Colour suggestions....

Richtw · 05-05-2017, 01:41 AM

For one reason or another I am getting back into a 3 series

Likely 330d or 340i!

Have decided on MG for the exterior, however having only ever had a black leather interior I am looking to branch out from my massively conservative ways! Quite like the idea of the browns (amaro merino or saddle brown) or possibly the Oyster....

Has anyone got amaro or saddle brown and if so how do you find it?

stu14t · 05-05-2017, 01:52 AM

Not one of the individual leathers but I have MG with corral red Dakota.

Great combo IMHO

You could try Golden Brown individual. CLICK HERE

Tengocity · 05-05-2017, 02:02 AM

I've got oyster with MG on the 330e, and it's a nice colour combo, and brightens interior nicely if you're not going to have a sunroof.

You need to be prepared to give it a clean every month or two if you're car proud as you will get dye transfer and see dirt easily.

I imagine the browns to be better in that regard and still look good with MG.

simon the pieman · 05-05-2017, 02:08 AM

Hi rich.

MG my fav colour too. I always thought the saddle brown would be nice and the full leather dash.
If I remember you had the leather dash in the GC.
What happened to the merc?

MickyD'bo · 05-05-2017, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

I've got oyster with MG on the 330e, and it's a nice colour combo, and brightens interior nicely if you're not going to have a sunroof.

You need to be prepared to give it a clean every month or two if you're car proud as you will get dye transfer and see dirt easily.

I imagine the browns to be better in that regard and still look good with MG.

I have Oyster with MG and LOVE it.

225 · 05-05-2017, 02:16 AM

MG 340i (there is no other engine option!) with coral red would be very pleasant indeed!

Richtw · 05-05-2017, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by simon the pieman

Hi rich.

MG my fav colour too. I always thought the saddle brown would be nice and the full leather dash.
If I remember you had the leather dash in the GC.
What happened to the merc?

Tempted by the saddle brown, may pass on the leather dash as it will be a company car again!

The Merc is going due to a couple of issues (personal (mortgage) and car related)

simon the pieman · 05-05-2017, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Richtw

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Originally Posted by simon the pieman

Hi rich.

MG my fav colour too. I always thought the saddle brown would be nice and the full leather dash.
If I remember you had the leather dash in the GC.
What happened to the merc?

Tempted by the saddle brown, may pass on the leather dash as it will be a company car again!

The Merc is going due to a couple of issues (personal (mortgage) and car related)

Ok shame. I've had my c class since January and like it very much. Back to BMW next I think.

creepy coupe · 05-05-2017, 02:44 AM

I had oyster with MG. I would have gone for Coral. But for some daft reason BMW cover the lower dash in coral as well. Which was too much for me.

Richtw · 05-05-2017, 02:48 AM

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I had oyster with MG. I would have gone for Coral. But for some daft reason BMW cover the lower dash in coral as well. Which was too much for me.

How well did the oyster wear? I have kids and a dog

creepy coupe · 05-05-2017, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Richtw

How well did the oyster wear? I have kids and a dog

Apart from colour transfer from jeans. It held up well in 18 months. Had to clean it a couple of times. I wouldn't think ideal with kids and dogs,unless you wrap them in cling film first.

saltyamigo · 05-05-2017, 04:08 AM

MG an oyster here, like the combo but I've had a small bit of wear on the drivers bolster which will hopefully get sorted out under warranty. It does brighten up the interior, I found the black interior pretty gloomy. Oyster obviously needs more regular cleaning but nothing excessive. I quite like the saddle brown option but that was not available when I got my car.

Beancounter_74 · 05-05-2017, 04:25 AM

I have MG with Coral, but would be very tempted by MG/Saddle if I was choosing again.
Don't get me wrong, I love the coral, really suits the exterior colour well, but I think Saddle would look very nice too.

Whatever you decide, it's a nice first world problem

Racing Teatray · 05-05-2017, 04:37 AM

I have Carbon Black with Saddle Leather and it's a great combination:

Richtw · 05-05-2017, 05:11 AM

Is saddle a bit orange or a true brown?

TouringPleb · 05-05-2017, 05:33 AM

Anything but Mineral Grey.. anything!

Tesh435d · 05-05-2017, 05:41 AM

I have MG with Saddle Brown and fineline wood with pearl finisher trim and really like it - previous cal was Space Gray with Black and does get a bit boring. Wanted Oyster too but am fully aware how easily it will get dirty.

have some more pics if needed

JD6 · 05-05-2017, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Richtw

Is saddle a bit orange or a true brown?

It does seem less orange in real life than photos, but still a bit too orange for my liking. For me the worst look is when parts of the lower dash are in some non-black colour to match the seats - that always looks very low-rent to me. The saddle photos above at least have a black dash.

Saddle reminds me a little of this BNP candidate:

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...didate-1867037

Racing Teatray · 05-05-2017, 08:49 AM

It looks far less orange in real life. It's really a sort of pale milk chocolate colour.

JD6 · 05-05-2017, 09:05 AM

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It looks far less orange in real life. It's really a sort of pale milk chocolate colour.

I expect the BNP 'lady' above thinks the same about her tan

A friend ordered an MG / Saddle 335d and I was looking forward to my other half's reaction when she first saw the leather. In fact we both agreed it wasn't bad.

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simon the pieman Captain 239 Rep 833 Posts Drives: f44 M235i gran coupe Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: hertfordshire iTrader: (0)	Hi rich. MG my fav colour too. I always thought the saddle brown would be nice and the full leather dash. If I remember you had the leather dash in the GC. What happened to the merc?
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saltyamigo Captain 652 Rep 926 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Away iTrader: (0)	MG an oyster here, like the combo but I've had a small bit of wear on the drivers bolster which will hopefully get sorted out under warranty. It does brighten up the interior, I found the black interior pretty gloomy. Oyster obviously needs more regular cleaning but nothing excessive. I quite like the saddle brown option but that was not available when I got my car.
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