Black Sapphire Metallic/Coral Red

willa1975 · 12-06-2008, 07:25 PM

Does anyone have this color combo?

Up until today, it had been a toss-up between Space Grey/Coral Red and Monaco Blue/Saddle. Saw an E92 in Black Sapphire Metallic/Coral in person at the dealership and really liked it, enough that it's currently my first choice in terms of color combo. If I were to get it, it's a toss-up right now between the Grey Poplar vs. the aluminum trim.

For those with the Black Sapphire/Coral color combination, are you happy with this choice after having the car for a while?

Noc57 · 12-06-2008, 07:32 PM

I'm picking up my 09 Jet Black/ Coral Red 335i coupe on Monday.

This is my personal opinion but I think JB is much better.

1) It's easier to match (mods/ bodywork, etc)
2) It's a darker black
3) It saves you $500

...But get what you want dude, Sapphire looks nice too.

balance · 12-06-2008, 07:41 PM

dude get black with coral
its the best combo ever
everyone who looks at my car is like woah..they always point out how much they like the red seats and it looks perfect with the black..and its something rare you know
get it man
i got poplar and to me it gives a car more of a luxurious look than the silver but thats just me
the thing about the car is you have to maintain it and it gets dirty fast
good luck

Bmoney2K4 · 12-06-2008, 07:43 PM

get space gray, with black it doesnt look as unique looks like the rest of the bimmers

Mattingly · 12-06-2008, 07:48 PM

I got the JB. Everyone in DC drives a car somewhere on the gray --> silver continuum. Obviously, it's ultimately your choice 'cause you have to live with the car. Call me old and conservative, but I'm not a big fan of the red... Unique? Absolutely, just not my bag. Congrats on your soon to be purchase!

MCMLXXXIX · 12-06-2008, 07:49 PM

honestly i dont like black with red. you see it everywhere not just on bimmers. whenever theres a red interior available people throw it on black. understandable but its overplayed

but its your decision, and the only thing im telling you is get JET BLACK. even when its cleaned, black sapphire looks grey. i agree with what Noc57 said

sykno · 12-06-2008, 07:56 PM

JET BLACK ALL THE WAY!!!! get black on black interior!!!! :O it might get a little hot in the summer but i think its worth it

Noc57 · 12-06-2008, 08:02 PM

I agree, it's not really that unique. The first new 335i I saw in 07 was.....

black with red interior.

But I've had a titanium silver e46 for years and even though I think it's one of the nicest colors on a BMW, there's no way I'm getting silver or anything close for another 4 years.

So I'm between Jet Black, Alpine White, or Montego Blue. I haven't bought my car yet, but I've made a deposit and driving down to Florida to do so. Hopefully when I see it in person I won't change my mind.

My mom has an 08 Montego Blue 335i vert, so I know what that's like. Everyone thinks it's beautiful, and she gets complements all the time. I like the blue but I dunno.

Alpine White is really nice too, but it does seem more like a "chic" color. Saw a new M3 in AW and I was like, "meh."...but seeing some of the photo's you guys have of your AW 335's with tints and black grills look extremely pimp.

....But for now I'm sticking with my JB/Coral Red decision, can't wait till Monday

MShao825 · 12-06-2008, 10:00 PM

I kick myself everyday for not getting Coral Red with my Black Sapphire Metallic

Went with the black on black instead

tizzyd · 12-06-2008, 11:55 PM

yep, i have black sapphire/coral red/grey poplar. completely satisfied, one of the best color combos avaliable, i get comments on it ALL the time. I actually posted this exact thread like 6 months ago, I hadnt seen anyone else with the combo either.

Crazy Bimmer · 12-07-2008, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mshao825

I kick myself everyday for not getting Coral Red with my Black Sapphire Metallic

Went with the black on black instead

Whats funny is that i rarely see many here with black interiors anymore.

