Ordering car tomorrow, color decisions

ZJP · 04-01-2008, 03:31 PM

I'm stuck between either Monaco Blue or Sparkling Graphite. Both cars will have Black Dakota Leather and Alum Trim. And I forgot to mention this is on an E92.

Raja Ventureshield · 04-01-2008, 03:32 PM

Sparkling is what i would go with.
AW is my favorite followed by Montego then Sparkling.

Enjoy.

maximka · 04-01-2008, 03:36 PM

Sparkling Graphite is my favourite followed by ALPINE WHITE

stefman · 04-01-2008, 03:39 PM

SG gets my vote between those 2

Kitz · 04-01-2008, 03:48 PM

montego blue FTW

chrisE92 · 04-01-2008, 03:51 PM

monaco blue is an elegant color.. SG is sportier. i'd personally go with monaco blue

maximka · 04-01-2008, 03:53 PM

SG looka more agressive i think

grubster · 04-01-2008, 03:56 PM

I bought space gray, really liked it.. but if I were you Alpine white.. I've seen a few coupes in AW and was like..Wow! Being that as it may, between the too I like Sparkling Graphite over manoco blue. Get ready to wash your car a lot!

phantom330 · 04-01-2008, 03:58 PM

I'm a big fan of the space gray as well, wasn't a big fan of the Monaco, but I saw a coupe yesterday in that color and it actually looked pretty good. I would say if you want to be somewhat original get the Monaco, although it's definitely going to be more difficult to keep clean.

maximka · 04-01-2008, 04:00 PM

Dude, take AW

david @ eas · 04-01-2008, 04:01 PM

Neither, Alpine White FTW...

If not go with the Sparkling Graphite... Those colors are the BESTTT!

maximka · 04-01-2008, 04:07 PM

+1

ZJP · 04-01-2008, 04:11 PM

The white is nice but I've already had 2 white cars so I need something different.

I'm leaning more towards SG.

maximka · 04-01-2008, 04:13 PM

then take SG! it`s very nice !!

demosthenes · 04-01-2008, 04:13 PM

Have you seen the car in both colors? If not, I recommend you go to a dealer that has lots of cars and check them out. Let your "gut" decide not your head.

I was stuck between AW and Black Sapphire. So I drove 1 1/2 hours to a dealer that had lots of 3 series cars and checked them out for an hour. My head wanted the AW because it's easier to keep clean and swirl marks won't be an issue, but my gut wanted Black Sapphire. I ordered the Black Sapphire and second guessed myself for months as I waited for my car. I'm glad I listened to my gut! It's a pain to keep clean but I love it.

FastLane · 04-01-2008, 04:14 PM

do you have any other vehicles?

if so, what color are they?

BMdblU · 04-01-2008, 04:15 PM

I have SG with black Dakota and aluminum. I love the combo. Just know the graphite changes a lot under different lighting conditions. It has a purple hue when clean and in direct sunlight. Coupe or sedan? Montego on the coupe is really sexy IMO. I can understand your dilemma.

maximka · 04-01-2008, 04:15 PM

the same situation, but i decided AW

de lukke · 04-01-2008, 04:33 PM

Tranzporter:

Monaco Blue is style !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is very special

Black or white have many people already

Grtz, de lukke

ZJP · 04-01-2008, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by demosthenes

Have you seen the car in both colors? If not, I recommend you go to a dealer that has lots of cars and check them out. Let your "gut" decide not your head.

Nope but I've been spending hours on the forum searching for Sparkling Graphite and Monaco Blue photos.

I'm going to the dealer tomorrow to place my order so I will be able to look at both colors then

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastLane

do you have any other vehicles?

if so, what color are they?

Yeah, my sti is white and my prelude before the sti was pearl white. My moms Benz is white and my dads Ram was white. Kinda tired of white.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMdblU

I have SG with black Dakota and aluminum. I love the combo. Just know the graphite changes a lot under different lighting conditions. It has a purple hue when clean and in direct sunlight. Coupe or sedan? Montego on the coupe is really sexy IMO. I can understand your dilemma.

The color changing effect is not a problem at all, if anything I think that's awesome. I'm going with the Coupe. Montego was my #1 choice but I know that in a few years I will get tired of it and want something classier.

Frosty · 04-01-2008, 04:34 PM

Space gray ..then Deep Green ...then Monaco blue ... then Metallic Black ...then Sparkling Graphite...

~Frost

Year's_End · 04-01-2008, 04:35 PM

God where's the canuck at.

Seriously man, go down to a local dealer and just check em out for yourself. We can't tell you what you want, and you're not buying the car to please others. Lots of people make this thread, even I made it when I was a noob here, but you have to learn that it's ultimately up to you.

