Tired of Titanium Silver..... What to choose now?

sdbui2000 · 02-28-2006, 07:54 PM

I have had 2 titanium silver bmws and although I truly believe it is one of the best colors for bmws, I am a little tired of titanium silver. I am looking to buy a 330i sport/premium and have narrowed it down to alpine white or jet black.

Black looks absolutely awesome when it is clean, but it must be hard to keep it looking that way. Also, I don't think I can see the lines of the scuptured body as well with black.

White looks very nice because you can see all the lines on the car,easy to keep clean and it also makes the 330 look a little bigger. I am very confused. Please help. What color would you choose and why? Thanks for your input.

Enroutte · 02-28-2006, 07:56 PM

white! my mom has a white one and it's so nice and it looks bigger than it really is. i always drive home this one way from work and i always see this guy on the freeway with a white one. it's so sweet looking. i want to eat it.

wurz154 · 02-28-2006, 09:56 PM

Consider mystic blue... lovely...
and I haven't seen another one yet...
Although it is difficult to keep it clean..'cause it tends to pick up dust kinda like black.. not as bad though.
Max

mava330 · 02-28-2006, 10:19 PM

White for sure. Very clean, subdued. Plus it's rare to see around my neck of the woods.

Lost Rider · 02-28-2006, 10:28 PM

I'd say white.

Good luck.

JSpira · 02-28-2006, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sdbui2000

I have had 2 titanium silver bmws and although I truly believe it is one of the best colors for bmws, I am a little tired of titanium silver. I am looking to buy a 330i sport/premium and have narrowed it down to alpine white or jet black.

Black looks absolutely awesome when it is clean, but it must be hard to keep it looking that way. Also, I don't think I can see the lines of the scuptured body as well with black.

White looks very nice because you can see all the lines on the car,easy to keep clean and it also makes the 330 look a little bigger. I am very confused. Please help. What color would you choose and why? Thanks for your input.

I wanted something different after two Titan Silber BMWs in a row (and a total of 4 Silber including Polaris Silber). I used to alternate black and silber but black always looked dirty or just

when it wasn´t clean.

So after much deliberation, I chose Sparkling Graphite. I am very happy with the color.

I liked it so much I even got my car onto the cover of the March Roundel (see my avatar).

Oz · 03-01-2006, 12:43 AM

White because like you mentioned you really see the lines of the car and makes the car look bigger IMO (main reasons why i got white)

It's also easy to maintain so go for it!

BMW F22 · 03-01-2006, 12:59 AM

should u go black or white?? that is tough...Since I have white now, I wanna go black. White looks good during the day and also at night. It doesnt collect heat as much. GO WHITE!!!

lux.sh · 03-01-2006, 02:38 AM

Yes, Alpine white. Easy to keep clean, makes the car look a little bigger(though I don't prefer this, and this is the reason why I want to try a black bmw), you can clearly see the shapes/lines of the car.

Most of all, I prefer white car out of all because Im an asian, and I want to look like a white boy, trying to bond with white people a little more. Yellow outside, but white inside baby!

On a serious note, white makes you feel "good". Whenver you see it in the morning, or ride it during daytime, white color is so refreshing and gives you that stress-relief. Thats why I love white cars.

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Originally Posted by Enroutte

i want to eat it.

Not sure if thats a good sign, people wanting to "eat" my bmw.

BMW F22 · 03-01-2006, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by lux.sh

Most of all, I prefer white car out of all because Im an asian, and I want to look like a white boy, trying to bond with white people a little more. Yellow outside, but white inside baby!

fucking Twinkies. LOL

lux.sh · 03-01-2006, 03:32 AM

LOL. twinkies. more like bananas.

hell no, proud to be asian here.

DAEWOO POWA!!

darkside · 03-01-2006, 07:10 AM

My first BMW was silver, second black, third silver. If not silver, white would probably be my next choice. Both silver and white make the cars looks classy, and this will not change over time. Whenever the sun comes out the swirls appear on the black cars. Sure they are also there on the silver and white cars but since the swirls are the same color as the paint you do not see them. In summer pollen and in winter rain will spoil the look of even a freshly detailed black car. I love my silver 550i. Never again black unless garaged and not a daily driver. And it is true that black does diminish the visibility of the car's lines. That is why most cars look pretty good in black, even when generally you do not like their styling.

ashecnc · 03-01-2006, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by sdbui2000

I have had 2 titanium silver bmws and although I truly believe it is one of the best colors for bmws, I am a little tired of titanium silver. I am looking to buy a 330i sport/premium and have narrowed it down to alpine white or jet black.

Black looks absolutely awesome when it is clean, but it must be hard to keep it looking that way. Also, I don't think I can see the lines of the scuptured body as well with black.

White looks very nice because you can see all the lines on the car,easy to keep clean and it also makes the 330 look a little bigger. I am very confused. Please help. What color would you choose and why? Thanks for your input.

I have had both, I LOVE my black now, but my last e46 was white, and I loved it too. So it's up to you, good luck.

sdorn · 03-01-2006, 07:37 AM

I prefer black cars. They just look so damn good (as long as they are clean). I've had white cars in the past, and they don't look bad either, but black is still the best looking color for a car in my opinion. Both my current cars are black.

cliverman · 03-01-2006, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by sdorn

I prefer black cars. They just look so damn good (as long as they are clean). I've had white cars in the past, and they don't look bad either, but black is still the best looking color for a car in my opinion. Both my current cars are black.

If I didn't like silver so much I'd buy black. The 330 looks great in black. Especially if you do a black interior.

ashecnc · 03-01-2006, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by cliverman

My 2001 330i was Silver, 2002C32 was silver, 2003G35, and my new Is350 is silver. I know your pain. if I didn't like silver so much I'd buy black. The 330 looks great in black. Especially if you do a black interior.

