Is an M3 Badass enough? - Page 3

Kayani_1 · 04-30-2012, 07:03 PM

I think M3 is a very capable fast GT car and deserves a bit more aggressive paint then blah......black, white, gray and silvers.

RobH · 04-30-2012, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DARK_M3

I had a yellow 370z before my M3 that was yellow. I doubt most of you would consider that a "badass" car but I loved that color!! I would totally rock a yellow M3 (with black accents). It was my "killerbee" and it got lots of looks. Some good and others not so good I'm sure. Whatever. Whatever makes you happy.

My license plate read: FAST TXZ

That is a cool 370. Loving the red highlights

bigjae1976 · 04-30-2012, 07:48 PM

I think the E9X M3 certainly more aggressive than its non-M E9X counterparts when you compare the E30, E36 and E46. And for some reason, I think it would look horrid in yellow.

Fire orange is good. Maybe I am biased but Monte Carlo Blue is the color that suits the E9X the best.

DARK_M3 · 04-30-2012, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RobH

That is a cool 370. Loving the red highlights

Red highlights? If you're talking about the wheels, they are yellow perfectly matched to the paint of the car. Maybe that pic makes them look red?

Coincidentally, I always did get compliments on those things.

here's a better pic (when I had a CF hood):

Anyway getting back to the topic at hand, I believe the M3 looks better in orange than yellow or green. I think orange would be my first choice.

RobH · 04-30-2012, 08:12 PM

Sorry! On my screen the rims looked like they were lipped with red. I was also liking the tow hook.

RobH · 04-30-2012, 08:13 PM

Back on topic, not a fan of the bright colors on the M3. Give me Silver, black white or grey.

EvosM3 · 04-30-2012, 08:20 PM

IMO, the M3 was never intended to be flashy and goes against its character which is a subtle yet dominant one. Whatever the color, I still love the car.

crabman · 04-30-2012, 08:29 PM

To me the M3 kinda looks like a man in a well cut suit but a fit man, someone that is athletic and works out. Picture that same guy showing up to the office in the same suit but its colored chartreuse, thats what the M3 looks like to me with "lambo" colors. Just seems off.

Sorry for the bad analogy.

hieu1004 · 04-30-2012, 09:24 PM

I like the colors, personally, but I don't think I would want it as a daily.

sycd · 04-30-2012, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by E92_SID

I dont really care for Dakar yellow but I too actually like this Atacama yellow.

Here it is in E92 form.....

Digging this. Would look even better with the OEM CF bits.

The E90 can't pull it off though.

sheaz · 05-01-2012, 09:37 AM

This really comes down to personal preference. I like the idea of a car that is somewhat subtle but certain people will know that you are driving a beast. The cool thing about the M3 IMO is that it is so versatile. I would think too bright of a color woudl take some of this away and not allow you to blend in a little when you would want to.

rick berry · 05-01-2012, 09:48 AM

If Fire Orange had been a non individual choice I would of gotten it. Also liked the burnt Orange on the 1M. I do live in Texas.

UnaBomber · 05-01-2012, 10:02 AM

obnoxious colors seem to fit obnoxious owners well. Im surprised most of you dont have bright yellow or green Ms

Nine · 05-01-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by UnaBomber

obnoxious colors seem to fit obnoxious owners well. Im surprised most of you dont have bright yellow or green Ms

Good Morning Sunshine!

UnaBomber · 05-01-2012, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Nine

Good Morning Sunshine!

just trollin on through. how are you today?

ONEOF40 FS M3 · 05-01-2012, 09:33 PM

The e92 M3 is after the Aston Martin V8 Vantage the most beautiful car on the road today, the e92 M3 look is magnificent so well proportion with the outstanding flowing lines , the car just shows its muscle in a very clever way…so elegant, like someone said in this thread an pro-athlete in a high-end tux, just perfect fit…

IMO the bests colors are Alpine White and Frozen Silver (both with blk exterior trim)…see pics…I might seem biased but I believe these two colors shows the e92 lines the best…

Badass??? Yes, it is a badass for any occassion...

dizzyj · 05-01-2012, 11:27 PM

What's with this "not on an e90" bs. Everyone knows the e90 looks way meaner than that effeminate coupe in every color.

