Interlagos Blue much more purple than...

Hoo · 03-29-2010, 04:29 AM

I have an Interlagos Blue 2011 on order for Euro delivery--on 4/15/10. Picked color based on small sample dealer had. I had heard it had hint of purple in some light, but that wasn't apparent from the sample. Since Le Mans blue and IB samples were so similar I went with IB since it was a unique M color.
We live in a small town about 2 hrs away from other dealerships and in spite of checking with a number of dealers none had any IB cars to check out. Finally, yesterday I saw a IB coupe in the early evening, parked in the shade and it does, indeed, appear very purple in that light. In fact, I would describe it as purple not blue in that light. None of the pictures on the color thread really conveyed this impression, & Le Mans blue & IB look almost indistinguishible on my laptop. I'm not sure that I like it.
To make matters worse--it turns out that the IB coupe is the only other e92 M3 in my town. I talked to the owner, & asked if it was indeed IB, & explained I had one on order--I had not seen his car for about a year or more & somehow thought it was red. In any event, I'm going to try to switch to Le Mans blue/bamboo beige or possibly Jerez Black/Fox Red today--but I'm afraid it is too late--as stated I take delivery on 4/15.

dj_desire@hotmail.com · 03-29-2010, 05:05 AM

dont worry its still a fantastic car, and i personally think that colour is brilliant. Once you drive away from the dealership you will forget about the colour and just enjoy the 4.0 V8

gthberg · 03-29-2010, 06:34 AM

Don't switch! IB is a fantastic color, and takes on a different hue in different lights. It's actually blue with tiny flecks of red in it, which is what gives the purple appearance. I'll attach a pic of it in the sun....it's really a brilliant color!

bobbyd1961 · 03-29-2010, 06:51 AM

i have a lemans blue. my first choice was IB but there both great colors. the only other color i considered was the space grey . LB or IB are both great.

srobmw · 03-29-2010, 07:07 AM

IB is about 3 different colors depending on the type of light you're in. I wouldn't trade mine for anything else.

rwchrist · 03-29-2010, 07:29 AM

If I had it to do over...I'd go IB. You will love it either way!

Moxie · 03-29-2010, 08:02 AM

I had IB on order & changed to AW after seeing a couple pictures that made it look Purple. IB is a great color, just wasn't for me. Your the one the has to live with it, no one else.

If you have your Vin#, it may be too late. GL -

calintexas · 03-29-2010, 08:30 AM

There is quite a bit of purple in it at certain angles and in certain light (even in full sun).

gambitx28 · 03-29-2010, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by srobmw

IB is about 3 different colors depending on the type of light you're in. I wouldn't trade mine for anything else.

Agreed. IB can look very different depending on the light. In bright summer sun my car looks like grape gumballs. I did not expect this at first, but I really like the look.

mkoesel · 03-29-2010, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoo

In any event, I'm going to try to switch to Le Mans blue/bamboo beige or possibly Jerez Black/Fox Red today--but I'm afraid it is too late--as stated I take delivery on 4/15.

If it turns out that it is too late - don't sweat it too much. IB is a great color and in my experience the general populace recognizes it as blue, not purple. Sure it has a purple hue to it but don't let that ruin your impressions of it.

Just enjoy your car and have a great time doing ED - I am very jealous!

sikoskul · 03-29-2010, 10:15 AM

I'm happy with my color and love how it changes according to angle and light. I still get a shiteating grin whenever I walk up to it in a parking lot.

Cl0ud7 · 03-29-2010, 12:35 PM

Hoo:

where in PA are you dood?

pmeloche · 03-29-2010, 03:33 PM

I prefer IB to LB myself but if you can change the color combo JB on FR is one kickass combo.

MRBLUE · 03-29-2010, 04:16 PM

I love my SG , but I wish I had I B.

Hoo · 03-29-2010, 04:43 PM

Yes, it is too late to change to another color--confirmed today. I think it will be fine. In the late afternoon shady setting that I saw the car it definitely gave more than a strong hint of purple--almost more purple than blue. In any event, I'm sure I'll be fine with it when I see it. I like the fact that it is an exclusive M color--that's why I went with it over Le Mans sight unseen. The pictures I've seen of it on this site look great.

