Can't decide on color!

Ghunger · 01-18-2006, 04:28 PM

I swear trying to decide is gonna give me an aneurysm. Seems like all the other decisions were so much easier.

Monaco Blue with Terra and Aluminum or Alpine White with Terra and Aluminum.

I like the Monaco the most, but the Alpine White is nice too and it's cheaper, easier to clean and cooler in the summer.

Such a tough decision. Guess I just needed to vent and I'm sure you have opinions, so lets hear em.

arn · 01-18-2006, 04:31 PM

I'd go with the white... Monaco blue is a pain to keep clean. Also white + terra = sharp!

EvEr35 · 01-18-2006, 04:31 PM

Without a doubt...Alpine white

longtran · 01-18-2006, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by arn

I'd go with the white... Monaco blue is a pain to keep clean. Also white + terra = sharp!

i agree. but dont go with aluminum trimming.

01-18-2006, 04:41 PM

I chose Jet Black and I love it. However, I'd get Alpine White if I was buying again tomorrow. Black really turns heads, but it's a bear to keep clean.

Ghunger · 01-18-2006, 04:49 PM

Why not aluminum longtran? I thought it gave kind of a modern sporty look to the interior as opposed to the more luxury look of the burl.

arn · 01-18-2006, 04:54 PM

I heard you can burn your hand in the summer with aluminum trim. Not sure if it's true or not. But it gets really noticeable if it gets scratches on it.

vladinecko · 01-18-2006, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghunger

Why not aluminum longtran? I thought it gave kind of a modern sporty look to the interior as opposed to the more luxury look of the burl.

exactly! wood people, please stop bashing the aluminum trim and saying things like it looks "cheap" "not classy" etc., etc. why would ferrari or porsche choose it as their interior material then? i'm sure because they wanted to look cheap...

aluminum = sporty
wood = luxurious, classy

325 Baller · 01-18-2006, 05:15 PM

It is cheap! Go for White-Terra-Burl. I have that combo and it looks amazing, every day i admire how amazing it looks. Trust me you wont be dissappointed.

cdheaven · 01-18-2006, 05:20 PM

i never thought i liked white, but after seeing some pictures on here, i love it.
they say blues are a little bit harder for resale, so if you are buying, you might wanna consider that. also, white probably shows dirt more, so if you dont mind washing your car every weekend, white is probably a better choice. if you are gonna be lazy about washing like i am, blue might be smarter.... i think

D.D. · 01-18-2006, 05:20 PM

No............go TiAg/Aluminum/Black! :rocks:

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Ghunger · 01-18-2006, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cdheaven

i never thought i liked white, but after seeing some pictures on here, i love it.
they say blues are a little bit harder for resale, so if you are buying, you might wanna consider that. also, white probably shows dirt more, so if you dont mind washing your car every weekend, white is probably a better choice. if you are gonna be lazy about washing like i am, blue might be smarter.... i think

That's kind of funny cause I've heard the exact opposite from other people. Dark colors showing dirt more, light colors less.

325 Baller · 01-18-2006, 06:19 PM

you just need to make sure you wash it after it rains, otherwise your car will be jet black, trust me i know from experiance lol

Compos Mentis · 01-18-2006, 06:34 PM

Sparkling Graphite is my newest favorite color! Looks good on TV too!

Compos Mentis · 01-18-2006, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by vladinecko

exactly! wood people, please stop bashing the aluminum trim and saying things like it looks "cheap" "not classy" etc., etc. why would ferrari or porsche choose it as their interior material then? i'm sure because they wanted to look cheap...

aluminum = sporty
wood = luxurious, classy

Burl looks good. It looks high end. BMW does it well, US cars look like contact paper.

Alum trim and alum pedals look great together, slightly industrial, with that low-key sleeper look. Maybe not a good fit with White.

Ultimately, it's just trim.

ABR · 01-18-2006, 07:03 PM

My wife wanted white, while I wanted Blue. Now I like white a lot. It is great color for this model, it was a good choice.

Jibber · 01-18-2006, 07:06 PM

I'd make multiple trips to the dealer to see them more than once. Sometimes colors just grow on you. I would have never have thought I'd go Monaco Blue at first but it just kept growing on me. Monaco, being so dark, is really on the classy (Vs. sporty) side, with just a touch of color really. Alpine is definitely hot and sporty IMHO.

