Question about AW

e93hklover · 06-03-2007, 03:28 PM

Hi all,

As I've ordered a 335i e93, I still have chance to change color, basically, I am choosing between AW and Sparkling Graphite. 1st choice is AW but I am concerning of after maybe 1 to 2 years, will the white color become yellowish? Can any brother who has driven a AW color with 1 to 2 years tell me your experiences, thanks

Tropicool · 06-03-2007, 03:57 PM

get aw, just take care of it

LEDZEP · 06-03-2007, 03:58 PM

My '06 E90 was AW and was just about 2 years old when I traded it for the '07. I never had any problem at all with the color. I have also seen many E46's in AW with no issues.

tmoney · 06-03-2007, 04:38 PM

The paint shouldn't become yellow AFAIK.

Any perception of "yellow" would probably just be surface dirt/grime. A good paint detail job should bring back the luster without any probs.

BTW... see this thread for an AW coupe with CSLs:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64547

e93hklover · 06-04-2007, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by tmoney

The paint shouldn't become yellow AFAIK.

Any perception of "yellow" would probably just be surface dirt/grime. A good paint detail job should bring back the luster without any probs.

BTW... see this thread for an AW coupe with CSLs:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64547

I fully agreed that AW is so hot and I love it. Only that as I am living in HK, there should be around 2-3 months are rainy days here, so....... my lovely AW will become so dirty. That's why I am thinking of SG. But every time, I see some AW cars here.

I try to convince myself not to change my mind.

mcdonaldb · 06-04-2007, 11:12 AM

I have a 97 M3 AW, the paint is still in great shape, here are some Pics:

http://two.no-ip.com/m3

LI E90 · 06-04-2007, 12:02 PM

go with the AW, many people here find the SG to be too purple in direct sunlight

LEDZEP · 06-04-2007, 12:28 PM

I think when car makers first started using clear coat layers, they would yellow over time. This would be much more apparent on a white undercoating, and was probably responsible for a lot of that in older cars. Today's clear coats are much better, and properly maintained will not yellow - at least not for a very long time.

Actually, if you look closely enough at a AW E9x you can see that the plastic body parts are a slightly different color temperature than the metal parts... at the right angle and light.

With this as a choice, why would you consider any other choice!

ALPINE6SPD · 06-04-2007, 05:15 PM

My AW is 13 months old and looks just like new

montreal_bimmer · 06-04-2007, 10:56 PM

AW is the nicest color on the E9x IMO....

UCSBMW · 06-04-2007, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by e93hklover

Hi all,

As I've ordered a 335i e93, I still have chance to change color, basically, I am choosing between AW and Sparkling Graphite. 1st choice is AW but I am concerning of after maybe 1 to 2 years, will the white color become yellowish? Can any brother who has driven a AW color with 1 to 2 years tell me your experiences, thanks

I have both a SG E90 and an AW E92...both are sick ass colors....but i'd say go AW...drop top AW woul be hard as hell, with coral red interior...

UCSBMW · 06-04-2007, 11:05 PM

both tight...

KenoSabe78 · 06-04-2007, 11:53 PM

This was the same predicament I was in when choosing. I went with AW and have no regrets at all. Both are tight colors...I don't think u can go wrong with either one.

BMW F22 · 06-04-2007, 11:58 PM

Never had a problem in 19 months of ownership.

06-03-2007, 03:28 PM	#1
e93hklover Private First Class 9 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 2008 e93 335i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 e93 335i [0.00]	Question about AW Hi all, As I've ordered a 335i e93, I still have chance to change color, basically, I am choosing between AW and Sparkling Graphite. 1st choice is AW but I am concerning of after maybe 1 to 2 years, will the white color become yellowish? Can any brother who has driven a AW color with 1 to 2 years tell me your experiences, thanks __________________ 2008 e93 (335i) Alpine White with Saddle Interior Grey Poplar Grain
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Tropicool Major 115 Rep 1,439 Posts Drives: F80 SO M3 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Venice Beach iTrader: (0)	get aw, just take care of it
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LEDZEP Lieutenant General 418 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]	My '06 E90 was AW and was just about 2 years old when I traded it for the '07. I never had any problem at all with the color. I have also seen many E46's in AW with no issues. __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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tmoney First Lieutenant 23 Rep 334 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [0.00]	The paint shouldn't become yellow AFAIK. Any perception of "yellow" would probably just be surface dirt/grime. A good paint detail job should bring back the luster without any probs. BTW... see this thread for an AW coupe with CSLs: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64547 __________________ E90 335i - Black Sapphire on Terra // Full M-Tech Kit // Euro clear headlights // Vorsteiner vented hood // Gloss black front grill // Gloss black window trim // Carbon fiber splitters // Carbon fiber trunk spoiler // BMW Performance 19's
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mcdonaldb Enlisted Member 6 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 1997 M3 SEDAN Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	I have a 97 M3 AW, the paint is still in great shape, here are some Pics: http://two.no-ip.com/m3
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LI E90 Colonel 131 Rep 2,086 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island iTrader: (2)	go with the AW, many people here find the SG to be too purple in direct sunlight __________________ 2013 MB C300 4matic 2014 Ford Explorer Ltd 1973 Jeep Commando
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LEDZEP Lieutenant General 418 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]	I think when car makers first started using clear coat layers, they would yellow over time. This would be much more apparent on a white undercoating, and was probably responsible for a lot of that in older cars. Today's clear coats are much better, and properly maintained will not yellow - at least not for a very long time. Actually, if you look closely enough at a AW E9x you can see that the plastic body parts are a slightly different color temperature than the metal parts... at the right angle and light. With this as a choice, why would you consider any other choice! Attached Images __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious Last edited by LEDZEP; 06-04-2007 at 01:09 PM..
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ALPINE6SPD Lieutenant General 156 Rep 10,411 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 328i Sport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highland Lakes NJ iTrader: (2)	My AW is 13 months old and looks just like new __________________ 2010 AW e90 328i: 6 speed, Black Leather, Dark Wood trim, ZPP, ZCW, ZVP,ZSP, Nav, Xenon BMW Performance CF Rear spolier and Gloss black grills 2008 Candy White MKV GTI 2.0T 6 Speed Manul Gone 2008 AW X3 3.0si: 6 speed Returned 2006 AW e90 330i: 6 speed Dinan Stage 1 Returned
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montreal_bimmer OEMconcept 174 Rep 5,593 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada \| USA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 325i [10.00]	AW is the nicest color on the E9x IMO....
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UCSBMW Captain 68 Rep 655 Posts Drives: G05 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: OC iTrader: (1)	both tight... Attached Images __________________ Ex's: E46 325i, E90 330i, E92 335i, E60 550i, E46 M3, F30 335i, m235i, G30 540i Current: G05
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KenoSabe78 Private 1 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2007 335i (E90 - Alpine White) Join Date: May 2007 Location: Daygo, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	This was the same predicament I was in when choosing. I went with AW and have no regrets at all. Both are tight colors...I don't think u can go wrong with either one. __________________ If I give you good deal will you throw in p$-y magnet????*
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06-04-2007, 11:58 PM	#14
BMW F22 Major General 3574 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	Never had a problem in 19 months of ownership.
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