Bamboo Beige Owners

JulieDriving · 11-10-2011, 07:12 PM

Hi all,

So I've begun the ordering process at my dealership. And after viewing millions of pictures of the different interiors, I thought bamboo beige might be my first choice.

However, at the dealership, the sample seemed darker to me than in the picture below.

Eclipsis' beautiful Monte Carlo M3:

Is this pic accurate? My CA said the samples were accurate, but the sample seemed darker to me.

Thanks all!

Scrappy · 11-10-2011, 07:18 PM

That pic is accurate. I love it in mine.

Crotchety Old Man · 11-10-2011, 08:50 PM

That's a really nice color combo; Monte Carlo with Bamboo. Wish I'd done that.

And yes. The Bamboo color in the photo is accurate. I've had two Bamboo e90s and it is light like that. I'd prefer darker.

HeartMD · 11-10-2011, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JulieDriving

Hi all,

So I've begun the ordering process at my dealership. And after viewing millions of pictures of the different interiors, I thought bamboo beige might be my first choice.

However, at the dealership, the sample seemed darker to me than in the picture below.

Eclipsis' beautiful Monte Carlo M3:

Is this pic accurate? My CA said the samples were accurate, but the sample seemed darker to me.

Thanks all!

Yeah its pretty much spot on. Really shows of the true color of BB. I have BB extended and love it. Looks really good with that blue

Poofyo101 · 11-11-2011, 12:06 AM

Accurate.

midlifecrisis · 11-11-2011, 05:15 AM

That's pretty accurate. The best description I've heard is "peanut butter". Someone on this forum described the color that way years ago and I still haven't heard a better characterization.

After 3 1/2 years, I still love the color in my Interlagos E90.

JulieDriving · 11-11-2011, 07:17 AM

Thanks all for your replies. That helps me. I thought some of the samples looked off.

mazing · 11-11-2011, 08:35 AM

That is accurate, nice color just be a bit careful with belts and your jeans. Keep the seats cleaned and conditioned with each wash and you should have no worries

goldminer · 11-11-2011, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JulieDriving

Hi all,

So I've begun the ordering process at my dealership. And after viewing millions of pictures of the different interiors, I thought bamboo beige might be my first choice.

However, at the dealership, the sample seemed darker to me than in the picture below.

Eclipsis' beautiful Monte Carlo M3:

Is this pic accurate? My CA said the samples were accurate, but the sample seemed darker to me.

Thanks all!

I have SG and bamboo beige. I find it very difficult to photograph the interior as the leather is over exposed due to the dark interior colour. I think that what you see in your photo is just a little bit light. I took a photo that is a little blurry but I froze the exposure settings at a close distance in order to get the colour of the leather correct then backed off to take the photo. It's not quite focused right but is a better representation of the colour.

MUFCbmwbear · 11-11-2011, 12:09 PM

ohh, I like the bamboo with SG more than i suspected. Never seen that b4.

Ti-Jean · 11-11-2011, 01:27 PM

Here is another shot for you where you can see the color in sunlight and shadow at the same time.

I love it but I can also tell you that it is more maintenance than black if you want to keep it looking good.

Foodle · 11-11-2011, 01:54 PM

I have LeMans Blue on bamboo interior. The original photo color looks a bit light to me. Goldminer's looks the most accurate. However, beware that color reproduction on computer monitors is highly variable. The color I see on my monitor may not be the color you see on your monitor. If possible, I would strongly suggest you see it in person.

JRZBLK · 11-11-2011, 02:18 PM

I have Bamboo Beige on my Jerez Black, looks great!

goldminer · 11-11-2011, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ti-Jean

Here is another shot for you where you can see the color in sunlight and shadow at the same time.

I love it but I can also tell you that it is more maintenance than black if you want to keep it looking good.

Yes I was worried about maintenance as well. That's why I did not go for extended leather. I didn't want it on the sides of the transmission tunnel where it might get scuffed.

goto35 · 11-11-2011, 03:32 PM

I had it and got bored of it quickly! If i were to do it again id get fox red extended. B just get too boring i feel.

midwest 340xi 6sp · 11-11-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by HeartMD

Yeah its pretty much spot on. Really shows of the true color of BB. I have BB extended and love it. Looks really good with that blue

I have Bamboo on JB and I don't think this is very accurate at all. Yours looks more "flesh tone" than Bamboo to me

iamthestig · 11-11-2011, 03:40 PM

I love the color. I went to great lengths to photograph it maintaining accurate color. Even so, the top photo is a bit light. Bottom is very close. Also, as was previously stated, everyone's monitor is calibrated differently.

