Jet black with terra

blazersk · 12-10-2005, 06:42 AM

Hey guys,

I cannot decide whether to get Terra with alu trim or with titan matt?
Is there a big difference? Why should I get Alu and why Titan? thank you, appreciate your help!

needashower · 12-10-2005, 08:21 AM

These are personal choices, only you can decide. I like the Black with Terra and Aluminum because of the contrast.

325 Baller · 12-10-2005, 09:20 AM

i have white with terra and burl walnut, i think it looks amazing, maybe you should throw the walnut into the consideration process?

rebelfocus · 12-10-2005, 09:33 AM

The brushed aluminium is real metal, it looks substantial and hi-tech. However, it is cold to the touch in the winter and I hear it can scratch easily.

The titanium on the other hand is plastic with a silvery grey finish. Some people say it looks cheap but I think it looks okay.

As you spending the money to get Terra leather, if I were you I would go the whole hog and get brushed aluminium with it. I have seen this combination it it looks quite distinctive.

jmcphillips1 · 12-10-2005, 09:48 AM

agree, terra with aluminum

pharding · 12-10-2005, 09:49 AM

The shortcoming of aluminum is it's susceptability to scratching according to some owners. Aluminum is a relatively soft and can be scratched with incidental metal, such as on handbags, coats, etc. I do not have aluminum trim.

maq · 12-10-2005, 10:23 AM

If it didn't rain here so often, Jet Black + Terra + Aluminum would be my first choice.

Atty · 12-10-2005, 11:00 AM

Personal preference - do what you want.

I have black leather and titanium in my '02 Coupe (still can't sell the damn thing!), so opted for burl this time around for something different. IMHO aluminum looks great with the terra, but surprisingly, I really ended up liking my choice of terra/burl - no regrets. And the Black Sapphire/Terra combo really works for me.

Petercat · 12-10-2005, 12:07 PM

I've got Jet Black with Terra and I think the Burl looks really great with it, but I wanted a more luxury look.

I've seen the terra with aluminum and it looks pretty sporty, but (IMHO) the aluminum doesn't seem to compliment the brown hues like the burl. The aluminum with Terra is kind of like wearing gold and silver together. But, we've all got our tastes.

Whichever trim you decide, you are going to love the Terra, I love mine more every day. Every time I drive through at a coffee shop, I get the person working the window staring into the car and saying how cool and unique it looks.

sirees01 · 12-10-2005, 12:35 PM

I have Saphire Black with Terra & Burl and it looks warm/luxurious & inviting.

I would never choose Terra from a brochure but I saw this combo in a dealership & bought the car there and then.
I think it is a perfect combo for a black exterior and a little different from the norm.

Petercat · 12-10-2005, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sirees01

I have Saphire Black with Terra & Burl and it looks warm/luxurious & inviting.

I would never choose Terra from a brochure but I saw this combo in a dealership & bought the car there and then.
I think it is a perfect combo for a black exterior and a little different from the norm.

Same here... When I saw it on the floor, I made the CA sit in the car to hold it while I test drove another. The Terra really has an impact.

blazersk · 12-10-2005, 01:31 PM

thanks guys for helping me out...but i still cannot decide..im a young person and I really love the burl walnut, but i think its more like for my dad than for me..and aluminium scratches very easily. and now you say that titan looks cheap. and i drive a lot of girls with their handbags and dont want to scratch my alu..please help me!!

E24 · 12-10-2005, 02:12 PM

how about poplar?

sirees01 · 12-10-2005, 02:17 PM

how old are you dude ?

I'd be worried if you were 18 & buying a MB with a big slab of wood & beige seats but this is an E90 we're talking about.

MIKEYMIKE · 12-10-2005, 02:41 PM

Can you guys post up some pics?

ase2dais · 12-10-2005, 03:08 PM

I say tera w/ burl

db17k · 12-10-2005, 03:31 PM

Titanium Matt

IMO, shoulda just offered real titanium at an additional cost, heh or not.

sirees01 · 12-10-2005, 04:00 PM

i'll try & get my E91 M sport on tomorrow for you

Petercat · 12-10-2005, 07:06 PM

I've got some shots of Terra and Burl over on my site;

http://www.losingtime.com/bmw/

Papa13 · 12-10-2005, 09:39 PM

Terra with alum!

