About to place an ED... Jet Black or Space Gray?

fairtex · 12-04-2006, 11:08 PM

I really can't decide

IMO, Space Gray looks so awesome when you actually can stare at the car for more than just a glance, and it's well worth the extra money, but nothing breaks more necks and attracts more initial attention like a shiny black bimmer.

Thoughts?

Help me decide.

Ascension · 12-04-2006, 11:41 PM

Maybe this will help. Which suit would you wear to a formal dinner, a jet black one or space gray? IMO JET BLACK is more formal as with the car

fairtex · 12-05-2006, 12:07 AM

Yeah... Black does look a bit more 'mature.' BTW, I think I've seen you're car around Tracy, lol.

PresaMat · 12-05-2006, 12:10 AM

I was thinking the same thing when I ordered JB or Space Gray. I went with the jet black. Freshly clean the Jet black is in my opinion the nicest color available for the 335i. But unforunately it does not stay clean very long. If its going to be a daily driver (that you dont want to wash all the time) I recommend Space Gray. If you reallly want that extra bit more of look... jet black.

Both are amazing!

Ascension · 12-05-2006, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by fairtex

Yeah... Black does look a bit more 'mature.' BTW, I think I've seen you're car around Tracy, lol.

fairtex, where u @ or from? Next time you're in Tracy, give me a buzz

fairtex · 12-05-2006, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Ascension

fairtex, where u @ or from? Next time you're in Tracy, give me a buzz

I'm from the Brentwood area but I'm in Tracy a lot because I have family there.

When I get my 335i maybe we can meet up and go for a joyride or something, it's cool to find enthusiasts in my area

Anyways, Jet Black is hard to take care of, but it seems rewarding. I definitely will be using the car as my DD. I was also thinking of Black Sapphire Metallic, but the color seems to look a little bit blue in some shades...

DrDomer · 12-05-2006, 08:08 AM

JET BLACK!

ALTWheelsE90 · 12-05-2006, 09:59 AM

Big big thing to consider in your color choice.

1. Black, when dirty, doesn't get darker. It just looks obviously dirty and definitely needs to be washed.

2. Grey/Silver, when dirty, just looks a darker shade of grey than it really is.

Hope this helps rather than confuse you more on your color choice. I dunno if your car will be garaged or kept outside, but thats a big thing to consider in my mind in choosing a color choice.

ALPINE6SPD · 12-05-2006, 10:11 AM

JB

sal501 · 12-05-2006, 11:15 AM

In my opinion Space grey show the lines of the car better, and also would look much sportier with aero kit etc

doublearon21 · 12-05-2006, 11:27 AM

Space grey..the best color ever.

TYW · 12-05-2006, 11:32 AM

Space gray... especially if you're a clean freak. I'm constantly cleaning my Monaco Blue 325i.

elmaki · 12-05-2006, 05:01 PM

When people say that black is hard to keep clean, its such an understatement. i was lured by the beauty of black when I bought my first new car, and regretted the choice everday that I wasn't washing it. Its literally clean for 5 minutes before you get some dust kick up and coat the car. Space grey is such a fantastic color, and looks way better in person as pictures do not do it any justice at all. The color is so clean looking, and its unique to the 335i which is another plus. Go with space grey.

Brunotheboxer · 12-05-2006, 05:05 PM

imo, the jet black looks better but is so much more work to keep clean that i would chose the space gray. my last bmw was black saph. and it would stay clean for 24 hours at most.

rjs · 12-05-2006, 05:08 PM

buy the one you think looks best

Phil G · 12-05-2006, 05:39 PM

If you aren't going to be able to garage your car, definately get Space Grey. Black is a stunning color and a more beautiful color IMO (I also currently own a black 4Runner that is beautiful when clean), but it has to be kept in a just about constant clean state to look good. I gave up on cleaning my 4Runner that is kept in an on-campus open parking deck every 2 days, so it just always looks dirty. I'm going to be placing an ED for my Space Grey 335i soon, and I am definately looking forward to having a car that can actually look good when a little dirty!

