Poll : Jet Black/Coral Red or Alpine Withe/Coral Red??

MentholGuy · 12-13-2007, 02:48 PM

Hello Guys,

it's really hard to decide, so I need your opinions.
I was thinking to get Jet Black/Coral Red, but can't delete Alpine White from my brain.

I've had Alpine White E46 before, and I really liked it.
Never had Black car before, (Red E36, AW E46, Estoril Blue X5), and saw few posts saying that Jet Black is kinda hard to keep clean/take care.

Should I stick with Alpine White? or just go for Jet Black??

Thanks for any comments!!

AndreyATC · 12-13-2007, 02:50 PM

Nice X5!

Zirenz2006 · 12-13-2007, 02:50 PM

Is there a vote against Coral?

JackMac · 12-13-2007, 02:53 PM

Oh boy...

The only answer is that you need to decide. It is going to be your car.

Gig103 · 12-13-2007, 02:58 PM

Well, if you liked AW before, maybe that's the way to go? All the AW cars on here look fantastic.

Of course, going black means something different, which is always nice when buying a new car! I'm biased towards black, so that's my vote, and I just suggest you get ready to clean it (by hand) more often

Alex_bm · 12-13-2007, 03:26 PM

+1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zirenz2006

Is there a vote against Coral?

Tommy420 · 12-13-2007, 04:13 PM

yes

Chunli744 · 12-13-2007, 04:25 PM

That decision is really up to you. I just got my 335 coupe in Alpine White 2 days ago and I love it! I don't regret my decision whatsoever. I'm a little over the red interior. It's sorta played out since I see it on most 335s now. I have the black interior in mine and it looks hott!

Chunli744 · 12-13-2007, 04:27 PM

coral is ugly.

Skeeter44 · 12-13-2007, 04:32 PM

I would get the Jet Black unless you are in a sunny place (FL, TX SOCA)

Coming from a AW guy.

Aija · 12-13-2007, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chunli744

coral is ugly.

-1

Bama M3 · 12-13-2007, 05:28 PM

I would encourage you to go with the white/coral red combo for two reasons:

- This is a stunning combination--it really looks "right"

- Black looks stunning when it is clean, but black cars never stay really clean for more than a day or two. They are visibly covered with dust within 24 hr after washing, and a little rain or a drive through a small puddle will really mess it up. We have a black GMC Denali now, and we had a black STS before that (this is my wife's primary car and she, just like me, can choose whatever color she wants!). I use Zaino regularly and I use a California Duster until the car is too dirty to wipe down. And I wash the Denali as often as possible. But even with all that, I only get a few days to enjoy my really clean black car. White (or silver or gray or many other colors) are much easier to live with but they still look great.

- Even if you follow every conceivable precaution, black cars will eventually have some degree of visible swirling. You can mitigate those if you are very careful washing and waxing, and if you avoid car washes. But staying ahead of swirls will be a major challenge for as long as you own a black car.

That's my $.02. Good luck to you, and you will certainly enjoy your 3 series once you have it.

akack79 · 12-13-2007, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chunli744

coral is ugly.

+1 and get AW w/ Saddle!!!!!

DirtBag335 · 12-13-2007, 05:43 PM

AW on CR, I had it an loved it.

Mikewarlover · 12-13-2007, 05:58 PM

Aw for sure since my car is aw i mean it is really clean but then if u are going carbon fiber mods then get the graphite one that looks really nice with mod

carchrism5 · 12-13-2007, 06:10 PM

AW def

scollins · 12-13-2007, 07:42 PM

I don't like the Coral interior, and I think white is for rental and fleet cars.

But to each their own!

ALPINE6SPD · 12-13-2007, 08:13 PM

Thats a tough choice but I like AW. Those are the 2 best color combos though IMO.

Feds · 12-14-2007, 04:09 AM

JB Baby!

AoshichanX · 12-14-2007, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bama 335i

I would encourage you to go with the white/coral red combo for two reasons:

- This is a stunning combination--it really looks "right"

- Black looks stunning when it is clean, but black cars never stay really clean for more than a day or two. They are visibly covered with dust within 24 hr after washing, and a little rain or a drive through a small puddle will really mess it up. We have a black GMC Denali now, and we had a black STS before that (this is my wife's primary car and she, just like me, can choose whatever color she wants!). I use Zaino regularly and I use a California Duster until the car is too dirty to wipe down. And I wash the Denali as often as possible. But even with all that, I only get a few days to enjoy my really clean black car. White (or silver or gray or many other colors) are much easier to live with but they still look great.

- Even if you follow every conceivable precaution, black cars will eventually have some degree of visible swirling. You can mitigate those if you are very careful washing and waxing, and if you avoid car washes. But staying ahead of swirls will be a major challenge for as long as you own a black car.

