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06-20-2007, 07:56 AM | #1 |
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can't decide: finalizing order details
i'm about a week away from putting in my order for a new 335i coupe. I just can't seem to make up my mind on coloring and transmission.
for coloring i'm thinking alpine white with the red interior and brushed aluminum trim. I know it looks like crap in most pictures (a little to bright) but it seems in my head like it would look great. are there any general connotations for white colored cars (generally older people, girls, etc?)? i've realized none of my friends have white cars, but i think the 335 looks great in white from what i've seen. i can't make up my mind between the white and a classic metallic silver exterior. regarding transmission, i'm considering getting a manual, i can drive a manual but i'm not confident with it. i have an automatic now and i'd just like the extra control as well as added fun (most of the time i use the fake manual of with my current steptronic). are bmw manuals and harder or easier to drive than say.. my parents' old beater truck with a 5 speed transmission? thanks for any advice anyone has! |
06-20-2007, 08:09 AM | #2 |
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Here we go again.....
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06-20-2007, 08:12 AM | #3 |
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ahhh sorry! i was only able to find a topic or two regarding this, and was hoping the board users would have some helpful feedback.
sorry if this is an overly-posted subject. |
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06-20-2007, 08:12 AM | #4 |
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If the words "color", "transmission", "leatherette", etc. appear in the first post by a new member, they should automatically be banned.
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06-20-2007, 08:22 AM | #5 |
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Alright, another AT vs MT war is about to start. Let me help by starting.
1) Although I'm getting a flashier color (Montego Blue), white is very classy. I generally prefer silver but think the white looks better on the e92. That would be my second color. I also like the red with the white. 2) I'm a MT guy all the way but I heard the AT on this car is pretty good and stacks up very well with the MT. I'm definitely a MT guy as it's second nature for me. I don't even think about shifting. I wouldn't want to get an AT and then wonder what I'm missing. Try to test drive both if at all possible. I'll just hang out and wait for the fun posts. Please don't dissappoint. |
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06-20-2007, 08:30 AM | #6 |
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It's not that you didn't or did search for the topic, it's the fact that you are asking questions about personal preferences from total strangers. Go out and look at all the color options and make up your own mind. After all, you're the one that has to live with your choices.
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06-20-2007, 09:01 AM | #8 |
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Clarification please....who are you apologizing for?
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06-20-2007, 09:03 AM | #9 |
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Get it:
White + Red + Alum + MT Done deal.
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06-20-2007, 10:25 AM | #10 |
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Remove the skirt and get a damn black car with a MT. And if you don't get the sport package, God help you.
(just adding fuel to the inevitable fire)
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06-20-2007, 10:52 AM | #12 |
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Right. Don't apologize. There are rules posted for this forum. Follow them please. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65016
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I personally have a white BMW, never have gotten the "that's a girl car" line. Wouldn't care if I did either. I use to drive a Jetta the well known "girl car". Quote:
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06-20-2007, 11:05 AM | #14 | |
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it's more that i'm asking if anyone has (a) personal experience with color combinations in person, as not all dealerships have a color combination and they definitely do not look the same online and (b) personal experience being able to compare the bmw manual transmission to say for example a chevy truck's manual. |
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06-20-2007, 11:16 AM | #15 |
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and from the general response it looks as if most people agree that red leather with aluminum trim doesn't look as terrible in person as in the byo bmw picture...
that picture just makes everything look bright and ugly when combined, but ive seen them both separate in person and it seems as if they'd look good together. |
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06-20-2007, 11:27 AM | #16 |
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White/Aluminium/Coral Red was my second choice. The combo is awesome with the sport package. Gotta get the sport package. Manual tranny is the only way I'd go, but that's personal preference. It's just fun. If you're going Alum. trim, get the Alum pedals, too. I love my Black Sapphire/Coral Red combo, it just takes alot of attention in regard to keeping it clean. A dirty black car looks like crap where you can kind of get away with a dirty white car. Good luck!
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06-20-2007, 11:40 AM | #18 |
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As for the color, I hate white cars because IMHO, they aren't a color. (Exception, pearl and metallic white, which are not an option). I also chose black for my car and am really regretting it because it just is never clean enough for me(end of rant). If you really must have white, go for it. Many like it. I would believe it would also be a PIA to keep clean but not as bad as black. I have the Coral red interior and love it. Also not a fan of Alum trim. The Grey Poplar wood is very dark almost charcoal. I believe it tones down the red interior as compared to alum
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06-20-2007, 11:42 AM | #19 |
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Honestly, don't bother with trim options, get the red leather, then get the cheapest trim, then go to the marketplace section, and buy the Carbon Fiber trim inserts
Red+ carbon Fiber = sex.
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06-20-2007, 11:46 AM | #20 |
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I agree, the wood trim is more lux, but the Alum gives the car a more spartan look. Hey, we have awesome looking cars!
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Yeah... "sorry for the rude posters" who are so fed up with these stupid threads that they could ... let me tell you exactly what you should buy, based upon MY personal tastes. Get a clue. A browse through the many "color" related exterior and interior photo threads will yeild many "experienced" opinions from those who have every possible combination.
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