Have you ever regretted your choice of color?

Art__Vandelay · 05-24-2011, 01:16 PM

I've searched if there was a similar thread, but didn't find anything. If I missed it, I apologize.

I've ordered an M3 E92 in Alpine White 2 weeks ago. I'm still not quite sure about the color. I'm thinking about several things now, as for example if I will still love the color in 2 or 3 years or not.

So, simple question: Have you ever regretted your choice of color? If so, what are/were the reasons for it and what color would you choose if you'd buy a new M3 today?

It would interest me if it coincides with my predictions.

But be honest!

Thanks!

Erie Von Otto · 05-24-2011, 01:19 PM

nope. jerez/blk/cf blk.
if i had to do it again? jerez/blk/cf blk.

GT3 Tim · 05-24-2011, 01:24 PM

I chose SS II and would still get it. HOWEVER, I do love Frozen Grey, but proilly still would not order it.

I chose Silver because it looks good for a long time. Nicks, clearcoat scratches, etc don't show easily. Silver isn't as "nice looking/showy" as the darker colors, but thats ok with me. I like to have my car as much as a sleeper as I can get it.

MRSSIIM3 · 05-24-2011, 01:25 PM

i have SSII and would order it again and again and again and again

tlr · 05-24-2011, 01:27 PM

The only color I would switch my Space Gray with is Dakar Yellow, or maybe Frozen Gray/Black.

ChrisAW · 05-24-2011, 01:27 PM

The Jet Black is a love hate relationship. When its all fixed up it is perfect. When it gets dirty it makes me want to die.

I'd probably do something different next time.

mdosu · 05-24-2011, 01:29 PM

apparently Silverstone II is not on the color pallet anymore huh?

mdosu · 05-24-2011, 01:30 PM

apparently Silverstone II is not on the color pallet anymore huh?

It's okay not putting it in your poll, SSII owners never regret their decision.

Seattle S65B40 · 05-24-2011, 01:30 PM

Have AW and it's nice, but getting boring. Get Mineral White or an individual color if you want to have the WOW factor...

mkPOTO · 05-24-2011, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hamama3

i have SSII and would order it again and again and again and again

i second that

Art__Vandelay · 05-24-2011, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdosu

apparently Silverstone II is not on the color pallet anymore huh?

It's okay not putting it in your poll, SSII owners never regret their decision.

No, but I thought there maybe would be too many selections, I apologize.

Montoya · 05-24-2011, 01:52 PM

IB was my second choice after MR, but I luv it all the same. Still lust after MR tho...

sameh · 05-24-2011, 02:06 PM

Jet black here, but I'd go with SG or AW if Im to reorder.

IbanezGod · 05-24-2011, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seattle S65B40

Have AW and it's nice, but getting boring. Get Mineral White or an individual color if you want to have the WOW factor...

still surprised everyone was googoogaga over AW/FR when the M3 came out. Nice contrast, but I never felt white was a good M color. Kinda belongs on a E350 vert-coupe driving down sunset blvd.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Montoya

IB was my second choice after MR, but I luv it all the same. Still lust after MR tho...

IB was my initial choice, but then I wised up and got the color I always wanted... RED! ZERO regrets, stands out in the crowd, lots of compliments, is truly an M-color. Even the dealer was drooling when it finally arrived in their prep center.

if my car were white... I may have never noticed it on the Welt floor

radiantm3 · 05-24-2011, 02:20 PM

I love AW and I'm completely happy with it, but every time I see jerez black or silverstone I kind of wish I went with one of those. If I had a choice to pick an individual, it would definitely be hellrot red.

MonteCarloM3 · 05-24-2011, 02:22 PM

no

IbanezGod · 05-24-2011, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radiantm3

I love AW and I'm completely happy with it, but every time I see jerez black or silverstone I kind of wish I went with one of those. If I had a choice to pick an individual, it would definitely be hellrot red.

too bad it's an individual color

I would have gotten that if it were available and not $4000.

nusevad · 05-24-2011, 02:27 PM

I love Jerez Black, so many different looks to it, BUT this is the last time im buying a black colored car. Next time will def. be a silverish or perhaps white color. Black is just too hard to maintain. However for the 15min its clean after a wash/wax its sublime.

elm3 · 05-24-2011, 02:31 PM

I'm very happy with IB, but if I can choose again, it would be my all time fave. Laguna Seca Blue. Always love that color, but when I ordered my car, the dealer told me that they could not do custom colors on M3. If I would have waited a little longer, I could have ordered it in LSB. Oh well. Other than that, I am very happy with my first choice of IB.