That's my $.02. Good luck to you, and you will certainly enjoy your 3 series once you have it.

Everything he has stated is true about Jet Black, but oh, my, god, my car is still the shiniest piece of **** in any lot at night--even after 1-2 weeks of no washing.

(I have a jet black)

But yes, it looks much less appealing under direct sunlight hahaha.

tryangles · 12-14-2007, 04:15 AM

JB all the way

uhaulball · 12-14-2007, 04:34 AM

either way, i love your X5 and i never liked em, my parents had 2 of em.

but they never looked like THiS!

12-13-2007, 02:48 PM	#1
MentholGuy 190 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: 11 E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: S. Cal iTrader: (12)	Poll : Jet Black/Coral Red or Alpine Withe/Coral Red?? Hello Guys, it's really hard to decide, so I need your opinions. I was thinking to get Jet Black/Coral Red, but can't delete Alpine White from my brain. I've had Alpine White E46 before, and I really liked it. Never had Black car before, (Red E36, AW E46, Estoril Blue X5), and saw few posts saying that Jet Black is kinda hard to keep clean/take care. Should I stick with Alpine White? or just go for Jet Black?? Thanks for any comments!!
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Gig103 Major 70 Rep 1,324 Posts Drives: 2014 Tesla P85D Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (1)	Well, if you liked AW before, maybe that's the way to go? All the AW cars on here look fantastic. Of course, going black means something different, which is always nice when buying a new car! I'm biased towards black, so that's my vote, and I just suggest you get ready to clean it (by hand) more often __________________ Was: 2008 335xi sedan 6MT Black Sapphire Metallic Is: 2014 Tesla P85D (Blue Metallic) Wife's: 2013 Infiniti G37 S sedan 6MT, Black
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12-13-2007, 04:25 PM	#8
Chunli744 Private 3 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2008 335i coupe alpine white Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	That decision is really up to you. I just got my 335 coupe in Alpine White 2 days ago and I love it! I don't regret my decision whatsoever. I'm a little over the red interior. It's sorta played out since I see it on most 335s now. I have the black interior in mine and it looks hott!
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12-13-2007, 04:27 PM	#9
Chunli744 Private 3 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2008 335i coupe alpine white Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	coral is ugly.
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12-13-2007, 04:32 PM	#10
Skeeter44 Private 25 Rep 73 Posts Drives: e39 540i6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	I would get the Jet Black unless you are in a sunny place (FL, TX SOCA) Coming from a AW guy.
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12-13-2007, 05:28 PM	#12
Bama M3 First Lieutenant 18 Rep 356 Posts Drives: 13 Z4 28i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	I would encourage you to go with the white/coral red combo for two reasons: - This is a stunning combination--it really looks "right" - Black looks stunning when it is clean, but black cars never stay really clean for more than a day or two. They are visibly covered with dust within 24 hr after washing, and a little rain or a drive through a small puddle will really mess it up. We have a black GMC Denali now, and we had a black STS before that (this is my wife's primary car and she, just like me, can choose whatever color she wants!). I use Zaino regularly and I use a California Duster until the car is too dirty to wipe down. And I wash the Denali as often as possible. But even with all that, I only get a few days to enjoy my really clean black car. White (or silver or gray or many other colors) are much easier to live with but they still look great. - Even if you follow every conceivable precaution, black cars will eventually have some degree of visible swirling. You can mitigate those if you are very careful washing and waxing, and if you avoid car washes. But staying ahead of swirls will be a major challenge for as long as you own a black car. That's my $.02. Good luck to you, and you will certainly enjoy your 3 series once you have it.
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12-13-2007, 05:43 PM	#14
DirtBag335 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 283 Posts Drives: 07 Z4M Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: So Cal iTrader: (2)	AW on CR, I had it an loved it.
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12-13-2007, 05:58 PM	#15
Mikewarlover Major 40 Rep 1,165 Posts Drives: white Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Richmond BC iTrader: (0)	Aw for sure since my car is aw i mean it is really clean but then if u are going carbon fiber mods then get the graphite one that looks really nice with mod
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carchrism5 Lieutenant Colonel 338 Rep 1,590 Posts Drives: M2, X3 M40i, 911 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NC iTrader: (3)	AW def
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ALPINE6SPD Lieutenant General 156 Rep 10,411 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 328i Sport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highland Lakes NJ iTrader: (2)	Thats a tough choice but I like AW. Those are the 2 best color combos though IMO. __________________ 2010 AW e90 328i: 6 speed, Black Leather, Dark Wood trim, ZPP, ZCW, ZVP,ZSP, Nav, Xenon BMW Performance CF Rear spolier and Gloss black grills 2008 Candy White MKV GTI 2.0T 6 Speed Manul Gone 2008 AW X3 3.0si: 6 speed Returned 2006 AW e90 330i: 6 speed Dinan Stage 1 Returned
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