[KL2DC]

Originally Posted by lmm_bimmer

Umm i'm nervous b/c the 330/335 barrique is different from the 328xi barrique...hmmmmmmm...i was gonna change my color but i was like I'll just go for it..I usually dont like taking risks like these especially on a 60k investment

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How is the 330/335 E90 Barrique Red different than the one offered on the 328Xi E90??

[rlc]

Originally Posted by lmm_bimmer

Umm i'm nervous b/c the 330/335 barrique is different from the 328xi barrique...hmmmmmmm...i was gonna change my color but i was like I'll just go for it..I usually dont like taking risks like these especially on a 60k investment

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Not sure what you mean. The color is identical. Depending on what options you ordered there will be some equipment differences but your car will not look significantly different from mine - I doubt the average person would notice most differences.

Differences in appearance will be -

Rims - mine 18" 162. Yours are either 17" or 16" depending on your options.

328xi won't sit as low as my 330i Sport.

Black front grill slats (330/335 have chrome edges)

Black window trim (330/335 is chrome).

No chrome on tail pipes (this is a cheap accessory add-on for you)

Black filler strips on the roof (330/35 is body color).

Black line tail lights. They are now in the accessory brochure. Many online dealers sell these for under $200 U.S. Tell your sales associate to add them prior to delivery. A must with Barrique Red.

[lmm_bimmer]

When I was at the dealership picking out my color, they had 2 different barrique reds..which suprised me. She told me that one was specifcally for the 335 and the other was for the other 3 series E90's. So I really liked the one for the 335 but didn't have that option apprently so I went with the barrique that I was offered. I can't believe you guys have never heard of this!.. Can you please tell me what black tail light trim is, and if it is cheaper w/dealer or can I buy it aftermarket. I wanted to add the sportspackage to mine but it was too late so instead of canceling my order I'm buying aftermarket wheels and rims for the summer but would like to purchase them now if possible.

Any good deals or any good websites that ship to Canada.?

Its my first car, I'm 23 and female..I luv the tint so I definitly need that, as well as the 17inchs...Is the PDC any good?

[KL2DC]

Imm_bimmer: We are pretty sure there is one Barrique Red (Paint Code A41). This color is available on the E90 sedan and the E91 touring. A41 is not offered on the E92 coupe.

Perhaps your CA was pointing out Crimson Red (non-metallic) available on MY07 E90/91/92??

The black lights are OEM accessory Blacklines taillights. Your best bet is ebay (lookup Morristown BMW for best prices, about $170-ish).

I have PDC, its a worthwhile convenience option/feature at $350.

[lmm_bimmer]

I'm going to go to the dealership tommorow, this is really bothering me, it's either shes really stupid or I misunderstood.. I swear to you that there was two different paints on that board called 'barrique red'. I will find out for sure, and bring my camera as well..

If I get the black tail lights can I install them or do I have to take it in to be installed..as well I'm leasing so can I still do that?

I need 17" rims/tires but I dont want to pay more then 1500-2000
any suggestions?

[KL2DC]

Imm_bimmer: Yes be sure...Barrique red has multiple tones, its a very dynamic color and can appear vastly different depending on angle and lighting. Check with the images shared on this thread/forum.

There are two red on offer for US/Canada...1 is the metallic option (Barrique Red) and the other is the non-metallic option (Crimson Red) replacing Electric/Japan Red.

The Blacklines install is pretty easy. The DIY is shared on the DIY section of this forum. Most folks prefer to install themselves saving on not cheap labor charges.

There are plenty of wheel choices. Be sure to browse through our forum for various wheel offerings.

[rlc]

Originally Posted by lmm_bimmer

When I was at the dealership picking out my color, they had 2 different barrique reds..which suprised me. She told me that one was specifcally for the 335 and the other was for the other 3 series E90's. So I really liked the one for the 335 but didn't have that option apprently so I went with the barrique that I was offered. I can't believe you guys have never heard of this!.. Can you please tell me what black tail light trim is, and if it is cheaper w/dealer or can I buy it aftermarket. I wanted to add the sportspackage to mine but it was too late so instead of canceling my order I'm buying aftermarket wheels and rims for the summer but would like to purchase them now if possible.

Any good deals or any good websites that ship to Canada.?

Its my first car, I'm 23 and female..I luv the tint so I definitly need that, as well as the 17inchs...Is the PDC any good?

Barrique Red is only offered on the sedan. Crimson Red is offered on both the sedan and coupe.

Here's a comparison photo of Blackline Tail Lights on Barrique Red.

[lmm_bimmer]

Okay I'll order them off the net - and as far as rims/tires I'll check the postings.

I really hope I like this color why do they call it RED? it's not even close.. ahhh well

I'm soo oooo nervous, I called my dealer today wanting to change the color but I stopped myself

[rlc]

Originally Posted by lmm_bimmer

Okay I'll order them off the net - and as far as rims/tires I'll check the postings.

I really hope I like this color why do they call it RED? it's not even close.. ahhh well

I'm soo oooo nervous, I called my dealer today wanting to change the color but I stopped myself

It's more of a light burgundy. I agree RED is kind of misleading. I had my car at the dealer for service and the service key tag said RED on it. The poor kid running cars came back to SA because he couldn't find any red cars in the back..... .

It's a unique color - it really stands out. Think of it this way....it should be easy to find your car in a parking lot full of Black/Silver/Gray cars.

Just curious, what color would you change to if you don't get Barrique Red?

