Official SPARKLING GRAPHITE Coupes (E82) Thread - Page 2 - BMW 1 Series Coupe Forum / 1 Series Convertible Forum (1M / tii / 135i / 128i / Coupe / Cabrio / Hatchback) (BMW E82 E88 128i 130i 135i)

fmcgraw · 02-02-2008, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by larryn

Fwiw, I still get positive comments on my SGM/Terra color combo on the e90. I bet you'll love it.

Hi larryn,

I'm strongly considering the SGM with a Terra interior but am unsure how they go together. I've built it on the German site, but it's hard to tell since all I can really see of the colors together is the drivers side shot with a tiny piece of door frame visible. Do you have any pictures you can post of the e90 that might better show the colors together?

GatoGrande · 02-10-2008, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fmcgraw

Hi larryn,

I'm strongly considering the SGM with a Terra interior but am unsure how they go together. I've built it on the German site, but it's hard to tell since all I can really see of the colors together is the drivers side shot with a tiny piece of door frame visible. Do you have any pictures you can post of the e90 that might better show the colors together?

Not sure what your timing is, but I have ordered this combination (SGM with Terra and Light Burlwalnut). I will have my car on or before the release date as it will come off the boat later this week in South Carolina. Unfortunately, all of us on these first boats still have to wait until March 22nd. So, if you can wait before your order is finalized I can put pics on this site then.

InOttawa · 02-10-2008, 07:55 PM

I find the grey color just nasty on the car.

chewablechain · 02-10-2008, 08:19 PM

I wouldn't say it's nasty, it's just kind of ordinary.

fmcgraw · 02-10-2008, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GatoGrande

Not sure what your timing is, but I have ordered this combination (SGM with Terra and Light Burlwalnut). I will have my car on or before the release date as it will come off the boat later this week in South Carolina. Unfortunately, all of us on these first boats still have to wait until March 22nd. So, if you can wait before your order is finalized I can put pics on this site then.

Thanks I appreciate the offer. I went to my dealer Friday as he had a 335 in SGM with Terra so I could see it, but the car sold on Thursday before I got there...

I did sit in a black 2005 3 series with the terra and honestly was disappointed. Supposedly it's a little lighter and browner now than what I saw, but it seemed too orange for me and I don't think I can risk not liking it. I'm hoping to have my order in first thing in March, but please post anyway and if I'm not in production yet it might help me, or at least someone else thinking about it.

Spook · 02-10-2008, 09:27 PM

The pictures get you in the ballpark but you really have to go to the BMW dealer and look at the colors. I was totally sold on the graphite until I went and looked. It is very (very) dark and has a distinct purple hue. And for me, not in a good way. What I was really hoping for is only available on the 335 coupe and is called 'space gray'. So for graphite on the Series 1, If you love it I think that's great and more power to you. However, I do advise looking at it in person before you order the car.

asv · 02-10-2008, 10:01 PM

I had the opposite reaction. I was never impressed with the pictures. I went and saw it in person, and it convinced me to switch from TiAg.

I also think the purplish hue descriptions are way overblown. (forum groupthink)

Thud · 02-11-2008, 09:12 AM

SGM is a distinctive color. The other silver colors look "flatter" to me.
It has a hint of deep grayish purple, but it looks more like a polished gem stone. It certainly doesn't look like Barney. I think it's one of the best colors BMW offers, it's a very complex color that's almost color-shifting depending on how the light hits it.

jaybot311 · 02-12-2008, 08:46 PM

oh yeah I made the right choice in color, ordered my 135i last week! Looks sweet!

drewser · 02-12-2008, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thud

It has a hint of deep grayish purple, but it looks more like a polished gem stone. It certainly doesn't look like Barney. I think it's one of the best colors BMW offers, it's a very complex color that's almost color-shifting depending on how the light hits it.

Yes in the bright sunlight, it seems to almost have a satin finish to it. I had never taken a close look at one until this past Sunday at the dealership.

