(E90) Official Arctic Metallic E90 Thread

Nikki · 06-06-2006, 05:51 PM

i wanted to add this as well, a close up of the paint

FutureE90Owner · 06-30-2006, 05:46 PM

Anyone have Arctic with Terra leather? I can't imagine this choice being very popular, but I am actually considering it. I really like both colors...but, have not been able to see a single example of the two together. If anyone has pics, please post them.

teodulog · 06-30-2006, 05:54 PM

I have that exact combination and really like it. I think it goes perfectly. What do you think.

FutureE90Owner · 06-30-2006, 08:23 PM

Looks Very sharp! I like it a lot with the aluminim trim. I think that may make my decision a lot easier. Any more pics anyone?

LEDZEP · 07-01-2006, 06:57 AM

A recent photo...

ska///235i · 07-08-2006, 11:09 AM

...BLUE

Grashopper · 07-10-2006, 06:26 PM

Went and picked up my new 325xi today.. Here's some pics.

LEDZEP · 07-10-2006, 06:55 PM

Ahhh, Grasshoppa learn well. When you can snatch the key from the dealer's hand - it will be time for you to go.

chakra · 08-27-2006, 07:36 PM

Anyone got any pics of arctic with grey interior? thanks..

chakra · 08-27-2006, 07:56 PM

Anyone got any arctic with grey interior pics???

oneshare325 · 08-27-2006, 08:03 PM

i'll help you out...those is my colors...post them later

http://flickr.com/photos/oneshare325/

What kind of shots would you like....

jmonier · 09-04-2006, 04:37 PM

I've been considering Arctic Metallic (actually for an E92, but since I'm not liable to see one in that color for a while, I've been looking at E90s). After looking at several, I've come to the conclusion that pictures (such as in this thread) can be very misleading and that the configurator is dead wrong. If you're thinking about this color you MUST see it in person in all kinds of light. After you do that you'll either think that it's much better than you thought or (as I did) that it's definitely not for you.

The first two cars I saw looked like a light gray/silver somewhere betwee TiAg and Space Gray. I must have happened on the third under just the right conditions because it was truly a chameleon (as another poster mentioned). As I walked around, it changed from a light blue to light gray to an iridescent light green tending almost toward khaki. This is really unique and gives you a car like no other on the road.

So if you spend time looking at this color, you'll either find something special that you hadn't considered before or be thankful you didn't make the mistake of ordering it.

LEDZEP · 09-05-2006, 06:30 AM

Yep - very unique color!!

chakra · 09-25-2006, 09:39 PM

:rocks: :rocks: :rocks: I just got my e90 330i yesterday in arctic. I have to say that color intruiged me at first and so I researched it (and that's how I found this website) and absolutely loved it. Then just a few weeks ago I began to have my doubts in favor of black sapphire but I'm very glad I did not change my mind. The color is absolutely awsome especiallly at night.
Pics to come

chakra · 09-25-2006, 10:18 PM

:rocks: :rocks: :rocks: oneshare325 thank you for help.

To repond to jimonier I actually never fully saw the color in person until AFTER my car was waiting for me at the dealer. It was a gamble I know, but like I said, I minimized the risk!

Nikki · 10-31-2006, 09:47 PM

Here is a photo I took today in a light drizzle. It shows the green/gray Arctic has in these weather conditions and notice how different it looks next to silver.

chakra · 11-04-2006, 10:01 PM

This color is like three colors in one. Although I was never able to see the green hue myself, the grey and ligth blue shades are beautiful.
Here are some pics at dusk.

BMRLVR · 01-23-2007, 02:24 AM

Here is my Arctic E90 330 with Lemon interior.

chakra · 01-23-2007, 12:36 PM

I think, from all the posts that I have seen so far, including mine, that the first side shot you have portrays the arctic in the best possible light.

In fact, I think it is almost better than the ones on the bmw website.

Congrats, it looks beautiful!:rocks:

KL2DC · 01-23-2007, 12:38 PM

BMRLVR: Beautiful car, very nice combo

... I really love this color!

chakra · 01-23-2007, 12:39 PM

my suggested design enhancements: reflective tint (not mirror, and not regular- ask for the ceramic tint) it looks awesome! especially with arctic!

