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Alpine vs mineral white
Hi guys, just about to order my first M3, should I go for Alpine or Mineral white. My brother has Alpine but I have never seen mw in the flesh. What is the difference. Cheers
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Can't stand mineral white...makes the car looks like a Lexus...or a 2004 Cadillac Deville.
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Would have gone with mineral if it were an option when I bought mine
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I went with AW in fear that if I got MW, touching it up would be a hassle.
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talk is cheap, here are pics
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=421323 http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...7&postcount=74 |
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And here are comparison pics: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=454122
Having seen both in person, I would say Alpine definitely looks sportier just because it's "louder", but it's also more monotone. It kind of looks like White-Out, and also like pretty much every other boring white Accord-style car out there. Mineral definitely has more depth and looks like a more expensive paint job (it is, by $550!  ) but it definitely prioritizes the classy, luxury side of the M3 rather than the raw, aggressive side. I wouldn't say it goes so far as to make it look like a Lexus as an above poster mentioned, but I can see where that comment comes from. Now, if you were to go MW with a Fox Red interior....
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AW ftw.
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Both looks good But I got MW lol
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Frozen Brilliant White; see post #200 - it's Primo M3's new ED car. It's an individual color though...
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