Harold · 02-16-2008, 01:38 PM

.

mateo · 02-16-2008, 07:18 PM

:roundel:

mateo · 02-16-2008, 07:20 PM

Both of these done by member darknightohio

mateo · 02-18-2008, 09:30 PM

^ Looks like "space gray" in some ways the more I look at it.

Harold · 02-28-2008, 05:55 PM

.

imported_Azzurri · 02-28-2008, 06:21 PM

My mind was made up on getting a SGM, but then I saw it in person and it was to dark for me.

GatoGrande · 02-28-2008, 06:56 PM

I like the darker color... it will look fantastic!

roadburn · 02-28-2008, 11:01 PM

If I look at one more photo of someone else's SGM 135i, my head will explode.

Remember "Scanners"?

BMW Dreamer · 02-28-2008, 11:38 PM

I am 99.9% positive on getting Alpine white, BUT that Grey is growing on me ??????????? CRAP...??????

jchandler1 · 02-29-2008, 05:26 PM

Damn! I have to make my final choices by Saturday! My SA e-mailed and told me mine is scheduled to start build early next week! SGM/Coral or the "looking different every time I see it" Sedona Red/BLK... HELP!!! Is SGM really purplish? I saw a 335 SGM and I couldn't tell. I'd go with Sedona if I wasn't worried about it looking brown like some photos....

Thud · 02-29-2008, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jchandler1

Damn! I have to make my final choices by Saturday! My SA e-mailed and told me mine is scheduled to start build early next week! SGM/Coral or the "looking different every time I see it" Sedona Red/BLK... HELP!!! Is SGM really purplish? I saw a 335 SGM and I couldn't tell. I'd go with Sedona if I wasn't worried about it looking brown like some photos....

When I first heard that SGM looked "purple" in real life, I went down to the local bmw dealership and checked out a 3-series in the same color. You might want to do the same.

I was even more impressed with the color in person-- it's a bit darker than it appears in most pictures, darker than Space Grey, but it has a lot more depth.

It some lighting angles it looks like it has a hint of "amethyst". I wouldn't go so far as to call it "purple." It does NOT look like a barneymobile.

stefan · 02-29-2008, 05:51 PM

SGM can be slightly purple in the right light.. its hard to tell..
Though if someone told me that, I'd think that was horrible.. but you really have to see it in person. That said.. SGM looks darker/lighter depending on the light.. which is really a cool effect.

Here's my buddy's E46 with SGM. I don't know how much the paint has changed since then. But this is the MOST purple I've seen his car.. http://img205.imagevenue.com/img.php..._122_134lo.JPG

Edit: Thud posted while I was posting and yeah.. thats probably a better explanation. Amethyst.

02-11-2008, 09:12 AM	#30
Thud Throbbing Member Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,383 iTrader: (0)	SGM is a distinctive color. The other silver colors look "flatter" to me. It has a hint of deep grayish purple, but it looks more like a polished gem stone. It certainly doesn't look like Barney. I think it's one of the best colors BMW offers, it's a very complex color that's almost color-shifting depending on how the light hits it. __________________ 2011 335d / Deep Sea Blue / Saddle brown / sport / premium Previous cars: 2008 BMW 135i / 6MT 2002 Z06 Corvette

02-16-2008, 01:38 PM	#33
Harold Lieutenant Drives: Z3 Coupe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: BMW HQ Posts: 504 iTrader: (0)	. Attached Images

02-16-2008, 07:18 PM	#34
mateo Addicted Member Drives: Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 603 iTrader: (0)	:roundel: Attached Images __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

02-16-2008, 07:20 PM	#35
mateo Addicted Member Drives: Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 603 iTrader: (0)	Both of these done by member darknightohio Attached Images __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

02-18-2008, 09:30 PM	#36
mateo Addicted Member Drives: Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 603 iTrader: (0)	^ Looks like "space gray" in some ways the more I look at it. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

02-10-2008, 07:55 PM	#25
InOttawa Private First Class Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 118 iTrader: (0)	I find the grey color just nasty on the car.

