our interior, do YOU love it?

z1ppo325i · 08-12-2005, 09:04 PM

Well, i never even thought of this until one of my friends said he likes the new 3 except the interior setup.... i am too used to the bimmer feel that i actually feel uncomfortable in his TL. what do you guys think?

bzzbenz · 08-12-2005, 09:34 PM

I also like the nav hump, but I wish the dash connect to the center councel... (above ash tray and below heated seat buttons) I don't like that chopped part right there. Would like nice if it was one solid piece...

Minarets · 08-12-2005, 09:43 PM

well i think the TL has the nicest interior that i have seen=, evn in cars up to $65,000

in ebony it is one of the sportiest and cool looking interior out there

06alpine325icm · 08-12-2005, 09:46 PM

i hate leatherette, would rather cloth

scottz5 · 08-12-2005, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Minarets

well i think the TL has the nicest interior that i have seen=, evn in cars up to $65,000

in ebony it is one of the sportiest and cool looking interior out there

Your crazy! and the 3 without navi looks great in person.

LEDZEP · 08-12-2005, 09:52 PM

The interior is comfortable, functional, ergonmic, and not flashy or cheap looking. I like it a lot. I like the beige leather because you get the three tone effect: black dash, maple wood, and beige.

Jay_328 · 08-12-2005, 11:37 PM

I agree with Scottz5, e90 interior looks great without nav. IMO much better without than with. But, for you guys who like the nav, got for it!

Oz · 08-12-2005, 11:55 PM

I think the interior looks great. Much better than my 03 X5

DEAN325i · 08-13-2005, 12:21 AM

looks way luxurios than the previous 3's..i love it.

zippo · 08-13-2005, 12:44 AM

The more I drive the car the more I appreciate how well-thought-out the interior is, placement of controls, etc. Asthetically very pleasing and understated, but with elegance.

Interior Controls-wise: Some stuff seemed to be in "weird" positions to me (cruise control, window lift switches), but I sure don't feel that way now that I've got almost a 1,000 miles with the car under my belt.

NaTuReB0Y · 08-13-2005, 01:02 AM

Compare to other cars in the same price range.....I think the E90's interior is at the bottom of the abyss.....but I guess we didn't buy the car for its interior....we bought it for the

Imperial · 08-13-2005, 01:22 AM

I *love* our interior. It's a really different world from that of the E46 and the rest of the pre-Bangle BMW's. This interior is a big step in the luxury-first direction, but what I really love about the E90 interior in particular is that it's kept some of the long-time 3-series interior design cues. Well, exterior ones, too.

besides, I specifically asked for my interior combination (as most people here did) so of course I love it

Broken1 · 08-13-2005, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by NaTuReB0Y

Compare to other cars in the same price range.....I think the E90's interior is at the bottom of the abyss.....but I guess we didn't buy the car for its interior....we bought it for the

I also love my interior...
The lemon is the ultimate mix of class, style and sportiness.

I think the new 3's interior is better than the Audi and alot "younger" than the merc (who's interior is outdated, and for old folk)

It's the first time i've really liked the interior of a car. It's just functional, simple and beautiful

E90 · 08-13-2005, 02:58 AM

I think it is quite good but where to put your small thinks you have with you.You cannot place anywhere a bottle of water.And how about sun glasses?Well they are nice and cold in the arm rest.Nothing else could be kept there.

scottz5 · 08-13-2005, 06:19 AM

I think it is very clean and new age looking. It has stlye. Audi and MB IMO also have great interiors but they have been the same and are getting old looking. The 3's is out of the box thinking but is still classy, you will see others follow there lead on the interior.

I also order Navi because I the pics I saw on the net without it looked bad, but after seeing both in person I feel the lines are much cleaner without it.

My buddy has a TL and it is a nice interior but it does not have the quality of BMW. All you have to do is touch stuff and you will know what I am talking about.

fredtoo · 08-13-2005, 06:52 AM

German cars typically have had spartan interiors.
I prefer the non-" game boy" look myself.