J50 · 05-24-2011, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seattle S65B40

Have AW and it's nice, but getting boring. Get Mineral White or an individual color if you want to have the WOW factor...

I fail to see what wow factor MW has, I've seen it 100 times already on 3s, 7s, several M3s.

Its a dull white with metallic flakes in it. Don't think its ugly, but excitement factor?

Now, some of the Individual colors I'll agree with.

Personally, none of the standard fare M colors wow me (at least anymore), even AW which I ordered. I'm just not willing to go $5k to have something different.

Nine · 05-24-2011, 02:36 PM

I'm very happy with AW, my only regret is that MCB is wasn't available when I was in the market...

erio · 05-24-2011, 02:37 PM

Jet black for me. It can be a pain, but I would get it again.

View Poll Results: What do you think of your color choice today?
I have Alpine White and would take it again	22	26.83%
I have Alpine White and would choose a different color	15	18.29%
I have Space Gray and would take it again	14	17.07%
I have Space Gray and would choose a different color	1	1.22%
I have Jerez Black and would take it again	14	17.07%
I have Jerez Black and would choose a different color	4	4.88%
I have Melbourne Red and would take it again	8	9.76%
I have Melbourne Red and would choose a different color	4	4.88%
Voters: 82. You may not vote on this poll

05-24-2011, 01:16 PM	#1
Art__Vandelay Lieutenant Colonel 1963 Rep 1,514 Posts Drives: 2023 G80 M3 xDrive Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Have you ever regretted your choice of color? I've searched if there was a similar thread, but didn't find anything. If I missed it, I apologize. I've ordered an M3 E92 in Alpine White 2 weeks ago. I'm still not quite sure about the color. I'm thinking about several things now, as for example if I will still love the color in 2 or 3 years or not. So, simple question: Have you ever regretted your choice of color? If so, what are/were the reasons for it and what color would you choose if you'd buy a new M3 today? It would interest me if it coincides with my predictions. But be honest! Thanks! Last edited by Art__Vandelay; 05-24-2011 at 01:39 PM..
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05-24-2011, 01:19 PM	#2
Erie Von Otto DT///M 149 Rep 1,372 Posts Drives: 2014 F31 Touring Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Rocket City, AL iTrader: (3) Garage List 2014 BMW Touring [0.00]	nope. jerez/blk/cf blk. if i had to do it again? jerez/blk/cf blk. __________________ "With great power comes great responsibility." -El-Superbeasto
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05-24-2011, 01:24 PM	#3
GT3 Tim Moderator 96 Rep 1,920 Posts Drives: 2014 MB E63S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	I chose SS II and would still get it. HOWEVER, I do love Frozen Grey, but proilly still would not order it. I chose Silver because it looks good for a long time. Nicks, clearcoat scratches, etc don't show easily. Silver isn't as "nice looking/showy" as the darker colors, but thats ok with me. I like to have my car as much as a sleeper as I can get it. __________________ Tim <--- apparently likes "3" cars 2014 E63S -- The Rocket 2014 F30 328i -- Kids car 2008 E90 M3 -- Sold 2004 GT3 -- Sold 1997 M3/4 -- Sold 1995 M3 -- Sold
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05-24-2011, 01:25 PM	#4
MRSSIIM3 General 149 Rep 1,348 Posts Drives: M4 SO Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (5)	i have SSII and would order it again and again and again and again
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05-24-2011, 01:27 PM	#5
tlr Second Lieutenant 69 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 E93 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	The only color I would switch my Space Gray with is Dakar Yellow, or maybe Frozen Gray/Black. __________________ 2011 Space Gray E93 M3
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05-24-2011, 01:27 PM	#6
ChrisAW Rear Admiral 14 Rep 316 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	The Jet Black is a love hate relationship. When its all fixed up it is perfect. When it gets dirty it makes me want to die. I'd probably do something different next time. __________________ --Chris --2011 e92 M3
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05-24-2011, 01:29 PM	#7
mdosu Banned 314 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	apparently Silverstone II is not on the color pallet anymore huh?
