Piano Black vs Carbon Black

Pun · 11-18-2011, 04:45 AM

Hi,

I am trying to decide on which trim to go for my custom order X6M. The car will be Sapphire Black with Sakhir Orange leather.

Coming from a M6, I am a little hesitant in regard to the carbon leather as the M6 comes with genuine carbon fiber.

Can fellow forum members give some feedback on your preferred choice and why?

Much appreciated.

AndreyATC · 11-18-2011, 08:05 AM

Both are nice looking trims, but to me carbon looked a bit plain
Piano wood just adds beautiful touch to interior no matter what color of leather you choose
It looks very fine and rich IMO
So i think it is really luxury vs sporty look between the two

1230vani · 11-18-2011, 08:42 AM

I agree with AndreyATC though a bit easier on the scratching.

itsme123 · 11-18-2011, 12:41 PM

Piano Black. CF seems to get the more beat up look as it ages.

zerrantoss · 11-18-2011, 02:23 PM

I also vote for piano black

Pun · 11-18-2011, 02:59 PM

Thank you guys! That pretty much seals the deal for me. I think I will go with the Piano Black. Wish they offered carbon fiber trimming for the X6M.....heard its going to be on the M version of the Gran Coupe.

AndreyATC · 11-18-2011, 03:03 PM

Pun
Take a look at sticky, there are a lot of pictures there
Or my garage, i have few shots of interior showing piano black trim
You're not going to regret your choice

Pun · 11-18-2011, 04:49 PM

Thanks Andrey. Your car is absolutely breathtaking btw.....

Bartek80 · 11-23-2011, 02:15 PM

I vote for carbon, piano after time get scratches, and you can see them mostly in sunny days

GameTheory · 11-23-2011, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndreyATC

Pun
Take a look at sticky, there are a lot of pictures there
Or my garage, i have few shots of interior showing piano black trim
You're not going to regret your choice

I love the color of your leather - I went the opposite (black) and I'm happy with it, but yours looks great. What's the exact color?

sariggs1 · 11-29-2011, 07:56 AM

I've had two with piano black and love it. Doesn't scratch and is a nice touch.

1230vani · 12-07-2011, 04:07 AM

Here are a few (bad quality) photos of my car's piano black.

It leaves marks (fingertips) quite easily, collects dust which is super visible and I already have a scratch on the back door. Having said all of that I would still get it again as it looks best in my view. I would still hold on and order March/April 2012 production car as LCI could offer even more options.

snipez999 · 12-07-2011, 02:29 PM

Completely biased opinion from me! My carbon black 535d M sport with black Nappa had piano black interior. 3 years later I swapped for an alpine white X6 40d with individual slate leather and piano black interior once again. It's such a great look and it sells better on the used market.

Jess///M · 12-07-2011, 02:52 PM

I have the carbon leather in my X6 and love the sporty look. Had a glossy wood in my M5 and am enjoyong the change. Don't think you can go wrong with either piano or the carbon trim, though.

11-18-2011, 04:45 AM	#1
Pun New Member 2 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 08 Sapphire Black M6 Coupe Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Piano Black vs Carbon Black Hi, I am trying to decide on which trim to go for my custom order X6M. The car will be Sapphire Black with Sakhir Orange leather. Coming from a M6, I am a little hesitant in regard to the carbon leather as the M6 comes with genuine carbon fiber. Can fellow forum members give some feedback on your preferred choice and why? Much appreciated.
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AndreyATC Banned 99 Rep 1,828 Posts Drives: 2016 Tesla Model X P90DL Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Near NYC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 Tesla Model X [0.00] 2015 Tesla Model S ... [9.00]	Both are nice looking trims, but to me carbon looked a bit plain Piano wood just adds beautiful touch to interior no matter what color of leather you choose It looks very fine and rich IMO So i think it is really luxury vs sporty look between the two
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11-18-2011, 08:42 AM	#3
1230vani Colonel 653 Rep 2,707 Posts Drives: G05 40i LCI Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N/A iTrader: (0)	I agree with AndreyATC though a bit easier on the scratching.
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11-18-2011, 12:41 PM	#4
itsme123 Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 214 Posts Drives: 2013 MCB F10 M5 Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Piano Black. CF seems to get the more beat up look as it ages.
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zerrantoss First Lieutenant 25 Rep 333 Posts Drives: 2011 X6 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	I also vote for piano black
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11-18-2011, 02:59 PM	#6
Pun New Member 2 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 08 Sapphire Black M6 Coupe Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Thank you guys! That pretty much seals the deal for me. I think I will go with the Piano Black. Wish they offered carbon fiber trimming for the X6M.....heard its going to be on the M version of the Gran Coupe.
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AndreyATC Banned 99 Rep 1,828 Posts Drives: 2016 Tesla Model X P90DL Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Near NYC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 Tesla Model X [0.00] 2015 Tesla Model S ... [9.00]	Pun Take a look at sticky, there are a lot of pictures there Or my garage, i have few shots of interior showing piano black trim You're not going to regret your choice
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11-18-2011, 04:49 PM	#8
Pun New Member 2 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 08 Sapphire Black M6 Coupe Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Thanks Andrey. Your car is absolutely breathtaking btw.....
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11-23-2011, 02:15 PM	#9
Bartek80 New Member 1 Rep 12 Posts Drives: X6M Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	I vote for carbon, piano after time get scratches, and you can see them mostly in sunny days
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11-29-2011, 07:56 AM	#11
sariggs1 Scott R. 22 Rep 270 Posts Drives: X6 xDrive 50I Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lee's Summit, MO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 X6 50I [0.00] 2006 Volvo XC90 V8 [0.00] 2001 996 Turbo [0.00]	I've had two with piano black and love it. Doesn't scratch and is a nice touch. __________________ Scott - 2012 BMW X6 50i Twin Turbo / Porsche 996 Twin Turbo Black Sapphire Metallic with Saddle Brown Nevada Leather, Comfort Access keyless entry, Running boards, Rear-View Camera, Dark Bamboo wood trim, HUD, HD Radio, Satellite Radio, Cold Weather Package, Premium Package, Premium Sound Package, Rear Climate Package, Sport Package, Euro Black Kidney Grill, Euro Side Markers, Black Double Spoke 215 Wheels...
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12-07-2011, 04:07 AM	#12
1230vani Colonel 653 Rep 2,707 Posts Drives: G05 40i LCI Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N/A iTrader: (0)	Here are a few (bad quality) photos of my car's piano black. It leaves marks (fingertips) quite easily, collects dust which is super visible and I already have a scratch on the back door. Having said all of that I would still get it again as it looks best in my view. I would still hold on and order March/April 2012 production car as LCI could offer even more options. Attached Images
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12-07-2011, 02:29 PM	#13
snipez999 Private 7 Rep 85 Posts Drives: X6M50d Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Manchester, England iTrader: (0)	Completely biased opinion from me! My carbon black 535d M sport with black Nappa had piano black interior. 3 years later I swapped for an alpine white X6 40d with individual slate leather and piano black interior once again. It's such a great look and it sells better on the used market.
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12-07-2011, 02:52 PM	#14
Jess///M Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 201 Posts Drives: 2016 X6M Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	I have the carbon leather in my X6 and love the sporty look. Had a glossy wood in my M5 and am enjoyong the change. Don't think you can go wrong with either piano or the carbon trim, though.
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