Is this Melbourne Red ?

thooooorgal · 06-13-2009, 11:05 AM

I have a white M3, 1,5 years and which has now 40'000km.

I usually change my car each 2 years (leasing), and so, i need to choose quickly the next one.

M3 is still on my list, but if i had to order a new one, all the options and colors would be the same .... i won't have the feeling to change my car.

Another option is to take a Melbourne Red, but i have never seen this color in real life, only on internet.

Last time, i have been to the nurburgring, and there was 2 'red' M3 .... i'm really disapointed, as this color does not look at all as on all the pictures seen on internet.

Is it MB ? if not, what color is it ?
My picture does match perfectly the real color i have seen, no modification.

Reedomn · 06-13-2009, 11:09 AM

That is definetly not MB.......

southlight · 06-13-2009, 11:18 AM

This looks like Indianapolis Red to me, an M6 color.

Here are pictures of Melbourne Red: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89524

Best regards,
south

thooooorgal · 06-13-2009, 11:22 AM

Yes, i like MB, as on your last link.

But so .... what were those 2 M3's ? this red is not referenced anywhere, even in the individual colors.

thooooorgal · 06-13-2009, 11:28 AM

another picture, but the sun was hidden :

southlight · 06-13-2009, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thooooorgal

Yes, i like MB, as on your last link.

But so .... what were those 2 M3's ? this red is not referenced anywhere, even in the individual colors.

It's either Indianapolis Red or Barbera Red. Like I said Indianapolis Red is an M6 color that should be available via Individual. Barbera Red is a standard 3 series color.

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Best regards,
south

Stunnerable · 06-13-2009, 12:33 PM

I wouldn't buy it but it's kinda cool.

mkoesel · 06-13-2009, 12:54 PM

Wow that dark red M3 looks great. I think that's got to be Indianapolis. Barbera is more "wine" colored while Indianapolis is more "cherry" colored, and I think it looks more like the latter. At least IMHO.

Either way that is really nice, especially with the gun metal stock 18s. And very unique.

MyKmYk · 06-13-2009, 04:31 PM

My first reaction was that it was Ruby Red, currently available as an individual color, but i think South is right about it being Indianap.

Ruby, for reference:

MyKmYk · 06-13-2009, 04:34 PM

Also, could be Chiaretto red (sp?)

mkoesel · 06-13-2009, 04:42 PM

Yeah, I still think it is Indianapolis. That Chiaretto Red looks more brownish-red, a lot like Barrique Red from the pre-335i E90/E91. And the Ruby Red looks almost like a traditional Candy Apple Red. I actually like that color a lot too - that'd probably look great on an E92 M3 as well.

DCMETRO22Z · 06-13-2009, 04:47 PM

it's maybe Mora Violett Individual

MJC///M3 · 06-13-2009, 05:02 PM

thats a pretty sweet color.

MShao825 · 06-13-2009, 06:44 PM

Looks like Barney Purple

Chipped B6 · 06-13-2009, 08:11 PM

Thats a nice color.

DevJ · 06-13-2009, 08:13 PM

I like the first pic but the second..not so much!

Unique color for an m3 though.

jamesisel · 06-13-2009, 08:14 PM

Looks like a candy apple red. I like it.

graider · 06-13-2009, 10:15 PM

look like indiana on the m6. much classier color than any other red IMO.

MyKmYk · 06-13-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DCMETRO22Z

it's maybe Mora Violett Individual

Haha, def. not.... trust me!

Big Windy · 06-14-2009, 07:13 AM

I'm saying that this is Barbera Red. Indianapolis red has more of a shimmery bronze color to it.

Wouldn't both of these colors be available via Individual?

06-13-2009, 11:05 AM	#1
thooooorgal Private Drives: M3 E92 = delivery feb 2008 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 86 iTrader: (0)	Is this Melbourne Red ? I have a white M3, 1,5 years and which has now 40'000km. I usually change my car each 2 years (leasing), and so, i need to choose quickly the next one. M3 is still on my list, but if i had to order a new one, all the options and colors would be the same .... i won't have the feeling to change my car. Another option is to take a Melbourne Red, but i have never seen this color in real life, only on internet. Last time, i have been to the nurburgring, and there was 2 'red' M3 .... i'm really disapointed, as this color does not look at all as on all the pictures seen on internet. Is it MB ? if not, what color is it ? My picture does match perfectly the real color i have seen, no modification. Attached Images
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06-13-2009, 11:18 AM	#3
southlight Moderator / European Editor Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 6,633 iTrader: (0)	This looks like Indianapolis Red to me, an M6 color. Here are pictures of Melbourne Red: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89524 Best regards, south __________________ THE NEW BMW F30 3 SERIES ALL INFORMATION, PHOTOS, VIDEOS Join the 6MT Club group

06-13-2009, 11:28 AM	#5
thooooorgal Private Drives: M3 E92 = delivery feb 2008 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 86 iTrader: (0)	another picture, but the sun was hidden : Attached Images

06-13-2009, 12:33 PM	#7
Stunnerable Captain Drives: Nissan Rogue, 09 Jet Black M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Horsham, PA Posts: 607 iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't buy it but it's kinda cool. __________________ Straight roads are for fast cars. Curvy roads are for fast drivers.