Gen_E92 · 12-05-2006, 07:24 PM

I don't think ppl have talked about this often, but do you guys know how quickly montego blue gets dirty?

enwhykiid · 12-05-2006, 08:33 PM

space grey with saddle my fav combo

fairtex · 12-06-2006, 03:19 AM

I wish they'd just make a Space Black so I can make up my mind... grrr

I think I'm going to go for Jet Black though, it looks amazing, and it may sound goofy to you older people out there I'm still kind of young, I think a threatening sounding car like the E92 would be much more threatening in black, especially at night.

Ted · 12-06-2006, 06:59 AM

Go with the black, you won't regret it, just looks so good.

jbockrd · 12-06-2006, 07:21 AM

I'm ordering Jet Black with Coral Red on Monday. I bounced back and forth a thousand times, but there is no denying that a black BMW is the sharpest, head-turning color.

Choose wisely my son!!!!

kuthair · 12-06-2006, 07:51 AM

Space grey

12-04-2006, 11:08 PM	#1
fairtex Enlisted Member 5 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 06' 350z, 03' E46 M3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	About to place an ED... Jet Black or Space Gray? I really can't decide IMO, Space Gray looks so awesome when you actually can stare at the car for more than just a glance, and it's well worth the extra money, but nothing breaks more necks and attracts more initial attention like a shiny black bimmer. Thoughts? Help me decide. __________________ 350z touring / 523 rwhp @ 19 psi / track car E46 m3 / daily driven
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12-04-2006, 11:41 PM	#2
Ascension Major 87 Rep 1,032 Posts Drives: 2006 330i & 2010 535i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sunnyvale/Tracy, Ca iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 535i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	Maybe this will help. Which suit would you wear to a formal dinner, a jet black one or space gray? IMO JET BLACK is more formal as with the car Attached Images __________________ 2006 330i Jet Black w/ Beige Leather/Sport/Prem/Step/Shades/Xenon/Logic 7
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12-05-2006, 12:07 AM	#3
fairtex Enlisted Member 5 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 06' 350z, 03' E46 M3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Yeah... Black does look a bit more 'mature.' BTW, I think I've seen you're car around Tracy, lol. __________________ 350z touring / 523 rwhp @ 19 psi / track car E46 m3 / daily driven
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12-05-2006, 12:10 AM	#4
PresaMat Major 35 Rep 1,169 Posts Drives: 67 GT500,69 Boss 429, 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Houston,TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 1967 Shelby Mustang ... [0.00]	I was thinking the same thing when I ordered JB or Space Gray. I went with the jet black. Freshly clean the Jet black is in my opinion the nicest color available for the 335i. But unforunately it does not stay clean very long. If its going to be a daily driver (that you dont want to wash all the time) I recommend Space Gray. If you reallly want that extra bit more of look... jet black. Both are amazing!
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DrDomer Major 39 Rep 1,349 Posts Drives: 2004 330ci ZHP, 1999 Miata Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0)	JET BLACK! __________________ Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves. ~Albert Einstein
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ALTWheelsE90 Private First Class 2 Rep 174 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Brea, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i TWIN-TURB ... [0.00]	Big big thing to consider in your color choice. 1. Black, when dirty, doesn't get darker. It just looks obviously dirty and definitely needs to be washed. 2. Grey/Silver, when dirty, just looks a darker shade of grey than it really is. Hope this helps rather than confuse you more on your color choice. I dunno if your car will be garaged or kept outside, but thats a big thing to consider in my mind in choosing a color choice. __________________ `07 BMW 3 Series Sedan + 2 Turbos + H&R Race Springs + 19 inch staggered gold center/polish lip wheels = (Damn, I need more mods because I bought the car with no options and my car feels a lil naked!!!)
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12-05-2006, 11:15 AM	#10
sal501 Captain 104 Rep 605 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dublin CA iTrader: (0)	In my opinion Space grey show the lines of the car better, and also would look much sportier with aero kit etc
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12-05-2006, 11:27 AM	#11
