Color quetion on 1er coupe

TMR013 · 08-09-2010, 11:25 AM

No love for Monoco blue??
That's OK, it's no longer offered so it's that much more unique.

KingOfJericho · 08-09-2010, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TMR013

No love for Monoco blue??
That's OK, it's no longer offered so that makes it that much more unique.

I LOVE Monaco blue...

Thud · 08-09-2010, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by fermat1313

Another vote for Deep Sea Blue. I wasn't going to get it (thought it was too dark) until I saw it in person. It's beautiful and luminous in light, but looks almost black in dark.

Of course, this is a silly topic of conversation. Nobody here can tell you the right color, only you can. That said, definitely look up DSB in person before you rule it out. Looks great with Terracotta interior too!

Steve

I might get DSB on my next car, but it might be nearly as hard to keep it clean as black is.

My SGM is perfect. It's like a gem stone. I would get SGM in my next car if it were available.

Space Gray is close though. I think it would also be low maintenance.

MarkR171 · 08-09-2010, 02:16 PM

Le Mans, Space Gray, Alpine White. One really needs to see Le Mans in person both in the sun, at night, and under artificial (garage/tunnel) lighting to really appreciate the color.

Any of those 3. The best depends on the opinion

SGM is great too, but only offered for one year.

Itanius · 08-09-2010, 07:09 PM

Arctic White!!

SGM if it were still available.

IS+1 · 08-09-2010, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer-Bob

Crimson Red, clearly.

All the other options look boring in comparison, IMO...

Agreed! I'm loving the crimson as well, and am quite surprised it's such an under-represented color. If you're considering crimson, but are worried it might be a bit too bold/flashy, here's my advice: DO IT!!!!

The color will only grow on you, and I cannot imagine a more fun color for the 1.

madostrich · 08-09-2010, 08:12 PM

I picked Jet Black because it makes the car look extra angry and stubby....

Black is too '90s beemer'
White is too fanboy
Red only belongs on a Ferrari
Gray goes with Red interior but then again, you aren't driving an Aston or a vintage Porsche

I'm telling you..... LeMans Blue FTW

bozola · 08-09-2010, 08:24 PM

I get more compliments on my Montego Blue than I did on my Avus Blue.

Montego is awesome when clean!

GaryS · 08-09-2010, 08:54 PM

Alpine White of course.

Also, bring back Fjord Blue.

jkp1187 · 08-09-2010, 09:01 PM

Crimson red. Sedona is too pale.

MarkR171 · 08-09-2010, 11:22 PM

LMB

Under artificial lighting... garage, tunnel, etc...

...and out in the sun

Tallest · 08-10-2010, 06:50 AM

i've owned Avus blue and i i think LMB resembles that a lot and is a replacement colour. SO i agree on that. White - come on, i know it's en vogue but it's a passing thing. In 10 years white cars look so basic.

Have never seen DSB but i think it's similar to Monaco, just bit brighter. I like that colour in real life a lot, its almost black but on sun it really stands out.

Bimmer-Bob · 08-10-2010, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by IS+1

Agreed! I'm loving the crimson as well, and am quite surprised it's such an under-represented color.

Yeah, I don't get it. Crimson has to be one the rarest colors, not counting discontinued ones.

Bimmer-Bob · 08-10-2010, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by madostrich

Black is too '90s beemer'
White is too fanboy
Red only belongs on a Ferrari
Gray goes with Red interior but then again, you aren't driving an Aston or a vintage Porsche

These are just bizarre comments...

j1gzca · 08-10-2010, 09:49 AM

Techno Violet would be my first choice but since it's not available on the 1er, I'll have to go with Alpine White.

1SerieStud · 08-12-2010, 08:30 AM

Deep Sea Blue all the way! Mine has Taupe Boston Leather and gloss black trim, excellent combination!

jmoretti · 08-12-2010, 11:08 AM

Monoco blue on the outside.. Savannah Beige on the inside! Very Sharp.

ptack · 08-12-2010, 11:51 AM

Is white a color or the absence of color?

JasonCSU · 08-12-2010, 12:29 PM

Sparkling Graphite Metallic!

M2 · 08-12-2010, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BrokenVert

SGM and coral looks even better

I have to agree...

Rayeth · 08-12-2010, 05:03 PM

I have to disagree with anyone voting for White. Unless you are putting on some serious tints and some stripes or something for the white + blacked out look, I can't ever see a White 1er looking good. White + Red interior has to be the silliest thing I've seen ever. Great for a flashy SEMA car, bad for anything else.

Black can maybe have an argument with the red interior, all other colors no.

Red looks pretty nice, with the white interior would be gorgeous, but impossible to keep clean, I bet.

Seriously mad props to the Le Mans Blue, its so good looking in the sun, and has a much more subdued look at night. I love the dual personality.

I dunno much about this SGM that people are trumpeting, anyone have links to some pictures of it?

I voted Le Mans Blue, but was pretty close with the Red.

