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      08-19-2010, 07:26 PM   #1
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Picking a color

Wow, i never thought it would be that hard. I ordered a 2011 e92 m3 yesterday, but i can't decide which color to go with. I love white, but my last 2 cars were white, i'm leaning toward Melbourne red or Monte Carlo, i'm in Canada and they will order that color. Anybody living in BC that has those colors, seeing them in person might help me make my decision
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      08-19-2010, 07:32 PM   #2
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I would order Monte Carlo, hands down. I wish they offered that as a standard color choice here in the States.
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      08-19-2010, 07:34 PM   #3
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You cant go wrong with Monte Carlo IMO
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      08-19-2010, 07:39 PM   #4
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lemans blue all the way when you see it in person a hands down choice. i saw a black m3 sedan in manhattan yesterday and nothing like my lemans blue.
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      08-19-2010, 08:28 PM   #5
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OMG!!! I am in the same exact boat! I put in an order for a 2011.5 E92 M3 w/DCT/ZCV,ZCP - Alpine White on Fox Red. Within 36 hours after ordering, I changed my exterior color from AW to Space Gray. Now, after seeing the white again, I am back to AW. Then again, I really don't want AW, because everyone one and their brother has one.

I would really like to see LeMan Blue in person, as that might be just the color I need.

HELP!!!!!!!!!
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      08-19-2010, 08:51 PM   #6
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MR FTW

But I could be a little biased
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      08-19-2010, 08:54 PM   #7
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      08-19-2010, 08:56 PM   #8
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      08-19-2010, 09:36 PM   #9
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I have a Melbourne Red M3 and the Monte Carlo Blue is pretty good but after seeing a Jerez Black on Fox Red I can only recommend that color combo.
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      08-19-2010, 09:48 PM   #10
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Frozen gray!!! i saw it at the dealership in houston , looks way better in person then pictures, it had two tone seat black with red
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      08-19-2010, 10:01 PM   #11
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Are u buying the car for you or for others to look at it? Go with what u like not what u are told.
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      08-19-2010, 10:04 PM   #12
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Btw there is a good reason why there are so many aw/fr because it looks f..ing awesome. Nough said. Disclosure : i am getting 2011 e92 aw/fr next week )
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      08-19-2010, 10:15 PM   #13
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      08-19-2010, 10:46 PM   #14
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I'd bet most people here have actually never seen a Melbourne Red in person but that colour on the M3 is stunning. Pictures do not do it any justice.
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I am in Kelowna and there is a Monte Carlo Blue E92 around here, and he is active on this site. Looks very sharp.

I have the AW in the E90 body. Love it. I might be tempted to go the Mel. Red if I were ordering tho.

Get the color YOU like best and ignore the chatter.
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If you don't want to go Individual than I'd say Melbourne red...... it is probably the least common Non-Individual colour on an M3! Personally I'd love a Melbourne Red on Fox Red Extended with Carbon Leather trim. MR/FR may seem like too much red but I seen it in person and it is beyond beautiful!

Maybe you should consider an Individual Paint colour...... You can get almost any BMW colour ever done (with a few exceptions.

How about Individual Brilliant white? That might be good for you seeing as you like white but don't want Alpine white!
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      08-20-2010, 01:38 AM   #18
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Are u buying the car for you or for others to look at it? Go with what u like not what u are told.
I'm not asking people to tell me which color to get, i was just stating i'm having a really hard time making my mind. But i'm definitely leaning towards MR and rusty brown extended leather.
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      08-20-2010, 02:07 AM   #19
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I'm not asking people to tell me which color to get, i was just stating i'm having a really hard time making my mind. But i'm definitely leaning towards MR and rusty brown extended leather.
MR looks gorgeous as well. i came across a used 2009 MR that i considered before i changed my mind and decided to go for 2011 with ED delivery. Selecting a color or options feels streneous but it is part of the experience. Good luck.
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Please do not get MR, I prefer to keep my color exclusive and as rare as possible.

Do not click the link in my signature.

Also do not get rust interior, because I wanted that but could not have it.

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Please do not get MR, I prefer to keep my color exclusive and and rare as possible.

Do not click the link in my signature.

Also do not get rust interior, because I wanted that but could not have it.

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Love this picture

Thanks me too, it's my desktop picture and my iphone cover picture I finally get the car tomorrow!
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