Fox Red or Black

fpblue · 07-27-2009, 04:09 PM

Black is much more classy, while red is sportier. To each their own. Where your choice will matter is when you sell it. Red is VERY polarizing. For some people RED is a deal breaker, whereas black is black.

AMOCHOSTO · 07-27-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Metak

Just curious how many would order the Cinnamon if it were an option? I think the FR is somewhere in between IR/CR and Cinn. Nice compromise! Here is my Cinn on my E46. This was taken after almost 3years, if you take care of the seats they will age well! Note: Manual seats!

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I would love to get manual seats and save some money on it, oh well no dice.

M3luvr · 07-27-2009, 05:39 PM

FR looks nice, but I just thought that black would hold up better with time since we have kids.

zenderm3 · 07-27-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Metak

Just curious how many would order the Cinnamon if it were an option? I think the FR is somewhere in between IR/CR and Cinn. Nice compromise! Here is my Cinn on my E46. This was taken after almost 3years, if you take care of the seats they will age well! Note: Manual seats!

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Thanks Metak... was just thinking about whether or not the seats would age well! Clearly they do... 3 years and your seats look like new - how often do you condition them?

mPlasticDesign · 07-27-2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by zenderm3

Thanks Metak... was just thinking about whether or not the seats would age well! Clearly they do... 3 years and your seats look like new - how often do you condition them?

I'm not a professional detailer or anything but I found a system that is easy for me to stick to, as I am lazy at times. I use leather wipes weekly (whatever brand you like, I use Meguires, this will keep them clean and moisterize while keeping the matte look) or every other week and as soon as I see some drying or wrinkling the wipes are not taking care of, I use Leatherique(maybe 1-2 times a year). I am also not a small guy at 6' 230lbs, so I am careful of how I get in and out of the car to protect the bolsters, I use the steering wheel to help guide my fat ass into the seat. My seats are exactly 1 year old now and look like the day I bought the car.

zenderm3 · 07-27-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Metak

I'm not a professional detailer or anything but I found a system that is easy for me to stick to, as I am lazy at times. I use leather wipes weekly (whatever brand you like, I use Meguires, this will keep them clean and moisterize while keeping the matte look) or every other week and as soon as I see some drying or wrinkling the wipes are not taking care of, I use Leatherique(maybe 1-2 times a year). I am also not a small guy at 6' 230lbs, so I am careful of how I get in and out of the car to protect the bolsters, I use the steering wheel to help guide my fat ass into the seat. My seats are exactly 1 year old now and look like the day I bought the car.

Thanks Metak - that info is handy - I imagine that it doesn't really matter what leather you buy (black or red) if you don't look after it, it will look like shite after a year or two. Using the leather wipes is a great idea. Protecting the bolsters is a very good point - again something that will need to be done regardless of black or red leather.... Ahh the choices..

I've been watching the poll... interesting... shame that there isn't a ticker capability.... seems like fox red has always been the more popular choice amongst ///M-Drivers... with black being the choice of reason/practicality.
- Both clearly look nice.
- Red is more striking
- Black is subtle
- Resale in Australia may be an issue (as there aren't that many people that would by an M3) - but do I really care about 5 years from now if I've enjoyed my car!

Right now, I'm kind of swaying towards Fox Red... although my sense of practicality is saying otherwise... grrr

signes · 07-27-2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Metak

Just curious how many would order the Cinnamon if it were an option? I think the FR is somewhere in between IR/CR and Cinn. Nice compromise! Here is my Cinn on my E46. This was taken after almost 3years, if you take care of the seats they will age well! Note: Manual seats!

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Huge +1 on this. I loved cinn on my E46 and would pay almost anything to have it on my E90. I had it in my vert for 6+ years and like yours it looked great when I traded it in. Over 60k miles and it looked great.

zenderm3 · 07-27-2009, 09:00 PM

signes... did you have a similar cleaning regime to Metak?

zenderm3 · 07-31-2009, 03:14 AM

Ladies and Gentlemen.... I have made my decision. And the decision is.... I am going to keep you all in suspense... I know that you all really care

For those that do... I think we're all looking forward to November... and for those that should have their car sooner

I'm looking forward to experiencing your pleasure... and my pain... hehe.

Best of luck.

TheBry · 07-31-2009, 11:48 AM

Fox Red FTMFW!

zenderm3 · 08-01-2009, 04:12 AM

lol - nice one TheBry - love JzB w/FR

Dascamel · 08-01-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBry

Fox Red FTMFW!

+1

Bob86GN · 08-01-2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SnowGator

I have the SSII and Fox Red combo. I didn't get the extended fox red though -- that seemed like *too* much of a good thing to me. Fodder for your next poll...

Agreed. I ordered mine with FR but did not go extended for that very reason. I think the more black than red makes the FR look a lot better. In an all black car, I think a splash of color will go a long way. If the exterior was some color other than black, I may have made a different choice.

Voltigeur · 08-04-2009, 10:32 PM

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FR FTMTW

/thread

zenderm3 · 08-05-2009, 12:00 AM

Interesting how this thread is going.... The Poll has always been strong on FR... but Black seems to be climbing in votes!

mPlasticDesign · 08-05-2009, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by zenderm3

Interesting how this thread is going.... The Poll has always been strong on FR... but Black seems to be climbing in votes!

It's still a comanding 2-1 as of right now....

Voltigeur · 08-05-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ///Metak

It's still a comanding 2-1 as of right now....

Out-of-the-gate Black was an early leader - but FR has assumed a commanding lead.

