Best Looking Colors Combinations - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

yellowllewellyn · 01-24-2013, 02:22 AM

I'm looking for the best color combinations when it comes to interior and exterior. I'm 20 years old. I'm in college. And I'm buying my first new car in Oct and need a car that looks amazing on the outside and works well on the inside too.

DrivenByE30 · 01-24-2013, 02:24 AM

subjective question, you ask...

Being in college, dont you have objectivity ?

60sTrackStar · 01-24-2013, 09:08 AM

Why not stop caring what other people think and pick colors YOU think look good?

bizzyqu · 01-24-2013, 09:19 AM

Use the color threads in the photos section for good ideas

Tsuyoi · 01-24-2013, 10:10 AM

Exterior and interior color are also largely based on how much you want to maintain and care for your car. White and Black exteriors will mean that you'll need to wash and wax that baby every one or two weeks to keep it showroom sparkly, and any dirt or grime or damage will immediately be obvious. Greys and silvers hide it a lot better.

For interior it's whatever you fancy. I personally like lighter interiors to give the car a more open feel (black interiors feel cramped to me).

johnofcross · 01-24-2013, 10:38 AM

+10 on all previous posts. If you want an opinion, set up a poll. You could also search for threads, as this has been discussed plenty of times.

Personally, Superman colors (Estoril Blue ext, Coral Red int). But that's me.

DerekS · 01-24-2013, 12:27 PM

It really depends upon what you mean as "best colour combo".

For aesthetics ?
For safety ?
For ease of maintenance ?

I have owned many different colour combos. The one that I went back to, silver with black interior, works best for me. IMO, it best addresses the 3 questions above.

The new F30 (especially the M Sport version) in Glacier silver looks fantastic; it is also a highly visible colour, both day and night and it's easy to maintain
(see photos below).

Alpine white is another good colour, but it requires frequent washing during winter months.

As for interior choices, if you are buying your car, stay away from beige interior. It will not only be labor-intensive to maintain a clean look, it will reduce the resale for your car by several thousands of $$$.

Black and red are by far the two most popular interior choices for the F30.

In the end, there really isn't any one best colour combo, it comes down to what you like. Good luck !

yellowllewellyn · 01-24-2013, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Tsuyoi

Exterior and interior color are also largely based on how much you want to maintain and care for your car. White and Black exteriors will mean that you'll need to wash and wax that baby every one or two weeks to keep it showroom sparkly, and any dirt or grime or damage will immediately be obvious. Greys and silvers hide it a lot better.

For interior it's whatever you fancy. I personally like lighter interiors to give the car a more open feel (black interiors feel cramped to me).

Thank you. Exactly what I was looking for. I've been leaning towards material grey with red leather. Sport line.

Vector Pilot · 01-24-2013, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DerekS

It really depends upon what you mean as "best colour combo".

For aesthetics ?
For safety ?
For ease of maintenance ?

I have owned many different colour combos. The one that I went back to, silver with black interior, works best for me. IMO, it best addresses the 3 questions above.

The new F30 (especially the M Sport version) in Glacier silver looks fantastic; it is also a highly visible colour, both day and night and it's easy to maintain
(see photos below).

Alpine white is another good colour, but it requires frequent washing during winter months.

As for interior choices, if you are buying your car, stay away from beige interior. It will not only be labor-intensive to maintain a clean look, it will reduce the resale for your car by several thousands of $$$.

Black and red are by far the two most popular interior choices for the F30.

In the end, there really isn't any one best colour combo, it comes down to what you like. Good luck !

Allow me to digress from the topic and say I like the Modern Line Wheels with the M Sport trim.
Highest Regards

shivaswrath · 01-24-2013, 01:06 PM

I would say Mineral Gray
Black interior.

wdeerfield · 01-24-2013, 02:14 PM

mineral gray on black

DerekS · 01-24-2013, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vector Pilot

Allow me to digress from the topic and say I like the Modern Line Wheels with the M Sport trim.
Highest Regards

Thanks ! That's my winter set-up. The Modern line wheels are one of very few alloys that will fit over the optional M Sport brakes.

etmathews · 01-24-2013, 06:13 PM

Mineral grey and black.

yellowllewellyn · 01-24-2013, 08:35 PM

I was just thinks sport like with red leather since it would match the red trim line.