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ZJP Lieutenant Colonel 125 Rep 1,759 Posts Drives: F10 535xi / B6 S4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LI, NY iTrader: (7)	Ordering car tomorrow, color decisions I'm stuck between either Monaco Blue or Sparkling Graphite. Both cars will have Black Dakota Leather and Alum Trim. And I forgot to mention this is on an E92. Last edited by ZJP; 04-01-2008 at 04:35 PM..
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Raja Ventureshield Major General 288 Rep 5,686 Posts Drives: BMW M3 coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (6)	Sparkling is what i would go with. AW is my favorite followed by Montego then Sparkling. Enjoy. __________________ ************************************* Un4gettable 435i Extended Test drive thread: http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=881491
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maximka Captain 19 Rep 779 Posts Drives: bmw 335 xi Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Moscow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00] 2007 bmw x5 4.8i [0.00]	Sparkling Graphite is my favourite followed by ALPINE WHITE __________________ BMW E92 335xi, AW, Saddle Brown, Poplar trim, M-kit , Navi, shift paddles, sport seats, M suspension, [B]High end audio Bmw X5 (2007) 4.8i. Black , Black interior, sport pkg Logic 7. full
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chrisE92 Brigadier General 245 Rep 4,494 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue E92 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LA to HB iTrader: (21)	monaco blue is an elegant color.. SG is sportier. i'd personally go with monaco blue
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maximka Captain 19 Rep 779 Posts Drives: bmw 335 xi Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Moscow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00] 2007 bmw x5 4.8i [0.00]	SG looka more agressive i think __________________ BMW E92 335xi, AW, Saddle Brown, Poplar trim, M-kit , Navi, shift paddles, sport seats, M suspension, [B]High end audio Bmw X5 (2007) 4.8i. Black , Black interior, sport pkg Logic 7. full
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grubster Private First Class 3 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 08 535i Sport, 09 GL550 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I bought space gray, really liked it.. but if I were you Alpine white.. I've seen a few coupes in AW and was like..Wow! Being that as it may, between the too I like Sparkling Graphite over manoco blue. Get ready to wash your car a lot! __________________ '07 335i Coupe 6MT
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phantom330 Captain 18 Rep 892 Posts Drives: e93 335i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OH iTrader: (0)	I'm a big fan of the space gray as well, wasn't a big fan of the Monaco, but I saw a coupe yesterday in that color and it actually looked pretty good. I would say if you want to be somewhat original get the Monaco, although it's definitely going to be more difficult to keep clean.
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maximka Captain 19 Rep 779 Posts Drives: bmw 335 xi Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Moscow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00] 2007 bmw x5 4.8i [0.00]	Dude, take AW __________________ BMW E92 335xi, AW, Saddle Brown, Poplar trim, M-kit , Navi, shift paddles, sport seats, M suspension, [B]High end audio Bmw X5 (2007) 4.8i. Black , Black interior, sport pkg Logic 7. full
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david @ eas 256 Rep 4,048 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Anaheim iTrader: (5)	Neither, Alpine White FTW... If not go with the Sparkling Graphite... Those colors are the BESTTT!
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maximka Captain 19 Rep 779 Posts Drives: bmw 335 xi Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Moscow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00] 2007 bmw x5 4.8i [0.00]	+1 __________________ BMW E92 335xi, AW, Saddle Brown, Poplar trim, M-kit , Navi, shift paddles, sport seats, M suspension, [B]High end audio Bmw X5 (2007) 4.8i. Black , Black interior, sport pkg Logic 7. full
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ZJP Lieutenant Colonel 125 Rep 1,759 Posts Drives: F10 535xi / B6 S4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LI, NY iTrader: (7)	The white is nice but I've already had 2 white cars so I need something different. I'm leaning more towards SG.
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maximka Captain 19 Rep 779 Posts Drives: bmw 335 xi Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Moscow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00] 2007 bmw x5 4.8i [0.00]	then take SG! it`s very nice !! __________________ BMW E92 335xi, AW, Saddle Brown, Poplar trim, M-kit , Navi, shift paddles, sport seats, M suspension, [B]High end audio Bmw X5 (2007) 4.8i. Black , Black interior, sport pkg Logic 7. full
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demosthenes Major 48 Rep 1,162 Posts Drives: E90 328i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 328i sedan [0.00]	Have you seen the car in both colors? If not, I recommend you go to a dealer that has lots of cars and check them out. Let your "gut" decide not your head. I was stuck between AW and Black Sapphire. So I drove 1 1/2 hours to a dealer that had lots of 3 series cars and checked them out for an hour. My head wanted the AW because it's easier to keep clean and swirl marks won't be an issue, but my gut wanted Black Sapphire. I ordered the Black Sapphire and second guessed myself for months as I waited for my car. I'm glad I listened to my gut! It's a pain to keep clean but I love it.
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BMdblU Brigadier General 152 Rep 3,983 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	I have SG with black Dakota and aluminum. I love the combo. Just know the graphite changes a lot under different lighting conditions. It has a purple hue when clean and in direct sunlight. Coupe or sedan? Montego on the coupe is really sexy IMO. I can understand your dilemma.
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maximka Captain 19 Rep 779 Posts Drives: bmw 335 xi Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Moscow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00] 2007 bmw x5 4.8i [0.00]	the same situation, but i decided AW __________________ BMW E92 335xi, AW, Saddle Brown, Poplar trim, M-kit , Navi, shift paddles, sport seats, M suspension, [B]High end audio Bmw X5 (2007) 4.8i. Black , Black interior, sport pkg Logic 7. full
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de lukke Enlisted Member 10 Rep 44 Posts Drives: E 93 320i A Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Flanders_Belgium_Europe iTrader: (0)	Tranzporter: Monaco Blue is style !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is very special Black or white have many people already Grtz, de lukke __________________
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Frosty Colonel 780 Rep 2,638 Posts Drives: M240i - 2021 - 6MT - Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0)	Space gray ..then Deep Green ...then Monaco blue ... then Metallic Black ...then Sparkling Graphite... ~Frost __________________ M240i Coupe (6MT) (2021: 6/2021 build ) Accord Coupe (6MT) (2017) 335i Coupe (6MT) (2007: 9/06 build SOLD 8/2016) Prelude (5MT) (1995)
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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1138 Rep 12,444 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	God where's the canuck at. Seriously man, go down to a local dealer and just check em out for yourself. We can't tell you what you want, and you're not buying the car to please others. Lots of people make this thread, even I made it when I was a noob here, but you have to learn that it's ultimately up to you. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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