At least you rare now! Kinda.

zeeman335 · 12-07-2008, 03:35 AM

I picked up my 07 two weeks ago. Black sapphire with coral red. totaly looks hot man, and the black/red combo looks real good. Everyone who sees the car is real impressed. The coral red can only be nice with the black or white of course!

john0213 · 12-07-2008, 05:09 AM

well black sapphire always has some pros and cons over the jet black. i did say the few points that are really obvioius are:

1. jet black is cheaper by $500
2. sapphire black hides swirl marks better
3. sapphire black shows the shape of the car better since it has metallic shades on all the curves
4. jet black is darker hence more aggressive
5. jet black is really stunning at night if maintained right, i would say that it can be very very shinny
6. sapphire black is more like very very sparkling. if you are to look at the colour under the light, it definitely has it's sexy side.

overall, i always get people to ask me if it's jet black so it really comes down to the fact that their difference in real world is very minimal especially at night.

btw, i got the sapphire black/coral red/poplar. IMO, it's one of the sexiest and more unique colour. if i were to choose my combo again, it did definitely either be this combo or the AW/Coral red

JunkStory · 12-07-2008, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crazy Bimmer

Whats funny is that i rarely see many here with black interiors anymore.

At least you rare now! Kinda.

same here.

Almost 80% of the time, the e92's i saw have red interiors, no joke.

willa1975 · 12-07-2008, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tizzyd

yep, i have black sapphire/coral red/grey poplar. completely satisfied, one of the best color combos avaliable, i get comments on it ALL the time. I actually posted this exact thread like 6 months ago, I hadnt seen anyone else with the combo either.

Have you got pics up anywhere?

Pappy · 12-07-2008, 10:39 AM

I have the Sapphire black metallic with the Coral red interior.

This was a favorite combo in the 50s and I wanted to bring back some of my youth..

All black/red combos;
1957 XK140 Jaguar coupe
1955 XK140 Jaguar roadster
1953 Austin-Healey 100-4

jlstyle · 12-07-2008, 03:56 PM

I got JB/CR.
I don't like the BSM as it's not deep black as JB.
I think JB has that total classic black look and everyone compliments how slick the car looks.
But I also liked AW and had hardest time making decision between AW and JB. I agree a lot of AW in the forum look stunning but my fiance thought AW was bit in chic spectrum.

Anyways, I don't think you can't go wrong with either JB or AW, but BSM? I don't know. It's harder to match the paint and that extra $500 doesn't do anything for me. I would rather get other option for that money.

Plus, get grey poplar wood with CR leather. It looks stunning...

Year's_End · 12-07-2008, 04:36 PM

no, nobody has that color combo here.

tolkino · 12-07-2008, 06:35 PM

It's a great color combo, good job choosing it! I have the same combo with black sapphire and coral red, my interior trim is black piano trim and if you ask me it looks AWESOME rather than grey poplar or aluminum. Aluminum really doesnt go with red interior, grey poplar is better, but black piano wow thats what im talking about

AtoB · 12-07-2008, 07:21 PM

my wifes jet black with coral red came in the other day... looks fantastic!

reinaldo335 · 12-07-2008, 07:31 PM

jet black

MCMLXXXIX · 12-07-2008, 08:23 PM

^^^ that can get much darker. I <3 JB!!!

