The TRUE color of Terra - Picture

Nikki · 06-04-2006, 01:21 AM

i hope you don't mind, rgray, i edited your photo slightly. does this better resemble the actual color?

bavarian06 · 06-04-2006, 01:28 AM

I believe BMW took the term "terra" from terra cotta, as in the clay pots.

RGRAY · 06-04-2006, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

i hope you don't mind, rgray, i edited your photo slightly. does this better resemble the actual color?

Thank you, Nikki.

That is truely the closest color I have seen.

I think BMW took it from terra cotta, as in the clay pots too.

If you don't like it that's fine, but I really love it.

Nikki · 06-04-2006, 01:49 AM

they could have just taken it from the word terra meaning earth or ground. it is basically the color of rich soil (i don't mean that in a bad way)

RGRAY · 06-04-2006, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

...rich soil...

Actually that sounds pretty good.

That's a lot better than BROWN.

It's not brown.

Your color is really close.

Nikki · 06-04-2006, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by RGRAY

Actually that sounds pretty good.

That's a lot better than BROWN.

It's not brown.

Your color is really close.

I've actually never seen it in person, lol

Greeney · 06-04-2006, 10:37 AM

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I've actually never seen it in person, lol

Its what attracted me to the 3! Maybe Ill get a picture of my FX, somthin to compare too.

Nikki · 06-04-2006, 10:42 AM

I wanted Terra before I even saw it but I loved Arctic more and didn't think they worked well together. If it weren't for Arctic I probably would have gotten Monaco/Terra. I like SG/Terra but my last car was a similar color gray so I didn't want the same thing. I also would have gotten Black Sapphire/Terra but I didn't want to have a black car living in Florida without a garage, too much maintenance and I wouldn't want it to fade.

Greeney · 06-04-2006, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

I wanted Terra before I even saw it but I loved Arctic more and didn't think they worked well together. If it weren't for Arctic I probably would have gotten Monaco/Terra. I like SG/Terra but my last car was a similar color gray so I didn't want the same thing. I also would have gotten Black Sapphire/Terra but I didn't want to have a black car living in Florida without a garage, too much maintenance and I wouldn't want it to fade.

Yea I know what you mean. I love the way SG and Terra look. If I decide on the e90 thats my combo. e92, Saddle and Space Grey

thekewl1 · 06-04-2006, 04:50 PM

Mystic Blue and Terra for me.

IMO most pics out there truly do not do it justice. It really does look much better in person. When my friend and I both ordered our cars for ED, she backed out on getting Terra, then when we picked up our cars in Germany, she really regreted her decision after seeing my car with Terra.

It's not for everyone, but for those considering the option, you will not regret it once you see in person.

mosport70 · 06-04-2006, 09:48 PM

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I couldn't agree more and I see you got the xi.

The Terra is very sporty (sort of the color of a football or basketball) and the Walnut Burl is luxurious.

IMO, the best of both worlds.

My thoughts exactly!

As for the xi... though I don't live in the snow belt, I felt compelled to get the x-drive. The drive back from Spartanburg through the Tail of the Dragon proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that it was the right choice!

Greeney · 06-04-2006, 10:08 PM

Not sure if I want the Xi or not... I know I should get it becasue im in NY. But the normal i is sexier to me

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RGRAY · 06-04-2006, 10:14 PM

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Not sure if I want the Xi or not... I know I should get it becasue im in NY. But the normal i is sexier to me

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Jordan, then get the i.

You know that's what you really want.

hotsand5 · 06-04-2006, 11:02 PM

i dont think that you can get any closer to the real thing nikki

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Nikki Major General 985 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	I wanted Terra before I even saw it but I loved Arctic more and didn't think they worked well together. If it weren't for Arctic I probably would have gotten Monaco/Terra. I like SG/Terra but my last car was a similar color gray so I didn't want the same thing. I also would have gotten Black Sapphire/Terra but I didn't want to have a black car living in Florida without a garage, too much maintenance and I wouldn't want it to fade. __________________ Nikki
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