Paint Decision

6SpeedMan · 12-07-2006, 11:24 PM

Ahh, I'm trading in the 330i for a 6mt 335i but I can't decide. Alpine White or Space Grey?

What are your personal opinions?

canucklion · 12-07-2006, 11:41 PM

why would you choose a color based on MY personal preference?

just saying, choose the color that YOU like the most, don't be a sheep!

Asiann · 12-07-2006, 11:42 PM

AW!! Easy to clean and looks great. The Space Grey IMO is like all silver BMW, alot of people have them. Start paying attention and see how many you see on the road.

Rising · 12-07-2006, 11:43 PM

Can't go wrong with Alpine White.

SaskE90 · 12-07-2006, 11:43 PM

+1 on AW its a beautiful color IMO.

6SpeedMan · 12-07-2006, 11:45 PM

So, I have Sparkling graphite and it's gorgeous. However there are downsides to it:
1) Shows fine scratches easily
2) Slightly Purple in direct sunlight

Alpine White:
1) Stays Clean
2) Doesn't show scratches
3) Good for being seen on the road

Space Grey:
1) Has that sexy Grey look
2) Goes with anything.
3) Shows lines more
4) Gets a deep shine

Pretender · 12-08-2006, 12:05 AM

Who cares about staying clean? I made mistake because of that idea and didn't get Black. Be honest, bimmer looks best in Black. My next one will be black. I don't care if I need to wash it every 3 days.

Snowkone · 12-08-2006, 12:10 AM

Personally... I don't think luxury cars should be light colors. You drive cars like this usually at night to black tie events. The darker the color the better.

So out of the choices, I'd go with Space Gray.

I ordered my 335i with Sparkling Graphite because my last car was black (Lexus ES300 two-tone with gray actually). And as nice as it was clean, it was ridiculous how easy it was to spot dirt on it.

I see alot of silver on the road, but the space gray has a nice offset I like. It just wasn't dark enough for me.

youyou · 12-08-2006, 12:27 AM

Was debating between the same 2 colors...
Ended up ordering Alpine White.
Way too many Space Grey's on the road.

john0213 · 12-08-2006, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asiann

AW!! Easy to clean and looks great. The Space Grey IMO is like all silver BMW, alot of people have them. Start paying attention and see how many you see on the road.

you don't even need to pay attention to them, you miss one, then there comes another one~ LOL that's how many~

but again, the more the colour, it just means the more popular the colour is, which in another way means it's a gorgeous colour that everyone likes~

i got a Gray silver car already, i want to change~ so AW for me~!!!:rocks:

M.G.M · 12-08-2006, 05:29 AM

Go with Alpine White, I think there are enough space grey cars.

sjleee · 12-08-2006, 06:43 AM

how about montego blue metallic

Carnage · 12-08-2006, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pretender

Who cares about staying clean? I made mistake because of that idea and didn't get Black. Be honest, bimmer looks best in Black. My next one will be black. I don't care if I need to wash it every 3 days.

Black is the way to go....

Ninjaneer · 12-08-2006, 09:47 AM

Space Grey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nicholas · 12-08-2006, 10:09 AM

The guy asked for AW or SG - how hard is it for you guys to pick one instead of suggesting a third color???

I choose AW, very nice color, especially at night, it glows!

BuckJon · 12-08-2006, 10:22 AM

Of those two I'd go with the white.

Carnage · 12-08-2006, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matsarge

Black is the way to go....

I agree with this guy, you should get black....

canucklion · 12-08-2006, 12:03 PM

once you go black, you got no luck, you go back...hmm how does that saying go again

?

Quote:

Originally Posted by matsarge

I agree with this guy, you should get black....

Alpine · 12-08-2006, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matsarge

I agree with this guy, you should get black....

Nice job quoting yourself. Brilliant!

mercury26 · 12-08-2006, 12:35 PM

Alpine White, my current car is gray and I miss white.

Black sucks, as maintenance is more than just washing. Not only does black get dirty, but shows spidering, scratches and dents very easily. Black is *blah*.

Cheers,

Chuck

phrozen06 · 12-08-2006, 01:03 PM

Alpine White.

DanMardik · 12-08-2006, 01:07 PM

i'm going AW!

