Color choices

IbanezGod · 05-08-2010, 10:28 PM

Omg so hard to decide. I finished my ED order for my 2011 E90, but I'm so back and forth on colors

IB on speed cloth

vs

White on FR leather

vs.

MR on speed cloth

white on FR is common, Worried I'll get tired of blue. Also love that speed cloth seems to hold up in the long run better. But white on red is such a great contrast. Choices choices choices!!!

Any feedback welcome. Current order is IB on SC

brizzom · 05-08-2010, 10:39 PM

I think you are more likely to get tired of the AW than IB from what I've heard from AW owners. Both look good so you can't go wrong either way!

schnell325 · 05-08-2010, 10:52 PM

IB w/ SC would be my choice.

saeedg48 · 05-08-2010, 11:35 PM

space gray on red.

Montoya · 05-09-2010, 12:07 AM

IB is beautiful, but you will pay a price in extra maintenance. Like a 4X increase over White.

A white car can look clean and shiny with a good wash, IB needs regular detailing.

IbanezGod · 05-09-2010, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Montoya

IB is beautiful, but you will pay a price in extra maintenance. Like a 4X increase over White.

A white car can look clean and shiny with a good wash, IB needs regular detailing.

why do you say that??? I'm coming from a silver-grey E46. Thought IB would be great as a flashy M color, the way the car should be. White and Black get dirty fast, which is why I was on the fence with them.

Are you suffering from swirl marks or flaws with the paint? What type of maintenance are you referring to?

When I originally got my E46 I was dead set on Imola Red, the MR really had me going for a while. But don't know if I could live with bright Red every day. I think the IB is darker and adjusts well between sunlight and darkness

Montoya · 05-09-2010, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by PicassoM

why do you say that??? I'm coming from a silver-grey E46. Thought IB would be great as a flashy M color, the way the car should be. White and Black get dirty fast, which is why I was on the fence with them.

Are you suffering from swirl marks or flaws with the paint? What type of maintenance are you referring to?

When I originally got my E46 I was dead set on Imola Red, the MR really had me going for a while. But don't know if I could live with bright Red every day. I think the IB is darker and adjusts well between sunlight and darkness

I said IB is beautiful. It is really a special M only color. But unless you have owned a black car before you will not understand what I meant by extra maintenance. White shows dirt yes, but wash it and it looks brilliant again. IB shows DUST, not just dirt. Your AW car can be dusty for a few days and you won't even notice. Your IB car will be dusty in a few hours and you will want to clean it.

And no, I'm not suffering from any swirl marks worse than anyone else with this color, I'm just picky. But yes, your finish will need detailing way more than white to have the same look. It is not an easy care color.

IbanezGod · 05-09-2010, 12:58 AM

I owned a black car and it was a pain to keep clean. I got the silver grey E46 actually wanting IB or Red, so now I have my turn to order what I want. It's been MR vs. IB, but just saw a white E90 and it was really hot. however white has little flash. Always wanted an M3 to stand out like it should. Thats what I did love about my SG was that it never got dirty.

Thats why it's such a hard decisions. I don't have a garage, so I know it will get dirty easily, but when clean... oh lord

Montoya · 05-09-2010, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by PicassoM

I owned a black car and it was a pain to keep clean. I got the silver grey E46 actually wanting IB or Red, so now I have my turn to order what I want. It's been MR vs. IB, but just saw a white E90 and it was really hot. however white has little flash. Always wanted an M3 to stand out like it should. Thats what I did love about my SG was that it never got dirty.

Thats why it's such a hard decisions. I don't have a garage, so I know it will get dirty easily, but when clean... oh lord

What's wrong then with MR? That will be way easier to keep looking good. Once I wash and detail my IB I keep it garaged until the weather is clear (most of the time). I think without a garage you should stick with bright colors like AW and MR. I personally like MR.

bobbyd1961 · 05-09-2010, 04:33 AM

LB with silver. IB sometimes appears a little dull

sehrgut · 05-09-2010, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by saeedg48

space gray on red.

RyuHayabusa · 05-09-2010, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bobbyd1961

LB with silver. IB sometimes appears a little dull

LB or IB with silver looks hot, that's what I have. I remember seeing that combo for the first time and was like

Not too many people have that combination so it still stands out, the only problem is that the leather takes more work to maintain since it's so light.

