Torn on colors, for an '09 LCI BMW E90 328i/335i

Inzane · 12-22-08, 01:15

I'm planning on buying a new BMW 3-series sedan next spring/summer. It will be either a 328i or a 335i (RWD, 6MT). New for '09 is a mid-model facelift (aka LCI - Life Cycle Improvement, or something-rather) on the sedan.

There are a dozen exterior color choices available, but I have it narrowed down to four:

Crimson Red - bright red (non-metallic).

Barbera Red - burgandy/wine color, metallic.

Space Gray - new on the sedan, replaces Sparkling Graphite (which is no longer available unfortunately).

Bluewater Metallic - new color for the 3-series in '09, replaces Atlantic(Arctic?) Blue I think. Looks like silver with a hint of blue.

(I've eliminated the other 8 choices for a variety of reasons: Don't want another black car, don't like white, silver too common, etc.).

Any comments on these colors? Thanks.

Here is Crimson Red (pre-facelift, pic borrowed from E90post.com):

Here is Barbera Red (before the facelift though, pic borrowed from E90post):

Here is Space Grey (pic borrowed from E90post.com):

Here's Bluewater (from E90post.com):

Inzane · 12-22-08, 03:33

Updated with pics!

pharmboyrx · 12-22-08, 04:37

Barbera Red or Space Grey. I don't think the Crimson Red goes well on that body, and I see Bluewater all the time. Too "me too."

Inzane · 12-22-08, 04:44

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Originally Posted by pharmboyrx

I see Bluewater all the time. Too "me too."

Really? On the new 3 sedan? Or are you seeing that color on other body styles? It's a *new* color for the E90 for 2009.

But it may have been available previously on the E92 coupes (not sure), the E46s, the 1-series and other BMW models.

pharmboyrx · 12-22-08, 04:53

I just feel like I've seen that color or a similar color to it on way too many cars. Not necessarily on a BMW. Although I seem to remember seeing it on a bimmer.

jdoria · 12-22-08, 04:54

Monaco Blue

Inzane · 12-22-08, 05:00

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Originally Posted by pharmboyrx

I just feel like I've seen that color or a similar color to it on way too many cars.

I know what you mean. That color, as well as silvers and greys are very common and run the risk of boring me over time.

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Originally Posted by jsatek

Monaco Blue

I do like Monaco Blue, however it's very similar to the Majestic Blue of my wife's Altima. I don't think I'd want two sedans of essentially the same color parked side by side in my garage.

soccerjunky · 12-22-08, 06:59

not really feeling any of the colors...maybe it's the car

BigAl3 · 12-22-08, 07:07

i would choose Space Gray...

ptaylor_9849 · 12-22-08, 07:13

This is an absolute no brainer. Get the burgundy with the wheels pictured on the grey one.
That deep wine color looks very elegant.

Legacy99 · 12-22-08, 07:18

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Originally Posted by BigAl3

i would choose Space Gray...

It seems like we are always on the same wave length. I like the space gray also.

Inzane · 12-22-08, 08:48

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Originally Posted by ptaylor_9849

This is an absolute no brainer. Get the burgundy with the wheels pictured on the grey one.
That deep wine color looks very elegant.

If I select a 335i with the sport pkg, those are the wheels I'd get with the car.

I like 'em too. They shouldn't be too hard to clean.