.

AidenL · 11-29-2005, 02:10 PM

Yep Hornet, I saw that pic, thats what got me thinking about blackline ........

Nikki · 11-29-2005, 02:40 PM

I love the spoiler, it's worth it to me!

jmcphillips1 · 11-29-2005, 02:51 PM

The spoiler looks great but it sure is expensive.

AidenL · 11-29-2005, 03:00 PM

I'm waiting on a price on the spoiler..........

Nikki · 11-29-2005, 03:09 PM

Spoiler is between $400-$700 depending on your dealer, I'd say anything less than $500 is a good price. I paid way too much for mine, but it was worth it.

longtran · 11-29-2005, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

I love the spoiler, it's worth it to me!

i second that.

longtran · 11-29-2005, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

Spoiler is between $400-$700 depending on your dealer, I'd say anything less than $500 is a good price. I paid way too much for mine, but it was worth it.

$400-$700??? woah, i paid less than $300.

Nikki · 11-29-2005, 03:16 PM

Well you got money off of MSRP and remember it only comes painted in three colors, so you need to pay more if it isn't one of those colors. I think it's black, red, and white? or maybe silver?

DerekS · 11-29-2005, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AidenL

Just looking for opinions from the good folk on here.

I'll be collecting my Le Mans Blue 325i on the 3rd of January. :rocks:

As some of you may know, Brushed Aluminium was deleted from the M Sport pack here in Europe recently.

However, I can have it retro-fitted by my dealer at a cost of about Euros 400.00. Do you think I should do that, or put up with the standard Matt Titanium finish?

Also, the dealer is suggesting I shou,d have the deck spoiler fitted - reckons it will go nicely with the M Sport body kit - any thoughts?

Final question is, what do you think of the Blackline lights on a Le Mans Blue car?

All comments , positive or negative would be appreciated.

Aiden,
I have the brushed aluminum trim in my 330i. The trim looks great, but I have found that it dents very easily. Perhaps, this is why the factory has deleted this trim option for the Euro market. I have found that the large flat piece of aluminum that runs across the dash to be very vulnerable to any passengers carying cases, purses, etc.. In previous BMWs with wood trim , I did not have had any problems with scratches or dents.

AidenL · 11-30-2005, 02:45 AM

That may be the reason for deletion alright Derek.......

A scratch might be fixable, a dent would be a problem I guess.....

:

I'm so undecided, I really like the concept of brushed aluminium versus the standard plastic matt titanium.........

What to do?

I think I'll go with the blackline and deck spoiler anyway........

Still need to decide on the trim then............

AidenL · 11-30-2005, 06:05 AM

Right, I just ordered the blackline lights.........

Thomas · 11-30-2005, 08:16 AM

I wouldn't go for the deck spoiler, but that's my opinion, I think it looks sticked on and kinda cheap..
I've got the titan finish and I think it looks great! It looks clean and you can hardly tell it's plastic! Otherwise retrofit the aluminium..

DerekS · 11-30-2005, 01:11 PM

If you have dents in your dash like I have, you will not be too pleased. That's why I'm looking into doing a swap for walnut trim as long as the cost isn't outrageous.
Interesting that you are considering black line taillights. IMO they do not enhance the car, but they would make your car unique. Over here in NA, all E90s have red flashing tail lights instead of yellow. I have swapped mine for the Euro lights.
With respect to the factory spoiler, I did see an example at the BMW introduction. Unless you have seen an actual car with the spoiler installed, I would suggest that you hold off on ordering.
Yikes, my dealer just called to give me a quote to supply the walnut trim : $1559 plus taxes !!!
Guess I'll live with the dented al trim.
Good luck with your purchase. In any event, after owning six previous BMWs, I can truly say that the E90 is the best yet !! I look forward to every drive.
Cheers.

AidenL · 11-30-2005, 03:06 PM

This will be my fourth BMW , and I am a fan for life.

Thats expensive for the walnut !!!!

I haven't seen the spoiler, but the dealer reckons it may go well with the M Sport kit......

I had clear / red rears on my E46 323 and I liked that look I must admit, I guess thats why I'm hankering for a similiar look on my E90........

vivekk · 11-30-2005, 03:09 PM

Aiden, I've got Aluminium trim & I love it.
Other members may well have had problems with smacking bags, zips, other objects & the seat belt buckle into their trim. Luckily, I haven't & I'm glad I went for it instead of the standard Matt titanium trim, which I think looks 'plasticky'.