I dropped by a large dealership outside of Wash DC & they had 1 Le Mans Blue M3 and about 10 other non-M cars in their inventory that were also Le Mans Blue. With Interlagos Blue it will certainly be less common.

Unfortunately, in our little town of about 20 K or so (population of surrounding area is about 100K) there is only one other e92 M3 and it is IB as well. I explained to owner, another physician, that I had thought his was red (his previous M was red and he doesn't seem to drive this one much), and he knows I'm not trying to duplicate hs car. In any event his has stock 18" wheels, a carbon fiber roof, black interior, carbon leather trim, and DSC. Mine will at least differ in that I'm getting the competition package with 19" csl style wheels, moonroof, bamboo beige interior with sycamore anthracite trim, 6sp MT, etc

Thanks for all your input. I'll be excited to see it on the 15th of next month.

FredVMI · 03-29-2010, 05:21 PM

I own an IB E92 M3. Without comparing which color is better, IB or LMB (they're both awesome colors), I am certain that you will be very happy with your decision. While the color does have some purple hues under some lighting conditions, I would never say that the color is purple. In fact, I have yet to have someone say that the color of my car is purple. Besides, admirers are far too busy drooling over the fact that they're looking at an M3 to even comment about color. For example. While I was getting out of my car at a gas station today, a guy asked me if I minded if he took some photos of my car. Trust me, people will love your car. If nothing else, when you're tach is hitting 8,300 RPM, you won't care if your car is yellow with green polka dots! You'll love your car!

Montoya · 03-29-2010, 06:07 PM

You made the right decision! IB is a unique M color for a unique car. Fear not the the color shifting!

PrinceSmooth · 03-29-2010, 06:15 PM

i love IB to death... it keeps growing and growing on me every day. I know a lot of people that wished they went with IB. It's all about preference at the end of the day. If you have doubts, which is natural, then maybe a more conservative color is fitting.

Btw jerez also has a purple hue to it so beware if the purple is what's worrying you.

All in all... I'd give up my left nut for IB.

Adonislike · 03-29-2010, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sikoskul

I'm happy with my color and love how it changes according to angle and light. I still get a shiteating grin whenever I walk up to it in a parking lot.

+ 10000!!!!

Just had mine detailed and drenched in Swisswax. OMG

This is going to be difficult to see it go when I sell it next month. I will definitely order IB again on my next M

M3Alpine · 03-29-2010, 06:29 PM

IB is a great color, it was my 2nd choice !

rjd598 · 03-29-2010, 06:37 PM

im about to purchase a m3 and my initial choice is aw. yes i know its cliche but i love the color. i saw a interalgos blue m3 for sale and all i can say is wow. it has changed my mind to get that color instead of aw and be unique!

ersin · 03-29-2010, 07:35 PM

I think you're obsessing too much about color. So what if the only other M3 in the area is the same color? Just enjoy the car. I have IB too. It wasn't my first choice in color but I'm still happy with it, I think it looks great. My only concerns were with white and red which stand out a bit too much. But I'd be happy with those colors too. (I would just be a little more paranoid about drawing attention from the LEOs when driving.) Have fun during your ED. I'm sure it will be a worthwhile memory.

Cheers.