David328M-Sport · 08-13-2005, 07:14 AM

no worries about my car's interior. just like e90 said, needs more compartments for things like sunglasses that fitted perfectly in the compartment in the bottom of the dash in my old e46. i miss that.

otherwise it's a great well built interior.

z1ppo325i · 08-13-2005, 09:25 AM

It was expected that most of you loved your interior... lol I was one of those few that went with what the dealer had.. I went in and got the car in 4 days.. no real waiting for me.... as I see what some of you guys have, like ZPP, ZSP, and ETC, I do want to upgrade... I'll trade in later when the time comes for 330i or a 325i with more options.. as some of you know i did get the bare minimum 325i.. I never notice that I have no options until I see one with alot of options parked next to me.. i.e (AT THE DEALER) LOL

kchika · 08-13-2005, 11:41 AM

It could be better IMO, as I tend to like the Audi interiors more.

human · 08-13-2005, 09:27 PM

I love it... black leather w/ aluminum trim w/o navigation. It's clean, understated, modern, functional/ergonomic, stylish, cool, and it doesn't try to be like any other interior (I'm thinking merc and audi). I also like the "atmosphere" in the cabin with this color combination. One thing that I found upon taking delivery is that photos do NOT do justice. Btw, I originally passed on navigation because I didn't want to add another distraction while driving... now I also think that this interior looks better and I'm really only missing out on the map (I wouldn't care for or use other i-drive functions). Very well done, BMW!

JVFan · 08-13-2005, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Minarets

well i think the TL has the nicest interior that i have seen=, evn in cars up to $65,000

in ebony it is one of the sportiest and cool looking interior out there

Oh dear...even with those terrible dials OWS in the Honda CRV? I think the TSX is much cleaner and classier...similar to the E90.

a burrito · 08-13-2005, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by scottz5

Your crazy! and the 3 without navi looks great in person.

seriously... i think the 3 without navi looks better than when it does have navi.

View Poll Results: Do you LOVE your interior?
I have it exactly as I want it-LOVE IT (4STARS)	61	67.78%
I have it exactly as I want it, but it could be better (3 and 1/2 STARS)	20	22.22%
I settled for what the dealer had and I'm satisfied (3 STARS)	5	5.56%
Its ok, I like other interiors more (A4/6, TL, MAXIMA, G35..ETC)	4	4.44%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 90. You may not vote on this poll

