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      08-01-2009, 08:30 AM   #1
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I have to Decide by Monday, I;m getting a MY2010 E90 AW. I cant decide between the Bamboo beige or the red fox. Everyone tells me to get the red fox because it stands out and not many cars have it, but I reall love the way the beige looks. I had an 08 335i with the beige and loved it, but i like the beige in the M3 more because its mixed in with black and the 335i didnt have that. Then there is the issue about the red fading a lot faster than any other color if not careful. I never had red in any car and I never seen the fox red in person and I wont be able to until I get back from Iraq in October. Please Help!!
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      08-01-2009, 08:39 AM   #2
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Fox red 100%.

Bamboo goes with dark cars like jerez black.

Trust me, this is the way to go. :-)

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      08-01-2009, 08:40 AM   #3
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Sounds like to me that you have already made your decision. You say you love beige and others are telling you to get fox red. Go with what you like.
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      08-01-2009, 09:13 AM   #4
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Bamboo Beige FTW!
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      08-01-2009, 09:20 AM   #5
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Bamboo Beige FTW!
Do u have any pics of ur interior?
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      08-01-2009, 09:27 AM   #6
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I have to Decide by Monday, I;m getting a MY2010 E90 AW. I cant decide between the Bamboo beige or the red fox. Everyone tells me to get the red fox because it stands out and not many cars have it, but I reall love the way the beige looks. I had an 08 335i with the beige and loved it, but i like the beige in the M3 more because its mixed in with black and the 335i didnt have that. Then there is the issue about the red fading a lot faster than any other color if not careful. I never had red in any car and I never seen the fox red in person and I wont be able to until I get back from Iraq in October. Please Help!!
Everyone went with Fox Red and Alpine White. But, I would have to agree, the beige with the white might look a little to sedate. Sometimes I think the FR is a little too "in your face". JMHO.
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      08-01-2009, 09:53 AM   #7
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Everyone went with Fox Red and Alpine White. But, I would have to agree, the beige with the white might look a little to sedate. Sometimes I think the FR is a little too "in your face". JMHO.
Yes I agree
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      08-01-2009, 12:16 PM   #8
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White + Bamboo is a nice combo. Understated maybe, but there's nothing wrong with that.
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I have to Decide by Monday, I;m getting a MY2010 E90 AW. I cant decide between the Bamboo beige or the red fox. Everyone tells me to get the red fox because it stands out and not many cars have it, but I reall love the way the beige looks. I had an 08 335i with the beige and loved it, but i like the beige in the M3 more because its mixed in with black and the 335i didnt have that. Then there is the issue about the red fading a lot faster than any other color if not careful. I never had red in any car and I never seen the fox red in person and I wont be able to until I get back from Iraq in October. Please Help!!
Seems like you've answered your own question in there. Something I've discovered lately: The "everyone" opinion is overrated, stick with what you truly want, you'll be happier with yourself that way.
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      08-01-2009, 12:31 PM   #10
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Follow your taste + check this: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56911 + try to see them in person = You can not go wrong!
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      08-01-2009, 12:36 PM   #11
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Thanks for the advice guys, I'm going to go with the beige
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      08-01-2009, 12:49 PM   #12
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Thanks for the advice guys, I'm going to go with the beige
Good call. I've had 2 red interiors, and even with my anal maintenance, they don't hold nearly as well as other colors. Plus 2 more things: the 'extended' option is way too much IMO, and the red color on the M3 is the least attractive I've seen (IMO as well). Finally, I had a hell of a time selling those 2 cars because of the red interior; it's definitely NOT universally liked. Black is a safer bet on the M3 IMO, but beige is better than red. My 'lighter' color choice was gray, but black was my second choice, so I was fine with that. Enjoy your new car buddy.
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I have to Decide by Monday, I;m getting a MY2010 E90 AW. I cant decide between the Bamboo beige or the red fox. Everyone tells me to get the red fox because it stands out and not many cars have it, but I reall love the way the beige looks. I had an 08 335i with the beige and loved it, but i like the beige in the M3 more because its mixed in with black and the 335i didnt have that. Then there is the issue about the red fading a lot faster than any other color if not careful. I never had red in any car and I never seen the fox red in person and I wont be able to until I get back from Iraq in October. Please Help!!
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      08-01-2009, 05:21 PM   #14
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Good call. I've had 2 red interiors, and even with my anal maintenance, they don't hold nearly as well as other colors. Plus 2 more things: the 'extended' option is way too much IMO, and the red color on the M3 is the least attractive I've seen (IMO as well). Finally, I had a hell of a time selling those 2 cars because of the red interior; it's definitely NOT universally liked. Black is a safer bet on the M3 IMO, but beige is better than red. My 'lighter' color choice was gray, but black was my second choice, so I was fine with that. Enjoy your new car buddy.
Thank you for ur advice also, greatly apprciated
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      08-01-2009, 05:31 PM   #15
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Fox FTW
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      08-01-2009, 06:51 PM   #16
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Do u have any pics of ur interior?
Sadly no, my car is not delivered yet. It's supposed to arrive on Tuesday. I'll see if I can take a few pics before I take delivery.
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      08-01-2009, 11:13 PM   #17
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Despite my LOVE for fox red, you did the right thing by going with your gut/what you really wanted. You'll love it!
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let me tell you something you just told me : you want beige and are going to get it. It is a Good choice screw naysayers !
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      08-01-2009, 11:37 PM   #19
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Sorry man, but how ppl on the forum can decide that for you ? You are going to be the one driving it everyday and you should get whatever you like better ...
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      08-02-2009, 04:02 AM   #20
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They didn't decide for me, I really like the beige better. I think I will be very happy with it
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      08-02-2009, 10:34 AM   #21
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Red all day. I have seen this combo and it looks great.
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      08-02-2009, 08:22 PM   #22
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Fox Red, and I say this as the owner of a JZB/BB E90. It's all about the color combo. With AW I'd go FR with brushed aluminum trim. It'll look great. JMHO.
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