JulieDriving · 11-11-2011, 10:23 PM

Thank-you for your responses, especially those who tried to capture the real color and posted up their pictures for me.

There are not a whole lot of M3s here, and bamboo is rarer color. So even if I extend my search radius somewhat, it's still very difficult for me to see a real life example of bamboo.

I have thought about going with black (just to be "safe"), but I think I'd regret it if I did end up seeing bamboo and liking it better. I am used to light interiors, and I maintain my cars very well, so they hold up well for a long time.

Thanks for your help guys,
Julie

HeartMD · 11-12-2011, 12:34 AM

The pic was taken with Iphone,

goldminer · 11-12-2011, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JulieDriving

Thank-you for your responses, especially those who tried to capture the real color and posted up their pictures for me.

There are not a whole lot of M3s here, and bamboo is rarer color. So even if I extend my search radius somewhat, it's still very difficult for me to see a real life example of bamboo.

I have thought about going with black (just to be "safe"), but I think I'd regret it if I did end up seeing bamboo and liking it better. I am used to light interiors, and I maintain my cars very well, so they hold up well for a long time.

Thanks for your help guys,
Julie

I just looked at my post on my laptop screen instead of my flat screen monitor and the two look different. I guess this is a bit of an issue.

If it helps, I found the leather swatch at the dealer (BMW Toronto) to be very accurate. I took it out of the book and walked over to an SG 335 and laid it on the car. This gave me a pretty good idea of what it looked like.

I see you are in Ontario. If you are near Toronto maybe you'd like a look at mine on some weekend.

JulieDriving · 11-12-2011, 11:10 AM

All those who posted pics and made an effort to capture the real color.... your cars look great.

Quote:

Originally Posted by goldminer

I just looked at my post on my laptop screen instead of my flat screen monitor and the two look different. I guess this is a bit of an issue.

If it helps, I found the leather swatch at the dealer (BMW Toronto) to be very accurate. I took it out of the book and walked over to an SG 335 and laid it on the car. This gave me a pretty good idea of what it looked like.

I see you are in Ontario. If you are near Toronto maybe you'd like a look at mine on some weekend.

Goldminer, thanks for the offer! I actually live outside the GTA, but not too far from it. I am going into the GTA today so I will try BMW Toronto first.

Foodle · 11-12-2011, 11:30 PM

Again, color reproduction on computer displays is highly variable. The sample at the dealership or seeing the color in person is the most accurate way to see the color.

