I hate my color.

Year's_End · 05-18-2008, 01:55 PM

I'm so tired of Space Grey. Every time I see a sparkling graphite e92 on the road I seriously regret my decision. The reflections and the lighting just work so much better on the darker color.

Anyone else with Space Grey feel this way? It feels so bland...

Dubbedoutbimmer · 05-18-2008, 01:57 PM

not really I spent a month deciding and special ordered my car I got the montego blue not really a color you MAYBE like lol

Solonng · 05-18-2008, 02:05 PM

what are your thoughts on monaco blue..will i get bored with it?

E90330iS · 05-18-2008, 02:10 PM

Sparkling Eggplant?

BMdblU · 05-18-2008, 02:33 PM

I picked between graphite and space.. both with black leather. The graphite car had a couple more options (idrive, bluetooth) , So that was the real deciding factor.

Personally I love the color changing effect it has to it, I don't get tired of it that way. That even includes the purple hue in direct sunlight. People who see it seem to love it. Although, if I were to do it all over, it would be montego blue.

Dubbedoutbimmer · 05-18-2008, 02:35 PM

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hah that was kinda random huh my bad lol

i8_it · 05-18-2008, 02:39 PM

i love my color but its a pain the ass to keep clean. Next color is for sure white!

GuyOh · 05-18-2008, 02:41 PM

cant go wrong with AW!

remmib · 05-18-2008, 02:49 PM

Luckily I don't hate my color

e92man · 05-18-2008, 03:09 PM

^^^^ because you have the nicest color ever......

Bimmerchop · 05-18-2008, 03:11 PM

I'm considering space grey right now, and thats one of my fears; getting tired/bored of the color.

///M PWR 00 · 05-18-2008, 03:25 PM

Damn...... Kinda glad I didnt go with space grey now... But everytime I see one all waxed up and shiny in direct sunlight I drool over it... Maybe its time for more mods for you!!! You may be getting bored with the car over all, and not just the color!

BoostedBMW · 05-18-2008, 03:30 PM

I love my tiag... it looks clean all the time.

I was set on getting montego, but after seeing how purple under certain conditions I decided against it.

It must really blow to hate the color of your car though. BTW, you should post up a pic of your car since this is the gallery.

Bluecougar · 05-18-2008, 04:04 PM

I like both, there isnt one I like better...I ordered space gray but ended up with sparkling graphite off the lot since it had more options and I got a better deal.

It kinda works out for me because my LR3 is Stornoway Gray which is very similar to space gray....

Basically I

grays lol

Solonng · 05-18-2008, 04:06 PM

space grey was my first choice until i saw the monaco blue..its like getting two colors in one..i love it

MikeMidd · 05-18-2008, 04:09 PM

Sorry that you are down on Space Grey right now. For what it's worth, I think it's a pretty sharp color, and the fact that it works so well with some of the cooler interior colors, like Saddle and Coral, makes it all the more unique. I've got an E90 on order in Sparkling Graphite with black leather - but if Space/Saddle was an option on the sedan, I would've thought very hard about it.

ironjw · 05-18-2008, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Solonng

what are your thoughts on monaco blue..will i get bored with it?

navy or dark blue is my fav. colour and thats why i went with monaco blue with grey interior!!

I love it... no complaints so far ... its just hard to keep clean though and plus you don't many monaco's on the street

hockeynut · 05-18-2008, 04:40 PM

That's why God made paint

arabbmw · 05-18-2008, 04:44 PM

its grey, its not exactly an exciting color to begin with. Give it a good detail with a quality wax or sealant too get the most out of your color. You will fall in love with it again.

ArmyBimmerDude · 05-18-2008, 04:50 PM

Love my color. Second choice would be Sparkling graphite.

martieg · 05-18-2008, 05:05 PM

I love Black Sapphire - but then again, it's hard work to keep it clean. I'm a switcher though, and if would buy a new car, it would definitively be another color!

