Feature or color

derekm · 06-10-2021, 11:13 AM

Hi, I am new to this, and I am going to get an X3. There are two choices: white exterior color(NO HUD) and dark Graphite exterior color with HUD. I like white color more, but I like HUD a lot. I am concerned that dark Graphite color is hard to keep clean. Also, the car with dark Graphite may look very old. Thanks for your opinions and help ahead of time.

DadDude · 06-10-2021, 11:25 AM

I would personally go for the Grey with HUD as I don’t mind keeping on top of keeping my car clean and think the grey looks good. Although depends on where you live I suppose.

dtox9 · 06-10-2021, 12:33 PM

Find something with the features you want.
Color is secondary and be changed easier than adding tech in many cases.

Coi · 06-10-2021, 01:18 PM

Dark Graphite is probably the easiest color to keep looking clean because a lot of dirt just blends in. Also it has a lot of metallics in it so it looks great, certainly not old. Really sparkles in the sun.

I specifically chose it when ordering my X3.

wdeerfield · 06-10-2021, 02:34 PM

once you have HUD you can never not have HUD. same goes for heated steering wheel. Dark Graphite IMO is better than boring white.

Alias1431 · 06-10-2021, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Coi

Dark Graphite is probably the easiest color to keep looking clean because a lot of dirt just blends in. Also it has a lot of metallics in it so it looks great, certainly not old. Really sparkles in the sun.

I specifically chose it when ordering my X3.

Only enemy is water spotting.

Alias1431 · 06-10-2021, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by wdeerfield

boring white.

New, detailed white cars can look nice, but they quickly develop rental/work vehicle vibes. Only looks good on certain vehicles, like the 370Z or TT.

Lady Jane · 06-10-2021, 03:09 PM

Graphite and HUD.

earck · 06-10-2021, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by derekm

Hi, I am new to this, and I am going to get an X3. There are two choices: white exterior color(NO HUD) and dark Graphite exterior color with HUD. I like white color more, but I like HUD a lot. I am concerned that dark Graphite color is hard to keep clean. Also, the car with dark Graphite may look very old. Thanks for your opinions and help ahead of time.

I have the graphite and love the color, especially all the different shades you get in different light, BUT, it is hard to keep clean. The pollen loves to stick to it. I am washing it weekly right now, but I am also battling a ton of bugs which would probably be worse on white.

nyalpine90 · 06-10-2021, 03:17 PM

MY19 X3 was alpine with msport package. White gets dirty quick just like any dark color.
MY21 X3 is dark graphite with msport package. i keep it in the garage all the time.

derekm · 06-10-2021, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by nyalpine90

MY19 X3 was alpine with msport package. White gets dirty quick just like any dark color.
MY21 X3 is dark graphite with msport package. i keep it in the garage all the time.

So u mean the dg color is better ?

fndrplayer13 · 06-10-2021, 03:46 PM

Those dark metallic colors are pretty played out.. I would custom order in this situation, but if you must go off the lot I'd pick the white, myself.

JJ 911SC · 06-10-2021, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Coi

Dark Graphite is probably the easiest color to keep looking clean because a lot of dirt just blends in. Also it has a lot of metallics in it so it looks great, certainly not old. Really sparkles in the sun...

+1, my only other colour would be Silver.

CINCYFAN · 06-10-2021, 03:56 PM

I love my DG over cognac...ordered it 2 1/2 years ago, wash it religiously, and it looks amazing. That said, I've also loved my Imperial Blue and Tasman Green 3 series cars and my wife's Phytonic Blue. I guess that means I'd go w/ the feature.

spangle1980 · 06-10-2021, 04:52 PM

HUD

M40i4me · 06-10-2021, 04:58 PM

Well, I would vote both, so why comprise, order the features you want in the color you want. This way you also get a vehicle that many other people didn’t test drive and beat on and you will have nothing to regret.

Drothgeb · 06-10-2021, 06:14 PM

The mineral white or graphite both look good a regular X3. If it’s a M40i, I’d go with a dark color. Our M40i is Phytonic Blue.

I was just reading that the 2022s are going to have the mild hybrid technology like the X5. At this point I would wait and order one of those.

jacko15 · 06-10-2021, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Drothgeb

The mineral white or graphite both look good a regular X3. If it's a M40i, I'd go with a dark color. Our M40i is Phytonic Blue.

I was just reading that the 2022s are going to have the mild hybrid technology like the X5. At this point I would wait and order one of those.

Why are you drawn to the mild hybrid technology? What advantages do you find while driving?

JJ 911SC · 06-10-2021, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jacko15

Why are you drawn to the mild hybrid technology? What advantages do you find while driving?

Right, loose on the 0-60, adds complexity and repair cost after the warranty is over and some questionable design. I doubt that I will go for a 2022.

Oldguysrule · 06-10-2021, 08:10 PM

White has always said to me, chick car or rental. Sorry.

derekm · 06-10-2021, 08:16 PM

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White has always said to me, chick car or rental. Sorry.

I see. Thx . I decided to get the dg color .

jacko15 · 06-10-2021, 08:57 PM

Definitely would love to see a few more colors. More than just whites blacks and grays.