12-06-2008, 07:25 PM	#1
willa1975 Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 225 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (0)	Black Sapphire Metallic/Coral Red Does anyone have this color combo? Up until today, it had been a toss-up between Space Grey/Coral Red and Monaco Blue/Saddle. Saw an E92 in Black Sapphire Metallic/Coral in person at the dealership and really liked it, enough that it's currently my first choice in terms of color combo. If I were to get it, it's a toss-up right now between the Grey Poplar vs. the aluminum trim. For those with the Black Sapphire/Coral color combination, are you happy with this choice after having the car for a while?
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12-06-2008, 07:32 PM	#2
Noc57 Lieutenant Colonel 74 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: e92 335 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	I'm picking up my 09 Jet Black/ Coral Red 335i coupe on Monday. This is my personal opinion but I think JB is much better. 1) It's easier to match (mods/ bodywork, etc) 2) It's a darker black 3) It saves you $500 ...But get what you want dude, Sapphire looks nice too.
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12-06-2008, 07:41 PM	#3
balance Colonel 122 Rep 2,090 Posts Drives: F32 435i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OC iTrader: (6) Garage List 2014 BMW [0.00]	dude get black with coral its the best combo ever everyone who looks at my car is like woah..they always point out how much they like the red seats and it looks perfect with the black..and its something rare you know get it man i got poplar and to me it gives a car more of a luxurious look than the silver but thats just me the thing about the car is you have to maintain it and it gets dirty fast good luck
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12-06-2008, 07:43 PM	#4
Bmoney2K4 Captain 185 Rep 885 Posts Drives: 2016 535i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California iTrader: (0)	get space gray, with black it doesnt look as unique looks like the rest of the bimmers
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12-06-2008, 07:48 PM	#5
Mattingly Enlisted Member 1 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2009 E92/335i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NoVA iTrader: (0)	I got the JB. Everyone in DC drives a car somewhere on the gray --> silver continuum. Obviously, it's ultimately your choice 'cause you have to live with the car. Call me old and conservative, but I'm not a big fan of the red... Unique? Absolutely, just not my bag. Congrats on your soon to be purchase! __________________ 2009 Jet Black E92 335i/Dakota Gray/Aluminum/Heated Seats/Nav/HD Radio/iPod & USB/Prem Pkg/Sport Pkg Ordered: September 20, 2008 Delivered: November 7, 2008
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12-06-2008, 07:49 PM	#6
MCMLXXXIX wat 238 Rep 3,406 Posts Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	honestly i dont like black with red. you see it everywhere not just on bimmers. whenever theres a red interior available people throw it on black. understandable but its overplayed but its your decision, and the only thing im telling you is get JET BLACK. even when its cleaned, black sapphire looks grey. i agree with what Noc57 said
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12-06-2008, 07:56 PM	#7
sykno Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: California iTrader: (1)	JET BLACK ALL THE WAY!!!! get black on black interior!!!! :O it might get a little hot in the summer but i think its worth it
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12-06-2008, 08:02 PM	#8
Noc57 Lieutenant Colonel 74 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: e92 335 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	I agree, it's not really that unique. The first new 335i I saw in 07 was..... black with red interior. But I've had a titanium silver e46 for years and even though I think it's one of the nicest colors on a BMW, there's no way I'm getting silver or anything close for another 4 years. So I'm between Jet Black, Alpine White, or Montego Blue. I haven't bought my car yet, but I've made a deposit and driving down to Florida to do so. Hopefully when I see it in person I won't change my mind. My mom has an 08 Montego Blue 335i vert, so I know what that's like. Everyone thinks it's beautiful, and she gets complements all the time. I like the blue but I dunno. Alpine White is really nice too, but it does seem more like a "chic" color. Saw a new M3 in AW and I was like, "meh."...but seeing some of the photo's you guys have of your AW 335's with tints and black grills look extremely pimp. ....But for now I'm sticking with my JB/Coral Red decision, can't wait till Monday
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12-06-2008, 10:00 PM	#9
MShao825 Go Terps! 53 Rep 1,375 Posts Drives: 2009 SSII/FR E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Jersey City, NJ Gaithersburg, MD iTrader: (2)	I kick myself everyday for not getting Coral Red with my Black Sapphire Metallic Went with the black on black instead __________________
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12-06-2008, 11:55 PM	#10