Here's my list of cars and colors throughout the years:

1986-1989: 1975 Toyota 1000, Mustard
1990-1993: 1972 Ford Pinto, Sky Blue
1993-1994: 1986 Mazda 626, Burgundy
1994-1997: 1994 Ford Ranger, White (company car)
1997-1998: 1995 Chevrolet Lumina, White (company car)
1999-2000: 1999 Ford Taurus, Tan (company car)
2000-2001: 2000 Ford Taurus, White (company car)
2001-2006: 2000 Ford Explorer XLT V8, Tan
2006-today: 2006 BMW 330i, Black Sapphire

I have also bought the following cars for my wife, which I drive often:
1999-2000: 1999 Daihatsu Terios, dark green
2000-2005: 1998 Mercury Villager, Tan
2005-today: 2005 Dodge Durango Limited (Hemi V8), Tan

The best color in terms of hiding the dust is tan.
The best looking car is my black sapphire BMW.

The following pictures are not the actual cars, but internet pics I found (easier than looking for old pics)

V1.47fan · 05-18-2008, 06:48 PM

The best looking e92 I've seen on the interstate that made my heart beat a little faster was sparkling graphite with coral red followed by titanium silver,E92's rear looks really good in silver.

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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1138 Rep 12,444 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	I hate my color. I'm so tired of Space Grey. Every time I see a sparkling graphite e92 on the road I seriously regret my decision. The reflections and the lighting just work so much better on the darker color. Anyone else with Space Grey feel this way? It feels so bland... __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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Dubbedoutbimmer Banned 43 Rep 1,310 Posts Drives: 335XI Coupe Loaded w/body kit Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston iTrader: (-1)	not really I spent a month deciding and special ordered my car I got the montego blue not really a color you MAYBE like lol
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05-18-2008, 02:05 PM	#3
Solonng Captain 110 Rep 829 Posts Drives: Monacco Blue 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	what are your thoughts on monaco blue..will i get bored with it?
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BMdblU Brigadier General 152 Rep 3,983 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	I picked between graphite and space.. both with black leather. The graphite car had a couple more options (idrive, bluetooth) , So that was the real deciding factor. Personally I love the color changing effect it has to it, I don't get tired of it that way. That even includes the purple hue in direct sunlight. People who see it seem to love it. Although, if I were to do it all over, it would be montego blue. Last edited by BMdblU; 05-18-2008 at 09:07 PM..
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remmib General 1569 Rep 29,202 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	Luckily I don't hate my color __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| M5 Front Sway Bar + M550d Rear Sway Bar \| 3DDesign Front Lip \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance Pedals \|
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e92man Lieutenant Colonel 57 Rep 1,719 Posts Drives: modded e92 335i coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: north florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 e92 335i coupe [0.00]	^^^^ because you have the nicest color ever...... __________________ e92 335i jet black, coral red, aluminum, sport, step, paddles, heated seats, pdc, bmw aluminum pedals, oem aero kit front lip, 19' miro type 366 hamann race edition reps, H&R sport springs, 15% tints, vorsteiner rear deck spoiler, custom front pdc "The only cars that should be yellow are taxi cabs and school busses."
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Bimmerchop First Lieutenant 28 Rep 313 Posts Drives: AW/IR/6MT E46 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	I'm considering space grey right now, and thats one of my fears; getting tired/bored of the color. __________________ Rich \| Euro.Technics \| Flickr \| Instagram
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///M PWR 00 Captain 91 Rep 938 Posts Drives: Porsche Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Yonkers, NY iTrader: (0)	Damn...... Kinda glad I didnt go with space grey now... But everytime I see one all waxed up and shiny in direct sunlight I drool over it... Maybe its time for more mods for you!!! You may be getting bored with the car over all, and not just the color!