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06-10-2021, 11:13 AM	#1
derekm New Member 1 Rep 7 Posts Drives: BMW X3 Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Feature or color Hi, I am new to this, and I am going to get an X3. There are two choices: white exterior color(NO HUD) and dark Graphite exterior color with HUD. I like white color more, but I like HUD a lot. I am concerned that dark Graphite color is hard to keep clean. Also, the car with dark Graphite may look very old. Thanks for your opinions and help ahead of time.
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DadDude New Member 33 Rep 21 Posts Drives: BMW X3 (G01) Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	I would personally go for the Grey with HUD as I don’t mind keeping on top of keeping my car clean and think the grey looks good. Although depends on where you live I suppose.
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06-10-2021, 12:33 PM	#3
dtox9 Second Lieutenant 339 Rep 214 Posts Drives: '17 X5 F15 Join Date: May 2020 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Find something with the features you want. Color is secondary and be changed easier than adding tech in many cases.
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06-10-2021, 01:18 PM	#4
Coi First Lieutenant 291 Rep 323 Posts Drives: 21 X3 M40i, 07 Z4MR Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Cal iTrader: (0)	Dark Graphite is probably the easiest color to keep looking clean because a lot of dirt just blends in. Also it has a lot of metallics in it so it looks great, certainly not old. Really sparkles in the sun. I specifically chose it when ordering my X3.
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06-10-2021, 02:34 PM	#5
wdeerfield A family of bimmers 2754 Rep 7,743 Posts Drives: '18 G01 X3M40i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Clifton Park, NY iTrader: (0)	once you have HUD you can never not have HUD. same goes for heated steering wheel. Dark Graphite IMO is better than boring white. __________________ 2018 PB/Black G01 X3M40i \| 699M \| ZDA \| ZPP \| ZPX \| Maxton front lip \| X3M vents \| 15mm Spacers \| Diamond G20 style grills
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Lady Jane Cailín gan eagla. 71568 Rep 1,007 Posts Drives: 2024 X3 M40i and R1200RT bike. Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Atlantic Canada. iTrader: (0)	Graphite and HUD.
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nyalpine90 Lieutenant General 7441 Rep 11,852 Posts Drives: MY24 G01 AW Msport Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: L.I. NY iTrader: (4) Garage List 2016 BMW X4 [9.33]	MY19 X3 was alpine with msport package. White gets dirty quick just like any dark color. MY21 X3 is dark graphite with msport package. i keep it in the garage all the time.
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06-10-2021, 03:46 PM	#12
fndrplayer13 First Lieutenant 205 Rep 339 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 30e / 2018 Model 3 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Those dark metallic colors are pretty played out.. I would custom order in this situation, but if you must go off the lot I'd pick the white, myself.
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CINCYFAN Second Lieutenant 207 Rep 263 Posts Drives: 2019 G01 & G05 Join Date: May 2010 Location: NoVa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW X5 (hers) [0.00] 2019 BMW X3 (his) [0.00]	I love my DG over cognac...ordered it 2 1/2 years ago, wash it religiously, and it looks amazing. That said, I've also loved my Imperial Blue and Tasman Green 3 series cars and my wife's Phytonic Blue. I guess that means I'd go w/ the feature. __________________ '19 X3 xDrive 30i Dark Graphite Metallic/Cognac Dakota Leather (his) '19 X5 xDrive 40i Phytonic Blue Metallic/Ivory White Vernasca Leather (hers) '19 Mini Cooper S Countryman All4 Melting Silver Metallic/Carbon Black (kids') Life is short, drive what you want.
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06-10-2021, 04:52 PM	#15
spangle1980 Deadly 1323 Rep 2,084 Posts Drives: X3 M40d BG LCI Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	HUD
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06-10-2021, 04:58 PM	#16
M40i4me Lieutenant Colonel 1037 Rep 1,530 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2021 X3 M40i [10.00]	Well, I would vote both, so why comprise, order the features you want in the color you want. This way you also get a vehicle that many other people didn’t test drive and beat on and you will have nothing to regret. __________________ 2021 M40i Phytonic Blue / Black Vernasca 2020 X5 xDrive 40i Tanzanite Blue / Coffee Vernasca 2011 328xi. Space Grey - Sold 188,925 great miles
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06-10-2021, 06:14 PM	#17
Drothgeb Private 65 Rep 95 Posts Drives: M3, M40i Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Monrovia, MD iTrader: (0)	The mineral white or graphite both look good a regular X3. If it’s a M40i, I’d go with a dark color. Our M40i is Phytonic Blue. I was just reading that the 2022s are going to have the mild hybrid technology like the X5. At this point I would wait and order one of those.
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06-10-2021, 08:10 PM	#20
Oldguysrule Lieutenant 324 Rep 432 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: WI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 X3 M40i [10.00]	White has always said to me, chick car or rental. Sorry.
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06-10-2021, 08:57 PM	#22
jacko15 WannaBimmer 209 Rep 421 Posts Drives: Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Pennsylvania's North Shore iTrader: (0)	Definitely would love to see a few more colors. More than just whites blacks and grays.
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