Msport 335i colors. - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

yellowllewellyn · 12-08-2012, 12:03 AM

I'd just like to know, what colors do you all think looks best with a Msport.

AntBabeee · 12-08-2012, 12:04 AM

Estoril Blue II or Mineral Grey...

yellowllewellyn · 12-08-2012, 12:05 AM

I agree. The only problem is, the Grey will fade quicker. Won't it? That's what I was told. But I could just be under educated on that matter. Ha

AntBabeee · 12-08-2012, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by yellowllewellyn

I agree. The only problem is, the Grey will fade quicker. Won't it? That's what I was told. But I could just be under educated on that matter. Ha

I dont know about the grey fading quicker or not. But i have an Estoril Blue. I do think the grey wont look dirty as much as Estoril Blue would look when dirty. haha. Originally I planned on getting Grey, but then i saw Estoril Blue it was too amazing.

bosz · 12-08-2012, 06:53 AM

alpine white

schnell13 · 12-08-2012, 08:07 AM

Well, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, so obviously different colors appeal to different people. Get what you like. As you can see from different cars on the forum, all of the colors look great on the M-Sport IMO. I'm a bit partial to my Mineral Grey, but the red, white, black and, of course, EBII look great also. Just depends on the look you want for your car.

chrisny · 12-08-2012, 09:40 AM

Haven't seen one look bad yet..

yellowllewellyn · 12-08-2012, 11:11 AM

Well I'm in a toss up between Awhite, Mgrey. And Eblue. I think the red looks amazing in all ways. I'd rather not be pulled over in that "stop me red"

Arktctr · 12-08-2012, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by schnell13

Well, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, so obviously different colors appeal to different people. Get what you like. As you can see from different cars on the forum, all of the colors look great on the M-Sport IMO. I'm a bit partial to my Mineral Grey, but the red, white, black and, of course, EBII look great also. Just depends on the look you want for your car.

Exactly...I'm even weirder though as Mineral Grey is my favorite Sportline color (which I have), but I don't like it on the MSport for some reason...for me the Estoril Blue looks absolutely fantastic on the MSport...to each their own...

Seagull · 12-08-2012, 07:20 PM

Here's my thoughts on weighting of colours... depending on what you want in your car, this might matter to you too.

EBII - good because it's exclusive to M-Sport. Mid-shade level so it can hide some dirt. Stands out. That might be good or bad for you.

AW - Good points are that it highlights the intake and the front for the M-Sport. Also, black splitters would kick on this colour. Dirt/snow salt may show up

Black/Dark Colours - good for either stealth look or more luxury looks. But if you love the front of the M-sport, this can hide a bit. Dirt, snow, salt definitely shows up here.

Greys - good at hiding dirt. Good middle ground for some of the above points.

My list to decide on were EBII, AW or Tanz. Which means I didn't know what I wanted because they all serve different purposes. In the end EBII and the matching interior won out.

claykin · 12-08-2012, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowllewellyn

I agree. The only problem is, the Grey will fade quicker. Won't it? That's what I was told. But I could just be under educated on that matter. Ha

Non metallic colors will fade before all others (in the case of the 2013 MSport that means Alpine White only). There's no reason Mineral Grey would fade earlier than EBII, other than the theory that dark colors fade before lighter colors.

My 2010 E90 MSport in Space Grey looks as good today as it did the day I took delivery. Shines like a new penny!

That said, I love EBII. My 1997 M3 was EB.

Keep in mind that the way cars are painted today its more like a powder coat/electrostatic finish than the old fashion wet (water/solvent) paint finish you may be accustom to.

bimmerjph · 12-08-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowllewellyn

I agree. The only problem is, the Grey will fade quicker. Won't it? That's what I was told. But I could just be under educated on that matter. Ha

Possibly, but even in places like Arizona, New Mexico, or Texas it would take a long time for that to happen. If one washes, waxes, and polishes correctly fading shouldn't be an issue regardless of the color. Personally I lean towards the Mineral Gray, as I don't really like any of the interior colors with EBII. If they had a two-tone oyster/black than that would go great with EBII.

jrob · 12-08-2012, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowllewellyn

Well I'm in a toss up between Awhite, Mgrey. And Eblue. I think the red looks amazing in all ways. I'd rather not be pulled over in that "stop me red"

+1 Mineral Grey and Estoril Blue are my favorites. Alpine White looks amazing as well but it just makes that damn hood line so noticeable, why did you have to start designing the hoods that way BMW!