Schm · 01-24-2013, 08:58 PM

There are few colors that look bad on a BMW. Agree with previous posts, if you want easy to take care of colors, shoot for silver, red, or blue and dark interiors. Easier to clean and maintain.

howtobeastitup96 · 01-24-2013, 09:18 PM

Alpine White Coral Red

jtuds · 01-24-2013, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowllewellyn

I'm looking for the best color combinations when it comes to interior and exterior. I'm 20 years old. I'm in college. And I'm buying my first new car in Oct and need a car that looks amazing on the outside and works well on the inside too.

A college student "buying" a new BMW? Sounds highly mommydaddyish

newbmwuser · 01-24-2013, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by howtobeastitup96

Alpine White Coral Red

this

its insanely beautiful

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtuds

A college student "buying" a new BMW? Sounds highly mommydaddyish

of course it is, when I was 20, I had a minus bank account. Since then, I graduated college, got a job, and got my first new car (im now 25). That said, my parents gave me my rx330, so I have no issues with parents buying their kids toys, afterall its their money

dmontic71 · 01-24-2013, 10:03 PM

I love my current car, but if I could do it all over I think I might have gone with the Mineral Grey. You never get tired of it. My 1st bimmer was "Sparkling Graphite" (see my garage), which is pretty close...

yellowllewellyn · 01-24-2013, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtuds

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowllewellyn

I'm looking for the best color combinations when it comes to interior and exterior. I'm 20 years old. I'm in college. And I'm buying my first new car in Oct and need a car that looks amazing on the outside and works well on the inside too.

A college student "buying" a new BMW? Sounds highly mommydaddyish

Yeah true. It is daddyish. But I'm paying for most of it my self. So I'm not a total spoiled brat. I just want advice so far.

.

Tsuyoi · 01-24-2013, 11:07 PM

I made a total of 30k over 4 years in college from part time and side jobs. So yeah, new car in college isn't automatically "mommy or daddyish"

Boosted John · 01-25-2013, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtuds

A college student "buying" a new BMW? Sounds highly mommydaddyish

hahaha.. thats exactly what i was thinking too..

01-24-2013, 02:22 AM	#1
yellowllewellyn Private Drives: 1999 540i black Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ky Posts: 58 iTrader: (0)	Best Looking Colors Combinations I'm looking for the best color combinations when it comes to interior and exterior. I'm 20 years old. I'm in college. And I'm buying my first new car in Oct and need a car that looks amazing on the outside and works well on the inside too.
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01-24-2013, 02:24 AM	#2
DrivenByE30 Colonel Drives: '12 F30 Lux 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OC - SoCal Posts: 2,174 iTrader: (0)	subjective question, you ask... Being in college, dont you have objectivity ? __________________ all 3 are MT > F30 Luxury 335i 6MT- The dream driven... _..._4/12/12 ED trip MASSIVE photo thread here <<<

01-24-2013, 10:38 AM	#6
johnofcross Second Lieutenant Drives: Superman 2013 F30 335i M Sport Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 230 iTrader: (0)	+10 on all previous posts. If you want an opinion, set up a poll. You could also search for threads, as this has been discussed plenty of times. Personally, Superman colors (Estoril Blue ext, Coral Red int). But that's me. __________________ 2013 BMW 335i Sedan Estoril Blue II M Sport 19" 403M\|6MT\|Dynamic Handling\|Tech Package\|Coral Red Leather\|Park Distance Control\|Harmon Kardon

01-24-2013, 12:27 PM	#7
DerekS Captain Drives: 335i M Sport GS Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver,B.C. Posts: 910 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 335i M Sport [0.00]	Exterior & Interior combo ? It really depends upon what you mean as "best colour combo". For aesthetics ? For safety ? For ease of maintenance ? I have owned many different colour combos. The one that I went back to, silver with black interior, works best for me. IMO, it best addresses the 3 questions above. The new F30 (especially the M Sport version) in Glacier silver looks fantastic; it is also a highly visible colour, both day and night and it's easy to maintain (see photos below). Alpine white is another good colour, but it requires frequent washing during winter months. As for interior choices, if you are buying your car, stay away from beige interior. It will not only be labor-intensive to maintain a clean look, it will reduce the resale for your car by several thousands of $$$. Black and red are by far the two most popular interior choices for the F30. In the end, there really isn't any one best colour combo, it comes down to what you like. Good luck ! Attached Images __________________ 2013-335i M Sport, 8 spd, Glacier silver, adaptive M suspension, variable sport steering, 18" style 400 staggered wheels/tires, M Sport brakes,