tizzyd Captain 238 Rep 610 Posts Drives: 2011 335i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003.5 BMW M3 [0.00] 2011 335i Coupe [8.50]	yep, i have black sapphire/coral red/grey poplar. completely satisfied, one of the best color combos avaliable, i get comments on it ALL the time. I actually posted this exact thread like 6 months ago, I hadnt seen anyone else with the combo either. __________________ 2007 E60 M5 6MT (Interlagos/Silverstone Full) \| 2013 F10 M5 6MT (Imola Red/Black Full) \| 2022 BMW M5 CS (Brands Hatch Grey) \| 2006 E46 M3 Comp 6MT (Silver Grey/Black, CSL clone) \| 2011.5 E92 M3 (Fire Orange/Black Recaros, 4.6L Stroker, GTS Clone) \| 2011 1M (Valencia Orange/Black)
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12-07-2008, 03:35 AM	#12
zeeman335 Captain 84 Rep 712 Posts Drives: 2001 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (8)	I picked up my 07 two weeks ago. Black sapphire with coral red. totaly looks hot man, and the black/red combo looks real good. Everyone who sees the car is real impressed. The coral red can only be nice with the black or white of course!
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12-07-2008, 05:09 AM	#13
john0213 The Allergy Season 47 Rep 1,009 Posts Drives: E92 Blk Saph. 335xi Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	well black sapphire always has some pros and cons over the jet black. i did say the few points that are really obvioius are: 1. jet black is cheaper by $500 2. sapphire black hides swirl marks better 3. sapphire black shows the shape of the car better since it has metallic shades on all the curves 4. jet black is darker hence more aggressive 5. jet black is really stunning at night if maintained right, i would say that it can be very very shinny 6. sapphire black is more like very very sparkling. if you are to look at the colour under the light, it definitely has it's sexy side. overall, i always get people to ask me if it's jet black so it really comes down to the fact that their difference in real world is very minimal especially at night. btw, i got the sapphire black/coral red/poplar. IMO, it's one of the sexiest and more unique colour. if i were to choose my combo again, it did definitely either be this combo or the AW/Coral red __________________ 2008 - E92 Blk Sapphire / Coral Red 335xi (Delivered) Nav / Premium + Sound / Sport / CA / 6AT + Shift Pad 2003 - Silverstone / Burnt Orange Fairlady 350Z (Sold)
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12-07-2008, 10:39 AM	#16
Pappy Resident Septuagenarian 23 Rep 388 Posts Drives: '08 328i Coupe MT w/hand brake Join Date: May 2008 Location: Republic of Texas iTrader: (0)	I have the Sapphire black metallic with the Coral red interior. This was a favorite combo in the 50s and I wanted to bring back some of my youth.. All black/red combos; 1957 XK140 Jaguar coupe 1955 XK140 Jaguar roadster 1953 Austin-Healey 100-4 __________________ Johnny Sent from my keyboard using hunt and peck... Last edited by Pappy; 12-07-2008 at 04:24 PM..
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12-07-2008, 03:56 PM	#17
jlstyle Lieutenant Colonel 355 Rep 1,762 Posts Drives: Porsche Panamera Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 Audi S7 [0.00] 2015 BMW X5 [0.00]	I got JB/CR. I don't like the BSM as it's not deep black as JB. I think JB has that total classic black look and everyone compliments how slick the car looks. But I also liked AW and had hardest time making decision between AW and JB. I agree a lot of AW in the forum look stunning but my fiance thought AW was bit in chic spectrum. Anyways, I don't think you can't go wrong with either JB or AW, but BSM? I don't know. It's harder to match the paint and that extra $500 doesn't do anything for me. I would rather get other option for that money. Plus, get grey poplar wood with CR leather. It looks stunning...
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12-07-2008, 04:36 PM	#18
Year's_End Lieutenant General 1138 Rep 12,444 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	no, nobody has that color combo here. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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12-07-2008, 06:35 PM	#19
tolkino Captain 47 Rep 821 Posts Drives: '09 BSM E92 328i xDrive Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (1)	It's a great color combo, good job choosing it! I have the same combo with black sapphire and coral red, my interior trim is black piano trim and if you ask me it looks AWESOME rather than grey poplar or aluminum. Aluminum really doesnt go with red interior, grey poplar is better, but black piano wow thats what im talking about
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12-07-2008, 07:21 PM	#20
AtoB Major 112 Rep 1,262 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (3)	my wifes jet black with coral red came in the other day... looks fantastic!
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12-07-2008, 07:31 PM	#21
reinaldo335 First Lieutenant 22 Rep 351 Posts Drives: m3 ZCP 6MT, on order 09 m3 6MT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: puerto rico iTrader: (0)	e92 jet black Attached Images
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12-07-2008, 08:23 PM	#22
MCMLXXXIX wat 238 Rep 3,406 Posts Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	^^^ that can get much darker. I <3 JB!!!
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