06-13-2009, 12:54 PM	#8
mkoesel Moderator Drives: IB/PS M-DCT E93 M3 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 11,724 iTrader: (1)	Wow that dark red M3 looks great. I think that's got to be Indianapolis. Barbera is more "wine" colored while Indianapolis is more "cherry" colored, and I think it looks more like the latter. At least IMHO. Either way that is really nice, especially with the gun metal stock 18s. And very unique. __________________ 2008 Interlagos Blue E93 M3 - M-DCT 2011 Salsa Red Jetta TDI Sportwagen - DSG

06-13-2009, 11:09 AM	#2
Reedomn Captain Drives: 1M Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: edina Posts: 640 iTrader: (12)	That is definetly not MB.......

06-13-2009, 11:22 AM	#4
thooooorgal Private Drives: M3 E92 = delivery feb 2008 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 86 iTrader: (0)	Yes, i like MB, as on your last link. But so .... what were those 2 M3's ? this red is not referenced anywhere, even in the individual colors.

06-13-2009, 04:31 PM	#9
MyKmYk BMW Individual Junkie. Drives: INDIV. E46/E90 M3, B7 S4vant Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: D/FW Posts: 424 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 BMW Individual ... [4.53]	My first reaction was that it was Ruby Red, currently available as an individual color, but i think South is right about it being Indianap. Ruby, for reference: __________________ *ATLANTIS* & *MORA*

06-13-2009, 04:34 PM	#10
MyKmYk BMW Individual Junkie. Drives: INDIV. E46/E90 M3, B7 S4vant Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: D/FW Posts: 424 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 BMW Individual ... [4.53]	Also, could be Chiaretto red (sp?) __________________ *ATLANTIS* & *MORA*

06-13-2009, 04:42 PM	#11
mkoesel Moderator Drives: IB/PS M-DCT E93 M3 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI Posts: 11,724 iTrader: (1)	Yeah, I still think it is Indianapolis. That Chiaretto Red looks more brownish-red, a lot like Barrique Red from the pre-335i E90/E91. And the Ruby Red looks almost like a traditional Candy Apple Red. I actually like that color a lot too - that'd probably look great on an E92 M3 as well. __________________ 2008 Interlagos Blue E93 M3 - M-DCT 2011 Salsa Red Jetta TDI Sportwagen - DSG

06-13-2009, 04:47 PM	#12
DCMETRO22Z MMA FIGHTER Drives: feet Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: antony 92 Posts: 421 iTrader: (0)	it's maybe Mora Violett Individual

06-13-2009, 05:02 PM	#13
MJC///M3 Colonel Drives: 09 SSII E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bronx, NYC Posts: 2,330 iTrader: (0)	thats a pretty sweet color. __________________ "You will get there, but it is up to you and you alone. It is what you are willing to do, and how you are willing to get there. You must be relentless, you must be tireless, you must pursue at all costs, so that you are ready, when the time is right." -Dad

06-13-2009, 06:44 PM	#14
MShao825 Go Terps! Drives: 2009 SSII/FR E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Jersey City, NJ Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 1,349 iTrader: (2)	Looks like Barney Purple __________________

06-13-2009, 08:11 PM	#15
Chipped B6 Favorite ride of all time?: Blondes. Drives: 09' M3, 09' 328i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,006 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 Z4 35is [4.80] 2011 M3 Coupe [0.00] 2009 328i Sedan [3.50]	Thats a nice color. __________________ Gone: 09' E92 M3, 07' X3, 07' 335i Current: 11' E92 M3, 11' Z4 35is, 09' 328i, 11' Honda Odyssey

06-13-2009, 08:13 PM	#16
DevJ Colonel Drives: E92 M3 & IS350 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 2,603 iTrader: (1)	I like the first pic but the second..not so much! Unique color for an m3 though. __________________ E92 M3. Mods: \|Eisenmann Race\|AA X-Pipe + HFCs\| and a few others

06-13-2009, 08:14 PM	#17
jamesisel Major Drives: '09 Jerez/Fox Red E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wisconsin/ Tennessee Posts: 1,035 iTrader: (0)	Looks like a candy apple red. I like it. __________________ Eisenmann Race Performance/VRS front lip 1x1/VRS type II diffuser 1x1/VRS single side trunk with Fade/19" HRE C90's/RE SSK/H&R Sport springs /35% tint/Painted reflectors/Painted side markers with dark tint LED's/Tinted tail lights/Front grilles/Hardwire V1

06-13-2009, 10:15 PM	#18
graider Colonel Drives: py/kiwi e46 m3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: toronto Posts: 2,406 iTrader: (0)	look like indiana on the m6. much classier color than any other red IMO.

06-14-2009, 07:13 AM	#20
Big Windy Major General Drives: audi s4 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: seatac, wa Posts: 5,124 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 E92 M3 [4.50] 2000 Saleen S281 Su ... [0.00]	I'm saying that this is Barbera Red. Indianapolis red has more of a shimmery bronze color to it. Wouldn't both of these colors be available via Individual? __________________

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