ivory/black interior 2015 changes

[jk91915]

so I was building my future x5 for the 20th time and noticed something was a bit off... they changed the front lower panels to white! completely ruins the look of the interior now. when did this happen? when 2015 first came out it was still black!

[hyde]

Originally Posted by jk91915

so I was building my future x5 for the 20th time and noticed something was a bit off... they changed the front lower panels to white! completely ruins the look of the interior now. when did this happen? when 2015 first came out it was still black!

Oh wow, I did not even notice that -- since I stopped building my BMW every day after I picked it up (I didn't stop visiting the site daily even after I ordered it, it was very soothing and was sort of meditation)

Did you see they also made the speaker grills white, too... Which is something I wouldn't mind having in white, actually.

This is what my White/Black interior looks like:



http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...22#post8682222


This is what it's showing on website, is it a mistake? I wonder if you'll be able to get a straight answer. I wouldn't be surprised if they claim "it was supposed to be this way, earlier was a mistake" or "it was always like that" especially SA's.






Good luck, I hope you can get all black panels, because these white panels sure look a bit too white, this is why I went with Black/White interior, I liked the contrast and to see black where I looked, the others, especially tan interior looked too "retiree lexus" for my taste.

[jk91915]

I'm not due for my next one for another 2.5 years but I still go build one from time to time hopefully they change it back by then since it completely ruins the two tone look of the interior. Nice pictures by the way, the white leather looks amazing

[hyde]

It makes the whole console too busy.
You got black on dash and front, wood, chrome, and white bottom, not to mention two shades of black on controls, you have piano black on A/C & iDrive area and matte black on A/C controls & vents.

It's very interesting that you caught this. I bet they always make unannounced changes like these, and until someone like you comes along and catches it, nobody knows about it.

[possib1edoc]

I hope my car that was finished being built on December 5th doesn't have the white front...I won't know until I pick it up in January due to PCD delivery....what can I do if when I pick up the car it's white? That's not how I wanted the car otherwise would have gotten a black interior.

[patrobX5]

Interesting... I wonder if they also changed to white behind the seats? I believe was black before.

[Dash52]

Originally Posted by hyde

It makes the whole console too busy.
You got black on dash and front, wood, chrome, and white bottom, not to mention two shades of black on controls, you have piano black on A/C & iDrive area and matte black on A/C controls & vents.

It's very interesting that you caught this. I bet they always make unannounced changes like these, and until someone like you comes along and catches it, nobody knows about it.

Hyde:
Mine is the same as yours....with aluminum trim and gloss black grills:

[Bimar]

Asking as carpeting not white not too bad.

[emaratee]

Yeah ..

Earlier it use to be 2 option : Ivory/Black = Black lower dashboard & Black carpet , Ivory = White Lower dashboard & White carpet.

I think change is welcomed, I like it better.

[jk91915]

Originally Posted by patrob

Interesting... I wonder if they also changed to white behind the seats? I believe was black before.

The back has always been white with ivory

[Baunton]

@jk91915 You are absolutely correct sir!

[patrobX5]

Originally Posted by jk91915

The back has always been white with ivory

Ok thanks, didn't realize. Still it's my favourite colour combo!

[hyde]

Originally Posted by patrob

Interesting... I wonder if they also changed to white behind the seats? I believe was black before.

They were always white in F15, they were black in E70.

Originally Posted by possib1edoc

I hope my car that was finished being built on December 5th doesn't have the white front...I won't know until I pick it up in January due to PCD delivery....what can I do if when I pick up the car it's white? That's not how I wanted the car otherwise would have gotten a black interior.

You can always refuse delivery if you really don't like it, and go with all white interior or just change the color. There is misrepresentation going on because BMW never updated anyone about changing the colors, or maybe it is a website problem, who knows..
Keep us posted please.

Originally Posted by Dash52

Hyde:
Mine is the same as yours....with aluminum trim and gloss black grills:

My twin!

Did you change the grill yourself? I've been meaning to do something because while I like the contrast I think it has too much going on in both front and back, I only got X-Line because I like the wheels and front lower corner accents, I think the rear looks too busy with bottom brushed aluminum.

Where in NY are you?

Originally Posted by jk91915

The back has always been white with ivory

This is correct in F15, but in E70 they were black, I sort of liked that too, not that I don't like new all white ones, they are nice too.

