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      09-28-2018, 05:57 AM   #1
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Sparkling Graphite M3 anyone?

Anyone has or has had a graphite gray e9xM? I have the opportunity to buy one from FL and before I order the PPI I wanted to get an idea of what it looks like in person. The color is unique and even controversial perhaps lol. I’d be willing to dive to you to see the car. Thanks.
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warot send my man some photos. Worst decision BMW made in 2009 was not continuing Graphite.
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Almost purchased an SG e90 about 4 years ago but dealer could not sell me it due to having the air bag recall which I was pretty upset about. Anyways I think it's one of their best colors and also a rare color (only made so many before discontinued). The car looks dark gray and has tints of purple when in sun. I would definitely check it out if I were you. Resale value will also be higher if you ever were to sell.
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i have a sparkling graphite e90 non M. if you wanted to see how the color in person is pm me I'm in the south end. I personally love the color it looks amazing on Ms. if you wanna see an nice M with pictures @Matt@AUTOcouture has a really nice one. His ig is crosshair_nightmare
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i have a sparkling graphite e90 non M. if you wanted to see how the color in person is pm me I'm in the south end. I personally love the color it looks amazing on Ms. if you wanna see an nice M with pictures @Matt@AUTOcouture has a really nice one. His ig is crosshair_nightmare
Incoming PM thanks!!!!
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I had a SGM 335i. Beautiful color. Has some blue and purple in it; very unique. When freshly detailed the paint looks 3 feet deep and insane. I now have an AW M3 because I felt the SGM was quite labor intensive to maintain.
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I had a SGM 335i. Beautiful color. Has some blue and purple in it; very unique. When freshly detailed the paint looks 3 feet deep and insane. I now have an AW M3 because I felt the SGM was quite labor intensive to maintain.
ha... that's not good. I just came from Jet black e90M. hated maintaining it and swore off black unless it's a garage queen and not something I'll drive daily
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I had a SGM 335i. Beautiful color. Has some blue and purple in it; very unique. When freshly detailed the paint looks 3 feet deep and insane. I now have an AW M3 because I felt the SGM was quite labor intensive to maintain.
ha... that's not good. I just came from Jet black e90M. hated maintaining it and swore off black unless it's a garage queen and not something I'll drive daily
On the one hand the metallic hides imperfections and if you ever need body work it's an easy match because close enough will be sufficient, but it's still a dark color, so to really pop you have to deal with swirls and water spots etc more so than what is noticeable on a white or silver car. I have 2 little kids now and just didn't have the time for that level of maintenance.
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Our first E92 M3 was Sparkling Graphite. Fantastic Color!

wow. That looks awesome. Thanks
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