Thoughts on Individual Azurite/Taupe/Scotch 2017 X5M ???

NikonMan · 10-25-2016, 04:19 PM

Hey guys - I am strongly considering changing my order from DG/Amaro to Azurite on Taupe with Scotch headliner and Sen wood.

Take a look at the pic and leave any comments.

I think this is a very unique combo for the X5M - although its not very "sporty", I do think it exudes class.

I believe the Scotch Brown headliner may be a $0 cost option with the "stock" Individual Full Taupe Merino option for $2900.

Azurite is $1900 and the Sen trim is pbly $700.

My primary concern of course is the dark paint and its maintenance (swirls, etc.) - so I would definitely have to get it ceramic coated to at least try to keep minor surface imperfections from being glaringly obvious as they usually are on dark paint.

Anyone with comments or experience with Azurite/Taupe please chime in!

aparedes · 10-25-2016, 05:27 PM

I really like that combo! Super classy and elegant. I really like the darker exterior colors on the X5.

What seats are does? They dont look like X5/X6M seats!

NikonMan · 10-25-2016, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by aparedes

I really like that combo! Super classy and elegant. I really like the darker exterior colors on the X5.

What seats are does? They dont look like X5/X6M seats!

Nah they are just a generic "true color" pic of the Taupe Merino from the BMW Individual website ...

The color accuracy from the BMW configuration is just atrocious. They really need to re-build it with actual photos.

Thanks for looking !!!!

NikonMan · 10-25-2016, 05:38 PM

Reposting pics of M50D's Azurite M50D for reference....

From here: http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1096551

AylinNett · 10-26-2016, 03:49 AM

azurit - i like dark colors especially mixed with blue note. azurit is my favorite color.

you have to clean taupe notably in winter seassion, in my opinion to much work - remember how fast you streak leather with shoes.

what about nutmeg in combo with your trim? it's a bit darker and it fits to your choosen trim. other way would be amaro

Roundown · 10-26-2016, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by AylinNett

azurit - i like dark colors especially mixed with blue note. azurit is my favorite color.

you have to clean taupe notably in winter seassion, in my opinion to much work - remember how fast you streak leather with shoes.

what about nutmeg in combo with your trim? it's a bit darker and it fits to your choosen trim. other way would be amaro

I have a white interior and maintenance is a breeze. Once a month I wipe the seats down with Swissvax and any die transfer or dirt comes right off.

OP- great combo.

aparedes · 10-26-2016, 11:52 AM

Roundown

Which of the products from Swissvax are you using? Do you mind sharing? Thanks,

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Originally Posted by Roundown

I have a white interior and maintenance is a breeze. Once a month I wipe the seats down with Swissvax and any die transfer or dirt comes right off.

OP- great combo.

tastelid · 10-26-2016, 04:23 PM

I'm not usually a fan of wood in car interiors but that looks really great.

NikonMan · 10-26-2016, 05:05 PM

Found another example pic ...

zero4 · 10-26-2016, 06:03 PM

Taupe seems nice. I actually considered it when getting mine. I just couldn't pull the trigger as I wasn't sure how accurate the pictures on line were and the dealer didn't have samples or cars with it. At the end, I ordered smoke white which I like very much. Maintenance isn't that bad. I protected it with Leathermaster protection cream. Once every few weeks, I use an interior detailer (Meguiars) to wipe it down to clean the dirt and any die transfer.

journeyguy · 10-26-2016, 06:39 PM

sorry...its boring combo for X5M...don't do it. Azurite + Smoke white is da bomb for this car.

NikonMan · 10-26-2016, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by zero4

Taupe seems nice. I actually considered it when getting mine. I just couldn't pull the trigger as I wasn't sure how accurate the pictures on line were and the dealer didn't have samples or cars with it. At the end, I ordered smoke white which I like very much. Maintenance isn't that bad. I protected it with Leathermaster protection cream. Once every few weeks, I use an interior detailer (Meguiars) to wipe it down to clean the dirt and any die transfer.

Zero4 its funny you say that as I cannot locate any dealer in Southern California with a Taupe interior either so I have been having anxiety over it as well - imagining that when the car gets here and somehow the color is atrocious looking.

Here are some Smoke White pics from an X6M at a local dealer in case anyone is looking now or in the future ....

NikonMan · 10-26-2016, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by journeyguy

sorry...its boring combo for X5M...don't do it. Azurite + Smoke white is da bomb for this car.

Thanks for looking journeyguy - you think the Taupe is that much different from the Smoke White? It looks like its just a few shades darker.

NikonMan · 10-26-2016, 06:51 PM

Ok just for funsies - who likes Pyrite on Smoke?

Not even sure Pyrite is still available for MY 2017.

vince7870 · 10-27-2016, 06:15 AM

My new azurite X5m is in production! I hope you don't live close to me ;-).....I got red and carbon interior!

imahobo · 10-27-2016, 09:03 AM

Very nice color combination... the wood grain adds the extra level of bespoke class.

zero4 · 10-27-2016, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by NikonMan

Thanks for looking journeyguy - you think the Taupe is that much different from the Smoke White? It looks like its just a few shades darker.