You can't stop people smacking their stuff into your trim, but you can take a few simple precautions to stop it happening- stick their stuff in the boot, move the passenger seat further back, use the seat belt clip to keep the buckle away from the trim on the door', don't let them in the front of the car or don't let them in the car at all!

Here's Nathan's 'Starbucks thread' which shows some good photos of his Aluminium trim.

DerekS · 11-30-2005, 10:38 PM

vivekk,
I especially like your final recommendation !!
Thanks for the laugh !
Derek

AidenL · 12-01-2005, 02:49 AM

Thanks Viv - thats the solution - no passengers allowed !

Thanks for the link, good close ups there - I haven't seen the aluminium in reality yet.......

BMW0 · 12-01-2005, 08:25 AM

Can you post "matt finished titanium" pics

11-29-2005, 01:43 PM	#1
AidenL Driving ! 69 Rep 397 Posts Drives: 530e XDrive Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Matt Titanium or Aluminium? Blackline? Deck Spoiler? Just looking for opinions from the good folk on here. I'll be collecting my Le Mans Blue 325i on the 3rd of January. :rocks: As some of you may know, Brushed Aluminium was deleted from the M Sport pack here in Europe recently. However, I can have it retro-fitted by my dealer at a cost of about Euros 400.00. Do you think I should do that, or put up with the standard Matt Titanium finish? Also, the dealer is suggesting I shou,d have the deck spoiler fitted - reckons it will go nicely with the M Sport body kit - any thoughts? Final question is, what do you think of the Blackline lights on a Le Mans Blue car? All comments , positive or negative would be appreciated. __________________ 2021 530e M Sport XDrive- Phytonic Blue - M Tech - 20" Wheels - Ivory / Black - Ash Trunkwood - Tech Pack - Laserlights - Sun Protection - Advanced Parking
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325 Baller Colonel 262 Rep 2,576 Posts Drives: X3 28i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boca Raton, Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	i think the blackline would look good. What do u think of the blacklines on a Alpine 325i? __________________ ----------------------------------------------------
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11-29-2005, 02:03 PM	#4
Hornet Lieutenant 59 Rep 410 Posts Drives: g20 330d xdrive Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	Personally I wouldn't pay extra to get the alu trim. Also, I'd skip the rear spoiler too. I think I've seen photos of a Le Mans blue with the blacklines in the gallery section. Found: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...line#post62984 Looks good, IMO.
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AidenL Driving ! 69 Rep 397 Posts Drives: 530e XDrive Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Yep Hornet, I saw that pic, thats what got me thinking about blackline ........ __________________ 2021 530e M Sport XDrive- Phytonic Blue - M Tech - 20" Wheels - Ivory / Black - Ash Trunkwood - Tech Pack - Laserlights - Sun Protection - Advanced Parking
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11-29-2005, 02:40 PM	#6
Nikki Major General 985 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	I love the spoiler, it's worth it to me! __________________ Nikki
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11-29-2005, 03:00 PM	#8
AidenL Driving ! 69 Rep 397 Posts Drives: 530e XDrive Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	I'm waiting on a price on the spoiler.......... __________________ 2021 530e M Sport XDrive- Phytonic Blue - M Tech - 20" Wheels - Ivory / Black - Ash Trunkwood - Tech Pack - Laserlights - Sun Protection - Advanced Parking
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11-29-2005, 03:09 PM	#9
Nikki Major General 985 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	Spoiler is between $400-$700 depending on your dealer, I'd say anything less than $500 is a good price. I paid way too much for mine, but it was worth it. __________________ Nikki
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11-29-2005, 03:16 PM	#12
Nikki Major General 985 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	Well you got money off of MSRP and remember it only comes painted in three colors, so you need to pay more if it isn't one of those colors. I think it's black, red, and white? or maybe silver? __________________ Nikki
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11-30-2005, 02:45 AM	#14
AidenL Driving ! 69 Rep 397 Posts Drives: 530e XDrive Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	That may be the reason for deletion alright Derek....... A scratch might be fixable, a dent would be a problem I guess.....: I'm so undecided, I really like the concept of brushed aluminium versus the standard plastic matt titanium......... What to do? I think I'll go with the blackline and deck spoiler anyway........ Still need to decide on the trim then............ __________________ 2021 530e M Sport XDrive- Phytonic Blue - M Tech - 20" Wheels - Ivory / Black - Ash Trunkwood - Tech Pack - Laserlights - Sun Protection - Advanced Parking
