I have a 2004 x3 and am nearing end of lease...I was surprised to find all the new X3s have a light gray pilar and ceiling color. I really like the all black look of my current x3...and worry the gray will get really dirty and smudged (especially with a five year old). Is the gray the only option? Does anyone know if the 2008s will also be gray or go back to black?

Not sure about the 08' colors, but my gray interior has held up well over the last 2 years.