Color Choice? Space gray vs. Deep Sea Blue

bavarianboar · 08-09-2010, 07:57 PM

I am having second thoughts on Deep Sea Blue with Oyster Dakota.

Might have some time to change the color as car is scheduled for production for week 35.

Some details:

2011 328i Sedan, ZSP, ZPP, ...
Ownership: 3 yr lease

About me:

25 year old professional guy, single, recently graduated from grad school.

Pros and Cons:

Deep Sea Blue will look sporty, so will Space Gray.
Deep Sea Blue is rare.

Space Gray would look more aggressive !?
Space Gray is easy to maintain and does not look dirty with dust. (not a huge concern, I like detailing and a nice clean looking car, will take care of it)

Want to keep the Oyster Interior. Both colors seem to look good to me.
I am in Santa Barbara, so pretty sunny all the time.

any comments and suggestions? What should I do, stick with DSB or go Space Gray? Colors are personal, but this is turning out to be like

Thanks guys!

X1 Trojan · 08-09-2010, 08:09 PM

space gray!

cb1111 · 08-09-2010, 08:11 PM

Deep Sea Blue

MCMLXXXIX · 08-09-2010, 08:17 PM

seems like you like deep sea blue more. Id stick with it, better combo with the oyster interior, imo

phistyle · 08-09-2010, 09:10 PM

I'd say go for the deep blue sea...a whole lot more rare than the space grey..

ibeclueless · 08-10-2010, 05:25 AM

i go with space gray

xraymd · 08-10-2010, 07:47 AM

I have Space Gray and love it because it looks good all the time. However, it never looks great.

If you really enjoy detailing your car, get the Deep Sea Blue.

I had a dark blue Mercedes for my last car, and it really did look great washed and waxed . . . for about 15 minutes.

With Space Gray, my car looks great, even when it's filthy. The down side? If I spend all day detailing it, it looks the same as when I started.

comebackidlci · 08-10-2010, 07:55 AM

Space grey!!

08-10-2010, 08:30 AM

Space Grey! It also shows the lines of the car better. But the advantage of the Deep Sea Blue is that it will look more unique since it is a very rare color.

Thud · 08-10-2010, 09:06 AM

I'm in the exact same boat... I saw DSB in person last week and it's phenomenal.
However, it's also dark enough to be high maintenance.

I'm probably going to go with space gray (which I think also looks great on an e90), because I know I won't be constantly annoyed with every new rock chip, swirl mark, etc. My SGM 135i is far easier to take care of than my black vette was.

DSB = better looking if you have time to maintain it, Space Gray = lower stress.

HoustonScott · 08-10-2010, 10:05 AM

If your going to keep it....Deep Sea Blue

I think space gray is a fad, along with black wheels. In the future when people look at the car they will say oh, those flat colors were popular in 2010. I think these colors are out because people are desperate to be different even if it doesn't really look good, and some will always like it but some people liked Piscasso too. No accounting for poor taste.

HS

TheRox · 08-10-2010, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bavarianboar

I am having second thoughts on Deep Sea Blue with Oyster Dakota.

Might have some time to change the color as car is scheduled for production for week 35.

Some details:

2011 328i Sedan, ZSP, ZPP, ...
Ownership: 3 yr lease

About me:

25 year old professional guy, single, recently graduated from grad school.

Pros and Cons:

Deep Sea Blue will look sporty, so will Space Gray.
Deep Sea Blue is rare.

Space Gray would look more aggressive !?
Space Gray is easy to maintain and does not look dirty with dust. (not a huge concern, I like detailing and a nice clean looking car, will take care of it)

Want to keep the Oyster Interior. Both colors seem to look good to me.
I am in Santa Barbara, so pretty sunny all the time.

any comments and suggestions? What should I do, stick with DSB or go Space Gray? Colors are personal, but this is turning out to be like

Thanks guys!

Deep sea blue is such a sporty/powerful colour (dark blue is the colour of power)

But the e90's space grey is so deep, its gorgeous.

Blue is still the classic BMW colour -- speed, power -- classic.