I actually think all the colors are great. The safest ones might be Mystic Blue and Graphite, but they all have their strengths. Arctic Silver is always something to consider too.

BMW0 · 01-18-2006, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghunger

Alpine White is nice too and it's cheaper, easier to clean and cooler in the summer.:

There's your answer right in the quotes. That's right, its "cooler" than any other color offered. Why would you want anything less?

wantmye90 · 01-18-2006, 10:11 PM

IMO, and based largely on my experience, white is one of the best color cars you can own. It stays cleaner looking longer - PERIOD. Walk up to any nice looking white car and wipe your finger down it's side. You'll likely see that your finger shows a fair amount of dirt that you didn't detect when looking at the car. Also, white doesn't absorb heat like darker cars and if you live where the mercury rises above 90 degrees in summer this can be a major consideration. And last, but certainly not least, white doesn't show dings, scratches, etc. like darker cars. A 5 year old white car with the same dings as a darker car will look 5 times better, and that leads to a better resale too. And on the e90, white shows the lines better and it makes the car look bigger. And consider this, a white car is more visible and that may save you from someone pulling out in front of you.

Personally, I'd go white on beige interior with poplar, or monaco on grey with burled walnut. I drive silver on grey and love it. My last car was white on beige and enjoyed it very much. It's an 01 and still looks very new.

Good luck! Whatever you decide, it'll be beautiful. It's an e90!

Ghunger · 01-18-2006, 10:37 PM

I went by the dealer today cause they had a 330i sport in to test drive. Props to my CA for keeping an eye out and letting me know

While I was there I saw a Stratus Gray 650ci

That color is amazing. Unfortunately, it's not an option

back to the drawing board.

Thanks for all the advice btw. I think I'm leaning twords Alpine White with Terra. Gotta decide on trim though. Burl... Aluminum...

CA said they had a sold car coming in tomorrow with Terra interior so maybe that'll help me decide. He didn't say what trim though.

BMW F22 · 01-18-2006, 10:44 PM

Both are great colors. Get what you like the MOST!!! you're spending tons of money on a bmw, what's another $475??? If you dont get what YOU want, you will regret it for as long as you own the car.

stressdoc · 01-18-2006, 10:44 PM

If I get an E91, it will be arctic or LeMans blue.
If I get an E90, it will be AW.
Not sure why the dif.
Both with beige 'ette & poplar.

To each their own, all bimmers are great.