02-10-2008, 08:19 PM	#26
chewablechain Private First Class Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 114 iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't say it's nasty, it's just kind of ordinary.

02-10-2008, 09:27 PM	#28
Spook Bring Bail Money Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 492 iTrader: (0)	The pictures get you in the ballpark but you really have to go to the BMW dealer and look at the colors. I was totally sold on the graphite until I went and looked. It is very (very) dark and has a distinct purple hue. And for me, not in a good way. What I was really hoping for is only available on the 335 coupe and is called 'space gray'. So for graphite on the Series 1, If you love it I think that's great and more power to you. However, I do advise looking at it in person before you order the car.

02-10-2008, 10:01 PM	#29
asv Captain Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PA Posts: 656 iTrader: (0)	I had the opposite reaction. I was never impressed with the pictures. I went and saw it in person, and it convinced me to switch from TiAg. I also think the purplish hue descriptions are way overblown. (forum groupthink)

02-12-2008, 08:46 PM	#31
jaybot311 Enlisted Member Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 48 iTrader: (0)	oh yeah I made the right choice in color, ordered my 135i last week! Looks sweet!

02-28-2008, 05:55 PM	#37
Harold Lieutenant Drives: Z3 Coupe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: BMW HQ Posts: 504 iTrader: (0)	. Attached Images

02-28-2008, 06:21 PM	#38
imported_Azzurri Private Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 66 iTrader: (0)	My mind was made up on getting a SGM, but then I saw it in person and it was to dark for me. __________________ 2008 Alpine White 135i Heated seats Power Seats Coral Red Boston Leather 6MT iPod and USB adaper

02-28-2008, 06:56 PM	#39
GatoGrande Gato Grande Drives: '08 X5 3.0 SI Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Deer Park, IL Posts: 180 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW X5 [0.00]	I like the darker color... it will look fantastic! __________________ John

02-28-2008, 11:01 PM	#40
roadburn Just a blur... Drives: SGM 135i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ohio Valley Posts: 243 iTrader: (0)	If I look at one more photo of someone else's SGM 135i, my head will explode. Remember "Scanners"? __________________ CXXXVi

02-28-2008, 11:38 PM	#41
BMW Dreamer Colonel Drives: Modded 06 TL Manual Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern IL. Posts: 2,388 iTrader: (0)	I am 99.9% positive on getting Alpine white, BUT that Grey is growing on me ??????????? CRAP...??????

02-29-2008, 05:26 PM	#42
jchandler1 Private Drives: Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 73 iTrader: (0)	Damn! I have to make my final choices by Saturday! My SA e-mailed and told me mine is scheduled to start build early next week! SGM/Coral or the "looking different every time I see it" Sedona Red/BLK... HELP!!! Is SGM really purplish? I saw a 335 SGM and I couldn't tell. I'd go with Sedona if I wasn't worried about it looking brown like some photos....

02-29-2008, 05:51 PM	#44
stefan Colonel Drives: E92M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 2,019 iTrader: (2) Garage List 1999 VF BMW M3 [5.00] 2008 135i [5.00] 2003 M3 [3.10] 2011.75 BMW M3 [4.17] 2009 STi [3.83]	SGM can be slightly purple in the right light.. its hard to tell.. Though if someone told me that, I'd think that was horrible.. but you really have to see it in person. That said.. SGM looks darker/lighter depending on the light.. which is really a cool effect. Here's my buddy's E46 with SGM. I don't know how much the paint has changed since then. But this is the MOST purple I've seen his car.. http://img205.imagevenue.com/img.php..._122_134lo.JPG Edit: Thud posted while I was posting and yeah.. thats probably a better explanation. Amethyst. __________________ ///M Power - 2011.75 LMB M3 6MT (fuelly)

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search