01-24-2013, 01:06 PM	#10
shivaswrath Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norwalk CT Posts: 1,982 iTrader: (2)	I would say Mineral Gray Black interior. __________________ 2012 335i Mineral Gray M Performance Whore: PPK\|Exhaust\|Brakes\|Performance Suspension Struts & Springs\|Black Kidney Grilles\|CF Spoiler and Mirror Caps\|M Sport 400M\|BMWF30.com 335i brakes FS!

01-24-2013, 09:08 AM	#3
60sTrackStar New Member Drives: BMW 335i Xdrive (ordered) Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NY Posts: 23 iTrader: (0)	Why not stop caring what other people think and pick colors YOU think look good?

01-24-2013, 09:19 AM	#4
bizzyqu First Lieutenant Drives: 2013 BMW 335i xDrive M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New York Posts: 356 iTrader: (0)	Use the color threads in the photos section for good ideas

01-24-2013, 10:10 AM	#5
Tsuyoi Lieutenant Drives: 2013 F30 328i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New York Posts: 526 iTrader: (0)	Exterior and interior color are also largely based on how much you want to maintain and care for your car. White and Black exteriors will mean that you'll need to wash and wax that baby every one or two weeks to keep it showroom sparkly, and any dirt or grime or damage will immediately be obvious. Greys and silvers hide it a lot better. For interior it's whatever you fancy. I personally like lighter interiors to give the car a more open feel (black interiors feel cramped to me).

01-24-2013, 02:14 PM	#11
wdeerfield Major Drives: 2009 328i xdrive Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 1,441 iTrader: (0)	mineral gray on black __________________ 2009 MBM \| ZPP \| ZSP \| ZCW \| CA \| 6FL \| NAV \| XENONS \| 18x8.5 VB3s ET30/25

01-24-2013, 06:13 PM	#13
etmathews WARRIORS come out to play yay!! Drives: 2013 F30 335i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 333 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [0.00]	Mineral grey and black. __________________ 2013 335i M Sport/Mineral Grey Metallic/Black Dakota Leather/Aluminum Hexagon Trim/ M performance spoiler, M performance grills, Llumar ATX Axcess 30% tint

01-24-2013, 08:35 PM	#14
yellowllewellyn Private Drives: 1999 540i black Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ky Posts: 58 iTrader: (0)	I was just thinks sport like with red leather since it would match the red trim line.

01-24-2013, 08:58 PM	#15
Schm Colonel Drives: 330i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,595 iTrader: (2)	There are few colors that look bad on a BMW. Agree with previous posts, if you want easy to take care of colors, shoot for silver, red, or blue and dark interiors. Easier to clean and maintain. __________________ 2006 E90 330i.

01-24-2013, 09:18 PM	#16
howtobeastitup96 Enlisted Member Drives: F30 328i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: South Floida Posts: 36 iTrader: (0)	Alpine White Coral Red

01-24-2013, 10:03 PM	#19
dmontic71 Lieutenant Drives: 2012 F30 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 516 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 328i [5.00] (retired) 2009 528i [5.00] (retired) 2006 325i [5.00] (retired) 2002 325ci [5.00]	I love my current car, but if I could do it all over I think I might have gone with the Mineral Grey. You never get tired of it. My 1st bimmer was "Sparkling Graphite" (see my garage), which is pretty close... __________________ 2012 F30 328i, Melbourne Red, Premium, Sportline, Steptronic, Xenon, Harmon Kardon.

01-24-2013, 11:07 PM	#21
Tsuyoi Lieutenant Drives: 2013 F30 328i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New York Posts: 526 iTrader: (0)	I made a total of 30k over 4 years in college from part time and side jobs. So yeah, new car in college isn't automatically "mommy or daddyish"

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