01-18-2006, 04:28 PM	#1
Ghunger Major 52 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	Can't decide on color! I swear trying to decide is gonna give me an aneurysm. Seems like all the other decisions were so much easier. Monaco Blue with Terra and Aluminum or Alpine White with Terra and Aluminum. I like the Monaco the most, but the Alpine White is nice too and it's cheaper, easier to clean and cooler in the summer. Such a tough decision. Guess I just needed to vent and I'm sure you have opinions, so lets hear em.
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arn Private First Class 23 Rep 109 Posts Drives: E90 325i\|06'RX400h Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Philadelphia <-> NYC iTrader: (0)	I'd go with the white... Monaco blue is a pain to keep clean. Also white + terra = sharp! __________________ 2006: 325i: Monaco blue with black interior, step, nav, premium, xenon, cold weather, sat.
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EvEr35 Private 4 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 330i SP AW AT Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Without a doubt...Alpine white
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CMD Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	I chose Jet Black and I love it. However, I'd get Alpine White if I was buying again tomorrow. Black really turns heads, but it's a bear to keep clean.
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Ghunger Major 52 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	Why not aluminum longtran? I thought it gave kind of a modern sporty look to the interior as opposed to the more luxury look of the burl.
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arn Private First Class 23 Rep 109 Posts Drives: E90 325i\|06'RX400h Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Philadelphia <-> NYC iTrader: (0)	I heard you can burn your hand in the summer with aluminum trim. Not sure if it's true or not. But it gets really noticeable if it gets scratches on it. __________________ 2006: 325i: Monaco blue with black interior, step, nav, premium, xenon, cold weather, sat.
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325 Baller Colonel 264 Rep 2,576 Posts Drives: X3 28i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boca Raton, Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	It is cheap! Go for White-Terra-Burl. I have that combo and it looks amazing, every day i admire how amazing it looks. Trust me you wont be dissappointed. __________________ ----------------------------------------------------
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cdheaven I'm Starving , So I Guess You Are What You Eat 231 Rep 943 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Fl iTrader: (1)	i never thought i liked white, but after seeing some pictures on here, i love it. they say blues are a little bit harder for resale, so if you are buying, you might wanna consider that. also, white probably shows dirt more, so if you dont mind washing your car every weekend, white is probably a better choice. if you are gonna be lazy about washing like i am, blue might be smarter.... i think __________________ 2006 325i Sparkling Graphite Metallic-Black Leatherette Navigation-Bmw Assist Automatic-Xenons Carbon Fiber Front Lips-Aluminum Pedals Power/heated Front Seats 5% Tint all around 30% On windshield all the way down
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01-18-2006, 05:20 PM	#11
D.D. Private First Class 5 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 330 xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	No............go TiAg/Aluminum/Black! :rocks: :rocks:
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325 Baller Colonel 264 Rep 2,576 Posts Drives: X3 28i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boca Raton, Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	you just need to make sure you wash it after it rains, otherwise your car will be jet black, trust me i know from experiance lol __________________ ----------------------------------------------------
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Compos Mentis Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 230 Posts Drives: Arctic 330xi Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Sparkling Graphite is my newest favorite color! Looks good on TV too! Attached Images __________________ *Compos Mentis* ----------------- 2006 330xi Arctic, black leather, aluminum. 18000 miles...
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ABR First Lieutenant 29 Rep 379 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	My wife wanted white, while I wanted Blue. Now I like white a lot. It is great color for this model, it was a good choice. __________________ 94' Opel Vectra Manual 96' Opel Vectra Manual99' Honda Accord Auto01' Toyota Sienna 06' BMW 330i Step
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Jibber Private First Class 7 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 325xiT Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I'd make multiple trips to the dealer to see them more than once. Sometimes colors just grow on you. I would have never have thought I'd go Monaco Blue at first but it just kept growing on me. Monaco, being so dark, is really on the classy (Vs. sporty) side, with just a touch of color really. Alpine is definitely hot and sporty IMHO. I actually think all the colors are great. The safest ones might be Mystic Blue and Graphite, but they all have their strengths. Arctic Silver is always something to consider too.
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01-18-2006, 10:11 PM	#19
wantmye90 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 220 Posts Drives: 06 BMW 330 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In My Car! iTrader: (0)	IMO, and based largely on my experience, white is one of the best color cars you can own. It stays cleaner looking longer - PERIOD. Walk up to any nice looking white car and wipe your finger down it's side. You'll likely see that your finger shows a fair amount of dirt that you didn't detect when looking at the car. Also, white doesn't absorb heat like darker cars and if you live where the mercury rises above 90 degrees in summer this can be a major consideration. And last, but certainly not least, white doesn't show dings, scratches, etc. like darker cars. A 5 year old white car with the same dings as a darker car will look 5 times better, and that leads to a better resale too. And on the e90, white shows the lines better and it makes the car look bigger. And consider this, a white car is more visible and that may save you from someone pulling out in front of you. Personally, I'd go white on beige interior with poplar, or monaco on grey with burled walnut. I drive silver on grey and love it. My last car was white on beige and enjoyed it very much. It's an 01 and still looks very new. Good luck! Whatever you decide, it'll be beautiful. It's an e90!
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Ghunger Major 52 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	I went by the dealer today cause they had a 330i sport in to test drive. Props to my CA for keeping an eye out and letting me know While I was there I saw a Stratus Gray 650ci That color is amazing. Unfortunately, it's not an option back to the drawing board. Thanks for all the advice btw. I think I'm leaning twords Alpine White with Terra. Gotta decide on trim though. Burl... Aluminum... CA said they had a sold car coming in tomorrow with Terra interior so maybe that'll help me decide. He didn't say what trim though.
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01-18-2006, 10:44 PM	#21
BMW F22 Major General 3566 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	Both are great colors. Get what you like the MOST!!! you're spending tons of money on a bmw, what's another $475??? If you dont get what YOU want, you will regret it for as long as you own the car.
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stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	If I get an E91, it will be arctic or LeMans blue. If I get an E90, it will be AW. Not sure why the dif. Both with beige 'ette & poplar. To each their own, all bimmers are great.
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