InsanePineapple · 08-10-2010, 10:25 AM

I've always liked Grey/Graphite colors on cars, so I vote Grey

ERANG A LANG · 08-10-2010, 10:38 AM

dude your so lucky, i love the oyster interior :S

GregTheStig · 08-10-2010, 10:47 AM

I'm a blue kind of guy

DPritchett · 08-10-2010, 10:50 AM

Prettiest girl, best car, space gray or blue ... beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Go with what looks best to you

bavarianboar · 08-10-2010, 02:30 PM

thanks guys!

The reason I did not order Space Gray was I found it a tad boring, or just too plain sometimes.

I think, though I could be wrong, deeper colors seem to still give the car that newer look over the years, when colors like TiAg would not look so great!

Poll results are interesting though

Kiemyster · 08-10-2010, 02:41 PM

space gray is boring and dull. deep sea blue is amazing

cb1111 · 08-10-2010, 02:41 PM

I would think that the Space and Oyster combo would look a bit odd. For me, Space gray goes well with black, gray or one of the browns (saddle or chestnut) but looks a bit odd with Oyster or beige.

ede92 · 08-10-2010, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xraymd

I have Space Gray and love it because it looks good all the time. However, it never looks great.

If you really enjoy detailing your car, get the Deep Sea Blue.

Definitely the way to look at it...

phistyle · 08-10-2010, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bavarianboar

thanks guys!

The reason I did not order Space Gray was I found it a tad boring, or just too plain sometimes.

I think, though I could be wrong, deeper colors seem to still give the car that newer look over the years, when colors like TiAg would not look so great!

Poll results are interesting though

well you're definitely going to get biased answers....the people that owns the space grey bmw's will tell you to choose space grey...go figure...

SilvrnBlk325i · 08-10-2010, 02:45 PM

Deep Sea for me! Cant go wrong with Either tho!

View Poll Results: Ext. Color?
Deep Sea Blue w/ Oyster	48	51.61%
Space Gray w/ Oyster	45	48.39%
Voters: 93. You may not vote on this poll