ISAR · 05-09-2010, 07:41 AM

I have Alpine White with black leather interior and never tire of it. It is an amazing car and the Alpine White does a great job of showing off the lines from every angle and view.

Sephiroth · 05-09-2010, 08:28 AM

Never been a fan of white, but it does look good on the E92. I would personally take IB, its a very unique color.

cap_freez · 05-09-2010, 08:32 AM

Go for red!

IbanezGod · 05-09-2010, 08:57 AM

I'm starting to think that MR makes the lines stand out more, especially the black grilles and doors. My GF wants me to go with Red. I think i'm starting to agree, Interlagos may be too hard to keep clean.

I always hated the old BMW Topaz Blue and for some reason this is starting to remind me of it.....

Montoya · 05-09-2010, 11:02 AM

Go for MR, if I was to spec a new one now, that is what I would get!

IbanezGod · 05-09-2010, 11:40 AM

Think i may be switching to MR... this just makes my jaw drop

ersin · 05-09-2010, 04:37 PM

Omg so hard to decide. I'm getting my clothes ready for work tommorow, but I'm so back and forth on pant colors

jeans

vs

blue

vs.

beige

beige is common, Worried I'll get tired of blue. Also love that jeans seems to hold up in the long run better. But beige with a blue shirt is such a great contrast. Choices choices choices!!!

Any feedback welcome. Currently only jeans are washed.

Just kidding. Sorry, I couldn't help myself.

Cheers.

MMMorish · 05-09-2010, 05:02 PM

Of the colors you mentioned, I'd go MR. IB only looks good on coupes, not sedans, IMO.

Tony B · 05-09-2010, 06:08 PM

AW is the perfect colour for the E92, as it shows off the CF roof, and emphasises the side contours.

IB *can* look stunning in the right light, but does not seem to go well with the CF roof, and can look dull in the wrong light.

IbanezGod · 05-09-2010, 06:36 PM

I'm going with MR. Done deal. Oh yea and my Diesel jeans.