MacAttack · 01-23-2007, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chakra

my suggested design enhancements: reflective tint (not mirror, and not regular- ask for the ceramic tint) it looks awesome! especially with arctic!

+1. Totally agree.

06-06-2006, 05:51 PM	#111
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06-30-2006, 05:46 PM	#112
FutureE90Owner Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: No E90 Yet - 2001 Honda Accord Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Anyone have Arctic with Terra leather? I can't imagine this choice being very popular, but I am actually considering it. I really like both colors...but, have not been able to see a single example of the two together. If anyone has pics, please post them.
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06-30-2006, 05:54 PM	#113
teodulog Private 3 Rep 77 Posts Drives: 2003 330i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pacoima, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I have that exact combination and really like it. I think it goes perfectly. What do you think. Attached Images __________________ 2006 330i : Arctic, Terra, Alumn Trim, ZSP, ZPP, I-Drive, CA, Sunshades, Blacklines and VM VB2 wheels.
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06-30-2006, 08:23 PM	#114
FutureE90Owner Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: No E90 Yet - 2001 Honda Accord Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Looks Very sharp! I like it a lot with the aluminim trim. I think that may make my decision a lot easier. Any more pics anyone?
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08-27-2006, 07:36 PM	#119
chakra New Member 0 Rep 19 Posts Drives: BMW 330I Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Marin, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [0.00]	Arctic metallic with grey interior Anyone got any pics of arctic with grey interior? thanks..
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08-27-2006, 07:56 PM	#120
chakra New Member 0 Rep 19 Posts Drives: BMW 330I Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Marin, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [0.00]	Anyone got any arctic with grey interior pics???
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08-27-2006, 08:03 PM	#121
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09-04-2006, 04:37 PM	#122
jmonier Captain 11 Rep 812 Posts Drives: 2007 335i E92, 2002 325i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (0)	I've been considering Arctic Metallic (actually for an E92, but since I'm not liable to see one in that color for a while, I've been looking at E90s). After looking at several, I've come to the conclusion that pictures (such as in this thread) can be very misleading and that the configurator is dead wrong. If you're thinking about this color you MUST see it in person in all kinds of light. After you do that you'll either think that it's much better than you thought or (as I did) that it's definitely not for you. The first two cars I saw looked like a light gray/silver somewhere betwee TiAg and Space Gray. I must have happened on the third under just the right conditions because it was truly a chameleon (as another poster mentioned). As I walked around, it changed from a light blue to light gray to an iridescent light green tending almost toward khaki. This is really unique and gives you a car like no other on the road. So if you spend time looking at this color, you'll either find something special that you hadn't considered before or be thankful you didn't make the mistake of ordering it.
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09-25-2006, 09:39 PM	#124
chakra New Member 0 Rep 19 Posts Drives: BMW 330I Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Marin, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [0.00]	:rocks: :rocks: :rocks: I just got my e90 330i yesterday in arctic. I have to say that color intruiged me at first and so I researched it (and that's how I found this website) and absolutely loved it. Then just a few weeks ago I began to have my doubts in favor of black sapphire but I'm very glad I did not change my mind. The color is absolutely awsome especiallly at night. Pics to come Last edited by chakra; 09-25-2006 at 10:53 PM..
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10-31-2006, 09:47 PM	#126
Nikki Major General 1042 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	Here is a photo I took today in a light drizzle. It shows the green/gray Arctic has in these weather conditions and notice how different it looks next to silver. Attached Images __________________ Nikki
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chakra New Member 0 Rep 19 Posts Drives: BMW 330I Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Marin, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [0.00]	Ammmmmazing Arctic This color is like three colors in one. Although I was never able to see the green hue myself, the grey and ligth blue shades are beautiful. Here are some pics at dusk. Last edited by chakra; 11-23-2007 at 09:42 PM..
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01-23-2007, 12:36 PM	#129
chakra New Member 0 Rep 19 Posts Drives: BMW 330I Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Marin, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [0.00]	Very nice I think, from all the posts that I have seen so far, including mine, that the first side shot you have portrays the arctic in the best possible light. In fact, I think it is almost better than the ones on the bmw website. Congrats, it looks beautiful!:rocks:
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chakra New Member 0 Rep 19 Posts Drives: BMW 330I Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Marin, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [0.00]	my suggested design enhancements: reflective tint (not mirror, and not regular- ask for the ceramic tint) it looks awesome! especially with arctic!
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