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BoostedBMW Moderator 132 Rep 6,775 Posts Drives: TiAg E92 335 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (14) Garage List 2003 S2000 [0.00]	I love my tiag... it looks clean all the time. I was set on getting montego, but after seeing how purple under certain conditions I decided against it. It must really blow to hate the color of your car though. BTW, you should post up a pic of your car since this is the gallery. __________________ -Michael. Berlina Black S2000 CR is now in the garage l 19" Rial Daytona Race l KW V2 l Eisenhaus Race Exhaust l
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Bluecougar A Bimmer Chick :) 82 Rep 1,504 Posts Drives: E60 M5 & LR3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norcal iTrader: (36)	I like both, there isnt one I like better...I ordered space gray but ended up with sparkling graphite off the lot since it had more options and I got a better deal. It kinda works out for me because my LR3 is Stornoway Gray which is very similar to space gray.... Basically I grays lol __________________ \|\|Just another ///M Female Driver\|\|Sold: E46 328ci\|\|E92 335i\|\|E60 M5\|\|
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05-18-2008, 04:06 PM	#15
Solonng Captain 110 Rep 829 Posts Drives: Monacco Blue 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	space grey was my first choice until i saw the monaco blue..its like getting two colors in one..i love it
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MikeMidd Thrillin' and billin' 17 Rep 416 Posts Drives: Three-Three-Five Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	Sorry that you are down on Space Grey right now. For what it's worth, I think it's a pretty sharp color, and the fact that it works so well with some of the cooler interior colors, like Saddle and Coral, makes it all the more unique. I've got an E90 on order in Sparkling Graphite with black leather - but if Space/Saddle was an option on the sedan, I would've thought very hard about it. __________________ BMW 335i: Ordered: 4.29.2008 Began production: 5.26.2008 * Completion: 6.2.2008 * PCD: 7.10.2008, Spartanburg, SC*
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hockeynut Private 4 Rep 72 Posts Drives: '04 E46 330cic Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	That's why God made paint __________________ SteveH
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arabbmw Lieutenant 17 Rep 548 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: G hills iTrader: (2)	its grey, its not exactly an exciting color to begin with. Give it a good detail with a quality wax or sealant too get the most out of your color. You will fall in love with it again.
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ArmyBimmerDude Major General 152 Rep 5,501 Posts Drives: Lola Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Georgia iTrader: (3) Garage List 02/2007 E92 335i [0.00]	Love my color. Second choice would be Sparkling graphite. __________________ 2007 E92 Montego Blue 335i
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05-18-2008, 05:05 PM	#21
martieg Texas 311 Rep 769 Posts Drives: 330i Black Sph PP/SP/NV/MTk Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I love Black Sapphire - but then again, it's hard work to keep it clean. I'm a switcher though, and if would buy a new car, it would definitively be another color! Here's my list of cars and colors throughout the years: 1986-1989: 1975 Toyota 1000, Mustard 1990-1993: 1972 Ford Pinto, Sky Blue 1993-1994: 1986 Mazda 626, Burgundy 1994-1997: 1994 Ford Ranger, White (company car) 1997-1998: 1995 Chevrolet Lumina, White (company car) 1999-2000: 1999 Ford Taurus, Tan (company car) 2000-2001: 2000 Ford Taurus, White (company car) 2001-2006: 2000 Ford Explorer XLT V8, Tan 2006-today: 2006 BMW 330i, Black Sapphire I have also bought the following cars for my wife, which I drive often: 1999-2000: 1999 Daihatsu Terios, dark green 2000-2005: 1998 Mercury Villager, Tan 2005-today: 2005 Dodge Durango Limited (Hemi V8), Tan The best color in terms of hiding the dust is tan. The best looking car is my black sapphire BMW. The following pictures are not the actual cars, but internet pics I found (easier than looking for old pics) Last edited by martieg; 05-18-2008 at 05:24 PM..
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V1.47fan Banned 1979 Rep 1,847 Posts Drives: TheArtist formerly known as M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NATIONWIDE iTrader: (0)	The best looking e92 I've seen on the interstate that made my heart beat a little faster was sparkling graphite with coral red followed by titanium silver,E92's rear looks really good in silver.
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