Everyone also knows that red is the best

ksflatlander · 05-01-2012, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dizzyj

What's with this "not on an e90" bs. Everyone knows the e90 looks way meaner than that effeminate coupe in every color.

Everyone also knows that red is the best

Exactly !

minigearhead · 05-02-2012, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWJ

I think flashy colors are for Italian cars. Subtle is for German

correct...

minigearhead · 05-02-2012, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ONEOF40 FS M3

The e92 M3 is after the Aston Martin V8 Vantage the most beautiful car on the road today, the e92 M3 look is magnificent so well proportion with the outstanding flowing lines , the car just shows its muscle in a very clever way…so elegant, like someone said in this thread an pro-athlete in a high-end tux, just perfect fit…

IMO the bests colors are Alpine White and Frozen Silver (both with blk exterior trim)…see pics…I might seem biased but I believe these two colors shows the e92 lines the best…

Badass??? Yes, it is a badass for any occassion...

but you cant go to car washes and you must remove bug splats immediately or they will ruin the paint. lotta inconvenience if this is a daily driver...

jonasaurus · 05-02-2012, 05:39 AM

If by badass you mean visually out there and generally thought of by all as a high performance sports car then I'd probably say no. Car enthusiasts will know what its all about but gen pop...

It is refined, understated in looks, I love it for that reason.

hks786 · 05-02-2012, 05:41 AM

I think it depends on the look you are going for. If you are going to modify the car quite a lot then you could pull of colours like Fire Orange, Java Green, Speed Yellow etc. However, if you keep the car stock I don't think flashy colours suit the M3. The exception to this of course would be Melbourne Red which looks great on stock M3s. Also, Atlantis Metallic I've always been a fan of.

04-30-2012, 07:03 PM	#45
Kayani_1 Captain Drives: BMW E92/E60 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 995 iTrader: (1)	I think M3 is a very capable fast GT car and deserves a bit more aggressive paint then blah......black, white, gray and silvers. __________________ My rides: nick named "BAD 3" & "1 BAD 5" Racing Motto: When in doubt...flat out Cobb powered twin turbo I6

04-30-2012, 07:48 PM	#47
bigjae1976 Brigadier General Drives: 04 330Ci, 11 E90 M3 Individual Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 4,047 iTrader: (8)	I think the E9X M3 certainly more aggressive than its non-M E9X counterparts when you compare the E30, E36 and E46. And for some reason, I think it would look horrid in yellow. Fire orange is good. Maybe I am biased but Monte Carlo Blue is the color that suits the E9X the best. __________________

04-30-2012, 08:12 PM	#49
RobH Enlisted Member Drives: MX5 SP (Turbo) Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 30 iTrader: (0)	Sorry! On my screen the rims looked like they were lipped with red. I was also liking the tow hook. __________________ In the market for an 6MT E92 with CF roof Drives E70 3.0 D Sport & MX5 SP (Turbo)

04-30-2012, 08:13 PM	#50
RobH Enlisted Member Drives: MX5 SP (Turbo) Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 30 iTrader: (0)	Back on topic, not a fan of the bright colors on the M3. Give me Silver, black white or grey. __________________ In the market for an 6MT E92 with CF roof Drives E70 3.0 D Sport & MX5 SP (Turbo)

04-30-2012, 08:29 PM	#52
crabman Captain Drives: M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: WA Posts: 650 iTrader: (0)	To me the M3 kinda looks like a man in a well cut suit but a fit man, someone that is athletic and works out. Picture that same guy showing up to the office in the same suit but its colored chartreuse, thats what the M3 looks like to me with "lambo" colors. Just seems off. Sorry for the bad analogy. __________________ 2012 E92 Space Grey with fox red/black/black, comp, premium, DCT, premium sound, sirius, heated seats.