03-29-2010, 04:29 AM	#1
Hoo Private 21 Rep 89 Posts Drives: Interlagos Blue e92 zcp 6mt Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	Interlagos Blue much more purple than... I have an Interlagos Blue 2011 on order for Euro delivery--on 4/15/10. Picked color based on small sample dealer had. I had heard it had hint of purple in some light, but that wasn't apparent from the sample. Since Le Mans blue and IB samples were so similar I went with IB since it was a unique M color. We live in a small town about 2 hrs away from other dealerships and in spite of checking with a number of dealers none had any IB cars to check out. Finally, yesterday I saw a IB coupe in the early evening, parked in the shade and it does, indeed, appear very purple in that light. In fact, I would describe it as purple not blue in that light. None of the pictures on the color thread really conveyed this impression, & Le Mans blue & IB look almost indistinguishible on my laptop. I'm not sure that I like it. To make matters worse--it turns out that the IB coupe is the only other e92 M3 in my town. I talked to the owner, & asked if it was indeed IB, & explained I had one on order--I had not seen his car for about a year or more & somehow thought it was red. In any event, I'm going to try to switch to Le Mans blue/bamboo beige or possibly Jerez Black/Fox Red today--but I'm afraid it is too late--as stated I take delivery on 4/15.
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dj_desire@hotmail.com djkazza 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: london iTrader: (0)	dont worry its still a fantastic car, and i personally think that colour is brilliant. Once you drive away from the dealership you will forget about the colour and just enjoy the 4.0 V8
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gthberg Private First Class 26 Rep 105 Posts Drives: e90 M3 IB/FR Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 1987 BMW M6 [9.83] 2009 e90 M3 [10.00]	Don't switch! IB is a fantastic color, and takes on a different hue in different lights. It's actually blue with tiny flecks of red in it, which is what gives the purple appearance. I'll attach a pic of it in the sun....it's really a brilliant color! Attached Images __________________
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bobbyd1961 Banned 46 Rep 2,406 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 sedan LeMans Blue Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: new jersey iTrader: (0)	i have a lemans blue. my first choice was IB but there both great colors. the only other color i considered was the space grey . LB or IB are both great.
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srobmw Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 273 Posts Drives: 2009 IB M3 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: new windsor, ny iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 M3 Coupe [0.00]	IB is about 3 different colors depending on the type of light you're in. I wouldn't trade mine for anything else. __________________ 2009 M3 coupe,interlagos blue,6mt,loaded,19" hre comp 97s,powerchip,h&r springs,hamann front splitter,eisenmann race exhaust Delivered 7/10/09
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rwchrist CMPULSV 20 Rep 358 Posts Drives: 09 Alpine White Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 M3 [0.00]	If I had it to do over...I'd go IB. You will love it either way! __________________ 2009 Alpine White DCT E92 M3 - Tint, Hood M Stripes, Eibach Springs, Gloss Black Rims, Vorsteiner Lip, BMW Performance Trunk Spoiler Fabspeed x-pipe & Megan Race Exhaust 2006 Imola Red 6-speed E46 M3 - Retired
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Moxie Lieutenant Colonel 74 Rep 1,891 Posts Drives: AW 328d Touring/SG 335d Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (12)	I had IB on order & changed to AW after seeing a couple pictures that made it look Purple. IB is a great color, just wasn't for me. Your the one the has to live with it, no one else. If you have your Vin#, it may be too late. GL -
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calintexas Lieutenant Colonel 152 Rep 1,599 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Texas iTrader: (1)	IB Is Definitely Blue There is quite a bit of purple in it at certain angles and in certain light (even in full sun). __________________
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sikoskul Private First Class 13 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 18 M2 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Riverside iTrader: (1)	I'm happy with my color and love how it changes according to angle and light. I still get a shiteating grin whenever I walk up to it in a parking lot.
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Cl0ud7 Second Lieutenant 129 Rep 258 Posts Drives: LCI G80 M3 Comp Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Catasauqua, PA iTrader: (0)	Hoo: where in PA are you dood?
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pmeloche Lieutenant Colonel 25 Rep 1,604 Posts Drives: 2013 F25 X3 xDrive35i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Montréal, Canada iTrader: (0)	I prefer IB to LB myself but if you can change the color combo JB on FR is one kickass combo. __________________ Patrice 2013 F25 X3 xDrive35i Vermillion Red
