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      09-17-2019, 07:15 PM   #1
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Best interior color for X4 with Flamengo Red exterior

Finally will be ordering my X4 M40I in the next few days. Was ready to go Flamengo Red with cognac leather. I however saw the black leather interior today with the red stitching on the seats, doors and dash board. Now I am totally confused. Will my blue jeans make the cognac look dirty quickly? Opinions would be appreciated.
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      09-17-2019, 08:00 PM   #2
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      09-18-2019, 01:58 AM   #3
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To me, red exterior + white interior - best match. As an alternative: black interior. Red + red is kind of not contrasting to each other.
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It's a very personal thing. I don't find cleaning jeans marks a problem providing you do it when you see it needs cleaning. With the standard coated leather a damp cloth is all that's needed.

Red/red would be too much for me. The lighter leather colours go well, Cognac would be great. I happen to like Tartufo but I'm looking to tone down the bright exterior of my X3 with a more sober interior.
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Black with Red contrast stitching is exactly what we went for, with Flamenco Red paint. My wife thinks that Cognac does not match well with red of exterior. But red stitching definitely will. Glass sunroof brings plenty of light, so black leather does not look too dark. And with interior lighting you can add extra orange glow, to highlight the stitchings. That's our thinking anyway. Good luck with your choice!
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Finally will be ordering my X4 M40I in the next few days. Was ready to go Flamengo Red with cognac leather. I however saw the black leather interior today with the red stitching on the seats, doors and dash board. Now I am totally confused. Will my blue jeans make the cognac look dirty quickly? Opinions would be appreciated.
I thought about the Red on Red but only in passing. I had black with red stitching when I had a mineral gray 440 coupe. After a while you could hardly see the red. I am fairly certain I will go with the Cognac, and the Flamengo Exterior. Thanks everyone for your input!
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Touche, still a sweet car anyway.
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Finally will be ordering my X4 M40I in the next few days. Was ready to go Flamengo Red with cognac leather. I however saw the black leather interior today with the red stitching on the seats, doors and dash board. Now I am totally confused. Will my blue jeans make the cognac look dirty quickly? Opinions would be appreciated.
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