I mean no!! i like being the only one around with this combo! haha

Hunter399 · 12-10-2005, 10:36 PM

I just dont like terra at all

Atty · 12-10-2005, 10:40 PM

Terra/Burl

12-10-2005, 06:42 AM	#1
blazersk Enlisted Member 9 Rep 44 Posts Drives: e90 330i jet black Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Slovakia, Europe iTrader: (0)	Jet black with terra Hey guys, I cannot decide whether to get Terra with alu trim or with titan matt? Is there a big difference? Why should I get Alu and why Titan? thank you, appreciate your help!
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12-10-2005, 08:21 AM	#2
needashower Private First Class 6 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2003 Saab 9-3 Arc Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	These are personal choices, only you can decide. I like the Black with Terra and Aluminum because of the contrast.
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12-10-2005, 09:20 AM	#3
325 Baller Colonel 264 Rep 2,576 Posts Drives: X3 28i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boca Raton, Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	i have white with terra and burl walnut, i think it looks amazing, maybe you should throw the walnut into the consideration process? __________________ ----------------------------------------------------
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12-10-2005, 09:33 AM	#4
rebelfocus Second Lieutenant 31 Rep 282 Posts Drives: 520d SE Touring Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Cork, Ireland iTrader: (0)	The brushed aluminium is real metal, it looks substantial and hi-tech. However, it is cold to the touch in the winter and I hear it can scratch easily. The titanium on the other hand is plastic with a silvery grey finish. Some people say it looks cheap but I think it looks okay. As you spending the money to get Terra leather, if I were you I would go the whole hog and get brushed aluminium with it. I have seen this combination it it looks quite distinctive.
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12-10-2005, 09:48 AM	#5
jmcphillips1 Captain 60 Rep 667 Posts Drives: 2012 128 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW 128i Coupe [0.00]	agree, terra with aluminum
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12-10-2005, 09:49 AM	#6
pharding Major 308 Rep 1,128 Posts Drives: 23 Audi Q4 e-tron + 14 X3 28i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	The shortcoming of aluminum is it's susceptability to scratching according to some owners. Aluminum is a relatively soft and can be scratched with incidental metal, such as on handbags, coats, etc. I do not have aluminum trim. __________________ 23 Audi Q4 e-tron; 23 i4 M50 on order 14 X3 Retired: 20 Tesla Model 3 LR AWD; 17 540i x; 14 550i Euro Del; 11 550i Euro Del; 08 550i Euro Del; 06 330i Euro Del; 04 545i Euro Del; 01 530i Euro Del
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12-10-2005, 10:23 AM	#7
maq Lieutenant 12 Rep 469 Posts Drives: MTA Monthly Pass Join Date: May 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	If it didn't rain here so often, Jet Black + Terra + Aluminum would be my first choice.
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12-10-2005, 11:00 AM	#8
Atty Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 239 Posts Drives: 09 X5 48i M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 (September bui ... [0.00]	Personal preference - do what you want. I have black leather and titanium in my '02 Coupe (still can't sell the damn thing!), so opted for burl this time around for something different. IMHO aluminum looks great with the terra, but surprisingly, I really ended up liking my choice of terra/burl - no regrets. And the Black Sapphire/Terra combo really works for me. __________________ Attorney E90 330i 6MT \| Black Sapphire \| Terra \| Burl \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| Navi \| Sirius
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12-10-2005, 12:07 PM	#9
Petercat Cat Herder 8 Rep 274 Posts Drives: LR3, again... Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mpls, MN iTrader: (0)	I've got Jet Black with Terra and I think the Burl looks really great with it, but I wanted a more luxury look. I've seen the terra with aluminum and it looks pretty sporty, but (IMHO) the aluminum doesn't seem to compliment the brown hues like the burl. The aluminum with Terra is kind of like wearing gold and silver together. But, we've all got our tastes. Whichever trim you decide, you are going to love the Terra, I love mine more every day. Every time I drive through at a coffee shop, I get the person working the window staring into the car and saying how cool and unique it looks. __________________ Waiting for my e93.
