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08-12-2008, 06:38 PM | #23 | |
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Completely agree on the colors. I have an 09 production number and the SGM delete has really left me hanging. Based on the original BMW pics, which looked like a nice metallic red, I was all set to love Sedona Red. In person I did not care for it. This last weekend I drove 40 mins. to look at a fellow 1er's Montego since there are none to be found on dealer lots. I liked it more than I thought I would and it suits the car's character better than the 3-series. Pic below is in bright sun.
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08-12-2008, 07:12 PM | #24 |
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I'm in the same boat about the loss of SGM. Space Gray in pictures looks too similar to the color I have on my RX-8 which wasn't as dark as I wanted. Ironically, after the 2nd production year, titanium gray on the RX-8 was canceled. A year later it was replaced with the now available galaxy gray mica which is much darker... so I'm going from a car that wasn't dark enough where they added a darker variant to a car that had a darker color like i wanted that removed it for a lighter variant...
just my luck.. Montego is also my next option. I'm trying to find out if we can get Euro headlights here in the US because it just looks better with those... and shadowline grills... and the ash tray delete.... screw it.. i'm moving to europe. |
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08-12-2008, 07:51 PM | #25 |
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I guess this is a moot point but, I have SGM and it looks dark on a cloudy day and looks light grey in the bright sunlight. I did see a space grey on my dealers lot on a 3 series and I liked it, but not as much as SGM.
If I was buying an '09 135i it would be between space grey and silver. FWIW Here's a pic on a sunny day after a fresh wax. And one at sunset. I love this car.. |
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08-12-2008, 07:56 PM | #26 |
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I'm extremely frustrated now. When I was at the dealership, I saw a 5 series in Space Gray and it looked kinda greenish. I really don't think I want that color. I would go for either of the blues but Montego seems too bright and Monaco seems too dark. My other choices are TiAg or Apline White and my interior color choice depends very much on the exterior color. I don't know what to do now.
Who knows, maybe BMW NA will have a sudden change of heart and keep the SGM around for one more model year. If anyone has any color combination suggestions, I would be happy to hear them. |
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08-12-2008, 08:09 PM | #27 |
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Actually SGM will be around but I understand it will be an M-exclusive color. My current Cooper S is dark grey which is pretty close to BMW Space Grey, so I am ready for a change.
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08-12-2008, 08:16 PM | #28 | |
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All kidding aside, that looks great. Is that Terracotta leather? Do you have more pictures of the interior? |
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08-12-2008, 08:49 PM | #29 |
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Yes, it's Terracotta interior. Sorry, I really have not taken any shots of only the interior. I will this weekend and post here or PM pics to you. I want to put another coat of wax on this weekend and will take a few more pics then. Of all the comments I have received from people about the car, the first thing they mention is the interior color. Terracotta being a dark brown you dont often see that in any car. I was going to get Black Leatherette but, I'm glad I sprung for the Terra Leather.
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08-15-2008, 01:41 AM | #30 |
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When I first started looking at the 1er, I decided on SGM as well. However, I waited too long to order and looking at all the other colors, I selected Space Gray. I really like its appearance also, a beautiful shade of gray.
As for the other info on trim, I can confirm that Glacier Aluminum trim is not available in 09, at least with the Premium package. In fact, there was no aluminum trim available at all when I placed my order this week, including brushed or titanium.
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08-15-2008, 11:35 AM | #32 |
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twenzel did you take that picture, that is amazing!
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