I think it will be more than few shades.

Luca42 · 10-27-2016, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by NikonMan

Hey guys - I am strongly considering changing my order from DG/Amaro to Azurite on Taupe with Scotch headliner and Sen wood.

Take a look at the pic and leave any comments.

I think this is a very unique combo for the X5M - although its not very "sporty", I do think it exudes class.

I believe the Scotch Brown headliner may be a $0 cost option with the "stock" Individual Full Taupe Merino option for $2900.

Azurite is $1900 and the Sen trim is pbly $700.

My primary concern of course is the dark paint and its maintenance (swirls, etc.) - so I would definitely have to get it ceramic coated to at least try to keep minor surface imperfections from being glaringly obvious as they usually are on dark paint.

Anyone with comments or experience with Azurite/Taupe please chime in!

Scotch brown is a no cost option only with the Taupe.
Sensa trim is a $1080 option.
Azurite is a $1950 option.

I have Azurite/Smoke. Taupe is a great color. Certainly easier to keep clean than smoke white. I think it would look great with the scotch brown. It's a rich color and warm. Certainly on the elegant side, not the sporty side.

Good luck with the combo. Azurite is phenomenal.

10-25-2016, 04:19 PM	#1
NikonMan First Lieutenant 68 Rep 308 Posts Drives: 2017 X5M Azurite on Nutmeg Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Thoughts on Individual Azurite/Taupe/Scotch 2017 X5M ??? Hey guys - I am strongly considering changing my order from DG/Amaro to Azurite on Taupe with Scotch headliner and Sen wood. Take a look at the pic and leave any comments. I think this is a very unique combo for the X5M - although its not very "sporty", I do think it exudes class. I believe the Scotch Brown headliner may be a $0 cost option with the "stock" Individual Full Taupe Merino option for $2900. Azurite is $1900 and the Sen trim is pbly $700. My primary concern of course is the dark paint and its maintenance (swirls, etc.) - so I would definitely have to get it ceramic coated to at least try to keep minor surface imperfections from being glaringly obvious as they usually are on dark paint. Anyone with comments or experience with Azurite/Taupe please chime in! Attached Images Last edited by NikonMan; 10-25-2016 at 04:25 PM.. Reason: adding taupe indiv stock photo
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aparedes Second Lieutenant 302 Rep 280 Posts Drives: M2CS Join Date: May 2016 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	I really like that combo! Super classy and elegant. I really like the darker exterior colors on the X5. What seats are does? They dont look like X5/X6M seats!
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NikonMan First Lieutenant 68 Rep 308 Posts Drives: 2017 X5M Azurite on Nutmeg Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Reposting pics of M50D's Azurite M50D for reference.... From here: http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1096551 Attached Images
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AylinNett Private 18 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 320d Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	azurit - i like dark colors especially mixed with blue note. azurit is my favorite color. you have to clean taupe notably in winter seassion, in my opinion to much work - remember how fast you streak leather with shoes. what about nutmeg in combo with your trim? it's a bit darker and it fits to your choosen trim. other way would be amaro
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tastelid Captain 166 Rep 710 Posts Drives: 2016 X5M Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: The Great Northwest, USA iTrader: (0)	I'm not usually a fan of wood in car interiors but that looks really great. __________________ Cars: 2016 BMW X5M. 2017 BMW X1. Bikes: 2007 BMW F650GS. 2014 BMW K1600GTL Exclusive. 2014 BMW HP4 Competition. 2016 BMW K1300S.
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zero4 Enlisted Member 11 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 2016 X5M Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Taupe seems nice. I actually considered it when getting mine. I just couldn't pull the trigger as I wasn't sure how accurate the pictures on line were and the dealer didn't have samples or cars with it. At the end, I ordered smoke white which I like very much. Maintenance isn't that bad. I protected it with Leathermaster protection cream. Once every few weeks, I use an interior detailer (Meguiars) to wipe it down to clean the dirt and any die transfer.
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journeyguy First Lieutenant 75 Rep 347 Posts Drives: 2016 X5M Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: OH iTrader: (0)	sorry...its boring combo for X5M...don't do it. Azurite + Smoke white is da bomb for this car. __________________ 2012 X5 35D. 2013 M5 ~MCB / Silversone II full~Exec Pkg~20' wheels~B&O~Xpel Ultimate PPF. - Sold !
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NikonMan First Lieutenant 68 Rep 308 Posts Drives: 2017 X5M Azurite on Nutmeg Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Ok just for funsies - who likes Pyrite on Smoke? Not even sure Pyrite is still available for MY 2017. Attached Images
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vince7870 Second Lieutenant 93 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 2017 x5m azurite black metalic Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: new york iTrader: (0)	My new azurite X5m is in production! I hope you don't live close to me ;-).....I got red and carbon interior!
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10-27-2016, 09:03 AM	#16
imahobo Private 11 Rep 51 Posts Drives: F85 X5M, 991TT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Very nice color combination... the wood grain adds the extra level of bespoke class.
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