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12-10-2005, 12:35 PM	#10
sirees01 Private First Class 17 Rep 108 Posts Drives: F01 730d MSport 2010 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I have Saphire Black with Terra & Burl and it looks warm/luxurious & inviting. I would never choose Terra from a brochure but I saw this combo in a dealership & bought the car there and then. I think it is a perfect combo for a black exterior and a little different from the norm.
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12-10-2005, 01:31 PM	#12
blazersk Enlisted Member 9 Rep 44 Posts Drives: e90 330i jet black Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Slovakia, Europe iTrader: (0)	thanks guys for helping me out...but i still cannot decide..im a young person and I really love the burl walnut, but i think its more like for my dad than for me..and aluminium scratches very easily. and now you say that titan looks cheap. and i drive a lot of girls with their handbags and dont want to scratch my alu..please help me!!
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12-10-2005, 02:12 PM	#13
E24 DUBYA 28 Rep 352 Posts Drives: 2012 328I - 6MT Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	how about poplar?
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12-10-2005, 02:17 PM	#14
sirees01 Private First Class 17 Rep 108 Posts Drives: F01 730d MSport 2010 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	how old are you dude ? I'd be worried if you were 18 & buying a MB with a big slab of wood & beige seats but this is an E90 we're talking about.
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12-10-2005, 02:41 PM	#15
MIKEYMIKE Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,516 Posts Drives: 330i 6mt Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3)	Can you guys post up some pics?
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12-10-2005, 03:08 PM	#16
ase2dais //Mdicted 347 Rep 9,988 Posts Drives: a Cop Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 495 Ring iTrader: (18) Garage List 2009 e92 M3 DCT CF ... [10.00] 2015 S-Works Roubaix [0.00] 2013 Trek Madone 5.9 [9.50] 2012 Scott - CR1-Pro [10.00] 2008 e92 M3 6MT (Up ... [10.00] 2002 e46 M3 Cabriol ... [7.00] 2006 e90-325i (DD) [7.00] 2002 e39 M5 (retired) [9.50]	I say tera w/ burl __________________ Oo\(lll)'(lll)/oO : 2009-e92 ///M3 SpaceGry DCT CF Rf/Trim ZTP ZPP ZCW Sat/PrmSd : \_lOOl___lOOl_/<< Clickies
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db17k Chicketeh china the chinese chicken, you have? 34 Rep 790 Posts Drives: 335ci hold out Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 S2000 [0.00]	Titanium Matt IMO, shoulda just offered real titanium at an additional cost, heh or not. __________________ "In Soviet Russia car forks you!"
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12-10-2005, 04:00 PM	#18
sirees01 Private First Class 17 Rep 108 Posts Drives: F01 730d MSport 2010 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	i'll try & get my E91 M sport on tomorrow for you
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12-10-2005, 07:06 PM	#19
Petercat Cat Herder 8 Rep 274 Posts Drives: LR3, again... Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mpls, MN iTrader: (0)	I've got some shots of Terra and Burl over on my site; http://www.losingtime.com/bmw/ __________________ Waiting for my e93.
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12-10-2005, 09:39 PM	#20
Papa13 Go Gators! 90 Rep 1,621 Posts Drives: e82 / e90 / e53 / e46 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tampa / SoCal iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	Terra with alum! I mean no!! i like being the only one around with this combo! haha Attached Images __________________ e90 M-Tech 330i JB/Terra / e82 n54 135i AW/CR 420rwhp 444rwtq - RIP e53 X5 4.8is M///BLUE/M///SUEDE - 357whp 369wtq - The Snow Beast! n54 135i JB/CR JB4 FBO - Tc Kline D/A Coils - 11.5 @ 122mph 1/4 mile 18' Blue/Black SEL Premium R-Line 4 Motion Tiguan - Mods on order
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12-10-2005, 10:36 PM	#21
Hunter399 Major General 323 Rep 8,091 Posts Drives: F90M5 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (33)	I just dont like terra at all
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12-10-2005, 10:40 PM	#22
Atty Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 239 Posts Drives: 09 X5 48i M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 (September bui ... [0.00]	Terra/Burl Attached Images __________________ Attorney E90 330i 6MT \| Black Sapphire \| Terra \| Burl \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| Navi \| Sirius
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