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      04-07-2008, 03:58 PM   #1
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How "Red" is Coral Red???

As many can see from my threads today, I am a bit perplexed about what color to order for my new 135. I like Monaco Blue the best, and plan to order that color. But my thoughts on Coral have changed by looking at this forum. The seats in the dealership don't appear to be as "Red" as some of the photos on this site. Some of these photos look like a fireengine as opposed to a darker more sedate red. The dealership leather looked almost like a brick red, maybe a touch brighter. Thoughts?
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      04-07-2008, 04:46 PM   #2
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It's not $2 whore red lipstick. It's darker than that. I'm loving my coral. I was sceptical, but once I saw it I was put at ease!!
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      04-07-2008, 04:56 PM   #3
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FW Red!! FTW!!

(It was an old Car & Driver description of the crushed red velour in an Oldsmobile, FW = French Whorehouse ; -)

Actually, coral leather in real life is great looking - I'm waiting for the guy that's willing to do Atalntic Blue and Coral Red - an old Italian combo.
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      04-07-2008, 05:04 PM   #4
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i think monaco and lemon is a sick combo..coral red not so much
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      04-07-2008, 05:13 PM   #5
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This is spot on for what it looks like for real.

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      04-07-2008, 05:19 PM   #6
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I realize I am in the minority here on this site but after seeing it in person I would never put that color red anywhere near the interior of my car. It made me feel like I was trapped in a Coke bottle and didn't really belong in anything trying to be considered any type of luxury vehicle. A darker maroon or Oxblood, sure, but not the Coral Red. To each his/her own I guess...
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In the flesh it is sexy..NOT too red and pimpy looking..The photos dont do Coral Red any justice.
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      04-07-2008, 07:01 PM   #8
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ive noticed that its much brighter in photos than it is in person. its not obnoxious at all. looks awesome with black.
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It made me feel like I was trapped in a Coke bottle and didn't really belong in anything trying to be considered any type of luxury vehicle.
I guess you haven't sat in many Porsche's? Red leather is very common in luxury sports cars.
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      04-07-2008, 07:22 PM   #10
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This is spot on for what it looks like for real.

Damn that looks mother freaking hott!! :eyebulge::eyebulge:
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I guess you haven't sat in many Porsche's? Red leather is very common in luxury sports cars.
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that is the inside of a porsche and frankly not everything they do is "great"
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      04-07-2008, 08:39 PM   #13
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      04-07-2008, 08:47 PM   #14
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Again, to each their own.. I personally think it looks like something straight out of Pee-Wee's Playhouse, but I know someone who thinks it's the most beautiful thing in the world.
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I haven't heard the name "Pee-Wee's Playhouse" used in so long! ROFLAMO. ; -)
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      04-07-2008, 08:57 PM   #16
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I've seen Coral Red in person. I liked it and would order it. It's far more subdued than the pictures let on. I would not put it with any of the blue paints. It's really hot with black, white or SGM.
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I have the coral red....I love it. I think the red really looks sharp on a black car. I've gotten lots of compliments on the color combo!
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I've seen Coral Red in person. I liked it and would order it. It's far more subdued than the pictures let on. I would not put it with any of the blue paints. It's really hot with black, white or SGM.
I have to agree mostly. Black, Alpine and Grey look great with Coral. The only blue would be Monaco because its very dark. But not like the other 3 colors.
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      04-08-2008, 11:10 AM   #19
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Saw it in the dealership last night and looked like a Fire Engine. Going to have to say no. Too bad they dont have a darker brick red that would work great with the Monaco Blue. Looks great with the White though
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Like I posted in the other posts I even have a CR interior on a black 135i in stock so if you come here you can really see everything you want to except lemon because I dont have a car here with Lemon.
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I realize I am in the minority here on this site but after seeing it in person I would never put that color red anywhere near the interior of my car. It made me feel like I was trapped in a Coke bottle and didn't really belong in anything trying to be considered any type of luxury vehicle. A darker maroon or Oxblood, sure, but not the Coral Red. To each his/her own I guess...
I completely agree....looks a bit 'boy racer'.

When I took my M in for service, I checked out the black/coral red 135i on the lot. I thought the red was TOO red.I dont think I could bare looking at the color day in/out. I much prefer the darker/warmer red being offered in the M5 (Indianapolis Red Merion). It is after all, personal preference!
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I will order this interior for sure on my next 135 or 335 when my 06 330i lease is up.
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