Which e550 interior?
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Which e550 interior?
Choosing b/t the 350 and the 550. I really want those 382 horses, but the "two-tone" interiors look kind of ugly on the website. I'd be interested in hearing from those of you who've seen them. Is the contrast between the beige/brown and black as harsh as it looks on the website? How does it look overall?
Also, does anyone know if the designo is two-tone as well?
Also, does anyone know if the designo is two-tone as well?
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From: New York Area
'14 E350 wagon; BMW G12 (2020) G01 (2019)
Choosing b/t the 350 and the 550. I really want those 382 horses, but the "two-tone" interiors look kind of ugly on the website. I'd be interested in hearing from those of you who've seen them. Is the contrast between the beige/brown and black as harsh as it looks on the website? How does it look overall?
Also, does anyone know if the designo is two-tone as well?
Also, does anyone know if the designo is two-tone as well?
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Originally Posted by ksreed
Choosing b/t the 350 and the 550. I really want those 382 horses, but the "two-tone" interiors look kind of ugly on the website. . .
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From: Lawn Guyland,NY
'07 E350W4
We have the Black/Cognac and it's a beautiful combo. Sahara is nice, too however we were afraid of soil showing easily on Sahara.
With 2 14 yo baseball players we knew the Sahara would be a problem!!!
One BIG caveat: order with the standard wood trim if you go cognac, birdeye maple gets lost in the black dash.
I didn't know it was possible to get the standard trim when we ordered or I would definitely have made the change.
I think the cognac is very elegant and you don't see it very often.
With 2 14 yo baseball players we knew the Sahara would be a problem!!!
One BIG caveat: order with the standard wood trim if you go cognac, birdeye maple gets lost in the black dash.
I didn't know it was possible to get the standard trim when we ordered or I would definitely have made the change.
I think the cognac is very elegant and you don't see it very often.
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2007 E550 Black/Black Sport/P1
We have an 07 E550 Black with Black interior. My wife doesn't like the 'white' window pillars and wish they matched the dash/doors. Other than that we dont mind the ceiling being different.
I personally don't think it detracts but you can notice the white pillars when looking through the front windshield from the outside especially with the black paint and interior.
Oh well...
I personally don't think it detracts but you can notice the white pillars when looking through the front windshield from the outside especially with the black paint and interior.
Oh well...
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From: Central Washington
2011 S550 4Matic;2012 Suburban; '05 FLHTCSE;'06 S 4300 Tiara
When I first read your post I thought you were talking about the window pillars and headliner being a different color than the rest of the interior. I have a Flint gray/black E550 and I was taken aback when I saw the headliner on my vehicle. It wasn't near as noticeable on the Silver E550 I demoed. However after spending a day or two with the car the headliner color has become a non-issue. It's all about the 382 hp. Someone remarked about the Birdseye maple getting lost. I initially had the same concerns but because '07's were in short supply and I wanted the trunk money I accepted a car with a black interior and the birdseye maple. Turns out I'm rather fond of it w/the black interior especially with a wood and leather steering wheel.
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From: Lawn Guyland,NY
'07 E350W4
Don't misunderstand my comment concerning the black birdseye maple trim, it's not "bad".
I simply think the burled walnut(?) would have added some distinction and been more noticeable on the black dash.
I'll try to get a pic over the weekend and you'll see that it blends in but, isn't really distinctive as I feel the walnut would.
I simply think the burled walnut(?) would have added some distinction and been more noticeable on the black dash.
I'll try to get a pic over the weekend and you'll see that it blends in but, isn't really distinctive as I feel the walnut would.
