natural brown

infinite313 · 05-07-2002, 09:52 PM

i'm in the process of ordering a 330ci and i have a question about the natural brown leather. in the pic at bmwusa of it the dash is all one color as opposed to the two tone with all the other interior colors besides black. in the pic its all black and just the seats and door inserts are brown. i was wondering if anyone has seen one so i can get an idea cause the guy at the dealership here doesnt have a clue. well if you can help thanks.

Full Time Hit Man · 05-07-2002, 09:54 PM

That's the same as 01 E46 with Imola Red interior. Only the seats and door panel are in red, dash and door handles are in black.

infinite313 · 05-07-2002, 09:56 PM

thanks, i aprreciate it

Full Time Hit Man · 05-07-2002, 10:01 PM

Hope this helps you better.

Although this is a sedan, but coupe will be very close.

Full Time Hit Man · 05-07-2002, 10:03 PM

You are lucky, I found an old pic that I took of an indivdual E46 Carbon Black with Imola Red Interior Ci.

CrazyBimmer · 05-07-2002, 10:35 PM

Does anyone have the natural brown leather yet? I would LOVE to see pictures!!

Oh nevermind.. found pics...

valerie · 05-08-2002, 12:09 AM

... try to see the natural brown in person before ordering it. Friend saw it at the autoshow and said it did not look like pics, looked much more orange in person.

I'm not saying not to get it, just be sure you like what you get

modeboy · 05-08-2002, 12:29 AM

My Orient Blue/Natural Brown 330Ci will be here on Saturday. I'll post review and pics shortly thereafter!

Modeboy

infinite313 · 05-08-2002, 12:36 AM

i need some advice, i am gonna go with the natural brown, i was wondering what you would think would be better, jet black or alpine white with sport package. just some input thats all. thanks

CrazyBimmer · 05-08-2002, 12:49 AM

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Originally posted by infinite313
i need some advice, i am gonna go with the natural brown, i was wondering what you would think would be better, jet black or alpine white with sport package. just some input thats all. thanks

Both would look great.... but jet black would be really nice too... if it was me, then i say jet black.

modeboy · 05-08-2002, 12:53 AM

I think Jet Black would look better with the Nat. Brown interior, due to the two-tone look of the Nat. Brown. For some reason, I think white outside with black and brown on the inside would look funny. Who knows!

Modeboy

kghaynes · 05-08-2002, 01:12 AM

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Originally posted by infinite313
i was wondering if anyone has seen one so i can get an idea cause the guy at the dealership here doesnt have a clue. well if you can help thanks.

I ordered it blind with the first batch of E46's that came off the with the option...I LOVE IT.

I have more pictures on my websiste. It is a little more "oragnish" than the pictures show and comes in the two tone. The only other way to get two tone from the factory is to order an M3!!! Key on picking exteriror/interior colors is contrast: you don't want too much difference between the two. So I don't think it would look as good with Jet Black as it would with say Orient Blue. I will say that the driver seat gets dirty FAST (but not as fast as Sand). Make sure to invest in a good cleaner/protector and make it a weekly habit of cleaning it. Good luck!

David328Ci · 05-08-2002, 02:33 AM

Would much rather have Cinnamon interior instead of that. Looks weird to have black right next to that brown color.

05-07-2002, 09:52 PM	#1
infinite313 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 29 My Ride: 2002 Black 330i View My Garage	natural brown i'm in the process of ordering a 330ci and i have a question about the natural brown leather. in the pic at bmwusa of it the dash is all one color as opposed to the two tone with all the other interior colors besides black. in the pic its all black and just the seats and door inserts are brown. i was wondering if anyone has seen one so i can get an idea cause the guy at the dealership here doesnt have a clue. well if you can help thanks.

05-07-2002, 10:35 PM	#6
CrazyBimmer Manwhore Join Date: May 2002 Location: Burbs of Chicago Posts: 2,801 My Ride: 09 M3 Sedan View My Garage	Does anyone have the natural brown leather yet? I would LOVE to see pictures!! Oh nevermind.. found pics... __________________ Last edited by CrazyBimmer; 05-07-2002 at 10:40 PM.

05-08-2002, 12:09 AM	#7
valerie M-Tech Originator Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Center of the Universe Posts: 1,738 My Ride: BMWs View My Garage	word of advise... ... try to see the natural brown in person before ordering it. Friend saw it at the autoshow and said it did not look like pics, looked much more orange in person. I'm not saying not to get it, just be sure you like what you get __________________

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05-07-2002, 09:54 PM	#2
Full Time Hit Man Banned Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: HAMANN MOTORSPORT GmbH Posts: 2,690 My Ride: E46 View My Garage	That's the same as 01 E46 with Imola Red interior. Only the seats and door panel are in red, dash and door handles are in black.

05-07-2002, 09:56 PM	#3
infinite313 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 29 My Ride: 2002 Black 330i View My Garage	thanks, i aprreciate it

05-07-2002, 10:01 PM	#4
Full Time Hit Man Banned Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: HAMANN MOTORSPORT GmbH Posts: 2,690 My Ride: E46 View My Garage	Hope this helps you better. Although this is a sedan, but coupe will be very close.

05-07-2002, 10:03 PM	#5
Full Time Hit Man Banned Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: HAMANN MOTORSPORT GmbH Posts: 2,690 My Ride: E46 View My Garage	You are lucky, I found an old pic that I took of an indivdual E46 Carbon Black with Imola Red Interior Ci.

05-08-2002, 12:29 AM	#8
modeboy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 92 My Ride: '12 135i View My Garage	My Orient Blue/Natural Brown 330Ci will be here on Saturday. I'll post review and pics shortly thereafter! Modeboy

05-08-2002, 12:36 AM	#9
infinite313 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 29 My Ride: 2002 Black 330i View My Garage	i need some advice, i am gonna go with the natural brown, i was wondering what you would think would be better, jet black or alpine white with sport package. just some input thats all. thanks

05-08-2002, 12:53 AM	#11
modeboy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 92 My Ride: '12 135i View My Garage	I think Jet Black would look better with the Nat. Brown interior, due to the two-tone look of the Nat. Brown. For some reason, I think white outside with black and brown on the inside would look funny. Who knows! Modeboy

05-08-2002, 02:33 AM	#13
David328Ci Wohnhafter perverser Mensch Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: La la lan Posts: 3,311 My Ride: Pimpin '99 Sentra X( View My Garage	Would much rather have Cinnamon interior instead of that. Looks weird to have black right next to that brown color.