Cant decide on a car color

trifona · 03-04-2007, 12:51 PM

I thought I was going to get Montego Blue...but I chickened out and ordered it in Black...now I'm thinking Sparking Graphite or maybe Crimson Red.

I love the Graphite, but my Audi is very close in color, ie Dolphin Gray Metallic.

MacAttack · 03-04-2007, 01:44 PM

You'll be like this until the final day of your order close out. Dealers are used to it. I think I changed mine seven times before they forced me to make a decision. I love what I have. You'll find what you like after a while. Take your time.

lovethebmw · 03-04-2007, 02:07 PM

I am a guy in my early 30's debating about Crimson Red...but feel like its a no-no for guys. I don't know why.

AlexM · 03-04-2007, 05:57 PM

If you're not 100% sure about the color now, you won't be able to decide until the last day

010101 · 03-04-2007, 06:01 PM

SG

liquid · 03-04-2007, 06:18 PM

i was thinking of getting the blue, but was not comfortable ordering it without seeing it. after seeing it am glad i got graphite.

HyperM3 · 03-04-2007, 06:35 PM

I have a dolphin grey a4 now also and loved the graphite. Just couldnt do the same color again so I went with white. Liked the red but not on the car. Take a look in the photo gallery of all the colors and you can get a better idea of what you like.

adrian8806 · 03-04-2007, 06:46 PM

I never thought red looked good with the e92... I like red, it just doesn't seem to be the right color for this car.

Vinobien · 03-04-2007, 06:51 PM

red looks feminine on the car. maybe lowered, 19 inch wheels, tint it may look better.

Rover · 03-04-2007, 07:07 PM

You need to see the colors first hand...ideally, next to each other. If they don't have them locally....it might be worth getting an airline ticket to Chicago or Miami...big dealers...where they have all of the colors.

$250 airfare investment for a $40k car and color peace of mind.

I did this.

DrGP · 03-04-2007, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by adrian8806

I never thought red looked good with the e92... I like red, it just doesn't seem to be the right color for this car.

I totally agree!

AndrewAZ · 03-04-2007, 07:22 PM

Cant go wrong with silver and black... The blue is a really good looking car. My brother has a 325i that is the metallic black and it looks fantastic and wont end up looking like flat black in a few years since its metallic.

DrGP · 03-04-2007, 07:23 PM

The SG has a purple tint to it. Some like it, others do not. You have to see one in the sunlight to be sure you like it. I personaly prefer Dolphin, but you might like the SG?

MonacoBimm · 03-04-2007, 07:24 PM

If its a coupe order it TIAG. Titanium Silver, or white.

racingBMW · 03-04-2007, 07:24 PM

u cant go wrong with montego, i have SG but would rather have TIAG or Monetgo now, maybe space grey AHHH TO MANY CHOICES!

trifona · 03-05-2007, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by AndrewAZ

Cant go wrong with silver and black... The blue is a really good looking car. My brother has a 325i that is the metallic black and it looks fantastic and wont end up looking like flat black in a few years since its metallic.

After going back to the dealership today to browse at colors I've decided to stick with black. However I never saw black sapphire metallic. What are the thoughts on this color? Audi used to have a black volcano metallic on the A4 which had a lot of metallic sparkles in it making it shimmer but look much lighter overall than flat black with clearcoat.

How does the BMW Jet Black hold up over time? I've had two flat black cars previously.

killer_bee · 03-05-2007, 02:56 AM

Just saw black saph right next to jet black at the dealer yesterday. BS had a slight graphite look to it with small metallic particles. Kind of looked like a dusty jet black. But it would be much easier to upkeep(hiding swirl marks, dings, water marks).

Interestingly I saw all the colors together(+bronze -deep green -arctic) with a slight coat of dust(prob what the car would look like most of the time anyways).

Low maintenance colors in order:
1.Tiag,SpaceG looked the same (Arctic is probably really low maint too)
2.then AW, BS, Crimson red(actually looked better slightly muted)
3.then SparkG Montego(somehow dust made it look more purple) Monaco then JB
4.Bronze just looked weird.

JB looks stunning when washed and waxed, but if you are not gonna do this every week then I say go for Black Saph!

BMW //MPOWER · 03-05-2007, 03:23 AM

I actually quite like the Deep Green metallic, saw it on a sold 335i coupe at the dealership the other day and it looked something special to me.
I hear they are bringing out Carbon Black II which if half as good as the original Carbon Black will be absolutely gorgeous!

Chris.G · 03-05-2007, 03:26 AM

Black Saphire with saddle brown interior is a great combo.

edgarj · 03-05-2007, 03:53 AM

If you want a bold loook on the exterior, get Montego and the areo kit. Stunning. I saw one today and Montego is the new Ferrari red.

Vinobien · 03-06-2007, 03:02 PM

I ordered the space gray without even seeing in person. At first I thought i made a bad decision after later seeing a non-sport 335i at the dealership. Since I got mine, new wheels, etc.. the color has really grown on me. Doesn't show the dirt near as easy. Looks great at night under lights, etc.

LEDZEP · 03-06-2007, 03:07 PM

Anything other than Alpine White or Arctic Metallic are crap.