[Dash52]

[QUOTE=hyde;17052772]They were always white in F15, they were black in E70.




My twin!

Did you change the grill yourself? I've been meaning to do something because while I like the contrast I think it has too much going on in both front and back, I only got X-Line because I like the wheels and front lower corner accents, I think the rear looks too busy with bottom brushed aluminum.

Where in NY are you?



I had the dealer do it and give me the originals back. It makes it a little more unique and just a bit nasty...in a good way. I did not have the time or desire to mess with it.

[hyde]

Originally Posted by Dash52

I had the dealer do it and give me the originals back. It makes it a little more unique and just a bit nasty...in a good way. I did not have the time or desire to mess with it. I am in Long Island....Jericho area. You?

I like it, I saw one at the dealer and it looked good, but in our comparison with @opasha in a thread, somehow, it didn't look as good in shopped images as it did in person. Must have something to do with the lighting.

http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...1#post16762701
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Please share more pictures if you can? Did I miss your picture thread?
I don't want to hijack the thread (if we haven't already) so you can PM me.

[Dash52]

It looks great in person....the Photoshop image was not accurate.

[stingr23]

I am supposed to be taking delivery on this tomorrow. There doesn't seem to be any consistency (note the speakers are black). What are my options? I am so sad Maybe I can learn to live with it ugh...

[Dash52]

Originally Posted by stingr23

I am supposed to be taking delivery on this tomorrow. There doesn't seem to be any consistency (note the speakers are black). What are my options? I am so sad Maybe I can learn to live with it ugh...

Wait till you see it all prepped....I bet it will still look great. The areas that would show dirt are still black. Enjoy your ride!

[jk91915]

Originally Posted by stingr23

I am supposed to be taking delivery on this tomorrow. There doesn't seem to be any consistency (note the speakers are black). What are my options? I am so sad Maybe I can learn to live with it ugh...

Please upload pictures when you take delivery I would love to see the new look. As for the speaker grills I think they vary from the type of sound system you chose. Congrats!

[possib1edoc]

Originally Posted by hyde

They were always white in F15, they were black in E70.



You can always refuse delivery if you really don't like it, and go with all white interior or just change the color. There is misrepresentation going on because BMW never updated anyone about changing the colors, or maybe it is a website problem, who knows..
Keep us posted please.




My twin!

Did you change the grill yourself? I've been meaning to do something because while I like the contrast I think it has too much going on in both front and back, I only got X-Line because I like the wheels and front lower corner accents, I think the rear looks too busy with bottom brushed aluminum.

Where in NY are you?


This is correct in F15, but in E70 they were black, I sort of liked that too, not that I don't like new all white ones, they are nice too.

I am definitely pissed regarding this...it looks like my car was built after stingr23 so I am sure mine is the new look....stingr23 please post more pictures when you take delivery......would I be able to reject delivery of the vehicle? what happens to my deposit?

[hyde]

Originally Posted by stingr23

I am supposed to be taking delivery on this tomorrow. There doesn't seem to be any consistency (note the speakers are black). What are my options? I am so sad Maybe I can learn to live with it ugh...

I think you'll be fine because it doesn't sound like you really hate it..

Originally Posted by jk91915

Please upload pictures when you take delivery I would love to see the new look. As for the speaker grills I think they vary from the type of sound system you chose. Congrats!

That sounds about right, when you add H+K sound, speakers turn black even with new setup.

Originally Posted by possib1edoc

I am definitely pissed regarding this...it looks like my car was built after stingr23 so I am sure mine is the new look....stingr23 please post more pictures when you take delivery......would I be able to reject delivery of the vehicle? what happens to my deposit?

If if bothers you that much, you should not have to live with the vehicle you did not order. I am sure BMW knows about this, and you can definitely get your deposit back, or just order another vehicle. Just tell them this is not what you ordered and that's not what they had on the website, see if they have any black/white vehicles in stock as an example. Good luck and you never know, maybe when you sit in it, you might like it?

[stingr23]

I took delivery today and decided to stick with it. I was blown away by how gorgeous (is it supposed to be called this?) the interior really is in person and have been converted. Ivory white/black dakota is definitely by leaps and bounds my favorite combo. Pics to come when I can get my phone charged