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11-30-2005, 06:05 AM	#15
AidenL Driving ! 69 Rep 397 Posts Drives: 530e XDrive Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Right, I just ordered the blackline lights......... __________________ 2021 530e M Sport XDrive- Phytonic Blue - M Tech - 20" Wheels - Ivory / Black - Ash Trunkwood - Tech Pack - Laserlights - Sun Protection - Advanced Parking
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11-30-2005, 08:16 AM	#16
Thomas Second Lieutenant 67 Rep 281 Posts Drives: G21 330e Touring Join Date: May 2005 Location: Haarlem iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW 330e Touring [0.00]	I wouldn't go for the deck spoiler, but that's my opinion, I think it looks sticked on and kinda cheap.. I've got the titan finish and I think it looks great! It looks clean and you can hardly tell it's plastic! Otherwise retrofit the aluminium..
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11-30-2005, 01:11 PM	#17
DerekS Major 197 Rep 1,180 Posts Drives: '24 X3 M Sport Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: YVR iTrader: (0)	If you have dents in your dash like I have, you will not be too pleased. That's why I'm looking into doing a swap for walnut trim as long as the cost isn't outrageous. Interesting that you are considering black line taillights. IMO they do not enhance the car, but they would make your car unique. Over here in NA, all E90s have red flashing tail lights instead of yellow. I have swapped mine for the Euro lights. With respect to the factory spoiler, I did see an example at the BMW introduction. Unless you have seen an actual car with the spoiler installed, I would suggest that you hold off on ordering. Yikes, my dealer just called to give me a quote to supply the walnut trim : $1559 plus taxes !!! Guess I'll live with the dented al trim. Good luck with your purchase. In any event, after owning six previous BMWs, I can truly say that the E90 is the best yet !! I look forward to every drive. Cheers.
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11-30-2005, 03:06 PM	#18
AidenL Driving ! 69 Rep 397 Posts Drives: 530e XDrive Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	This will be my fourth BMW , and I am a fan for life. Thats expensive for the walnut !!!! I haven't seen the spoiler, but the dealer reckons it may go well with the M Sport kit...... I had clear / red rears on my E46 323 and I liked that look I must admit, I guess thats why I'm hankering for a similiar look on my E90........ __________________ 2021 530e M Sport XDrive- Phytonic Blue - M Tech - 20" Wheels - Ivory / Black - Ash Trunkwood - Tech Pack - Laserlights - Sun Protection - Advanced Parking
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vivekk THE Viv 184 Rep 4,743 Posts Drives: 330i SE Join Date: May 2005 Location: the North, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 BMW e90 330iSE [0.00]	Aiden, I've got Aluminium trim & I love it. Other members may well have had problems with smacking bags, zips, other objects & the seat belt buckle into their trim. Luckily, I haven't & I'm glad I went for it instead of the standard Matt titanium trim, which I think looks 'plasticky'. You can't stop people smacking their stuff into your trim, but you can take a few simple precautions to stop it happening- stick their stuff in the boot, move the passenger seat further back, use the seat belt clip to keep the buckle away from the trim on the door', don't let them in the front of the car or don't let them in the car at all! Here's Nathan's 'Starbucks thread' which shows some good photos of his Aluminium trim. __________________ [TiAg ▪ Dakota Black ▪ Active steering ▪ Sports suspension ▪ 162s ▪ Sports seats ▪ Al trim ▪ Bi-Xenons ▪ F&R PDC ▪ NavPro ▪ Voice control ▪ Bluetooth ▪ 6CD Logic7]
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11-30-2005, 10:38 PM	#20
DerekS Major 197 Rep 1,180 Posts Drives: '24 X3 M Sport Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: YVR iTrader: (0)	vivekk, I especially like your final recommendation !! Thanks for the laugh ! Derek
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12-01-2005, 02:49 AM	#21
AidenL Driving ! 69 Rep 397 Posts Drives: 530e XDrive Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Thanks Viv - thats the solution - no passengers allowed ! Thanks for the link, good close ups there - I haven't seen the aluminium in reality yet....... __________________ 2021 530e M Sport XDrive- Phytonic Blue - M Tech - 20" Wheels - Ivory / Black - Ash Trunkwood - Tech Pack - Laserlights - Sun Protection - Advanced Parking
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12-01-2005, 08:25 AM	#22
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