[Racing Teatray]

Was in Munich over the weekend and spotted a new LCI 4-series convertible in Snapper Rocks Blue with the Cognac leather, being driven top-down.

Didn't get time to take a snap as I was also driving but take it from me, that's definitely a brave colour combination. The SNB is already quite a flashy colour (although looked pretty smart on a convertible in sparkling sunshine) and adding orangey-brown leather is...well...much as I like the cognac leather...not the choice I would make.

Seen any other "brave" combinations lately?

[moff]

Originally Posted by Racing Teatray

Was in Munich over the weekend and spotted a new LCI 4-series convertible in Snapper Rocks Blue with the Cognac leather, being driven top-down.

Didn't get time to take a snap as I was also driving but take it from me, that's definitely a brave colour combination. The SNB is already quite a flashy colour (although looked pretty smart on a convertible in sparkling sunshine) and adding orangey-brown leather is...well...much as I like the cognac leather...not the choice I would make.

Seen any other "brave" combinations lately?

I always think the blue exterior and red interior combinations are bloody brave... remind me of Spiderman.

SNB suits Opal and Ivory the most I think, but black would work. The only problem with black is will fade a little if not really managed in a convertible.

I'd go for something crazy given the choice and cash. I came close to buying a pre-reg Signal Green M4 from Sytner until my brain took over given the crazy monthlies!

[wlightning]

Love the superman EBII / Coral Red combo in mine. IMO the CR looks much better in real and lifts the interior. Makes the car feel that little different and more special, even though it's just another F30 M Sport. I'm surprised BMW didn't make these a cost option. Wasn't EB an individual colour back in the E46 days?

[Beancounter_74]

Originally Posted by moff

I always think the blue exterior and red interior combinations are bloody brave... remind me of Spiderman.

SNB suits Opal and Ivory the most I think, but black would work. The only problem with black is will fade a little if not really managed in a convertible.

I'd go for something crazy given the choice and cash. I came close to buying a pre-reg Signal Green M4 from Sytner until my brain took over given the crazy monthlies!

They do refer to EB/Coral as Superman on here funilly enough.

I think Coral as an interior choice (which I have) on any colour is pretty brave. I always remember once seeing a Leguna Seca M3 with matching interior leather once, now that was brave!!! Not sure if it was aftermarket though?

[ANDY 335D XDRIVE]

Originally Posted by Beancounter_74

I always remember once seeing a Leguna Seca M3 with matching interior leather once, not that was brave!!! Not sure if it was aftermarket though?

Love that combo

[Abzynthe]

I think this is brave

[wlightning]

Originally Posted by Abzynthe

I think this is brave

What the... Not sure if brave is an appropriate word to use...

Is that real or someones expertly photoshop skills being employed? Can't see any resale value in that! You'd have to pay me to take that. I'd then do a full respray

[Andy_o]

Originally Posted by Abzynthe

I think this is brave

[img]http://www.rolotech.net/wp-content/u...9/f30pink5.jpg[/img]

That needs a warning as what has been seen cannot be unseen

[djcowlin]

What's Ken driving these days, I wonder?

[F36 435d]

What do you think of the colour on mine ? http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1380275

[moff]

Originally Posted by F36 435d

What do you think of the colour on mine ? http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1380275

Epic

[moff]

Have you seen the chap on the main forum "Unicorn 340i Build" who has gone with Lilac...



Looks like a bad pink to me...

[Racing Teatray]

Yes...and with brown seats too...

Can't help thinking that even if you liked that colour, you'd get bored of it sooner or later.

I'd have gone Ruby Red or Oxford Green myself, had I been minded to fork out for Individual paint. I saw a Ruby Red 435i GC on the M3 last year and it looked fantastic.

[wlightning]

Originally Posted by F36 435d

What do you think of the colour on mine ? http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1380275

A brave colour but suits the car, looks really nice.

[UKF30]

Originally Posted by moff

Have you seen the chap on the main forum "Unicorn 340i Build" who has gone with Lilac...



Looks like a bad pink to me...

I can't find it mate , put link here mate

[Racing Teatray]

Google it - that's what I did.

[UKF30]

Found it

Why people like chunky tyres alloys

[moff]

No, the above is an M3 in Techno Violet which could be worse.

The OP's colour choice is this:



Thread can be found here, apologies for my laziness

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...hlight=unicorn

[Racing Teatray]

It's beyond me how anyone can order an M3 in this tasteful a combination and then go for such a tasteless numberplate:

http://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/M/3.0-s/s/...cmdc=se_na_re_

[Twenty2Three]

ETTO
But come trade in day if its an "ahem" challenging combo you might lose a few bob
any interior white or cream surely affects resale
If money no object then fair dos
Surely a black interior is playing it safe?

[Racing Teatray]

It's beyond me why all-black leather interiors are popular, other than with those with messy infant children. They are just gloomy. How many people have an all-black interior to their house?

Plus why spec your car for the next buyer. Surely the point of buying new is to have exactly what you want (or as near as dammit)?

[wlightning]

Originally Posted by Three28iman

ETTO
But come trade in day if its an "ahem" challenging combo you might lose a few bob
any interior white or cream surely affects resale
If money no object then fair dos
Surely a black interior is playing it safe?

Dealers are just tw@ts, they'll come up with any excuse to reduce your trade in value. "Your Type R doesn't have leather seats." "Erm, hello... leather wasn't an option and never will be on a Type R!".