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bavarianboar Lieutenant Colonel 332 Rep 1,771 Posts Drives: 2020 540i, 2020 430i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Color Choice? Space gray vs. Deep Sea Blue I am having second thoughts on Deep Sea Blue with Oyster Dakota. Might have some time to change the color as car is scheduled for production for week 35. Some details: 2011 328i Sedan, ZSP, ZPP, ... Ownership: 3 yr lease About me: 25 year old professional guy, single, recently graduated from grad school. Pros and Cons: Deep Sea Blue will look sporty, so will Space Gray. Deep Sea Blue is rare. Space Gray would look more aggressive !? Space Gray is easy to maintain and does not look dirty with dust. (not a huge concern, I like detailing and a nice clean looking car, will take care of it) Want to keep the Oyster Interior. Both colors seem to look good to me. I am in Santa Barbara, so pretty sunny all the time. any comments and suggestions? What should I do, stick with DSB or go Space Gray? Colors are personal, but this is turning out to be like Thanks guys! __________________ Driving: 2020 540i M-Sport Carbon Black, Ivory Nappa - Dec 2019 BTO - Feb 2020 Delivery Returned: 2016 535i M-Sport Carbon Black, Ivory Nappa :: 2014 F30 335i M-Sport Min Grey, Coral Red :: 2011 E90 328i Deep Sea Blue, Oyster Dakota Last edited by bavarianboar; 08-09-2010 at 08:12 PM..
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cb1111 I ask the questions you're afraid to ask. 44 Rep 2,489 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: DC iTrader: (2)	Deep Sea Blue
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MCMLXXXIX wat 238 Rep 3,406 Posts Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	seems like you like deep sea blue more. Id stick with it, better combo with the oyster interior, imo __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander SE - PAST - 2008 e92 335i, 2006 e90 325i
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phistyle Lieutenant 19 Rep 562 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW e92 335i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (1)	I'd say go for the deep blue sea...a whole lot more rare than the space grey..
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ibeclueless What 141 Rep 9,325 Posts Drives: E92 328xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Quincy, MA iTrader: (1)	i go with space gray __________________ E92 328xi Space Gray Aero Lip \| M3 Side Skirts \| CF Performance Spoiler \| ACS Roof \| Gloss Black Grilles \| LUX H8 Angels \| BMW Performance Exhaust My E92 Photos
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xraymd Lieutenant 309 Rep 572 Posts Drives: 23 M2, 22 Lincoln Navigator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toledo, OH iTrader: (0)	I have Space Gray and love it because it looks good all the time. However, it never looks great. If you really enjoy detailing your car, get the Deep Sea Blue. I had a dark blue Mercedes for my last car, and it really did look great washed and waxed . . . for about 15 minutes. With Space Gray, my car looks great, even when it's filthy. The down side? If I spend all day detailing it, it looks the same as when I started.
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comebackidlci Second Lieutenant 33 Rep 274 Posts Drives: White 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Space grey!!
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beemer3 Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	Space Grey! It also shows the lines of the car better. But the advantage of the Deep Sea Blue is that it will look more unique since it is a very rare color.
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Thud Throbbing Member 43 Rep 1,433 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (0)	I'm in the exact same boat... I saw DSB in person last week and it's phenomenal. However, it's also dark enough to be high maintenance. I'm probably going to go with space gray (which I think also looks great on an e90), because I know I won't be constantly annoyed with every new rock chip, swirl mark, etc. My SGM 135i is far easier to take care of than my black vette was. DSB = better looking if you have time to maintain it, Space Gray = lower stress. __________________ 2014 Tesla Model S 85kwh Previous cars: 2011 335d / Deep Sea Blue / Saddle brown / sport / premium 2008 BMW 135i / 6MT 2002 Z06 Corvette
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HoustonScott Lieutenant 21 Rep 436 Posts Drives: 2010 335d, montego Blue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Houston, Tx iTrader: (0)	If your going to keep it....Deep Sea Blue I think space gray is a fad, along with black wheels. In the future when people look at the car they will say oh, those flat colors were popular in 2010. I think these colors are out because people are desperate to be different even if it doesn't really look good, and some will always like it but some people liked Piscasso too. No accounting for poor taste. HS
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InsanePineapple Shenanigans 84 Rep 1,252 Posts Drives: See Signature Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (1)	I've always liked Grey/Graphite colors on cars, so I vote Grey
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ERANG A LANG Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 2006 bmw 325i black/black Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Vancouver iTrader: (1)	dude your so lucky, i love the oyster interior :S
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GregTheStig derp 48 Rep 1,203 Posts Drives: a Tuk Tuk Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1)	I'm a blue kind of guy __________________
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DPritchett Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 2011 F10 528i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lynchburg, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 325xi [0.00]	Prettiest girl, best car, space gray or blue ... beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Go with what looks best to you __________________ 2011 528i Space Gray - Black - Light Wood Trim 2006 325xi \|SG - Terra - Walnut \| Steptronic \| Premium Package - Nav \| Zenon Adaptive Headlights \| Blacklines; iPod Adapter
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bavarianboar Lieutenant Colonel 332 Rep 1,771 Posts Drives: 2020 540i, 2020 430i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	thanks guys! The reason I did not order Space Gray was I found it a tad boring, or just too plain sometimes. I think, though I could be wrong, deeper colors seem to still give the car that newer look over the years, when colors like TiAg would not look so great! Poll results are interesting though __________________ Driving: 2020 540i M-Sport Carbon Black, Ivory Nappa - Dec 2019 BTO - Feb 2020 Delivery Returned: 2016 535i M-Sport Carbon Black, Ivory Nappa :: 2014 F30 335i M-Sport Min Grey, Coral Red :: 2011 E90 328i Deep Sea Blue, Oyster Dakota
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Kiemyster Bimmerpost Resident Marijuana Consultant 455 Rep 3,197 Posts Drives: 320i, 325xi, 335Xi, 335i, M3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Queens/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2010 BMW 335i [0.00] 2011 BMW X335i [0.00] 2006 BMW E90 325xi [0.00] 2011 BMW E90 335xi [4.00] 2011 BMW M3 E90 [7.00] 2006 E90 320i [0.00]	space gray is boring and dull. deep sea blue is amazing __________________ "AMG What! S-Line Who? If you ain't got that M I got no respect for you!" '06 Alpine Weiss E90 320i \| '06 The Green Machine E90 325xi \| '11 Alpine Weiss E90 M3 ZCP \| '10 Silverstone X5M \| '11 Alpine Weiss E90 335xi
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SilvrnBlk325i Private First Class 7 Rep 138 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (2)	Deep Sea for me! Cant go wrong with Either tho! __________________ Selling: E90 OEM Taillights
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