Orjan · 12-09-2012, 07:13 AM

Estoril is the obvious choice, but Melbourne red is also very very nice - even if it may be "arrest me red"

This is bremborio's car

And Alpine white always looks good (when it's clean..) This Bora's car

Jackson743 · 12-09-2012, 11:50 AM

Estoril Blue. It's proprietary to M-Sport, metallic, and looks dynamic in the sunlight.

12-08-2012, 12:03 AM	#1
yellowllewellyn Private Drives: 1999 540i black Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ky Posts: 59 iTrader: (0)	Msport 335i colors. I'd just like to know, what colors do you all think looks best with a Msport.
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12-08-2012, 12:04 AM	#2
AntBabeee Lieutenant Drives: 2013 BMW 335i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 526 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 BMW 335i [0.00]	Estoril Blue II or Mineral Grey... __________________ F30 BMW 335i M-Sport: Estoril Blue II, 19" Rims, Sports Auto, Premium, Technology, Harmon Kardon, Heated Front Seats, Driver Assistance...

12-08-2012, 06:53 AM	#5
bosz Lieutenant Drives: F30 335i Ordered Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: toronto Posts: 546 iTrader: (0)	alpine white __________________ JB Stage 1 2012 F30 335i/BSM/Coral Red Interior/Diamond Black Trim/Premium Pack/BMW Apps/Ext Blue Tooth/Sirius XM/Sport Auto W/Paddle Shifters/Sport Suspension

12-08-2012, 08:07 AM	#6
schnell13 Private First Class Drives: 2013 335i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: The Beach Posts: 174 iTrader: (0)	Good Question Well, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, so obviously different colors appeal to different people. Get what you like. As you can see from different cars on the forum, all of the colors look great on the M-Sport IMO. I'm a bit partial to my Mineral Grey, but the red, white, black and, of course, EBII look great also. Just depends on the look you want for your car. __________________ Individual Order 2013 335i M-Sport through BMW Military Sales / Mineral Grey / Coral Red / 4MR / ZMM / ZPP / ZTP / ZDH / 2TB / 494 / 688 / ///M Performance / Upgraded Details / Stance SC-5ive / ///M5 Blue Brakes

12-08-2012, 07:20 PM	#10
Seagull Lieutenant Drives: f30 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 407 iTrader: (0)	Here's my thoughts on weighting of colours... depending on what you want in your car, this might matter to you too. EBII - good because it's exclusive to M-Sport. Mid-shade level so it can hide some dirt. Stands out. That might be good or bad for you. AW - Good points are that it highlights the intake and the front for the M-Sport. Also, black splitters would kick on this colour. Dirt/snow salt may show up Black/Dark Colours - good for either stealth look or more luxury looks. But if you love the front of the M-sport, this can hide a bit. Dirt, snow, salt definitely shows up here. Greys - good at hiding dirt. Good middle ground for some of the above points. My list to decide on were EBII, AW or Tanz. Which means I didn't know what I wanted because they all serve different purposes. In the end EBII and the matching interior won out. __________________ Current: F30 - 335i AT M-Sport Previous: E90 - 335xi MT, E90 - 330i MT, E46 - 330i MT

12-08-2012, 12:05 AM	#3
yellowllewellyn Private Drives: 1999 540i black Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ky Posts: 59 iTrader: (0)	I agree. The only problem is, the Grey will fade quicker. Won't it? That's what I was told. But I could just be under educated on that matter. Ha

12-08-2012, 09:40 AM	#7
chrisny Captain Drives: '13 BSM 335xi M Sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NY Posts: 822 iTrader: (0)	Haven't seen one look bad yet..

12-08-2012, 11:11 AM	#8
yellowllewellyn Private Drives: 1999 540i black Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ky Posts: 59 iTrader: (0)	Well I'm in a toss up between Awhite, Mgrey. And Eblue. I think the red looks amazing in all ways. I'd rather not be pulled over in that "stop me red"

12-09-2012, 07:13 AM	#14
Orjan Lieutenant Drives: 1979 E21 323i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 422 iTrader: (0)	Estoril is the obvious choice, but Melbourne red is also very very nice - even if it may be "arrest me red" This is bremborio's car And Alpine white always looks good (when it's clean..) This Bora's car __________________ I am not young enough to know everything - Oscar Wilde Last edited by Orjan; 12-09-2012 at 07:22 AM.

12-09-2012, 11:50 AM	#15
Jackson743 First Lieutenant Drives: 335i M-Sport/EBII/ED 12/5 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ventura County, CA Posts: 371 iTrader: (0)	Estoril Blue. It's proprietary to M-Sport, metallic, and looks dynamic in the sunlight.

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