[carrera mobile]

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Hi,there..

Of course this is a difficult question, because it will also depend on what exterior color that goes with it..

But a quick "poll" here..

What interior would be Your favourite?

[ericsi]

dalegia brown

[MalibuBimmer]

Originally Posted by ericsi

dalegia brown

That's what I have and I'm not happy with it. It looks like the brown leather was dipped in green mud.

If I could do it again I'd go with black or white.

[Epirali]

Originally Posted by carrera mobile

Hi,there..

Of course this is a difficult question, because it will also depend on what exterior color that goes with it..

But a quick "poll" here..

What interior would be Your favourite?

I honestly was convinced I wanted black, but didn't want to wait. But I have to say now I the Carum Spice gray has really grown on me (and I am not a fan of light color or gray interiors).

[ChiTownM]

Originally Posted by Epirali

I honestly was convinced I wanted black, but didn't want to wait. But I have to say now I the Carum Spice gray has really grown on me (and I am not a fan of light color or gray interiors).

Agreed, same interior here and I love it.

[ericsi]

Originally Posted by MalibuBimmer

That's what I have and I'm not happy with it. It looks like the brown leather was dipped in green mud.

If I could do it again I'd go with black or white.

I had ivory in my previous i8, trust me you don't want that, way too fragile. Gets marked or dirty in 2 minutes. We are very careful my wife and i.
Much happier with the dark brown interior.

Black is so errr repetitive, common and dull.

[MalibuBimmer]

Originally Posted by ericsi

I had ivory in my previous i8, trust me you don't want that, way too fragile. Gets marked or dirty in 2 minutes. We are very careful my wife and i.
Much happier with the dark brown interior.

Black is so errr repetitive, common and dull.

I've got the ivory leather in my 650i convertible (black/black). Wears well for me.

[EJCi8]

Originally Posted by Epirali

I honestly was convinced I wanted black, but didn't want to wait. But I have to say now I the Carum Spice gray has really grown on me (and I am not a fan of light color or gray interiors).

Was also worried about the lighter interior but it has also grown on me. So far so good; wasn't sure about crystal white vs sophisto either but I love my white!!!

[onesixeight]

For anyone on the fence about the white leather in the Pure Impulse package, I treated it with Leather Masters Barrier on Day 1 and haven't gotten any dye transfer from my jeans.

I think it is more of a coated leather compared to Merino leather used in other BMW models. Very durable and happy with how its holding up.

[mystopolis]

Originally Posted by ericsi

I had ivory in my previous i8, trust me you don't want that, way too fragile. Gets marked or dirty in 2 minutes. We are very careful my wife and i.
Much happier with the dark brown interior.

Black is so errr repetitive, common and dull.

I agree completely but I still went with black because I really don't like brown, didn't want a quick dirty white interior, and none of the other colors really hit a vein with me....soooo black it is. I noticed on the bmw website that you can add carbon fiber to the interior but right now its only available for the M series. I'm hoping down the road it will become available for the i8 to break up the repetitiveness of the black interior.

[carrera mobile]

All black ,inside and out..

Batmobile..

[Baron UK]

Carpo light Ivory for me

[YWGT3]

Originally Posted by MalibuBimmer

That's what I have and I'm not happy with it. It looks like the brown leather was dipped in green mud.

If I could do it again I'd go with black or white.

Got back into town yesterday. Went post-haste to retrieve the i8 from the dealership (it was in for a week for an instrument cluster replacement). Took one look at the sight for sore eyes which was clad in sophisto grey and with brown leather dipped in green mud colored seats - nearly drew tears of joy in my eyes. Maybe I was experiencing the after effects from the Epirali Withdrawal Syndrome (see separate thread) enough to overlook the terra colored interior. On a side note,- Epirali, I did manage to see at least one i8 during my trip. It was like a brief and fleeting mirage - a frozen blue i8 zooming past my MB C350 rental at warp speed. Wanted to get a closer look but couldn't keep up with the rapidly disappearing blue dot.