Which makes me posit this: some FR detractors say that it's a negative for re-sale... but I think the M3 buyer is less conservative / more aggressive than the equivalent 3er, 5er etc punter. Ergo, I think FR is a sales advantage.

In fact, when I thought about new vs used I went new for I wanted to avoid the risk of not getting my spec + FR. Maybe I needn't have worried?

mPlasticDesign · 08-05-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Voltigeur

Out-of-the-gate Black was an early leader - but FR has assumed a commanding lead.....
...In fact, when I thought about new vs used I went new for I wanted to avoid the risk of not getting my spec + FR. Maybe I needn't have worried?

Maybe, but this poll is just people who are on the forum. Maybe non-forum members are more conservative and overwhelmingly have the black interior with silver exterior(more traditional combo). I think you have to keep in mind that the forum is a small cross-section of a much larger group of M owners.

A1rjrdn23 · 08-06-2009, 11:11 PM

i have red interior in my m3, you wont regret it with your space grey man trust me its sick

MrHarris · 08-08-2009, 03:28 PM

Fox red in every way, except the red shows wear much quicker than black. Trust me, I've had both!

View Poll Results: What should I order with Space Grey Exterior.
Fox Red Leather	102	68.46%
Black Leather	47	31.54%
Voters: 149. You may not vote on this poll

07-27-2009, 04:09 PM	#45
fpblue Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 281 Posts Drives: 2008 Jerez Black E90 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: My Couch iTrader: (0)	Black is much more classy, while red is sportier. To each their own. Where your choice will matter is when you sell it. Red is VERY polarizing. For some people RED is a deal breaker, whereas black is black. __________________
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07-27-2009, 05:39 PM	#47
M3luvr Private First Class 2 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 09 M3 E90 DCT Silverstone Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South San Francisco iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 E90 M3 DCT [0.00]	FR looks nice, but I just thought that black would hold up better with time since we have kids. __________________ 09 E90 MDCT Silverstone, Black Extended, Prem/Tech/Cold, Carbon Leather, 19's, Enhanced Sound, IPod, PDC, 3M clear bra, 3M tint 35% front, 20% rear, painted reflectors
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07-27-2009, 09:00 PM	#52
zenderm3 Lieutenant Colonel 95 Rep 1,996 Posts Drives: E36 M3 DY/2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	signes... did you have a similar cleaning regime to Metak? __________________ ________________ My ///M is in my garage .... and it is a beast! 2010 E92 M3 Space Grey \| Fully Loaded 1996 E36 M3 Dakar Yellow - SOLD 2004 Honda Accord Euro - SOLD
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07-31-2009, 03:14 AM	#53
zenderm3 Lieutenant Colonel 95 Rep 1,996 Posts Drives: E36 M3 DY/2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Ladies and Gentlemen.... I have made my decision. And the decision is.... I am going to keep you all in suspense... I know that you all really care For those that do... I think we're all looking forward to November... and for those that should have their car sooner I'm looking forward to experiencing your pleasure... and my pain... hehe. Best of luck. __________________ ________________ My ///M is in my garage .... and it is a beast! 2010 E92 M3 Space Grey \| Fully Loaded 1996 E36 M3 Dakar Yellow - SOLD 2004 Honda Accord Euro - SOLD
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07-31-2009, 11:48 AM	#54
TheBry Major 139 Rep 1,021 Posts Drives: 2016 G12 750i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Francisco, California iTrader: (0)	Fox Red FTMFW! __________________ Past: 2008 M3 (E93) naturally aspirated V8 realness! Past: 2012 740Li (F02) M-Sport (European Delivery) Present: 2016 750i (G12) M-Sport
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08-01-2009, 04:12 AM	#55
zenderm3 Lieutenant Colonel 95 Rep 1,996 Posts Drives: E36 M3 DY/2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	lol - nice one TheBry - love JzB w/FR __________________ ________________ My ///M is in my garage .... and it is a beast! 2010 E92 M3 Space Grey \| Fully Loaded 1996 E36 M3 Dakar Yellow - SOLD 2004 Honda Accord Euro - SOLD
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08-04-2009, 10:32 PM	#58
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zenderm3 Lieutenant Colonel 95 Rep 1,996 Posts Drives: E36 M3 DY/2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Interesting how this thread is going.... The Poll has always been strong on FR... but Black seems to be climbing in votes! __________________ ________________ My ///M is in my garage .... and it is a beast! 2010 E92 M3 Space Grey \| Fully Loaded 1996 E36 M3 Dakar Yellow - SOLD 2004 Honda Accord Euro - SOLD
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08-06-2009, 11:11 PM	#63
A1rjrdn23 Captain 27 Rep 618 Posts Drives: E92 MB RED/FR Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Santa Ana, CA iTrader: (6)	i have red interior in my m3, you wont regret it with your space grey man trust me its sick __________________ sup
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08-08-2009, 03:28 PM	#64
MrHarris yodog 197 Rep 5,026 Posts Drives: '86 Corolla Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Diamond Bar, Ca iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [10.00]	Fox red in every way, except the red shows wear much quicker than black. Trust me, I've had both! __________________ 2009 E92 M3 \| Alpine White \| Black Extended \| Advan RS \| Turner Test Pipes \| Dinan Axle-Back \| OETuning \| Eibach Springs \| UUC SSK \| VRS Front Lip \| VRS Type I Diffuser \| Matte Black \| RPi Scoops \| MS Filter \| Yokohama AD08 \| F1 Pinnacle Special Thanks: Gintani \| OETuning \| eAs
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