04-30-2012, 08:20 PM	#51
EvosM3 Banned Drives: WTB E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: America Posts: 169 iTrader: (0)	IMO, the M3 was never intended to be flashy and goes against its character which is a subtle yet dominant one. Whatever the color, I still love the car.

04-30-2012, 09:24 PM	#53
hieu1004 Second Lieutenant Drives: Space Gray e92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 219 iTrader: (0)	I like the colors, personally, but I don't think I would want it as a daily.

05-01-2012, 09:37 AM	#55
sheaz New Member Drives: 530i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	This really comes down to personal preference. I like the idea of a car that is somewhat subtle but certain people will know that you are driving a beast. The cool thing about the M3 IMO is that it is so versatile. I would think too bright of a color woudl take some of this away and not allow you to blend in a little when you would want to.

05-01-2012, 09:48 AM	#56
rick berry Private First Class Drives: 2012 M3 DCT CP/ 2011 750li H Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: marshall texas Posts: 179 iTrader: (0)	If Fire Orange had been a non individual choice I would of gotten it. Also liked the burnt Orange on the 1M. I do live in Texas.

05-01-2012, 10:02 AM	#57
UnaBomber Private First Class Drives: 2012 X5, 2010 GTR Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bluffton, SC Posts: 149 iTrader: (0)	obnoxious colors seem to fit obnoxious owners well. Im surprised most of you dont have bright yellow or green Ms __________________ 2010 Nissan GTR,TopSpeed Motorsports TSM TE900 Built Motor, Heads, Shep Stage 3 tranny and GT2871s AMS Alpha 10 conversion in the works... 9.82@147 - TX2K13 GT2 Class Champion

05-01-2012, 09:33 PM	#60
ONEOF40 FS M3 FROZEN SILVER Drives: '13 F10 M5 '12 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Florida Posts: 202 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW E92 M3 DCT [0.00] 2013 BMW F10 M5 6MT [0.00] 2003 HONDA AP1 S2K [0.00]	The e92 M3 is after the Aston Martin V8 Vantage the most beautiful car on the road today, the e92 M3 look is magnificent so well proportion with the outstanding flowing lines , the car just shows its muscle in a very clever way…so elegant, like someone said in this thread an pro-athlete in a high-end tux, just perfect fit… IMO the bests colors are Alpine White and Frozen Silver (both with blk exterior trim)…see pics…I might seem biased but I believe these two colors shows the e92 lines the best… Badass??? Yes, it is a badass for any occassion... Attached Images __________________ CURRENT RIDES - 13 MCB F10 M5 6MT / 12 FROZEN SILVER E92 M3 DCT / 03 GPW S2K AP1 PREVIOUS M CARS - 02 E39 M5 / 06 E60 M5

05-01-2012, 11:27 PM	#61
dizzyj Second Lieutenant Drives: none Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tx Posts: 272 iTrader: (0)	What's with this "not on an e90" bs. Everyone knows the e90 looks way meaner than that effeminate coupe in every color. Everyone also knows that red is the best

05-02-2012, 05:39 AM	#65
jonasaurus Colonel Drives: 11.5 E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London Posts: 2,778 iTrader: (0)	If by badass you mean visually out there and generally thought of by all as a high performance sports car then I'd probably say no. Car enthusiasts will know what its all about but gen pop... It is refined, understated in looks, I love it for that reason. __________________ ///M3 \| E90 \| Space Grey \| Fox Red with CF Structure \| 6MT \| 260M \| My build

05-02-2012, 05:41 AM	#66
hks786 Major General Drives: * Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK Posts: 5,311 iTrader: (0)	I think it depends on the look you are going for. If you are going to modify the car quite a lot then you could pull of colours like Fire Orange, Java Green, Speed Yellow etc. However, if you keep the car stock I don't think flashy colours suit the M3. The exception to this of course would be Melbourne Red which looks great on stock M3s. Also, Atlantis Metallic I've always been a fan of. __________________

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