TP 135i · 08-12-2010, 05:34 PM

for Rayeth.....link to SGM pics
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=206051

And if you want to see where the purple comes from check out post #48 in this thread (although It's a rare light condition that brings out the purple)
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ght=pig&page=3

View Poll Results: best color for 1 series coupe:
Silver	9	6.72%
White	33	24.63%
Black	13	9.70%
Black metallic	8	5.97%
Red (vermillion)	6	4.48%
LeMans or Montego blue	28	20.90%
other (please specify)	37	27.61%
Voters: 134. You may not vote on this poll

08-09-2010, 11:25 AM	#23
TMR013 Opus Angelus 425 Rep 1,267 Posts Drives: 2018 LBB M2 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (0)	No love for Monoco blue?? That's OK, it's no longer offered so it's that much more unique. Last edited by TMR013; 08-09-2010 at 12:57 PM..
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08-09-2010, 02:16 PM	#26
MarkR171 Lieutenant Colonel 102 Rep 1,552 Posts Drives: '19 M2C \| '20 100AE ND2 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Phx, AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW M2C [0.00]	Le Mans, Space Gray, Alpine White. One really needs to see Le Mans in person both in the sun, at night, and under artificial (garage/tunnel) lighting to really appreciate the color. Any of those 3. The best depends on the opinion SGM is great too, but only offered for one year. __________________ 2019 M2C - Alpine White - 6MT 2023 Supra 6MT - Deposit and Wait
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08-09-2010, 07:09 PM	#27
Itanius Lieutenant 8 Rep 567 Posts Drives: Silver Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: OR iTrader: (4)	Arctic White!! SGM if it were still available. __________________ 2008 AW 135i (sold)
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08-09-2010, 08:12 PM	#29
madostrich Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 218 Posts Drives: '10 135i Black/Red M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: SoCA iTrader: (0)	I picked Jet Black because it makes the car look extra angry and stubby.... Black is too '90s beemer' White is too fanboy Red only belongs on a Ferrari Gray goes with Red interior but then again, you aren't driving an Aston or a vintage Porsche I'm telling you..... LeMans Blue FTW
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08-09-2010, 08:24 PM	#30
bozola Unloved BMW Addict 86 Rep 1,185 Posts Drives: Z3 Coupe, 3 318Ti Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: King County WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1999 Z3 Coupe [10.00] 1998 318Ti [0.00] 1998 318Ti [10.00] 2008 128i [9.00]	I get more compliments on my Montego Blue than I did on my Avus Blue. Montego is awesome when clean!
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08-09-2010, 08:54 PM	#31
GaryS Colonel 37 Rep 2,084 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [6.50]	Alpine White of course. Also, bring back Fjord Blue.
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08-09-2010, 09:01 PM	#32
jkp1187 Unindicted co-conspirator 66 Rep 1,734 Posts Drives: to work, mostly. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania / Detroit, Michigan iTrader: (0)	Crimson red. Sedona is too pale.
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08-09-2010, 11:22 PM	#33
MarkR171 Lieutenant Colonel 102 Rep 1,552 Posts Drives: '19 M2C \| '20 100AE ND2 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Phx, AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW M2C [0.00]	LMB Under artificial lighting... garage, tunnel, etc... ...and out in the sun __________________ 2019 M2C - Alpine White - 6MT 2023 Supra 6MT - Deposit and Wait
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08-10-2010, 06:50 AM	#34
Tallest Major General 1307 Rep 6,310 Posts Drives: 911 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sweden iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 911 [10.00]	i've owned Avus blue and i i think LMB resembles that a lot and is a replacement colour. SO i agree on that. White - come on, i know it's en vogue but it's a passing thing. In 10 years white cars look so basic. Have never seen DSB but i think it's similar to Monaco, just bit brighter. I like that colour in real life a lot, its almost black but on sun it really stands out. __________________ 997.2 F30.F11.E86.E90.E90.E36
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08-10-2010, 09:49 AM	#37
j1gzca doppelkupplungsgetriebe 11 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 21 G80 M3 / 17 F87 M2 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Techno Violet would be my first choice but since it's not available on the 1er, I'll have to go with Alpine White. __________________
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08-12-2010, 08:30 AM	#38
1SerieStud Brigadier General 183 Rep 3,939 Posts Drives: '11 VO 1M (498 of 740) Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL iTrader: (11)	Deep Sea Blue all the way! Mine has Taupe Boston Leather and gloss black trim, excellent combination!
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08-12-2010, 11:08 AM	#39
jmoretti Independent 4 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 128i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Huntsville, AL iTrader: (0)	Monoco blue on the outside.. Savannah Beige on the inside! Very Sharp.
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08-12-2010, 11:51 AM	#40
ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	Is white a color or the absence of color? __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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08-12-2010, 12:29 PM	#41
JasonCSU Colonel 702 Rep 2,548 Posts Drives: '08 135i, '88 325is Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 BMW 325is [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	Sparkling Graphite Metallic! __________________ Delivered in Munich, broken in on the Nurburgring.
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08-12-2010, 05:03 PM	#43
Rayeth Zergling 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2011 135i - DCT + M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	I have to disagree with anyone voting for White. Unless you are putting on some serious tints and some stripes or something for the white + blacked out look, I can't ever see a White 1er looking good. White + Red interior has to be the silliest thing I've seen ever. Great for a flashy SEMA car, bad for anything else. Black can maybe have an argument with the red interior, all other colors no. Red looks pretty nice, with the white interior would be gorgeous, but impossible to keep clean, I bet. Seriously mad props to the Le Mans Blue, its so good looking in the sun, and has a much more subdued look at night. I love the dual personality. I dunno much about this SGM that people are trumpeting, anyone have links to some pictures of it? I voted Le Mans Blue, but was pretty close with the Red.
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08-12-2010, 05:34 PM	#44
TP 135i Major 29 Rep 1,340 Posts Drives: 2008 135i SGM MT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Finksburg, Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 1995 Acura Integra SE [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i [0.00] 2006 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 1999 Toyota 4-Runner [0.00]	for Rayeth.....link to SGM pics http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=206051 And if you want to see where the purple comes from check out post #48 in this thread (although It's a rare light condition that brings out the purple) http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ght=pig&page=3 __________________ 2008 135i SGM Last edited by TP 135i; 08-12-2010 at 05:44 PM..
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