[lmm_bimmer]

It would have been another exotic color : Montego Blue

I luv it better in the Coupe though - but wasnt partical for me..to many friends

[Isaiah5411]

Too bad they don't offer this color for the coupe. I think it would look great with some aggressive rims.

Anybody have a BR with some CSLs on it?

[rlc]

Originally Posted by lmm_bimmer

It would have been another exotic color : Montego Blue

I luv it better in the Coupe though - but wasnt partical for me..to many friends

I've always had Blue BMWs and when I went to get the E90 I planned on another blue. Last year the choice for Blue was between Mystic and Monaco. I didn't get Mystic Blue because the E90 was a new model and I wanted a new color and Mystic Blue is on several other BMW models already. I didn't get Monaco Blue because it is just too dark (almost Black) for my taste. This year Montego Blue is available and after seeing it in person on the sedan I don't think I would buy it either - just can't figure out why. I like Montego on the coupe, but it sort makes the sedan look a little cheaper - like something you'd see on a Dodge Neon or something (just an opinion - take no offense you Montego owners).

I ordered Barrique Red without ever seeing it on a real car. All I had was a dealer provided paint sample. When I first it saw a Barrique car (before mine arrived) I swore the paint sample was off - the car looked much lighter than I expected. Actually the paint sample was 100% accurate. Barrique red will look very different in each type of lighting condition. In the sun it looks best. In dark overcast or rain it looks its worst. Under the fluorescent light in my garage it looks kind of mauve colored. At sunset it looks cinammon colored. It's a dynamic color and all of the pictures in this thread demonstrate that.

I like the color now more than when I first saw it and I'm glad I bought it. I think it shows very well on the sedan and is a very attractive and unique color.

BTW, I also remember asking where the name comes from. I was told that BARRIQUE is a type of wine barrel used to produce some of the finest RED wines in France - hence it's named after a type of wine.

Here's a few more pics....

[Isaiah5411]

Originally Posted by rlc

BTW, I also remember asking where the name comes from. I was told that BARRIQUE is a type of wine barrel used to produce some of the finest RED wines in France - hence it's named after a type of wine.

Yup! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrique

[lmm_bimmer]

I love your interior, and I live in Canada so my car will probably look at its worst 1/2 the year owell, I wish I got that interior I wonder if they started production on the interior yet..I might change it! I swear the lady is gonna kill me. I really hope that there is only 1 barrique red color.. I like that color, I don't understand why only 3 ppl in Canada ordered it for the November production. Why would someone want the same old colors : black, silver, grey... BORING! Barrique seems very sporty/classy a color that will attract attention b/c its different

In life there are two types of people: the safe guys who buy black and silver and then there is the Risk takers who choose BARRIQUE

hehe

I want my car nowwwww

[rlc]

Originally Posted by lmm_bimmer

I love your interior, and I live in Canada so my car will probably look at its worst 1/2 the year owell, I wish I got that interior I wonder if they started production on the interior yet..I might change it! I swear the lady is gonna kill me.

My interior is Terra Leather with Aluminum trim. I looked at the BMW configurator for Canada and it looks to me like you cannot order Terra with Barrique in Canada.

When you get a chance let us know exactly what car and options you ordered - interested to see how it gets to $60k.

[lmm_bimmer]

Its with basically nothing..I dont understand how u guys get ur cars so cheap in the states. Also remember mine is the AWD

Metallic paint
Automatic
PDC
Adaptive headlights
BMW assist
Logic7 soundsystem

Price 49,800 w/o tax w/ tax 58K

Extra add ons:
Tint
17inch rims/tires
black line tail lights
Subwoofer

[rlc]

Originally Posted by lmm_bimmer

Its with basically nothing..I dont understand how u guys get ur cars so cheap in the states. Also remember mine is the AWD

Metallic paint
Automatic
PDC
Adaptive headlights
BMW assist
Logic7 soundsystem

Price 49,800 w/o tax w/ tax 58K

Extra add ons:
Tint
17inch rims/tires
black line tail lights
Subwoofer

I wouldn't say nothing. It's going to be a damn nice car. I'm sure you can't wait - when do you expect delivery?

[lmm_bimmer]

I hope 2 weeks before xmass , that is being optimistic as the dealer said. Hopefully, my fingers are crossed if not then 1st-2nd week of January

[KL2DC]

lmm_bimmer: Nice specs...what's your interior color/trim combo?

[javmilenko69]

I gotta post my pics of my car on this thread I think barrique Red is a very unique color that stands out nice. its one of the best colors that bmw has i think umm check out the new e93 its coming out with the same color but its called barbera red ill try and post a pic in alittle while

[lmm_bimmer]

Hey my interior is BLACK. Nothing special not much selection in Canada. I called my dealer about the black line tail lights they want 400 cdn b/f taxes... is this too much??? It seems like its expensive

[rlc]

Originally Posted by javmilenko69

I gotta post my pics of my car on this thread I think barrique Red is a very unique color that stands out nice. its one of the best colors that bmw has i think umm check out the new e93 its coming out with the same color but its called barbera red ill try and post a pic in alittle while

Barbera Red is much darker than Barrique Red - more of the traditional dark burgundy color. I love the Barbera and wish it was available on the 3 when I ordered. I like Barrique but I like Barbera more. You can see Barbera Red on both the 7er and 6er cars right now. The closest color I've seen to Barrique is Chiaretto Red, which is offered on the 6 series and maybe the 7 series.