Frozen Gray or LeMans Blue Metallic?

Rys'12M3 · 03-24-2012, 12:21 AM

Purchasing my first M3 this weekend and have a choice of the Frozen Gray or LeMans Blue Metallic. Anybody have any thoughts?

Foodle · 03-24-2012, 12:59 AM

Frozen gray is obviously more unique. But you do have to wonder if a few years from now the matte paint fad will end.

LMB is a more common color, since it's available on regular e9x models, but it's still a really nice color. I've got LMB and love it.

Boils down to what grabs you. Both colors are great.

VegasEgg · 03-24-2012, 01:03 AM

I'd go frozen grey if they're the same price.

geneatals · 03-24-2012, 01:05 AM

MCB

///m3d · 03-24-2012, 01:06 AM

LMB

schnell325 · 03-24-2012, 01:08 AM

Space Grey?

Seriously, as mentioned, if the price is comparible, FG.

Mahzari · 03-24-2012, 01:32 AM

Le Mans

dadealus · 03-24-2012, 02:34 AM

Where is the Lemans???? is it the one in freehold, NJ?? I cant find a Lemans with DCT

and you should get the frozen silver so I can have the LeMans

Rshane · 03-24-2012, 03:05 AM

You should get the LeMans Blue then get it wrapped in frozen grey...best of both worlds.

Personally I love my Lemans blue however, Frozen Grey is a lot rarer.

Rys'12M3 · 03-24-2012, 03:27 AM

Thanks for the responses. I originally went into the dealership for the Frozen Grey but as rare as it might be it really doesn't have any options on it besides the competition package. Im coming from a fully loaded 335i and can't imagine not having the premium sound system in my car. The LeMans is fully loaded also with the Comp Package and about 8 thousand dollars cheaper. I guess with the Frozen Grey you really are just paying for a paint job. As gorgeous as the Frozen Grey is not sure I want to pay for just a paint job. Will it really be worth that much more later on down the road?

Rys'12M3 · 03-24-2012, 03:30 AM

Hey dadealus...the LeMans Blue M3 is at BMW Manhattan with the Frozen Grey.

tico1028 · 03-24-2012, 07:22 AM

I love the frozen grey...but as you said it is sometimes hard to justify the price when compared to a car that's cheaper and has more options.

MKE_M3 · 03-24-2012, 07:22 AM

Frozen LeMans Blue FTW!!!

serranot · 03-24-2012, 08:17 AM

Frozen grey.

Hurricane · 03-24-2012, 08:25 AM

I would go with the frozen gray. It's so rare and looks fantastic.

dibxna · 03-24-2012, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jdemetry

Frozen LeMans Blue FTW!!!

Yes!

highyo · 03-24-2012, 08:55 AM

i saw that LMB at bmw of manhattan, did it have the black grille + carbon mirrors etc? black interior?

Slapshot9 · 03-24-2012, 09:36 AM

I truly love LeMans Blue, wish it was available when i got my Jerez. I don't see LBM very often in So Fla, and when I do

I like the Frozen Black with black rims for a sinister look. Go for the LBM!!

Rys'12M3 · 03-24-2012, 09:44 AM

Yes Highyo thats the one. I love the combo. Plus its fully loaded.

Straight Dave · 03-24-2012, 10:05 AM

I love my LMB but frozen grey.... Come on man, go with the frozen grey. If you want premium sound then go aftermarket, don't skip out on frozen grey.

Pauldramos · 03-24-2012, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Hurricane

I would go with the frozen gray. It's so rare and looks fantastic.

+1

Rshane · 03-24-2012, 10:34 AM

One thing to consider is the extra requirements for taking care ithe Frozen Grey. No biggie for me since I love detailing my car, but some folks may not like the additional hassle.

