Red interior that great?

joshk · 01-14-2014, 02:04 PM

Hey guys,
So I've been on the market for a 335i manual for a while now and since I've been trying to find it locally, it has not worked out for me. I told myself the only way I am getting a auto is if i get a 335is. Now that I found one, the only problem I have with it that it's not red interior. Its a blk on blk 335is with all the options i want and i was wondering for you red interior owners; how much do you really like it? Does the seat get any stains from your jeans or have to clean it often compare to the blk? Thank all for your response in advance. This will help me decide to wait or pull the trigger.

Kid Eh · 01-14-2014, 02:08 PM

You're buying a great car. Black/Black was my second choice. My friend had the red interior and I got sick of it fast and it wasn't even my car. But you can't go wrong either way.

Reckless335 · 01-14-2014, 02:09 PM

hold out for the manual. It'll be worth it.

SHEEDI · 01-14-2014, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by joshk

Hey guys,
So I've been on the market for a 335i manual for a while now and since I've been trying to find it locally, it has not worked out for me. I told myself the only way I am getting a auto is if i get a 335is. Now that I found one, the only problem I have with it that it's not red interior. Its a blk on blk 335is with all the options i want and i was wondering for you red interior owners; how much do you really like it? Does the seat get any stains from your jeans or have to clean it often compare to the blk? Thank all for your response in advance. This will help me decide to wait or pull the trigger.

I dont like black interiors, black interior turns grey after a while. i personally dont like it

wwc310 · 01-14-2014, 02:11 PM

i love my red interior and will get it again on my next bimmer. it does show dirt and clothing die more than black interior would but the color really pops. i would say i clean my leather about once a month and it looks exactly as it did when new.

Goodluck finding what you're looking for!

Kid Eh · 01-14-2014, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SHEEDI

I dont like black interiors, black interior turns grey after a while. i personally dont like it

They do? I've had nothing but black and never experienced that.

Kid Eh · 01-14-2014, 02:13 PM

You might get some more info in these links...

https://www.google.ca/?gws_rd=cr&ei=...er+maintenance

Also read this post. You'll be able to see how many cars were built for the options you're looking for. They made 42 black with MT and coral red interiors. You might be waiting a while.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...7&postcount=73

Mardio · 01-14-2014, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by latino1ny

hold out for the manual. It'll be worth it.

I thought the same way, then I drove a DCT.

Black_Jesus · 01-14-2014, 02:47 PM

I wouldn't trade my red interior for the world. Don't settle, just wait for the right car.

BashShah · 01-14-2014, 02:48 PM

I have black on black Auto.
Its a 2007 and my daily driver.
Black turns Grey on the outside....lol
But on the inside it's still true black.

Had quite a few black interior cars never seen one turn grey on the interior.

Also, if you found a IS, wow, that is Rare.
Now if you can't find a MT, you might be waiting years.

That is soooo rare in IS.

PS a friend if mine finally bought a 11 IS convert. AT.

With 8k km on it and has CPO.
And 3 time zones away.

DN

Hirschman · 01-14-2014, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SHEEDI

I dont like black interiors, black interior turns grey after a while. i personally dont like it

I have never seen this happen with any vehicle.

Desert_Fox · 01-14-2014, 03:15 PM

Hold out for the coral red interior, I've had two cars with it and both times it was a deal breaker option. Absolutely fantastic and it is the #1 compliment I receive on my car. Also, hold out for the 335is. I've had 3 BMW's prior, and this one blows them all out of the water.. including my 2007 335i. DCT is incredible

DaveD08 · 01-14-2014, 03:18 PM

I like black interiors a lot and have never had a problem with any of them turning grey in any of my past BMW's, with that said, all 3 of my 335's have had reddish brown interior and I love it. I had 2 manual's and now I'm on an IS with DCT, its an amazing trans, way better than any SMG car and it will make your life around Fairfax a lot easier, just go drive on 66 or 495 at rush hour and you will only want DCT

As far as a must have for the Red, eh it is awesome but wouldn't make a deal breaker. I just looked at a 335is that was black on oyster, that my be my new favorite combo on that car, I wouldn't limit yourself until youve checked out a few more in person.

335BOY · 01-14-2014, 03:20 PM

Red is the best IMO. Everyone has black interior. Be different!

kdbryce · 01-14-2014, 03:40 PM

I love my red interior. I also loved the black interior on my previous car.

I'd always choose the red over the black, but if I found a car I loved, the seat color would not keep me from buying it. Unless it was beige haha

MidwestGolfBum · 01-14-2014, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SHEEDI

I dont like black interiors, black interior turns grey after a while. i personally dont like it

Assuming that the leather is taken care of, things shouldn't turn any colors. As was also said, the red gets staining from clothing dye if it's not regularly taken care of as well.

notnow · 01-14-2014, 03:44 PM

At first I was against getting the red interior because I thought I might get sick of it after a short period of time but then I've been loving the red every single second since almost a year ago.

Plus, everyone else that sits in my car loves the red.