doublearon21 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 45 Posts Drives: Soon to order space gray 335, Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI iTrader: (0)	Space grey..the best color ever. __________________ The Land of the Free...Because of the Brave.
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TYW Lieutenant 17 Rep 454 Posts Drives: - 335i Coupe - Monaco / Saddle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (1)	Space gray... especially if you're a clean freak. I'm constantly cleaning my Monaco Blue 325i.
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elmaki Lieutenant 12 Rep 469 Posts Drives: 07 335i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Santa Barbara, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 08 335 [0.00] 07 335 [0.00] 07 335 [0.00] 07 335 [0.00] 07 335 [0.00] 07 335 [0.00] 07 335 [0.00] 07 335 [0.00] 07 335 [0.00] 2007 335 [0.00] 2007 335i [0.00] 20007 335 [0.00]	When people say that black is hard to keep clean, its such an understatement. i was lured by the beauty of black when I bought my first new car, and regretted the choice everday that I wasn't washing it. Its literally clean for 5 minutes before you get some dust kick up and coat the car. Space grey is such a fantastic color, and looks way better in person as pictures do not do it any justice at all. The color is so clean looking, and its unique to the 335i which is another plus. Go with space grey. __________________ Elmaki
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Brunotheboxer Colonel 371 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: 2014 Shelby GT500. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston/Cape Cod iTrader: (0)	imo, the jet black looks better but is so much more work to keep clean that i would chose the space gray. my last bmw was black saph. and it would stay clean for 24 hours at most. __________________ "...I maybe drunk, but you're ugly, and I can sober up..."
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Phil G Dominator of Deep South curvy roads 51 Rep 340 Posts Drives: '07 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	If you aren't going to be able to garage your car, definately get Space Grey. Black is a stunning color and a more beautiful color IMO (I also currently own a black 4Runner that is beautiful when clean), but it has to be kept in a just about constant clean state to look good. I gave up on cleaning my 4Runner that is kept in an on-campus open parking deck every 2 days, so it just always looks dirty. I'm going to be placing an ED for my Space Grey 335i soon, and I am definately looking forward to having a car that can actually look good when a little dirty!
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Gen_E92 Brigadier General 118 Rep 3,432 Posts Drives: slow Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (17) Garage List 2007 335i [7.80]	I don't think ppl have talked about this often, but do you guys know how quickly montego blue gets dirty?
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enwhykiid Captain 98 Rep 821 Posts Drives: '06 titanium 330XI Join Date: May 2006 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	space grey with saddle my fav combo __________________
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fairtex Enlisted Member 5 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 06' 350z, 03' E46 M3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	I wish they'd just make a Space Black so I can make up my mind... grrr I think I'm going to go for Jet Black though, it looks amazing, and it may sound goofy to you older people out there I'm still kind of young, I think a threatening sounding car like the E92 would be much more threatening in black, especially at night. __________________ 350z touring / 523 rwhp @ 19 psi / track car E46 m3 / daily driven
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12-06-2006, 06:59 AM	#20
Ted Private First Class 1 Rep 111 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	Go with the black, you won't regret it, just looks so good.
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12-06-2006, 07:21 AM	#21
jbockrd Lieutenant 23 Rep 550 Posts Drives: e92 Alpine White/Carbon M3 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Yardley, PA iTrader: (0)	I'm ordering Jet Black with Coral Red on Monday. I bounced back and forth a thousand times, but there is no denying that a black BMW is the sharpest, head-turning color. Choose wisely my son!!!! __________________ On the list for an M4!!
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12-06-2006, 07:51 AM	#22
kuthair Captain 11 Rep 613 Posts Drives: 07 335i Sedan 6MT Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	Space grey
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