Le Mans Blue or Space Gray?

tma1c · 07-20-2009, 11:00 AM

I have an 08 SG which I love. But if LB was offered in 08, i think i would have chose LB with fox red. IMHO, I dont think you can go wrong with either color.

MMMorish · 07-20-2009, 01:22 PM

I own a Space Grey coupe and I love it. I think it is the colour that best shows off the muscular lines of the M. And like others have said, it has that low key, under the radar, expensive look to it. I like that. With a car that is already a heat score, being under the radar is a good thing. I'm in my late 20's and don't like all the extra attention.

Mind you, I've never seen LeMans in person but have seen Interlagos and I loved it. If I could buy again, I'd be hard pressed on which one to buy.

!Xoible · 07-20-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mako

I have heard SS/FR can be harsh because of the green/blue that is in the silverstone. of course I have never seen this combo in person or in pictures so I can't judge it but am avoiding it for now. I really thought about LeMans Blue with Fox Red (in fact I think BMW displayed one with that combo even though its not "recommended" in their M3 brochure), just think resale might be impossible on a "superman" car...

dude SSII/FR is stunning in person.

4times · 07-24-2009, 09:56 PM

Go space gray....that will keep my "rare" factor going on my Le Mans Blue!

Voltigeur · 07-25-2009, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by !Xoible

dude SSII/FR is stunning in person.

Totally

IRL.

YianniM3 · 05-07-2011, 07:14 PM

had this same problem with the 335 but i was leaning towards grey i walk into the dealer to order it theres a lemans blue m3 sitting there i went with the lemans looks awesome

ZoinksM3 · 05-10-2011, 05:37 AM

I'm on my second M3. The first was Sparkling Graphite Metallic and the new one is LMB. SGM is darker than SG.

I've had more comments from people on the LMB in two weeks than I had with the SGM over 3.5 years. Granted, I did convert from E90 to E92, but I think it is the color.

The thing just pops in the sunlight. I'm mid way through on blacking it out. Should look mean when it is done (satin black powder coated ZCP's, black ceramic coated Active Autowerke Sig exhaust, mat grills and side strakes, etc.)

Unfortunately, LMB looks to be high maintenance. While the blue pops, so do fingerprints. Looks like it will be more susceptible to swirl marks too.

As for the interior, black extended with carbon leather fiber all the way. The interior in the old M still looked pristine after 3.5 years.

jonasaurus · 05-10-2011, 09:20 AM

Lmb has much more of a look at me thing to it. Sg is understated and more common across bmws not just m3. That being said I think sg is longer lasting in terms of being consistent.

F82_SID · 05-10-2011, 09:28 AM

SG with Fox definitely!!! I hope I dont offend anybody but black leather is just too dull and plain!!!! SG and Fox is a good compromise between classy and flashy. Black leather is on 90% of everything else out there starting with your basic Kia.

View Poll Results: SG with Red or LeMans Blue with black?
Space Gray with Fox Red leather	69	39.88%
LeMans Blue with Black Leather	87	50.29%
other color combo looks better on sedan	17	9.83%
Voters: 173. You may not vote on this poll

07-20-2009, 11:00 AM	#45
tma1c Lieutenant 50 Rep 567 Posts Drives: 08 E93 6MT M3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: philly iTrader: (12)	I have an 08 SG which I love. But if LB was offered in 08, i think i would have chose LB with fox red. IMHO, I dont think you can go wrong with either color.
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07-20-2009, 01:22 PM	#46
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)	I own a Space Grey coupe and I love it. I think it is the colour that best shows off the muscular lines of the M. And like others have said, it has that low key, under the radar, expensive look to it. I like that. With a car that is already a heat score, being under the radar is a good thing. I'm in my late 20's and don't like all the extra attention. Mind you, I've never seen LeMans in person but have seen Interlagos and I loved it. If I could buy again, I'd be hard pressed on which one to buy. __________________ 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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07-24-2009, 09:56 PM	#48
4times Private 8 Rep 76 Posts Drives: '14 Audi S4 MT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Indy iTrader: (2)	Go space gray....that will keep my "rare" factor going on my Le Mans Blue!
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05-07-2011, 07:14 PM	#50
YianniM3 Lieutenant 107 Rep 590 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mass iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 335i [10.00]	had this same problem with the 335 but i was leaning towards grey i walk into the dealer to order it theres a lemans blue m3 sitting there i went with the lemans looks awesome __________________ Current:F80 M3 SB/SO Full leather, Black Wheels, Executive Package, Adaptive Suspension, Manual Sold: LeMans Blue 335i e92 Sold: JB 325xi e90
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05-10-2011, 05:37 AM	#51
ZoinksM3 Private First Class 9 Rep 114 Posts Drives: E90 DCT M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Irving, Tx iTrader: (0)	I'm on my second M3. The first was Sparkling Graphite Metallic and the new one is LMB. SGM is darker than SG. I've had more comments from people on the LMB in two weeks than I had with the SGM over 3.5 years. Granted, I did convert from E90 to E92, but I think it is the color. The thing just pops in the sunlight. I'm mid way through on blacking it out. Should look mean when it is done (satin black powder coated ZCP's, black ceramic coated Active Autowerke Sig exhaust, mat grills and side strakes, etc.) Unfortunately, LMB looks to be high maintenance. While the blue pops, so do fingerprints. Looks like it will be more susceptible to swirl marks too. As for the interior, black extended with carbon leather fiber all the way. The interior in the old M still looked pristine after 3.5 years. __________________
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05-10-2011, 09:20 AM	#52
jonasaurus Brigadier General 76 Rep 3,178 Posts Drives: E90 M3 [Sold] Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Lmb has much more of a look at me thing to it. Sg is understated and more common across bmws not just m3. That being said I think sg is longer lasting in terms of being consistent. __________________ ///M3 \| E90 LCI \| Space Grey \| Fox Red with CF Structure \| 6MT \| 260M \| My build
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05-10-2011, 09:28 AM	#53
F82_SID Brigadier General 207 Rep 3,153 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C 6mt HK Silver Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Denver, CO. USA iTrader: (2)	SG with Fox definitely!!! I hope I dont offend anybody but black leather is just too dull and plain!!!! SG and Fox is a good compromise between classy and flashy. Black leather is on 90% of everything else out there starting with your basic Kia. __________________ 2011/E92/M3/MR/BB/ZCV/ZP2/EDC/2MT
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