05-08-2010, 10:28 PM	#1
IbanezGod 997TT, X5M 95 Rep 975 Posts Drives: 997TT, X5M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	Color choices Omg so hard to decide. I finished my ED order for my 2011 E90, but I'm so back and forth on colors IB on speed cloth vs White on FR leather vs. MR on speed cloth white on FR is common, Worried I'll get tired of blue. Also love that speed cloth seems to hold up in the long run better. But white on red is such a great contrast. Choices choices choices!!! Any feedback welcome. Current order is IB on SC Last edited by IbanezGod; 05-09-2010 at 08:54 AM..
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05-08-2010, 10:39 PM	#2
brizzom Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 205 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	I think you are more likely to get tired of the AW than IB from what I've heard from AW owners. Both look good so you can't go wrong either way!
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05-08-2010, 10:52 PM	#3
schnell325 Bored at work.... 890 Rep 5,390 Posts Drives: 2016 F82 M4 GTS//2022 M235iGC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Comox Valley iTrader: (8)	IB w/ SC would be my choice. __________________ Grey Matter:2008 E92 M3:608/425. SG/PS SOLD! Dark Matter:2015 F80 M3:495/505. SOLD! Anti Matter :2016 F82 M4 GTS What next?!? A 2022 M235i GC- I must be getting old
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05-08-2010, 11:35 PM	#4
saeedg48 Brigadier General 342 Rep 3,574 Posts Drives: Porsche 991.1 GT3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newport Beach, CA iTrader: (1)	space gray on red. __________________ 2015 Porsche 991.1 GT3 2015 F80 M3 -- Individual; Space Grey
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05-09-2010, 12:07 AM	#5
Montoya Lieutenant 52 Rep 574 Posts Drives: 2015 GT3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Portland iTrader: (0)	IB is beautiful, but you will pay a price in extra maintenance. Like a 4X increase over White. A white car can look clean and shiny with a good wash, IB needs regular detailing. __________________ '08 E92 IB, Gone '10 GT3 now in my garage! '10 X5 3.5D '12 E91 Xi Wagon MT sports package
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05-09-2010, 12:58 AM	#8
IbanezGod 997TT, X5M 95 Rep 975 Posts Drives: 997TT, X5M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	I owned a black car and it was a pain to keep clean. I got the silver grey E46 actually wanting IB or Red, so now I have my turn to order what I want. It's been MR vs. IB, but just saw a white E90 and it was really hot. however white has little flash. Always wanted an M3 to stand out like it should. Thats what I did love about my SG was that it never got dirty. Thats why it's such a hard decisions. I don't have a garage, so I know it will get dirty easily, but when clean... oh lord
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05-09-2010, 04:33 AM	#10
bobbyd1961 Banned 43 Rep 2,406 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 sedan LeMans Blue Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: new jersey iTrader: (0)	LB with silver. IB sometimes appears a little dull
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05-09-2010, 07:41 AM	#13
ISAR Private First Class 16 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 2008 AW Coupe 6MT Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lansing Mi iTrader: (0)	I have Alpine White with black leather interior and never tire of it. It is an amazing car and the Alpine White does a great job of showing off the lines from every angle and view. __________________
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Sephiroth 4-6-8 234 Rep 990 Posts Drives: for the fun of it Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Jax, FL iTrader: (1)	Never been a fan of white, but it does look good on the E92. I would personally take IB, its a very unique color. __________________ M3 E46 PY/Black S2000 AP2 GPW/Tan
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cap_freez Lead, follow, or get the hell out of my way 32 Rep 429 Posts Drives: 2010 X3, 2013 RS5 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Montréal, oh Canada iTrader: (0)	Go for red! __________________ 2010 X3 2013 RS5
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IbanezGod 997TT, X5M 95 Rep 975 Posts Drives: 997TT, X5M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	I'm starting to think that MR makes the lines stand out more, especially the black grilles and doors. My GF wants me to go with Red. I think i'm starting to agree, Interlagos may be too hard to keep clean. I always hated the old BMW Topaz Blue and for some reason this is starting to remind me of it.....
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05-09-2010, 11:02 AM	#17
Montoya Lieutenant 52 Rep 574 Posts Drives: 2015 GT3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Portland iTrader: (0)	Go for MR, if I was to spec a new one now, that is what I would get! __________________ '08 E92 IB, Gone '10 GT3 now in my garage! '10 X5 3.5D '12 E91 Xi Wagon MT sports package
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IbanezGod 997TT, X5M 95 Rep 975 Posts Drives: 997TT, X5M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	Think i may be switching to MR... this just makes my jaw drop
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05-09-2010, 04:37 PM	#19
ersin Brigadier General 126 Rep 4,145 Posts Drives: 17 YMB F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	Omg so hard to decide. I'm getting my clothes ready for work tommorow, but I'm so back and forth on pant colors jeans vs blue vs. beige beige is common, Worried I'll get tired of blue. Also love that jeans seems to hold up in the long run better. But beige with a blue shirt is such a great contrast. Choices choices choices!!! Any feedback welcome. Currently only jeans are washed. Just kidding. Sorry, I couldn't help myself. Cheers. __________________ 2017 F80 YMB.
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MMMorish Just call me J.J. McClure 156 Rep 2,834 Posts Drives: E92 M3 & C4 Corvette Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5)	Of the colors you mentioned, I'd go MR. IB only looks good on coupes, not sedans, IMO. __________________ MODS: Meisterschaft GT Racing Exhaust / BMC Air Filter / UUC SSK & DSSR (Modded)/ RPI Scoops / Passport SRX Hardwired / Custom Wrap 3M Clearbra / 20% Tint / 50% Windshield Tint / Key Hole Delete / Matted Out Accessories / VRS Type II Diffuser / Smoked Reflectors / Euphoria 6K LED Interior Lights / Rear Fog Light Mod / 6000K HID's / 6500K LUX H8 Angel Eyes / RDash License Plate LED Kit / LED Xenon Reverse Lights "M3 drivers have no friends"
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05-09-2010, 06:08 PM	#21
Tony B Lieutenant 84 Rep 451 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3, MW, ZCP, 6MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	AW is the perfect colour for the E92, as it shows off the CF roof, and emphasises the side contours. IB can look stunning in the right light, but does not seem to go well with the CF roof, and can look dull in the wrong light.
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05-09-2010, 06:36 PM	#22
IbanezGod 997TT, X5M 95 Rep 975 Posts Drives: 997TT, X5M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	I'm going with MR. Done deal. Oh yea and my Diesel jeans.
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