08-12-2005, 09:04 PM	#1
z1ppo325i Private First Class 13 Rep 107 Posts Drives: blk.s e90 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: philadelphia iTrader: (0)	our interior, do YOU love it? Well, i never even thought of this until one of my friends said he likes the new 3 except the interior setup.... i am too used to the bimmer feel that i actually feel uncomfortable in his TL. what do you guys think?
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bzzbenz First Lieutenant 19 Rep 368 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	I also like the nav hump, but I wish the dash connect to the center councel... (above ash tray and below heated seat buttons) I don't like that chopped part right there. Would like nice if it was one solid piece... __________________ \| 2006 325i \| Jet Black \| Black ette \| 6spd manual\| Nav \| Xenon \| Burl \| Chrome Tips \| 545 sport wheels \| Blacklines\| \|DOB 6/2/05\|Delivered 7/14/05 \|
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Minarets Private 3 Rep 77 Posts Drives: maxima Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: nashville iTrader: (0)	well i think the TL has the nicest interior that i have seen=, evn in cars up to $65,000 in ebony it is one of the sportiest and cool looking interior out there
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06alpine325icm Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 213 Posts Drives: 2006 alpine white Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: nyc iTrader: (0)	i hate leatherette, would rather cloth
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LEDZEP Lieutenant General 418 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	The interior is comfortable, functional, ergonmic, and not flashy or cheap looking. I like it a lot. I like the beige leather because you get the three tone effect: black dash, maple wood, and beige.
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Jay_328 Lieutenant Colonel 119 Rep 1,595 Posts Drives: 07 e92 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 07 E92 328 [0.00]	I agree with Scottz5, e90 interior looks great without nav. IMO much better without than with. But, for you guys who like the nav, got for it!
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Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I think the interior looks great. Much better than my 03 X5 __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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DEAN325i LTBMW 106 Rep 1,068 Posts Drives: 2008 AW e92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ladera Ranch, CA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 E90 325i [0.00]	looks way luxurios than the previous 3's..i love it. __________________ tuned by LTBMW
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zippo Enlisted Member 2 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern California iTrader: (0)	The more I drive the car the more I appreciate how well-thought-out the interior is, placement of controls, etc. Asthetically very pleasing and understated, but with elegance. Interior Controls-wise: Some stuff seemed to be in "weird" positions to me (cruise control, window lift switches), but I sure don't feel that way now that I've got almost a 1,000 miles with the car under my belt.
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NaTuReB0Y Powered By 36DD 337 Rep 7,369 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Inland Empire iTrader: (12)	Compare to other cars in the same price range.....I think the E90's interior is at the bottom of the abyss.....but I guess we didn't buy the car for its interior....we bought it for the __________________ 2006 E90 330i Jet Black \| 20" WORK VS-XX \| FK452 \| H&R Sport on Koni Yellow \| REMUS QUAD
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08-13-2005, 01:22 AM	#12
Imperial First Lieutenant 11 Rep 304 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Del Mar, CA iTrader: (0)	I love our interior. It's a really different world from that of the E46 and the rest of the pre-Bangle BMW's. This interior is a big step in the luxury-first direction, but what I really love about the E90 interior in particular is that it's kept some of the long-time 3-series interior design cues. Well, exterior ones, too. besides, I specifically asked for my interior combination (as most people here did) so of course I love it __________________ 2006 330i 6MT - Black Sapphire Metallic - Terra Leather - ZSP - ZPP - iDrive - Sirius
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08-13-2005, 02:58 AM	#14
E90 Bemuri 3 Rep 124 Posts Drives: 2013/320i AxDrive Alpine White Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Finland H:ki iTrader: (0)	I think it is quite good but where to put your small thinks you have with you.You cannot place anywhere a bottle of water.And how about sun glasses?Well they are nice and cold in the arm rest.Nothing else could be kept there. __________________ Alpine Weiss 320i,(man)sport package,17"Breyton Inspiration wheels,through load system,proff radio,hifi speakers,bi-xenons,auto air-condition,alarm,light package,pdc,rainsensor,cruise control,cup holders,heated seats,headlamp washers,tinted windows rear,Ac-Schnitzer aluminium pedals.
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08-13-2005, 06:19 AM	#15
scottz5 Lieutenant Colonel 94 Rep 1,730 Posts Drives: 13 F10 535xi & 11.75 E93 M3 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	I think it is very clean and new age looking. It has stlye. Audi and MB IMO also have great interiors but they have been the same and are getting old looking. The 3's is out of the box thinking but is still classy, you will see others follow there lead on the interior. I also order Navi because I the pics I saw on the net without it looked bad, but after seeing both in person I feel the lines are much cleaner without it. My buddy has a TL and it is a nice interior but it does not have the quality of BMW. All you have to do is touch stuff and you will know what I am talking about. __________________ 13 F10 535xi JB/B working on it 11.75 E93 M3 MR/Black Stock (wifey) 11 F10 535i AW/CB Mods Gone
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fredtoo First Lieutenant 15 Rep 340 Posts Drives: 325 328 350 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: nj iTrader: (0) Garage List 1986 328 [0.00] 2006 325 [0.00]	German cars typically have had spartan interiors. I prefer the non-" game boy" look myself.
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08-13-2005, 07:14 AM	#17
David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	no worries about my car's interior. just like e90 said, needs more compartments for things like sunglasses that fitted perfectly in the compartment in the bottom of the dash in my old e46. i miss that. otherwise it's a great well built interior. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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08-13-2005, 09:25 AM	#18
z1ppo325i Private First Class 13 Rep 107 Posts Drives: blk.s e90 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: philadelphia iTrader: (0)	It was expected that most of you loved your interior... lol I was one of those few that went with what the dealer had.. I went in and got the car in 4 days.. no real waiting for me.... as I see what some of you guys have, like ZPP, ZSP, and ETC, I do want to upgrade... I'll trade in later when the time comes for 330i or a 325i with more options.. as some of you know i did get the bare minimum 325i.. I never notice that I have no options until I see one with alot of options parked next to me.. i.e (AT THE DEALER) LOL
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08-13-2005, 11:41 AM	#19
kchika Lieutenant 55 Rep 532 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Evo, E46 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	It could be better IMO, as I tend to like the Audi interiors more.
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08-13-2005, 09:27 PM	#20
human Private First Class 19 Rep 190 Posts Drives: honda civic ex Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south of westconsin iTrader: (0)	I love it... black leather w/ aluminum trim w/o navigation. It's clean, understated, modern, functional/ergonomic, stylish, cool, and it doesn't try to be like any other interior (I'm thinking merc and audi). I also like the "atmosphere" in the cabin with this color combination. One thing that I found upon taking delivery is that photos do NOT do justice. Btw, I originally passed on navigation because I didn't want to add another distraction while driving... now I also think that this interior looks better and I'm really only missing out on the map (I wouldn't care for or use other i-drive functions). Very well done, BMW!
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