Regarding choice of the interior, color practicality overrides aesthetic appeal for me when it comes to light colored seats. I had initially ordered the a 2014 i8 Sophisto grey with white grey spice leather interior. After an extensive discussion with the BMW rep. on several issues, including but not limited to choice of interior colors, I opted to exchange the 2014 order in favor of a 2015 terra model that was slated for assembly. While there were other factors influencing my choice, the interior color did come into play. Reason being, I already have a tough time cleaning my wife's car which has light colored seats. They have an unrelenting tendency to pick up dyes from dark colored jeans which aren't easy to remove. Tried using protective sealants in past autos to prevent this occurrence but was extremely disappointed with the results- loss of suppleness and feel of the naturally breathing leather (could be psychosomatic). Moreover, even with the sealant, the the color left behind from the dyes were just as difficult to remove. So I'm inclined to agree with MalibuBimmer on at least considering black interior as option, if available! However, if your'e not fortunate enough to be ordering the vehicle in Canada, then the terra interior is worthy of consideration.

[MalibuBimmer]

yw - what trim and wheels do you have? I went plain jane. Now wish I'd gotten the protonic blue. (I ordered the W wheels but my dealer F'd up and got me the turbines. Which don't look as nice as they are pictured.)

[Epirali]

yw - although I am MASSIVELY suffering from withdrawals I am genuinely glad you got yours back all healed. But I like how i8 withdrawals are now named after me!

Whats funny is all my friends are continuously offering to take the i8 out for a drive while I'm gone, you know for the good of the car. I have such selfless friends.

[YWGT3]

Originally Posted by MalibuBimmer

yw - what trim and wheels do you have? I went plain jane. Now wish I'd gotten the protonic blue. (I ordered the W wheels but my dealer F'd up and got me the turbines. Which don't look as nice as they are pictured.)

I ordered it with turbines. Liked the way the black dominates the surface area of the fins which gives less prominence to the brake dust that accumulates on the brushed aluminum surface. Plus, I would like to think that perhaps the blade-like design may provide better heat and break-dust dispersion. One thing is for sure, the turbine wheels seem to need little or no cleaning versus the wheels on my other cars.

Protonic blue! There's no regrets for you MalibuBimmer, you're in the land of wraps down south. With that, any color change can be done! As for me, I just need to find a darn reputable wrap installer in this neck of the woods. Sure would like to get those sills done in carbon fiber after seeing the excellent work on Postdady's i8.

[YWGT3]

Originally Posted by Epirali

yw - although I am MASSIVELY suffering from withdrawals I am genuinely glad you got yours back all healed. But I like how i8 withdrawals are now named after me!

Whats funny is all my friends are continuously offering to take the i8 out for a drive while I'm gone, you know for the good of the car. I have such selfless friends.

Thanks Epirali, I now truly understand what you're enduring and hope that you'll be seeing your i8 soon!

As far as the multitude of goodwill that's come your way, owning a unique and cutting edge sports car with limited representation on the road creates an abundance of generosity from out of nowhere -even from friends and so-called acquaintances that you've never even met! I know Epirali. I get the same grief from my friends. Only difference is they don't need for me to be out of town before offering their philanthropic and selfless service for my i8. I'm just constantly overwhelmed by the newfound compassionate and saintly individuals this car elicits!

[YWGT3]

Originally Posted by yw

I ordered it with turbines. Liked the way the black dominates the surface area of the fins which gives less prominence to the brake dust that accumulates on the brushed aluminum surface. Plus, I would like to think that perhaps the blade-like design may provide better heat and break-dust dispersion. One thing is for sure, the turbine wheels seem to need little or no cleaning versus the wheels on my other cars.

Protonic blue! There's no regrets for you MalibuBimmer, you're in the land of wraps down south. With that, any color change can be done! As for me, I just need to find a darn reputable wrap installer in this neck of the woods. Sure would like to get those sills done in carbon fiber after seeing the excellent work on Postdady's i8.

Forgot to answer your initial question. Tera world trim with Sophisto grey with blue accent exterior.

[Baron UK]

Originally Posted by Epirali

yw - although I am MASSIVELY suffering from withdrawals I am genuinely glad you got yours back all healed. But I like how i8 withdrawals are now named after me!

Whats funny is all my friends are continuously offering to take the i8 out for a drive while I'm gone, you know for the good of the car. I have such selfless friends.

Epirali. How long are you in London. Might have to bring mine up to the big city and give you a little relief to your i8 habit

As long as she comes home soon

[Epirali]

Hope she is back soon and perfect...

Here for six weeks, back again in July for same. Usually no issues but having withdrawals...

I even contacted a rental agency.

Thanks for the offer. If I can just stand there and you can drive back and forth I'll be ok...