I have black interior too and LOVE It...the 325 looks great in black too don't forget

ThreeBimm · 03-01-2006, 08:39 AM

I'd go with black. I'm not a fan of white cars.

Soulstar · 03-02-2006, 03:35 PM

I´ve also had several BMW´s in silver, still I choose TiSilver. I am very happy with my choice, even though I would have choosen silvergray if it would have been available.

When I ordered my 325 in March, I did not have the patiance to wait untill the individual colors was ready.... If you have some extra money to spend, why not pick a individual color?

I am sure it will be a nice feeling, having something unique!

Regards

cntlaw · 03-02-2006, 08:55 PM

SG or Artic
You wont regret

s3rous · 03-02-2006, 11:02 PM

ELECTRIC RED!! :rocks: How many of those have you seen?

Ethirtynine · 03-03-2006, 03:29 AM

I was also debating whether to get black or white. I finally decided on black only because half of the cars in my family are white. For you, I would go for white because it's easier to take care of

ALPINE6SPD · 03-03-2006, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Enroutte

white! my mom has a white one and it's so nice and it looks bigger than it really is. i always drive home this one way from work and i always see this guy on the freeway with a white one. it's so sweet looking. i want to eat it.

Im white does that mean you want to eat me?

J/K

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sdbui2000 New Member 8 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Orange county iTrader: (1)	Tired of Titanium Silver..... What to choose now? I have had 2 titanium silver bmws and although I truly believe it is one of the best colors for bmws, I am a little tired of titanium silver. I am looking to buy a 330i sport/premium and have narrowed it down to alpine white or jet black. Black looks absolutely awesome when it is clean, but it must be hard to keep it looking that way. Also, I don't think I can see the lines of the scuptured body as well with black. White looks very nice because you can see all the lines on the car,easy to keep clean and it also makes the 330 look a little bigger. I am very confused. Please help. What color would you choose and why? Thanks for your input.
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Enroutte Private First Class 172 Rep 160 Posts Drives: ;D Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Undecided. iTrader: (0)	white! my mom has a white one and it's so nice and it looks bigger than it really is. i always drive home this one way from work and i always see this guy on the freeway with a white one. it's so sweet looking. i want to eat it.
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wurz154 Private 8 Rep 96 Posts Drives: BMW 320d touring Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Decimomannu AB, Italy iTrader: (0)	Consider mystic blue... lovely... and I haven't seen another one yet... Although it is difficult to keep it clean..'cause it tends to pick up dust kinda like black.. not as bad though. Max
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mava330 Colonel 104 Rep 2,251 Posts Drives: '07 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bakersfield, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [0.00] 2005 Honda S2000 [6.00]	White for sure. Very clean, subdued. Plus it's rare to see around my neck of the woods. __________________ 2007 ///M Coupe Sapphire Black / Black // Extended Nappa Leather // Premium Pckge // Heated Seats // Navigation RETIRED 2006 330 TiAg / Black 2005 S2000 Silverstone / Red/Black
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Lost Rider Captain 87 Rep 805 Posts Drives: R NineT, X1 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ventura County, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW R NineT [0.00] 2015 X1 xdrive [9.00]	I'd say white. Good luck. __________________ GET LOST! www.lostrider.com
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Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	White because like you mentioned you really see the lines of the car and makes the car look bigger IMO (main reasons why i got white) It's also easy to maintain so go for it! __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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darkside Private First Class 4 Rep 120 Posts Drives: 07 e90 335 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle, Wa. iTrader: (0)	My first BMW was silver, second black, third silver. If not silver, white would probably be my next choice. Both silver and white make the cars looks classy, and this will not change over time. Whenever the sun comes out the swirls appear on the black cars. Sure they are also there on the silver and white cars but since the swirls are the same color as the paint you do not see them. In summer pollen and in winter rain will spoil the look of even a freshly detailed black car. I love my silver 550i. Never again black unless garaged and not a daily driver. And it is true that black does diminish the visibility of the car's lines. That is why most cars look pretty good in black, even when generally you do not like their styling.
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sdorn Lieutenant 26 Rep 491 Posts Drives: 2006 Jet Black 325i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	I prefer black cars. They just look so damn good (as long as they are clean). I've had white cars in the past, and they don't look bad either, but black is still the best looking color for a car in my opinion. Both my current cars are black. __________________ 2008 Sparkling Graphite 535i 2009 Land Rover LR2 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo (SOLD) 2006 Jet Black 325i (SOLD) 2001 Bullitt Mustang (450rwhp - SOLD)
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Soulstar Private 17 Rep 75 Posts Drives: 328i xDrive Touring -13 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Stockholm, SWE iTrader: (0)	I´ve also had several BMW´s in silver, still I choose TiSilver. I am very happy with my choice, even though I would have choosen silvergray if it would have been available. When I ordered my 325 in March, I did not have the patiance to wait untill the individual colors was ready.... If you have some extra money to spend, why not pick a individual color? I am sure it will be a nice feeling, having something unique! Regards __________________ Prev: 528i Polaris Silver -85 l 528i Sapphire Blue -83 l 528i Titanium Silver -99 l 320i M-Sport Steel Grey -03 l 325i Titanium Silver -05 l X3 3.0i Mystic Blue -04 Now: 328i xDrive Touring -13 l Havanna l Beige Leather l Fineline Antracit l Luxury Line l Advantage l Steptronic l PDC l Hi-Fi l 18" l Custom Decals
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Ethirtynine Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 223 Posts Drives: 2004 Honda S2000 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Colorado iTrader: (4)	I was also debating whether to get black or white. I finally decided on black only because half of the cars in my family are white. For you, I would go for white because it's easier to take care of
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