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03-24-2012, 12:59 AM	#2
Foodle Captain 26 Rep 770 Posts Drives: 2011.75 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Frozen gray is obviously more unique. But you do have to wonder if a few years from now the matte paint fad will end. LMB is a more common color, since it's available on regular e9x models, but it's still a really nice color. I've got LMB and love it. Boils down to what grabs you. Both colors are great.
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VegasEgg Lieutenant 51 Rep 571 Posts Drives: 640i Gran Coupe Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (-1) Garage List '11 Frozen Grey Edi ... [1.00]	I'd go frozen grey if they're the same price.
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schnell325 Bored at work.... 890 Rep 5,389 Posts Drives: 2016 F82 M4 GTS//2022 M235iGC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Comox Valley iTrader: (8)	Space Grey? Seriously, as mentioned, if the price is comparible, FG. __________________ 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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dadealus Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 228 Posts Drives: 13'E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Atlanta Ga iTrader: (0)	Where is the Lemans???? is it the one in freehold, NJ?? I cant find a Lemans with DCT and you should get the frozen silver so I can have the LeMans
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Rshane M-Flight Member 37 Rep 1,085 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0)	You should get the LeMans Blue then get it wrapped in frozen grey...best of both worlds. Personally I love my Lemans blue however, Frozen Grey is a lot rarer. __________________ 2011 Le Mans Blue M3// Black extended Novillo w/ Blue Grey Aluminum trim/DCT/ZTP/ZCW/ZPP/ZCP Premium Sound ///Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust 2015 Audi S4 Prestige, Brilliant Black S-tronic 2012 Le Mans Blue 135i M Pkg DCT
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Rys'12M3 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2012 LeMans Blue Metallic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New York City iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the responses. I originally went into the dealership for the Frozen Grey but as rare as it might be it really doesn't have any options on it besides the competition package. Im coming from a fully loaded 335i and can't imagine not having the premium sound system in my car. The LeMans is fully loaded also with the Comp Package and about 8 thousand dollars cheaper. I guess with the Frozen Grey you really are just paying for a paint job. As gorgeous as the Frozen Grey is not sure I want to pay for just a paint job. Will it really be worth that much more later on down the road?
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Rys'12M3 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2012 LeMans Blue Metallic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New York City iTrader: (0)	Hey dadealus...the LeMans Blue M3 is at BMW Manhattan with the Frozen Grey.
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tico1028 Lieutenant 124 Rep 507 Posts Drives: F83 M4 - MG Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	I love the frozen grey...but as you said it is sometimes hard to justify the price when compared to a car that's cheaper and has more options.
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03-24-2012, 07:22 AM	#13
MKE_M3 Lieutenant Colonel 65 Rep 1,705 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI iTrader: (0)	Frozen LeMans Blue FTW!!! __________________
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serranot Lieutenant 324 Rep 488 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Middletown, MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW E90 M3 [10.00]	Frozen grey.
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Hurricane Lieutenant 60 Rep 552 Posts Drives: 2015 C63 507 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 E92 M3 [10.00]	I would go with the frozen gray. It's so rare and looks fantastic.
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highyo Banned 15 Rep 408 Posts Drives: M3, X5 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: nYc iTrader: (0)	i saw that LMB at bmw of manhattan, did it have the black grille + carbon mirrors etc? black interior?
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Slapshot9 First Lieutenant 22 Rep 351 Posts Drives: '08 E90 M3 JzB 6MT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SoFla iTrader: (0)	I truly love LeMans Blue, wish it was available when i got my Jerez. I don't see LBM very often in So Fla, and when I do I like the Frozen Black with black rims for a sinister look. Go for the LBM!!
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Rys'12M3 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2012 LeMans Blue Metallic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New York City iTrader: (0)	Yes Highyo thats the one. I love the combo. Plus its fully loaded.
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Straight Dave Lieutenant 27 Rep 444 Posts Drives: 2011.5 e92 m3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	I love my LMB but frozen grey.... Come on man, go with the frozen grey. If you want premium sound then go aftermarket, don't skip out on frozen grey.
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Rshane M-Flight Member 37 Rep 1,085 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0)	One thing to consider is the extra requirements for taking care ithe Frozen Grey. No biggie for me since I love detailing my car, but some folks may not like the additional hassle. __________________ 2011 Le Mans Blue M3// Black extended Novillo w/ Blue Grey Aluminum trim/DCT/ZTP/ZCW/ZPP/ZCP Premium Sound ///Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust 2015 Audi S4 Prestige, Brilliant Black S-tronic 2012 Le Mans Blue 135i M Pkg DCT
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