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Hoo Private 21 Rep 89 Posts Drives: Interlagos Blue e92 zcp 6mt Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	Thanks, as it turns out it is too late to change. Yes, it is too late to change to another color--confirmed today. I think it will be fine. In the late afternoon shady setting that I saw the car it definitely gave more than a strong hint of purple--almost more purple than blue. In any event, I'm sure I'll be fine with it when I see it. I like the fact that it is an exclusive M color--that's why I went with it over Le Mans sight unseen. The pictures I've seen of it on this site look great. I dropped by a large dealership outside of Wash DC & they had 1 Le Mans Blue M3 and about 10 other non-M cars in their inventory that were also Le Mans Blue. With Interlagos Blue it will certainly be less common. Unfortunately, in our little town of about 20 K or so (population of surrounding area is about 100K) there is only one other e92 M3 and it is IB as well. I explained to owner, another physician, that I had thought his was red (his previous M was red and he doesn't seem to drive this one much), and he knows I'm not trying to duplicate hs car. In any event his has stock 18" wheels, a carbon fiber roof, black interior, carbon leather trim, and DSC. Mine will at least differ in that I'm getting the competition package with 19" csl style wheels, moonroof, bamboo beige interior with sycamore anthracite trim, 6sp MT, etc Thanks for all your input. I'll be excited to see it on the 15th of next month. Last edited by Hoo; 03-29-2010 at 06:08 PM..
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FredVMI Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 274 Posts Drives: F10 M5 Competition Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (2)	I own an IB E92 M3. Without comparing which color is better, IB or LMB (they're both awesome colors), I am certain that you will be very happy with your decision. While the color does have some purple hues under some lighting conditions, I would never say that the color is purple. In fact, I have yet to have someone say that the color of my car is purple. Besides, admirers are far too busy drooling over the fact that they're looking at an M3 to even comment about color. For example. While I was getting out of my car at a gas station today, a guy asked me if I minded if he took some photos of my car. Trust me, people will love your car. If nothing else, when you're tach is hitting 8,300 RPM, you won't care if your car is yellow with green polka dots! You'll love your car! __________________ Current: /// F10 M5 /// Sakhir Orange Metallic /// Comp Pkg /// Driving Asst Plus /// Exec Pkg /// Carbon Ceramic Brakes /// Bang & Olufsen System Past: E30 M3 /// E28 M5 /// E92 M3 Last edited by FredVMI; 03-29-2010 at 05:22 PM.. Reason: Typo
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Montoya Lieutenant 59 Rep 574 Posts Drives: 2015 GT3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Portland iTrader: (0)	You made the right decision! IB is a unique M color for a unique car. Fear not the the color shifting! __________________ '08 E92 IB, Gone '10 GT3 now in my garage! '10 X5 3.5D '12 E91 Xi Wagon MT sports package
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PrinceSmooth First Lieutenant 56 Rep 375 Posts Drives: BMW Supra Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2012 BMW X6 M [0.00]	i love IB to death... it keeps growing and growing on me every day. I know a lot of people that wished they went with IB. It's all about preference at the end of the day. If you have doubts, which is natural, then maybe a more conservative color is fitting. Btw jerez also has a purple hue to it so beware if the purple is what's worrying you. All in all... I'd give up my left nut for IB. __________________ '25 Toyota Supra
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M3Alpine Lieutenant Colonel 56 Rep 1,510 Posts Drives: M4 AW/SO Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (11)	IB is a great color, it was my 2nd choice ! __________________ 2002 AW/IR : Sold 2004 AW/BLK : Sold 2009 AW/FR : Sold 2015 AW/SO
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rjd598 Banned 1758 Rep 6,695 Posts Drives: F30 340i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego,CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW 340i [0.00]	im about to purchase a m3 and my initial choice is aw. yes i know its cliche but i love the color. i saw a interalgos blue m3 for sale and all i can say is wow. it has changed my mind to get that color instead of aw and be unique!
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03-29-2010, 07:35 PM	#22
ersin Brigadier General 165 Rep 4,155 Posts Drives: 2021 G16 M850i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	I think you're obsessing too much about color. So what if the only other M3 in the area is the same color? Just enjoy the car. I have IB too. It wasn't my first choice in color but I'm still happy with it, I think it looks great. My only concerns were with white and red which stand out a bit too much. But I'd be happy with those colors too. (I would just be a little more paranoid about drawing attention from the LEOs when driving.) Have fun during your ED. I'm sure it will be a worthwhile memory. Cheers. __________________ 2020 Z4 M40i.
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