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05-15-2006, 08:33 PM | #67 | |
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Titanium Silver is definitely and unmistakably metalic which is why I love it so much. I also have to say I have not seen many pictures on this board that really do the color justice. It's such an amazing color to see in person on the E90, especially with the 18" 162's, they just set it off so perfectly.
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05-16-2006, 02:21 AM | #71 |
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hi danielle, i think u should try to seee all the colours in the flesh before making the final decision. brochure colours all look a bit different compared to real life. i was fortunate on the day that i confimed my colour choice because the showroom had 6 e90 cars parked side by side , all in the 6 most popular colours and i chose SG in the end.
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05-16-2006, 07:21 AM | #72 | |
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05-16-2006, 08:03 AM | #73 |
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well, when u choose the colour, u have to consider other facts other than look (they might not b as important as look but worth considering)
maybe ur not the kind of person who washes her car daily, this means choosing dark colors will b a problem, dark colours looks better when they r clean, n look worse when they r dirty. I know a guy who owns a black car, if 1 week passes without him cleaning it, he'll find writings on the car saying "clean me" just bunch of kids removing the dust with thier fingers but 4 me that wasnt a problem, but another factor we look at here is the hot weather, dark exterior or interior will b a nightmare in summer, that's y i choose the Alpine white n light biege interior
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05-16-2006, 10:03 PM | #74 |
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Just to update those who have been patient enough to keep reading this thread... Yesterday I did venture down to a dealership. (Remember, I'm using a car broker and avoided the dealers.) I was pleased in that the saleman did not pressure me at all. As a matter of fact, he left me alone for 10-15 minutes after we talked so that I could think and look a little more. The sad part of the story, is that when I left the dealership, I was more confused than ever! At one point, I told myself that I would put off buying my car for another six months.
Today, I'm back in the car buying mode but still have not made a decision about color. By now, all the people on this post have moved on to "other" things I'm sure!! ;-) My question- and hopefully I'm not repeating myself... IF BMW was to announce any other colors available in their 3-series sedans, WHEN would they do it. Do you have several months lead time? (I ask because if I knew of another grey color being offered, I might be willing to wait a few more months. But I guess it's a gamble of the dice....) |
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05-16-2006, 10:31 PM | #76 |
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I think BMW suppressed the E46 's nice Titanium Silver Grey color due to the fact that the SG is a replacement of it. I must say I (we) love Titanium Silver Grey much much over Titanium Silver. The issue about a plain silver car is its 'original color' changes/fades more significantly according to surround lightings( especially under dim light) like a old mirror.
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05-18-2006, 07:19 PM | #77 | |
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BMW won't announce any new color for 2007 e90 until they have the SOP for that model year and I think it'll be in September. You can wait for a few months to see what will happen. There could be no more 325i/330i, but 328i/335i instead and the price will be outrageous. BTW, use Edmunds.com to request the local dealers for prices on the car you want. Then negotiate with them through emails. Always compare their price with the invoice price. Whoever gives you the lowest price, just go to that dealer to complete the paper works. This's how I bought my car last Jun. I paid $500 over the invoice and spent only 1 hour in the dealer.
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05-18-2006, 07:23 PM | #78 |
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I would wait to see what's happening with the new models for 2007 or new colors. If they are making a new model change, you could get the better version, or maybe get a good deal on the 2006 models instead. I'd think we will know by June/July about the models and colors.
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Did you get to see an Arctic when you were at the dealer? What did you think?
They are so uncommon but today I found myself right behind someone in an Arctic E90 on my commute home. I followed her as long as I could, but she got off a few exits later. I briefly thought about getting out at her exit & stalking her but stopped myself. Production will be finished on mine tomorrow. Sigh...then I have to wait for that long, long boat ride to the west coast. |
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I haven't written for a couple days... It has been SO good to hear from so many of you- all of your ideas about colors and such. Obviously, everyone has a favorite. (And I'm also learning that BMW ownership has a bit of "religious" quality to it! ) Regardless, I had a "crisis" mid-week. I just couldn't come to a final decision- and almost concluded that I should give up making a choice altogether. But I do need a new car! (My Camry is nine years old.) So I ventured to the BMV dealer, looked at everything, and still wanted space grey!! But a girl can't have everything she wants... A couple of mornings later, I was walking through the parking lot of the hospital where I work, and I saw a woman sitting in her beat-up, purple car. (It appeared she could afford nothing better.) At that moment, I realized that my "crisis" was ridiculous- and that I should feel thankful to have such "problems" as a BMW choice! So... my car broker is looking for a white car for me. Even though I'm a bit bored with white- as that is the color of my current car, I think that it would be a good choice to handle the summer dust of Fresno. (I'm a busy person and don't like spending the time to wash my car all that often either.) I still haven't made the deal. Maybe bynext week everything will come together. |
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05-19-2006, 10:37 PM | #83 | |
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And so it goes... But remember, no matter what you choose, you'll be driving a great car!!!
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GL with your choice...
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