is sparkling graphite metallic pinkish?

rektek · 02-09-2008, 11:11 PM

Hey Guys,

My first post! I'd like to report that my deposit is in for a week 10 build. I'm freakin out a bit about the color I chose. I'm all about the dark greys. I liked the way the SGM color looked on screen. After much calling around, I brought my deposit down to the dealer yesterday eve to get things going. I looked at the SGM 3 series in limited light and it looked great. The dealer and I agreed that I should see the color in the daylight to make sure. So this morning I drop by the dealer to see the SGM color with natural light. Freak....it looks like it has some pink or purple in it! I looked at some samples in the shade and in direct sunlight. Still pinkish! No, it was not near a red car or building.

So am I nuts? Does anyone else see SGM this way?

Please put me at ease or I'm changing my color.

joelk · 02-09-2008, 11:28 PM

you aren't nuts. under some lighting conditions SGM has a purplish look to it. I think it looks awesome when the lighting doesn't bring out the purple but i think it's definitely there in some condiitons.

Twisted · 02-10-2008, 03:57 AM

I currently own a SGM 1er hatch and i'm in love with the car. For some reason a SGM 3er (this is going to sound strange) doesn't look the same as my 1er hatch. There is a slight purple tinge in it in certain lighting conditions but its a masculine colour and much better than black (stonechips)...

Trust me you'll be happy with it. Its not too dark and not too light. Its a pitty the `1er coupe isn't available in space grey though.

Each to his / her own...

mikeo · 02-10-2008, 07:45 AM

Here are a few pics, Klaus.

ScullyD · 02-10-2008, 03:57 PM

Its definitely got a purple-ish hue to it. But once again, why is everyone so afraid to have a uniquely BMW color on a BMW car. SGM, like Sedona or Cashmere, are really unique colors that are going to make your car stand out from the crowd. Embrace it as a plus, not a drawback.

1ForAll · 02-10-2008, 04:45 PM

I have it on my e46 ZHP. I love it and I receive a lot of compliments on it. You will not be disappointed.

jonack · 02-10-2008, 04:58 PM

I have it with the coral red interior.....

It goes great with the graphite, but not with purple! Now I am a little concerned.....

rektek · 02-10-2008, 05:21 PM

Thanks for all the feedback. It looks fantastic in all the pics you guys have posted. Still a little concerned, but will keep the order the way it is.

Here's my barebones spec
SGM-6MT-ZSP-Ipod/USB-Black Trim

02-09-2008, 11:11 PM	#1
rektek Private 2 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 135 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	is sparkling graphite metallic pinkish? Hey Guys, My first post! I'd like to report that my deposit is in for a week 10 build. I'm freakin out a bit about the color I chose. I'm all about the dark greys. I liked the way the SGM color looked on screen. After much calling around, I brought my deposit down to the dealer yesterday eve to get things going. I looked at the SGM 3 series in limited light and it looked great. The dealer and I agreed that I should see the color in the daylight to make sure. So this morning I drop by the dealer to see the SGM color with natural light. Freak....it looks like it has some pink or purple in it! I looked at some samples in the shade and in direct sunlight. Still pinkish! No, it was not near a red car or building. So am I nuts? Does anyone else see SGM this way? Please put me at ease or I'm changing my color.
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02-09-2008, 11:28 PM	#2
joelk Lieutenant Colonel 37 Rep 1,680 Posts Drives: Space Gray E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	you aren't nuts. under some lighting conditions SGM has a purplish look to it. I think it looks awesome when the lighting doesn't bring out the purple but i think it's definitely there in some condiitons. __________________ e90 M3, Space Gray / Extended Black, ZCP, ZCV, ZP2, DCT sold: 2008 BS 135i 6MT
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02-10-2008, 03:57 AM	#3
Twisted TwistedHouse 0 Rep 55 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (0)	I currently own a SGM 1er hatch and i'm in love with the car. For some reason a SGM 3er (this is going to sound strange) doesn't look the same as my 1er hatch. There is a slight purple tinge in it in certain lighting conditions but its a masculine colour and much better than black (stonechips)... Trust me you'll be happy with it. Its not too dark and not too light. Its a pitty the `1er coupe isn't available in space grey though. Each to his / her own...
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02-10-2008, 07:45 AM	#4
mikeo Santa Fe Concorso 103 Rep 2,984 Posts Drives: '11 M-sport 328i, '13 X1 28i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM iTrader: (3)	Here are a few pics, Klaus. __________________ Santa Fe Concorso - The Southwest's Premier Automotive Gathering.
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ScullyD Senior 1Addict 5166 Rep 2,426 Posts Drives: BMW iX, Porsche GT4 RS Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 M5 CS [10.00] 2022 BMW iX [10.00]	Its definitely got a purple-ish hue to it. But once again, why is everyone so afraid to have a uniquely BMW color on a BMW car. SGM, like Sedona or Cashmere, are really unique colors that are going to make your car stand out from the crowd. Embrace it as a plus, not a drawback.
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02-10-2008, 04:45 PM	#6
1ForAll Colonel 141 Rep 2,127 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 OSS Designs 335 [9.16] 2007 BMW 335i [9.28] 2007 BMW 335i [7.60]	I have it on my e46 ZHP. I love it and I receive a lot of compliments on it. You will not be disappointed. __________________ "Go with Ray's. His e92 is God." - mashimarho
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02-10-2008, 04:58 PM	#7
jonack Private First Class 26 Rep 115 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (0)	SGM I have it with the coral red interior..... It goes great with the graphite, but not with purple! Now I am a little concerned.....
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02-10-2008, 05:21 PM	#8
rektek Private 2 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 135 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the feedback. It looks fantastic in all the pics you guys have posted. Still a little concerned, but will keep the order the way it is. Here's my barebones spec SGM-6MT-ZSP-Ipod/USB-Black Trim
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