Need help deciding! Donington Grey or Marina Bay Blue?

lofrese1 · 02-06-2018, 08:01 AM

Hey guys, I am torn between donington grey and marina bay blue. Both amazing colors. I know this is more of a personal decision. But I was just wondering what colors you guys prefer of the two and why?

jboud18 · 02-06-2018, 08:12 AM

The blue looks awesome. I'm not a fan of silver-esque cars personally. If I can get a M5 for a decent price I'll be ordering a individual color. Had nardo for my F80.

mr_djurgarden · 02-06-2018, 08:53 AM

I ordered M5 F90 with Singapore Grey with Merino Aragon Brown

supershaft · 02-06-2018, 09:44 AM

lol im going through the same dilemma. my friends said the blue makes you look like a rich doucher. the gray seems too plain since they removed silverstone II.

in order for me

silverstone II
donnington gray
MBB

can't decide...

uniqueMR · 02-06-2018, 09:45 AM

Donington Grey, its different

NlckyBlack · 02-06-2018, 10:43 AM

the grey is nicer, and a real nice grey/silver, and this is coming from a guy that despises silver color.

Fred Glave · 02-06-2018, 10:50 AM

The Marina Bay Blue seems a bit too bright. I am tying to order a BMW Individual color and not getting much help Would like to order the San Marino Blue metallic from the M6 Gran Coupe palette. Has anyone else been successful in ordering a BMW individual color not on the standard order list of colors?

paul223 · 02-06-2018, 10:53 AM

Grey - it has professional look, can match with your age meaning high middle age to older people prefer it, it is a unique shade in monochrome color scheme

Blue - it has bling and shine look, usually middle age or young people prefer this. Blue would stand out in crowd.

So I like grey.

Nex · 02-06-2018, 11:23 AM

How about Macau Blue?
A little bit of both.

IND-Distribution · 02-06-2018, 12:15 PM

It'd be Donnington for me. Such a classy color.

JMD · 02-06-2018, 12:27 PM

Donington all the way! Once you see it in early morning or during late evening light,...you will know why!

rS2g · 02-06-2018, 12:58 PM

This is my dilemma as well. The MBB looks great but I have a needling feeling that it's 'not me'.

My previous F10 was space grey with Sakhir orange - stunning! I miss it.

I currently have F10 Singapore Grey with silverstone - don't like the interior.

I really like the donnington grey with Tartufo.

Looks like the grey shades is where I wil end up but still thinking of MBB.

TheRealOrosie · 02-06-2018, 04:43 PM

I am more of a black or white car guy...not really into colors.

Having said that, Donington wins out between those two.

SocalDude · 02-06-2018, 05:16 PM

A big no to the blue.

lofrese1 · 02-06-2018, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mr_djurgarden

I ordered M5 F90 with Singapore Grey with Merino Aragon Brown

Singapore grey matched with Aragon is a beautiful build. All the best with your new m5! Enjoy in good health

lofrese1 · 02-06-2018, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by supershaft

lol im going through the same dilemma. my friends said the blue makes you look like a rich doucher. the gray seems too plain since they removed silverstone II.

in order for me

silverstone II
donnington gray
MBB

can't decide...

That's exactly my problem to. I am in love with the mbb but it is a in your face type of color. I've always been pretty conservative with my car colors. So when I seen mbb I fell in love but idk if I can live with such a bright color everyday haha

josec70 · 02-06-2018, 08:24 PM

I like the DG and will probably go that route myself.

Greer · 02-07-2018, 12:02 AM

Go for the Donny!

PKM5 · 02-07-2018, 12:16 AM

I'm leaning heavily towards Donington Grey as well.

After all isn't the M5 all about understated elegance with so much power and control that just exude very much assertive confidence from every angle without screaming, "hey everybody just look at me!!" (no offense to Lambo owners...)
It's THE ultimate Q-car (aka Sleeper). It's got the sedated yet intimidating look that says "I know that you know that I know I've got enough power to whip you silly" and the credentials to back it all up when needed. I think this is the essence of M5 the true Ultimate Driving Machine.