(everyone simply suggests their own colors, right)

03-04-2007, 12:51 PM	#1
trifona Private First Class 6 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 2007 VW GLI 2.0T 6MT Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Cant decide on a car color I thought I was going to get Montego Blue...but I chickened out and ordered it in Black...now I'm thinking Sparking Graphite or maybe Crimson Red. I love the Graphite, but my Audi is very close in color, ie Dolphin Gray Metallic.
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MacAttack Colonel 29 Rep 2,134 Posts Drives: fast enough Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Afghanistan iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW [0.00]	You'll be like this until the final day of your order close out. Dealers are used to it. I think I changed mine seven times before they forced me to make a decision. I love what I have. You'll find what you like after a while. Take your time. __________________ 2007 E92 335i Coupe: Monaco Blue/Premium/Sports/Winter Package/Nav/CA/6MT/TT/Active Cruise/Active Steering/iPod/Rear Shade/Tint/Short Shifter/OEM Alum Pedals//
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lovethebmw Private First Class 19 Rep 107 Posts Drives: looking Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	trifona - are you a girl? I am a guy in my early 30's debating about Crimson Red...but feel like its a no-no for guys. I don't know why.
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010101 Lieutenant 32 Rep 423 Posts Drives: still deciding what to order Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: los angeles iTrader: (0)	SG
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liquid Lieutenant 71 Rep 583 Posts Drives: graphite 328i E92 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South FL iTrader: (1)	i was thinking of getting the blue, but was not comfortable ordering it without seeing it. after seeing it am glad i got graphite.
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HyperM3 Too many Alex's, from now on, call me Beaufort 355 Rep 6,188 Posts Drives: See Sig Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (8)	I have a dolphin grey a4 now also and loved the graphite. Just couldnt do the same color again so I went with white. Liked the red but not on the car. Take a look in the photo gallery of all the colors and you can get a better idea of what you like. __________________ 13 HD FatBob 17 A4 Glacier/Black 1st Edition/Pre+/Sport/EurocodeTMD/Racechip 16 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),13 S6 (gone),10 S4 (gone) 07 335i(gone)
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adrian8806 Enter Custom User Title Here 8 Rep 46 Posts Drives: Bad Luck 9-3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	I never thought red looked good with the e92... I like red, it just doesn't seem to be the right color for this car.
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Vinobien The 3 Day Diet! 20 Rep 630 Posts Drives: Space Gray e92, 88 911 Cab Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Conshohocken, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 911 Porsche Ca ... [0.00]	red looks feminine on the car. maybe lowered, 19 inch wheels, tint it may look better.
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Rover Private First Class 10 Rep 196 Posts Drives: 3 series Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: mountain states iTrader: (0)	You need to see the colors first hand...ideally, next to each other. If they don't have them locally....it might be worth getting an airline ticket to Chicago or Miami...big dealers...where they have all of the colors. $250 airfare investment for a $40k car and color peace of mind. I did this. Last edited by Rover; 03-04-2007 at 07:09 PM.. Reason: added info
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AndrewAZ Major 140 Rep 1,243 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Cant go wrong with silver and black... The blue is a really good looking car. My brother has a 325i that is the metallic black and it looks fantastic and wont end up looking like flat black in a few years since its metallic.
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DrGP Lieutenant Colonel 141 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: Sapphire 335i coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE, PA iTrader: (0)	The SG has a purple tint to it. Some like it, others do not. You have to see one in the sunlight to be sure you like it. I personaly prefer Dolphin, but you might like the SG?
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MonacoBimm Banned 45 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: Sapp. Black 330i(2nd e90) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Panama City, Panama iTrader: (1)	If its a coupe order it TIAG. Titanium Silver, or white.
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racingBMW Private First Class 18 Rep 143 Posts Drives: 08 infiniti fx35 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (0)	u cant go wrong with montego, i have SG but would rather have TIAG or Monetgo now, maybe space grey AHHH TO MANY CHOICES!
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killer_bee Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 257 Posts Drives: '07 328i, '15 435i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Just saw black saph right next to jet black at the dealer yesterday. BS had a slight graphite look to it with small metallic particles. Kind of looked like a dusty jet black. But it would be much easier to upkeep(hiding swirl marks, dings, water marks). Interestingly I saw all the colors together(+bronze -deep green -arctic) with a slight coat of dust(prob what the car would look like most of the time anyways). Low maintenance colors in order: 1.Tiag,SpaceG looked the same (Arctic is probably really low maint too) 2.then AW, BS, Crimson red(actually looked better slightly muted) 3.then SparkG Montego(somehow dust made it look more purple) Monaco then JB 4.Bronze just looked weird. JB looks stunning when washed and waxed, but if you are not gonna do this every week then I say go for Black Saph!
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BMW //MPOWER Major 30 Rep 1,403 Posts Drives: BMW G20 M340i xdrive Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 325ci individu ... [0.00]	I actually quite like the Deep Green metallic, saw it on a sold 335i coupe at the dealership the other day and it looked something special to me. I hear they are bringing out Carbon Black II which if half as good as the original Carbon Black will be absolutely gorgeous! __________________ Current: BMW G20 M340xi Sapphire Black Previous: BMW G30 530E Carbon Black M Sport BMW E46 325Ci M Clubsport Carbon Black BMW E36 318i Alpine White M Sport
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Chris.G Banned 110 Rep 3,120 Posts Drives: 2011 LCI MSPORT X5 30d Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Black Saphire with saddle brown interior is a great combo.
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edgarj Captain 32 Rep 815 Posts Drives: 335i e92 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Marcos, TX iTrader: (1)	If you want a bold loook on the exterior, get Montego and the areo kit. Stunning. I saw one today and Montego is the new Ferrari red.
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Vinobien The 3 Day Diet! 20 Rep 630 Posts Drives: Space Gray e92, 88 911 Cab Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Conshohocken, PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 911 Porsche Ca ... [0.00]	I ordered the space gray without even seeing in person. At first I thought i made a bad decision after later seeing a non-sport 335i at the dealership. Since I got mine, new wheels, etc.. the color has really grown on me. Doesn't show the dirt near as easy. Looks great at night under lights, etc.
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LEDZEP Lieutenant General 429 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	Anything other than Alpine White or Arctic Metallic are crap. (everyone simply suggests their own colors, right) __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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