11-10-2011, 07:12 PM	#1
JulieDriving Female driving enthusiast :P 76 Rep 2,308 Posts Drives: Bimmer Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 Coupe [10.00]	Bamboo Beige Owners - How close to sample color? Hi all, So I've begun the ordering process at my dealership. And after viewing millions of pictures of the different interiors, I thought bamboo beige might be my first choice. However, at the dealership, the sample seemed darker to me than in the picture below. Eclipsis' beautiful Monte Carlo M3: Is this pic accurate? My CA said the samples were accurate, but the sample seemed darker to me. Thanks all! __________________ 2013 M3 coupe (Azurite Black, Black, Piano Black) + miata nut (2 miatas) + Mk6 GTI 5-door hatch (our mini-SUV )
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Scrappy Private First Class 24 Rep 175 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (0)	That pic is accurate. I love it in mine.
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Crotchety Old Man In a home. 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: e90 DCT M3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Inacube iTrader: (0)	That's a really nice color combo; Monte Carlo with Bamboo. Wish I'd done that. And yes. The Bamboo color in the photo is accurate. I've had two Bamboo e90s and it is light like that. I'd prefer darker.
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11-11-2011, 05:15 AM	#6
midlifecrisis Major 807 Rep 1,209 Posts Drives: 2017 X5 35d, 2019 230i X Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	That's pretty accurate. The best description I've heard is "peanut butter". Someone on this forum described the color that way years ago and I still haven't heard a better characterization. After 3 1/2 years, I still love the color in my Interlagos E90. __________________ 2017 X5 35d (Performance Center delivery March 2017) 2019 230i X-drive 2022 M3 base 2000 328i sedan (UUC suspension - still the favorite), 2006 M3 slick top - Alpine White/Cinnamon SOLD! 2008 E90 M3 SOLD! 1991 325iX (both great), 2019 Miata RF - various others not as memorable but gone.
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11-11-2011, 07:17 AM	#7
JulieDriving Female driving enthusiast :P 76 Rep 2,308 Posts Drives: Bimmer Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 Coupe [10.00]	Thanks all for your replies. That helps me. I thought some of the samples looked off. __________________ 2013 M3 coupe (Azurite Black, Black, Piano Black) + miata nut (2 miatas) + Mk6 GTI 5-door hatch (our mini-SUV )
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11-11-2011, 08:35 AM	#8
mazing Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 216 Posts Drives: 2011.5 Jet Black M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1)	That is accurate, nice color just be a bit careful with belts and your jeans. Keep the seats cleaned and conditioned with each wash and you should have no worries __________________ 2011 Jet Black Bamboo Novillo/DCT/Gloss Black Grills/Gloss Black Reflectors/Gloss Black Side Gills w/Light Tinted Lenses/Black Vinyl Window Trim
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MUFCbmwbear Major 704 Rep 1,202 Posts Drives: 24 M2 & 20 M340xi Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chicago/Milwaukee iTrader: (0)	ohh, I like the bamboo with SG more than i suspected. Never seen that b4. __________________ 20 M340xi White Mocha 17 340i/M235i/E92 M3/135i All 6spd Chicago-Lake County-Milwaukee-Shorewood
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Ti-Jean Private First Class 17 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 08 E90 M3 DCT Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW E90 M3 [9.00]	Here is another shot for you where you can see the color in sunlight and shadow at the same time. I love it but I can also tell you that it is more maintenance than black if you want to keep it looking good. Attached Images
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11-11-2011, 01:54 PM	#12
Foodle Captain 26 Rep 770 Posts Drives: 2011.75 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	I have LeMans Blue on bamboo interior. The original photo color looks a bit light to me. Goldminer's looks the most accurate. However, beware that color reproduction on computer monitors is highly variable. The color I see on my monitor may not be the color you see on your monitor. If possible, I would strongly suggest you see it in person.
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11-11-2011, 02:18 PM	#13
JRZBLK Private 14 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2008 Jerez Black M3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Woodbridge, NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M3 Convertible [0.00]	I have Bamboo Beige on my Jerez Black, looks great!
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11-11-2011, 03:32 PM	#15
goto35 Lieutenant 165 Rep 564 Posts Drives: 12 m3 cars in 14 years :) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: los angeles, ca iTrader: (0)	I had it and got bored of it quickly! If i were to do it again id get fox red extended. B just get too boring i feel. __________________ F83 M4 - SIX SPEED Build thread: 2015 F83 Mineral Grey 6-Speed Manual https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1856042
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iamthestig Private 25 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Eugene, OR iTrader: (0)	I love the color. I went to great lengths to photograph it maintaining accurate color. Even so, the top photo is a bit light. Bottom is very close. Also, as was previously stated, everyone's monitor is calibrated differently. Attached Images
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11-11-2011, 10:23 PM	#18
JulieDriving Female driving enthusiast :P 76 Rep 2,308 Posts Drives: Bimmer Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 Coupe [10.00]	Thank-you for your responses, especially those who tried to capture the real color and posted up their pictures for me. There are not a whole lot of M3s here, and bamboo is rarer color. So even if I extend my search radius somewhat, it's still very difficult for me to see a real life example of bamboo. I have thought about going with black (just to be "safe"), but I think I'd regret it if I did end up seeing bamboo and liking it better. I am used to light interiors, and I maintain my cars very well, so they hold up well for a long time. Thanks for your help guys, Julie __________________ 2013 M3 coupe (Azurite Black, Black, Piano Black) + miata nut (2 miatas) + Mk6 GTI 5-door hatch (our mini-SUV )
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HeartMD Captain 47 Rep 656 Posts Drives: 2011.75 MW,ZCP E92 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	here is a pic of mine, in bright sun light The pic was taken with Iphone, Attached Images __________________ 2011.75 E92 MW/BB extended,ZCP,ZP2,ZCV, IPOD,BMW APPS, Heatedseats,6MT, Edition Black Chrome Grills & Side Gills, CF splitters, CF performance spoiler, CF mirror caps, Turner black anodized pedals, Akropovic Evolution exhaust w/CF tips, Still Undecided on tune, AFE Pro5r, AFE intake scoops, LUX H8 2009 E92 JB/Black 335 xdrive (retired)
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Foodle Captain 26 Rep 770 Posts Drives: 2011.75 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Again, color reproduction on computer displays is highly variable. The sample at the dealership or seeing the color in person is the most accurate way to see the color.
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