TopBack_Mack · 01-14-2014, 03:44 PM

I have Coral interior now and I love it. Everyone who gets in the car compliments the interior...even had people on the outside go out of their way to compliment it. It's easy to maintain and hold's up like any other interior. It took me 4 months to find the car the way I wanted with MT, X drive, Navi, and Coral interior (although I would've gotten saddle or black interior if the car was clean enough and had everything else) so I feel your pain. BUT, u can't go wrong with a black on black IS, especially if it has everything else you want, is in good condition, and is a good deal. If CR is a must have then wait on it cuz you be 100% happy in the end, but if you can live without it then get the one you found.

Dark_Knight_335 · 01-14-2014, 03:50 PM

Yes it is. Anything else is a fail.

djjasper · 01-14-2014, 03:58 PM

I can't believe how much I thought I liked my Coral Red interior yesterday. It pales in comparision to how much I like it today. I can only try to imagine how I am going to feel about it this time tomorrow.

Chris_Rav · 01-14-2014, 03:59 PM

I love my red interior and although it might be a little more matinence then black its nothing I would consider bad. I rarely notice and dirt on my red seats and much better looking than black or beige in my opinion. Honestly my two favorite things about my car even after some modding is the fact that it is AW/CR and a 6MT I love everything about it.

Don't settle for black, stand out a bit

smallseafishie · 01-14-2014, 04:06 PM

I ordered my car before ever setting eyes on one in real life. Coral red in the online configurator looked gawd awful. So I ordered black.

When I picked my car up in germany (euro-delivery), the car next to mine had coral red leather in it.

Needless to say, I ended up kicking myself for 3 years before I finally bit the bullet and did an interior swap to coral red. Best decision ever. I absolutely love the coral red. Buy the car you want. Don't settle. I wouldn't have settled had I seen it in person. I was just nervous about buying a 50k car and absolutely hating an awful tone of red.

