Le Mans Blue or Space Gray?

Mako · 07-17-2009, 05:23 PM

okay, E90 sedan, what would you guys pick, Le Mans Blue (all I have seen is pictures, haven't found one in Chicago to look at in person) with black leather or Space Gray with Red Leather? I figure the gray can get boring but red leather should be a great combo and make it more distinct, Blue won't get as boring but I will have a boring black interior (don't like the beige or gray).

!Xoible · 07-17-2009, 05:43 PM

LeMans on FR isnt bad at all. seen IB on FR and it's gorgeous. DO NOT MISS ON FR IMHO.

space gay is my least favorite. but that's just me.

one combo im loving in SSII/FR. sex

MJC///M3 · 07-17-2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by !Xoible

LeMans on FR isnt bad at all. seen IB on FR and it's gorgeous. DO NOT MISS ON FR IMHO.

space gay is my least favorite. but that's just me.

one combo im loving in SSII/FR. sex

+1....SSII/FR is mine! Prolly best combo out there IMHO.

That being said...back on point: Le Mans vs Space Grey is a tough call...both are stunning....I do think though that Space Grey on FR is amazing!!...so if your thinking bout getting FR...my vote would be SG!

DCMETRO22Z · 07-17-2009, 05:52 PM

I can give you my opinion because this afternoon I saw a LMB E92 Under the sun and said myself : Oh god LMB looks great in real life !

LE MANS BLUE !!!

ase2dais · 07-17-2009, 05:58 PM

I say Space Grey.. but dont want to see much of us around so go Lemans Blue

TK-421 · 07-17-2009, 06:00 PM

I say Space Gray because it's pretty close to Silver Gray, the color of the CSL (as well as Jet Black). I think the color makes the car look more aggressive for some reason.

EDIT: This reinforces my opinion

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http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...75&postcount=5

lito · 07-17-2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by news 4 u

I say Space Gray because it's pretty close to Silver Gray, the color of the CSL (as well as Jet Black). I think the color makes the car look more aggressive for some reason.

EDIT: This reinforces my opinion

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...75&postcount=5

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Mako · 07-17-2009, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MJC///M3

+1....SSII/FR is mine! Prolly best combo out there IMHO.

That being said...back on point: Le Mans vs Space Grey is a tough call...both are stunning....I do think though that Space Grey on FR is amazing!!...so if your thinking bout getting FR...my vote would be SG!

I have heard SS/FR can be harsh because of the green/blue that is in the silverstone. of course I have never seen this combo in person or in pictures so I can't judge it but am avoiding it for now. I really thought about LeMans Blue with Fox Red (in fact I think BMW displayed one with that combo even though its not "recommended" in their M3 brochure), just think resale might be impossible on a "superman" car...

Mako · 07-17-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DCMETRO22Z

I can give you my opinion because this afternoon I saw a LMB E92 Under the sun and said myself : Oh god LMB looks great in real life !

LE MANS BLUE !!!

How would you guys who have seen LMB describe it compared to other cars blues? I mean is it more electric or a dull blue? I have seen the new Land Rover LR2 electric blue which I thought I loved at first but then got to be too much after a while (had it as a loaner for a day), and today I just saw the new WRX bright blue and liked it. Pictures never show how these cars really look.

datbimmerdoe · 07-17-2009, 07:44 PM

SG/FR FTMFW!!!!!!!!!!!

zenderm3 · 07-17-2009, 07:46 PM

Space Grey + FR is a great combo!

DVDA · 07-18-2009, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by !Xoible

LeMans on FR isnt bad at all.

I have thought about this but wouldnt it look like superman? or spiderman?

Addicted2Boost · 07-18-2009, 12:46 AM

LMB!

Eau Rouge · 07-18-2009, 01:01 AM

I've seen both that you list, and both look good IMHO.

However, last month while passing through Baton Rouge, LA, I saw a Jerez Black / Bamboo Beige sedan. If I were going to get a sedan rather than a coupe, that combo would be the ticket for me. Having said that, I'm probably a little less prejudiced against the relatively "neediness" of black paint that many regard as "high maintenance"; which it is: To me, I can't imagine Jerez Black being any more difficult than black sapphire metallic paint on my wife's ride.

FStop7 · 07-18-2009, 02:01 AM

I say do Le Mans Blue just because it's a rarer color. But either one looks good. You really can't go wrong with any of the color combos offered on the M3.

schadenfreude · 07-18-2009, 02:26 AM

I voted LeMans/Black, but Space Grey/FR was a CLOSE second to my Interlagos. I could barely make the call, and if the lighting were different on order day it probably would have been SG for me.

PYSpeed.com · 07-18-2009, 03:08 AM

I like Space Gray IMO... but to be honest, both colors are pretty good choices. =)

Excitmnt94 · 07-18-2009, 08:56 AM

they both look great...but i would have to go with Space over Fox...