Ragazzi-07 · 02-07-2018, 09:48 AM

same dilemma!!!

my take....

MBB is a "free" color and currently exclusive to the M5. So i have a feeling many will order this color as per the Yas Marina Blue in the M3/M4.

ALSO MBB will be a pain to keep clean if your the OCD type, and it will show swirls and scratches more.....

so i am leaning towards DG

lofrese1 · 02-07-2018, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by PKM5

I'm leaning heavily towards Donington Grey as well.

After all isn't the M5 all about understated elegance with so much power and control that just exude very much assertive confidence from every angle without screaming, "hey everybody just look at me!!" (no offense to Lambo owners...)
It's THE ultimate Q-car (aka Sleeper). It's got the sedated yet intimidating look that says "I know that you know that I know I've got enough power to whip you silly" and the credentials to back it all up when needed. I think this is the essence of M5 the true Ultimate Driving Machine.

You described the M5 perfectly! I 100% agree with you!

Like I've said I feel like I would get bored with the blue after a few months.

I made up my mind it's going to be Donington Grey.

Now just the interior Tartufo or Aragon brown is the question haha

supershaft · 02-07-2018, 10:34 AM

let me ask you guys this.. would you pick donnington gray or silverstone II if available as an individual color?

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jboud18 Private 15 Rep 56 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Clifton Park, NY iTrader: (0)	The blue looks awesome. I'm not a fan of silver-esque cars personally. If I can get a M5 for a decent price I'll be ordering a individual color. Had nardo for my F80.
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mr_djurgarden Private First Class 173 Rep 169 Posts Drives: 2018 M5 F90 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	I ordered M5 F90 with Singapore Grey with Merino Aragon Brown __________________ ------------------------ 2018 M5 F90 2015 M5 F10 Competition Package 2012 M5 F10
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supershaft Lieutenant 786 Rep 555 Posts Drives: 992 GT3, Cayenne Turbo Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: nj iTrader: (0)	lol im going through the same dilemma. my friends said the blue makes you look like a rich doucher. the gray seems too plain since they removed silverstone II. in order for me silverstone II donnington gray MBB can't decide...
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uniqueMR Colonel 1881 Rep 2,923 Posts Drives: ... Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Donington Grey, its different __________________ Currently: '24 Mercedes G63 \| '24 Porsche GT3 RS \| '24 Volkswagen GTI Previous BMWs: 340i, 740i, 745Li, M3, M4 Previous Others: Audi, Ducati, Honda, Infiniti, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Mitsubishi, Porsche, Toyota, Volkswagen
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NlckyBlack Captain 69 Rep 785 Posts Drives: Too many cars Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bergen County, NJ iTrader: (0)	the grey is nicer, and a real nice grey/silver, and this is coming from a guy that despises silver color. __________________ 15 E63s 15 991tt 17 GC SRT
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Fred Glave Registered 2 Rep 1 Posts Drives: F10 M5 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	The Marina Bay Blue seems a bit too bright. I am tying to order a BMW Individual color and not getting much help Would like to order the San Marino Blue metallic from the M6 Gran Coupe palette. Has anyone else been successful in ordering a BMW individual color not on the standard order list of colors?
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paul223 Major 411 Rep 1,126 Posts Drives: F10 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: arkansas iTrader: (0)	Grey - it has professional look, can match with your age meaning high middle age to older people prefer it, it is a unique shade in monochrome color scheme Blue - it has bling and shine look, usually middle age or young people prefer this. Blue would stand out in crowd. So I like grey.
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02-06-2018, 11:23 AM	#9
Nex Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 290 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	How about Macau Blue? A little bit of both.
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IND-Distribution BMW obsessed 9575 Rep 10,869 Posts Drives: G82 M4 / G87 M2 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	It'd be Donnington for me. Such a classy color. __________________ IND DISTRIBUTION \| 866-963-4520 • INSTAGRAM • YOUTUBE • FACEBOOK • FLICKR
