I have to admit that the blue tint does look better in person and it really is quite light.
In my particular case..going from a 335 to 328 is like going from Corona with a lime slice in it to a non-alcoholic beer.... the 335i was also manual and my 328 is auto
don't get me wrong, I like my car and montego blue was always my dream color but when I step on the gas and my head isn't thrown back to the headrest...its mildly disheartening.
I hope your friend is treating her right.