Nawaaz · 07-18-2009, 12:03 PM

Lemans blue is much more of a younger, vibrant color.
Space Gray is more serious. It has that expensive, mature look to it I guess.

For me, I chose IB. It's a very nice color with a whole lot of emotion in it.

DVDA · 07-18-2009, 12:36 PM

This my same issue...

I love Le Mans blue and I love the Red Interior....cant do Le Mans + Red as I dont want to look like Superman.

So I have to decide if I want the Interior I love (Red) on exterior I am ok with (Gray) or Exterior I love (Le Mans) with Interior I am ok with (Black).

Lemans_Blue_M · 07-18-2009, 12:58 PM

You'll have to guess which one I would chose.

themetz · 07-18-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Mako

okay, E90 sedan, what would you guys pick, Le Mans Blue (all I have seen is pictures, haven't found one in Chicago to look at in person) with black leather or Space Gray with Red Leather? I figure the gray can get boring but red leather should be a great combo and make it more distinct, Blue won't get as boring but I will have a boring black interior (don't like the beige or gray).

I went for LMB + Black Extended - really happy with choice.

Previously had Space Gray and colour didn't really change when clean vs. dirty and IMHO didn't have the wow factor after a good detail. Wheras LMB after some TLC looks AMAZING and like new every time!

View Poll Results: SG with Red or LeMans Blue with black?
Space Gray with Fox Red leather	69	39.88%
LeMans Blue with Black Leather	87	50.29%
other color combo looks better on sedan	17	9.83%
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DCMETRO22Z Lieutenant 36 Rep 422 Posts Drives: Feet Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Massy 91 iTrader: (0)	I can give you my opinion because this afternoon I saw a LMB E92 Under the sun and said myself : Oh god LMB looks great in real life ! LE MANS BLUE !!!
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zenderm3 Lieutenant Colonel 95 Rep 1,996 Posts Drives: E36 M3 DY/2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Space Grey + FR is a great combo! __________________ ________________ My ///M is in my garage .... and it is a beast! 2010 E92 M3 Space Grey \| Fully Loaded 1996 E36 M3 Dakar Yellow - SOLD 2004 Honda Accord Euro - SOLD
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Eau Rouge Major 140 Rep 1,242 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Florida's Emerald Coast iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW E92 M3 [9.00]	I've seen both that you list, and both look good IMHO. However, last month while passing through Baton Rouge, LA, I saw a Jerez Black / Bamboo Beige sedan. If I were going to get a sedan rather than a coupe, that combo would be the ticket for me. Having said that, I'm probably a little less prejudiced against the relatively "neediness" of black paint that many regard as "high maintenance"; which it is: To me, I can't imagine Jerez Black being any more difficult than black sapphire metallic paint on my wife's ride.
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FStop7 I like cars 329 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park, CA iTrader: (3)	I say do Le Mans Blue just because it's a rarer color. But either one looks good. You really can't go wrong with any of the color combos offered on the M3. __________________ My photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/racelap/
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schadenfreude Lieutenant 8 Rep 426 Posts Drives: '09 E90 M-DCT M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 E90 M3 [0.00]	I voted LeMans/Black, but Space Grey/FR was a CLOSE second to my Interlagos. I could barely make the call, and if the lighting were different on order day it probably would have been SG for me. __________________ AiB LEDs///MS Filter///Hardwired V1///VentureShield///F1 Pinnacle 35%///IND Reflectors///BMW Performance Grills
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PYSpeed.com Major General 916 Rep 6,094 Posts Drives: BC Forged Wheels Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (39)	I like Space Gray IMO... but to be honest, both colors are pretty good choices. =)
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Nawaaz Brigadier General 221 Rep 4,643 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: . iTrader: (0)	Lemans blue is much more of a younger, vibrant color. Space Gray is more serious. It has that expensive, mature look to it I guess. For me, I chose IB. It's a very nice color with a whole lot of emotion in it.
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07-18-2009, 12:36 PM	#20
DVDA Major 123 Rep 1,419 Posts Drives: women crazy Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tamarac, Florida iTrader: (0)	This my same issue... I love Le Mans blue and I love the Red Interior....cant do Le Mans + Red as I dont want to look like Superman. So I have to decide if I want the Interior I love (Red) on exterior I am ok with (Gray) or Exterior I love (Le Mans) with Interior I am ok with (Black). __________________ '10 E92 335i\|Le Mans Blue\|Black Dakota\|Light Burl Walnut Trim\|Premium\|///M-Sport\|Steptronic\|I-Drive\|Comfort Access\|
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Lemans_Blue_M Automotive Industry Insider 462 Rep 1,948 Posts Drives: Lemans Blue M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	You'll have to guess which one I would chose. __________________ The best is yet to come...
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