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JMD MGySgt 633 Rep 1,252 Posts Drives: See Garage List! ;-) Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NORVA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 M5 [10.00] 2016 BMW 340xi M Sport [9.00] 2019 X5 50i M Sport [5.50] 2010 535xi [0.00] 2013 M5 [0.00] 2012 X5 M [0.00]	Donington all the way! Once you see it in early morning or during late evening light,...you will know why! __________________ JMD
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rS2g Private First Class 179 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2022 M5 Comp-GrigioTelesto-Tat Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	This is my dilemma as well. The MBB looks great but I have a needling feeling that it's 'not me'. My previous F10 was space grey with Sakhir orange - stunning! I miss it. I currently have F10 Singapore Grey with silverstone - don't like the interior. I really like the donnington grey with Tartufo. Looks like the grey shades is where I wil end up but still thinking of MBB. __________________ 2022 F90 - (Comp) Grigio Telesto - Tartufo MPE 2018 F90 - Azurite Black - Tartufo 2014 F10 - Singapore Grey - Silverstone 2013 F10 - Space Grey - Sakhir Orange
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TheRealOrosie BMW Fan Boy 446 Rep 1,385 Posts Drives: //M Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chapel Hill, NC iTrader: (0)	I am more of a black or white car guy...not really into colors. Having said that, Donington wins out between those two.
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SocalDude Private 73 Rep 87 Posts Drives: BMW M5 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	A big no to the blue.
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josec70 Major General 4065 Rep 5,231 Posts Drives: 22' Individual Chalk M5C Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami iTrader: (2)	I like the DG and will probably go that route myself. __________________ CURRENT: 22' INDIVIDUAL M5\| CHALK \| TARTUFO \| CCB \| MPE \| H&R \| IND GONE: 19' M5C\| SINGAPORE GREY\| ARAGON\|VELOS VLS-06\|H&R\|iPE\|IND\|XPEL\|CF\|RADENSO GONE: 15' F10 M5\|BSM\|BLACK\|VELOS VSS-S2\|KW\|AKRA\|IND\|CF \|ESCORT 360\|VELOS PIGGY GONE: 13' F10 M5\|SG\|BLACK\|AKRA\|KW\|IND LONG GONE: 09' E60 M5\|02' E39 M5
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Greer Colonel 1889 Rep 2,509 Posts Drives: 2022 M5 Competition Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Go for the Donny!
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PKM5 New Member 21 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2014 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SoCal / 台北, 台灣 iTrader: (0)	I'm leaning heavily towards Donington Grey as well. After all isn't the M5 all about understated elegance with so much power and control that just exude very much assertive confidence from every angle without screaming, "hey everybody just look at me!!" (no offense to Lambo owners...) It's THE ultimate Q-car (aka Sleeper). It's got the sedated yet intimidating look that says "I know that you know that I know I've got enough power to whip you silly" and the credentials to back it all up when needed. I think this is the essence of M5 the true Ultimate Driving Machine. __________________ 2014 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 6-spd & 2017 Range Rover V8 Supercharged 2011 Nissan GT-R /2007 Maserati Quattroporte / 2006 Maserati GranSport MC Victory 2006 Mercedes-Benz E55 AMG / 1999 Ferrari 355F1 Berlinetta / 1999 Ferrari 355F1 Spider 1997 Porsche 993 Turbo / 1995 Porsche 993 C2 / 1998 BMW E36 M3 / 1988 BMW E30 M3 Last edited by PKM5; 02-07-2018 at 12:30 AM..
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Ragazzi-07 Captain 247 Rep 688 Posts Drives: 2018 M5 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	same dilemma!!! my take.... MBB is a "free" color and currently exclusive to the M5. So i have a feeling many will order this color as per the Yas Marina Blue in the M3/M4. ALSO MBB will be a pain to keep clean if your the OCD type, and it will show swirls and scratches more..... so i am leaning towards DG
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supershaft Lieutenant 786 Rep 555 Posts Drives: 992 GT3, Cayenne Turbo Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: nj iTrader: (0)	let me ask you guys this.. would you pick donnington gray or silverstone II if available as an individual color?
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