01-14-2014, 02:04 PM	#1
joshk New Member 1 Rep 21 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Fairfax, Virginia iTrader: (0)	Red interior that great? Hey guys, So I've been on the market for a 335i manual for a while now and since I've been trying to find it locally, it has not worked out for me. I told myself the only way I am getting a auto is if i get a 335is. Now that I found one, the only problem I have with it that it's not red interior. Its a blk on blk 335is with all the options i want and i was wondering for you red interior owners; how much do you really like it? Does the seat get any stains from your jeans or have to clean it often compare to the blk? Thank all for your response in advance. This will help me decide to wait or pull the trigger.
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Kid Eh I used to be conceited, now I'm perfect. 570 Rep 1,826 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 CS Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 CS [0.00]	You're buying a great car. Black/Black was my second choice. My friend had the red interior and I got sick of it fast and it wasn't even my car. But you can't go wrong either way. __________________ 2018 M3 CS - Alpine White l l "I used to be conceited. Now I'm perfect"
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Reckless335 Captain 77 Rep 980 Posts Drives: '08 BSM 335i e92 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Norfolk iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	hold out for the manual. It'll be worth it. __________________ '08 BSM E92 335i 6MT/MHD stg 2+/VRSF 7" FMIC/VRSF CP/HKS BOV/VRSF catless DPs/BMS DCI/muffler delete/BC Extreme lows/OEM style 167s/BMS high side OCC/Mishimoto low side OCC/etc
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01-14-2014, 02:11 PM	#5
wwc310 First Lieutenant 52 Rep 393 Posts Drives: e92 LCI 335i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Miami iTrader: (1)	i love my red interior and will get it again on my next bimmer. it does show dirt and clothing die more than black interior would but the color really pops. i would say i clean my leather about once a month and it looks exactly as it did when new. Goodluck finding what you're looking for! __________________ 2011 335i e92 JB4 Stage 2, VRSF chargepipe, VRSF downpipe, Hankook Ventus V12 evo2s
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01-14-2014, 02:13 PM	#7
Kid Eh I used to be conceited, now I'm perfect. 570 Rep 1,826 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 CS Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 CS [0.00]	You might get some more info in these links... https://www.google.ca/?gws_rd=cr&ei=...er+maintenance Also read this post. You'll be able to see how many cars were built for the options you're looking for. They made 42 black with MT and coral red interiors. You might be waiting a while. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...7&postcount=73 __________________ 2018 M3 CS - Alpine White l l "I used to be conceited. Now I'm perfect" Last edited by Kid Eh; 01-14-2014 at 02:56 PM..
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01-14-2014, 02:47 PM	#9
Black_Jesus Private First Class 11 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 08 335i AW Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Connect-I-Cut iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't trade my red interior for the world. Don't settle, just wait for the right car.
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01-14-2014, 02:48 PM	#10
BashShah Colonel 296 Rep 2,015 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Sedan Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	I have black on black Auto. Its a 2007 and my daily driver. Black turns Grey on the outside....lol But on the inside it's still true black. Had quite a few black interior cars never seen one turn grey on the interior. Also, if you found a IS, wow, that is Rare. Now if you can't find a MT, you might be waiting years. That is soooo rare in IS. PS a friend if mine finally bought a 11 IS convert. AT. With 8k km on it and has CPO. And 3 time zones away. DN
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01-14-2014, 03:15 PM	#12
Desert_Fox Drop-Top Turbo 181 Rep 598 Posts Drives: 2013 991 C2S/ 2013 335is E93 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 335is E93 [10.00]	Hold out for the coral red interior, I've had two cars with it and both times it was a deal breaker option. Absolutely fantastic and it is the #1 compliment I receive on my car. Also, hold out for the 335is. I've had 3 BMW's prior, and this one blows them all out of the water.. including my 2007 335i. DCT is incredible __________________ Current 2013 Porsche 991 Carrera S [Agate Gray] [Black] PDK, PASM, Sport Chrono, Sport Seats, Sport Techno Wheels, BOSE Current 2013 BMW 335is E93 [Mineral White] [Coral Red] DCT, Premium Pkg, Convenience Pkg, Nav, Heated Seats, HK, BMW Apps
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01-14-2014, 03:18 PM	#13
DaveD08 First Lieutenant 39 Rep 339 Posts Drives: BMW's Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (2)	I like black interiors a lot and have never had a problem with any of them turning grey in any of my past BMW's, with that said, all 3 of my 335's have had reddish brown interior and I love it. I had 2 manual's and now I'm on an IS with DCT, its an amazing trans, way better than any SMG car and it will make your life around Fairfax a lot easier, just go drive on 66 or 495 at rush hour and you will only want DCT As far as a must have for the Red, eh it is awesome but wouldn't make a deal breaker. I just looked at a 335is that was black on oyster, that my be my new favorite combo on that car, I wouldn't limit yourself until youve checked out a few more in person.
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01-14-2014, 03:20 PM	#14
335BOY Colonel 197 Rep 2,802 Posts Drives: 2017 SQ5 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Red is the best IMO. Everyone has black interior. Be different!
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01-14-2014, 03:40 PM	#15
kdbryce I have to return some video tapes 362 Rep 4,712 Posts Drives: e70 X5M Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (0)	I love my red interior. I also loved the black interior on my previous car. I'd always choose the red over the black, but if I found a car I loved, the seat color would not keep me from buying it. Unless it was beige haha __________________ 13 Carbon Black e70 X5M - 13 Black Sapphire e92 335i - 10 Le Mans Blue e92 335i - 09 Monaco Blue e92 328i xdrive - 07 Sparkling Graphite e92 328xi
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01-14-2014, 03:44 PM	#17
notnow Bit by Modbug 258 Rep 1,109 Posts Drives: F86 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: CANADA iTrader: (9)	At first I was against getting the red interior because I thought I might get sick of it after a short period of time but then I've been loving the red every single second since almost a year ago. Plus, everyone else that sits in my car loves the red.
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01-14-2014, 03:44 PM	#18
TopBack_Mack Major 41 Rep 1,474 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335XI COUPE [10.00]	I have Coral interior now and I love it. Everyone who gets in the car compliments the interior...even had people on the outside go out of their way to compliment it. It's easy to maintain and hold's up like any other interior. It took me 4 months to find the car the way I wanted with MT, X drive, Navi, and Coral interior (although I would've gotten saddle or black interior if the car was clean enough and had everything else) so I feel your pain. BUT, u can't go wrong with a black on black IS, especially if it has everything else you want, is in good condition, and is a good deal. If CR is a must have then wait on it cuz you be 100% happy in the end, but if you can live without it then get the one you found.
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01-14-2014, 03:50 PM	#19
Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Yes it is. Anything else is a fail.
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01-14-2014, 03:58 PM	#20
djjasper Lieutenant 41 Rep 557 Posts Drives: 2015 435i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CO iTrader: (0)	I can't believe how much I thought I liked my Coral Red interior yesterday. It pales in comparision to how much I like it today. I can only try to imagine how I am going to feel about it this time tomorrow.
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01-14-2014, 03:59 PM	#21
Chris_Rav Lieutenant 64 Rep 548 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 LCI 335i xdrive 6MT Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (9)	I love my red interior and although it might be a little more matinence then black its nothing I would consider bad. I rarely notice and dirt on my red seats and much better looking than black or beige in my opinion. Honestly my two favorite things about my car even after some modding is the fact that it is AW/CR and a 6MT I love everything about it. Don't settle for black, stand out a bit
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01-14-2014, 04:06 PM	#22
smallseafishie Colonel 110 Rep 2,017 Posts Drives: AW 07 e92 335i + AW 11 X5 35d Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Atlanta GA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	I ordered my car before ever setting eyes on one in real life. Coral red in the online configurator looked gawd awful. So I ordered black. When I picked my car up in germany (euro-delivery), the car next to mine had coral red leather in it. Needless to say, I ended up kicking myself for 3 years before I finally bit the bullet and did an interior swap to coral red. Best decision ever. I absolutely love the coral red. Buy the car you want. Don't settle. I wouldn't have settled had I seen it in person. I was just nervous about buying a 50k car and absolutely hating an awful tone of red.
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