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05-24-2011, 01:30 PM	#8
mdosu Banned 314 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	apparently Silverstone II is not on the color pallet anymore huh? It's okay not putting it in your poll, SSII owners never regret their decision.
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05-24-2011, 01:30 PM	#9
Seattle S65B40 Major 215 Rep 1,395 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Have AW and it's nice, but getting boring. Get Mineral White or an individual color if you want to have the WOW factor... __________________ Club 6MT 2008 E92 M3 6MT, AW/Blk Ext., brushed aluminum 2006 E46 M3 ZCP 6MT Carbon blk/blk(sold) 2001 E46 325Xi 5MT Jet Blk/Blk (sold)
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05-24-2011, 01:52 PM	#12
Montoya Lieutenant 52 Rep 574 Posts Drives: 2015 GT3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Portland iTrader: (0)	Yes, buying a used M3 i had to comprimise on color. IB was my second choice after MR, but I luv it all the same. Still lust after MR tho... __________________ '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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05-24-2011, 02:06 PM	#13
sameh Lieutenant Colonel 171 Rep 1,530 Posts Drives: 2015 Porsche 911S Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Jet black here, but I'd go with SG or AW if Im to reorder. __________________ 2011 E92 JB/BL/DCT--->80K Miles 2015 F80 SS/SO/DCT?->28K Miles 2015 Porsche 911S
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05-24-2011, 02:20 PM	#15
radiantm3 Apex Everything! 978 Rep 4,378 Posts Drives: 2007 Honda S2000, 2017 GT350 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cedar Park, TX iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [9.35] 2014 BMW i3 [10.00]	I love AW and I'm completely happy with it, but every time I see jerez black or silverstone I kind of wish I went with one of those. If I had a choice to pick an individual, it would definitely be hellrot red. __________________ 2011 E92 M3(Sold). 2007 Honda S2000 (Track Car). 2016 Cayman GT4 (Sold). 2017 Shelby GT350 (AKA Crowd Killer). My pet project: https://stickershift.com
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MonteCarloM3 Banned 52 Rep 576 Posts Drives: a shitty M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Uranus iTrader: (0)	no
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05-24-2011, 02:27 PM	#18
nusevad O! So Sour!! 552 Rep 15,615 Posts Drives: Fast 240z / Slow M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 'Merica! iTrader: (24) Garage List 1971 Datsun 240z [0.00] 2008 M3 [9.60]	I love Jerez Black, so many different looks to it, BUT this is the last time im buying a black colored car. Next time will def. be a silverish or perhaps white color. Black is just too hard to maintain. However for the 15min its clean after a wash/wax its sublime. __________________
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05-24-2011, 02:31 PM	#19
elm3 ///M Fan 366 Rep 2,159 Posts Drives: '09 E92 M3 IB/'17 f85 X5M LBB Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canton, GA. iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW / X5M [9.00] 2009 E92 M3 [10.00] 2004 Yamaha R1 [10.00]	I'm very happy with IB, but if I can choose again, it would be my all time fave. Laguna Seca Blue. Always love that color, but when I ordered my car, the dealer told me that they could not do custom colors on M3. If I would have waited a little longer, I could have ordered it in LSB. Oh well. Other than that, I am very happy with my first choice of IB. __________________ '09 E92 ///M3 Interlagos Blue,6MT,Silver Novillo Leather,CF Trim,Premium Package,Technology Package,Cold Weather Package,Premium Sound,19"Wheels,Moonroof-Toy/'17 X5M, Long Beach Blue, Executive Package,Technology Package, Lighting Package, Driver Assist, Full Mughello Red Interior, 21" wheels-Toy/'14 535i with M Sport and 19" wheels-Daily
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Nine Banned 49 Rep 1,922 Posts Drives: Not ZCP, FML. Join Date: May 2010 Location: DC, Miami, NYC iTrader: (2)	I'm very happy with AW, my only regret is that MCB is wasn't available when I was in the market...
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05-24-2011, 02:37 PM	#22
erio Captain 56 Rep 807 Posts Drives: e92 JB M3, 2012 GTR Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: GA iTrader: (0)	Jet black for me. It can be a pain, but I would get it again.
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