12-07-2006, 11:24 PM	#1
6SpeedMan Poor rich kid working 67 Rep 829 Posts Drives: 335i soon to be M3 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bellevue, Washington iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	Paint Decision - AW or SG ? Ahh, I'm trading in the 330i for a 6mt 335i but I can't decide. Alpine White or Space Grey? What are your personal opinions? __________________
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12-07-2006, 11:41 PM	#2
canucklion pull my finger to get your kinder® surprise 148 Rep 10,455 Posts Drives: circles around you Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (9)	why would you choose a color based on MY personal preference? just saying, choose the color that YOU like the most, don't be a sheep! __________________
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12-07-2006, 11:42 PM	#3
Asiann Got Seoul? 116 Rep 2,862 Posts Drives: 2012 535i MSport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Honolulu iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 535i [0.00] 2008 750Li [0.00] 2006 BMW [0.00]	AW!! Easy to clean and looks great. The Space Grey IMO is like all silver BMW, alot of people have them. Start paying attention and see how many you see on the road. __________________ Can you say Alooooha? [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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12-07-2006, 11:43 PM	#4
Rising Colonel 35 Rep 2,597 Posts Drives: AW E90 335i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 e90 335i [0.00]	Can't go wrong with Alpine White. __________________
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12-07-2006, 11:43 PM	#5
SaskE90 Private First Class 13 Rep 122 Posts Drives: titanium silver 325i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Saskatchewan iTrader: (0)	+1 on AW its a beautiful color IMO. __________________ 2006 E90 325i, Titianium silver, 6MT, Black interior, Aluminum trim, ZSP, ZPP.
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12-07-2006, 11:45 PM	#6
6SpeedMan Poor rich kid working 67 Rep 829 Posts Drives: 335i soon to be M3 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bellevue, Washington iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	No So, I have Sparkling graphite and it's gorgeous. However there are downsides to it: 1) Shows fine scratches easily 2) Slightly Purple in direct sunlight Alpine White: 1) Stays Clean 2) Doesn't show scratches 3) Good for being seen on the road Space Grey: 1) Has that sexy Grey look 2) Goes with anything. 3) Shows lines more 4) Gets a deep shine __________________
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12-08-2006, 12:05 AM	#7
Pretender Colonel 150 Rep 2,419 Posts Drives: 06 330i, 07 328i, 16 X1, >17M2 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 06 330i [0.00]	Who cares about staying clean? I made mistake because of that idea and didn't get Black. Be honest, bimmer looks best in Black. My next one will be black. I don't care if I need to wash it every 3 days. __________________ It's a great time to be alive
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12-08-2006, 12:10 AM	#8
Snowkone Private First Class 1 Rep 171 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe (Sold) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	Personally... I don't think luxury cars should be light colors. You drive cars like this usually at night to black tie events. The darker the color the better. So out of the choices, I'd go with Space Gray. I ordered my 335i with Sparkling Graphite because my last car was black (Lexus ES300 two-tone with gray actually). And as nice as it was clean, it was ridiculous how easy it was to spot dirt on it. I see alot of silver on the road, but the space gray has a nice offset I like. It just wasn't dark enough for me.
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12-08-2006, 12:27 AM	#9
youyou Banned 92 Rep 2,453 Posts Drives: Porsche 997 C4S Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	Was debating between the same 2 colors... Ended up ordering Alpine White. Way too many Space Grey's on the road.
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12-08-2006, 05:29 AM	#11
M.G.M New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe (Monaco Blue) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Takoma Park iTrader: (0)	Go with Alpine White, I think there are enough space grey cars.
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12-08-2006, 06:43 AM	#12
sjleee Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Sedan Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	how about montego blue metallic
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12-08-2006, 09:47 AM	#14
Ninjaneer Shadow Warrior 139 Rep 2,095 Posts Drives: '07 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Space Grey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 335i E90 / Arctic / Gray / Burl Walnut / Steptronic / ZPP / ZSP / Paddles / CA / Nav / PDC / OEM Spoiler Mods: PIAA Angel Eyes, Rear Fog Switch, Escort X50 Blue hardwire, 30% Charcoal Llumar Installing soon: Rear Power Outlets (Happy Robot mod!)
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12-08-2006, 10:09 AM	#15
Nicholas Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 220 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: TO iTrader: (0)	The guy asked for AW or SG - how hard is it for you guys to pick one instead of suggesting a third color??? I choose AW, very nice color, especially at night, it glows! __________________ Nicholas
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12-08-2006, 10:22 AM	#16
BuckJon First Lieutenant 19 Rep 364 Posts Drives: '07 335i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	Of those two I'd go with the white. __________________ Turtles Run
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12-08-2006, 12:35 PM	#20
mercury26 Lord of the Rings 86 Rep 470 Posts Drives: 20 Audi SQ5,05 BMW 330i ZHP Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Westminster, Colorado iTrader: (2) Garage List 2021 BMW M2C [0.00] 2020 Audi SQ5 [0.00] 2019 VW Golf Alltrack [0.00] 2018 Ford F150 [0.00] 1977 VW Scirocco [0.00] 2005 BMW 330i ZHP [0.00] 2007 Audi RS4 [0.00]	Alpine White, my current car is gray and I miss white. Black sucks, as maintenance is more than just washing. Not only does black get dirty, but shows spidering, scratches and dents very easily. Black is blah. Cheers, Chuck
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12-08-2006, 01:03 PM	#21
phrozen06 Lieutenant Colonel 229 Rep 1,773 Posts Drives: 328it, RIP M3, E46 Sold Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: 39°27'33"N 77°58'04"W W. Virgina, Kansas iTrader: (2)	Alpine White. __________________
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12-08-2006, 01:07 PM	#22
DanMardik Captain 17 Rep 729 Posts Drives: 08 INFINITI G37S Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0)	i'm going AW!
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