Why white?

red_stapler · 03-31-2009, 12:43 PM

It seems that White is the official color for the 135i and I am wondering if anyone knows how this happened. It seems that all of the offical BMW photos were that weird orange/red color, but then white became the official color for the Tii. All of the tuners seem to only use white 1's to show off their products. It also seems like many members have white as well...

enigma135 · 03-31-2009, 12:47 PM

Do you have pics of yours? Sig makes your one sound pretty sweet

Ajumepke · 03-31-2009, 01:05 PM

The Alpine White seems to look the best on 135. Conversely - I love Metallic Titanium Silver on a Z4 or a 3 series but for some reason it doesn't look as nice on a 1 series.

AchtungF80 · 03-31-2009, 01:31 PM

White is the new black.
Alpine white is a timeless classic BMW color next to Jet Black, Bright/Crimson Red, Titanium Silver Metallic, etc.

hot_ride · 03-31-2009, 01:57 PM

Least Controversial. I've noticed lately that most cars (in general) are grey, silver, white, black, beige. Color seems to be a no no... Mine's Crimson Red

xantdieselx · 03-31-2009, 02:00 PM

White has historically been the color that represents German motorsports. That may have something to do with it.

Krugar · 03-31-2009, 02:05 PM

Just came from a black car and didnt want another dark color. White won me over. But now Id probably get Lemans blue since its offered this year. Oh well.

Citizen Z · 03-31-2009, 02:09 PM

I think its because the white washes out some of the less flattering aspects of the 1ers design. It changes the lighting contrast on the creases, waves, and edges and enhances the car's haunches, which is one of its better characteristics.

tbird · 03-31-2009, 02:09 PM

Same here. I never considered AW till I saw mine in the showroom, and it just stood out. I had black before, which is great for the 3series but not really as much for the 1series. Sedona Red is cool, and Blue is cool. But white seems to be the new "sports car" color.

ptack · 03-31-2009, 02:18 PM

White's a blank canvas so it gives you a great amount of flexibility in terms of highlighting different aspects of the car or different mods. From a marketing standpoint, AW makes all those performance parts pop out. Can't say why buyers prefer it except for one major point -

Because they discontinued Sparkling Graphite Metallic.

Jumpman · 03-31-2009, 02:19 PM

It's the most popular color, period.

http://www2.dupont.com/Media_Center/...OVERALL_NA.jpg

135iUSN · 03-31-2009, 02:22 PM

for me white has been my favorite. But the last few cars were not (last 6 come to think of it) but when I saw the AW and that black diffuser - it just looked right - the AW makes is stand out..love the rear of the 1er

plus, white car with tinted windows, all cleaned up is a great look IMO.

singular · 03-31-2009, 02:39 PM

White is the easiest color to keep clean, stays cooler in hot climates like TX, NM, AZ, NV... Looks awesome with a dark tint.

My last car was white and no matter how much I abused it by not washing, waxing, etc, it always looked great!

With my 135i I went BSM for a change. But now I'm the guy in the driveway wiping QD on the car every morning. Still... I'm glad I have BSM. Ask me again in another year.

Angry3 · 03-31-2009, 02:46 PM

A combination of reasons I think. The car wears it well. Relative ease of maintenance compared to the darker colors. And for the budget conscious, no metallic paint upcharge.

When I bought my car, the dealer had an Alpine/Savannah/Grey Pop '08 leftover as well as the car that I bought (BWM/Savannah/Grey Pop). They were identically optioned except the Alpine car didn't have IPOD/USB and my car didn't have Sirius. The white car looked great and I really struggled with deciding which one to claim. In the end I liked the individuality of the BWM car and went that direction, but I think I would have been equally happy with the white.

Alpine =

in my book.

m7ammed · 03-31-2009, 02:53 PM

Why not create a poll and see the percentages for each color ?

///M1 · 03-31-2009, 02:54 PM

I think the flame surface design so charateristic of Bangle is toned down quite a bit in the Alpine White. It is a love or hate design and I think it's a lot more digestible in the neural white. Plus the various black/chrome items (e.g. rear difuser, grill, etc.) stand out better. I am increasingly seeing it more and more on all new BMWs, not just 1-series. In fact over 50% of the M3s I see are AW!

I went with the SGM as it was discontinued after 08 and felt that may make the car and color more unique (truly a Yr 1 of the 1). I don't think there is a bad color for the 1-series, I think my fave is LeMans as it reminds me of the E39M5

BForbes · 03-31-2009, 02:55 PM

Because it's the FASTEST color.

singular · 03-31-2009, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adood84

Why not create a poll and see the percentages for each color ?

I think there have already been a couple of polls on this.

Ajumepke · 03-31-2009, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Citizen Z

I think its because the white washes out some of the less flattering aspects of the 1ers design. It changes the lighting contrast on the creases, waves, and edges and enhances the car's haunches, which is one of its better characteristics.

I think this probably nails it on the head.

GregB · 03-31-2009, 04:13 PM

I was originally planning to go with Jet black, Lemans Blue or Metallic Black, but seeing them in the showroom didn't impress me a whole lot. The lines of the car just seemed to flow better with a white car. Also, I didn't have to pay the $800 (cdn) fee for metallic paint, it's one of the easier colors to keep clean and doesn't show scratches and dings as much.

I've never owned a white car before. All the cars I was cross shopping I would not have even considered in white (G37, 370z, STI, Evo) but for some reason it looks really nice on a 135i.

nordique14 · 03-31-2009, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ptack

Can't say why buyers prefer it except for one major point -

Because they discontinued Sparkling Graphite Metallic.

agreed. I would have got white (my previous bimmer was white) if SGM had not been offered. Would probably get LeMans Blue now that it is offered.

shodanusmc · 03-31-2009, 04:29 PM

For AZ White is the Color. For Chicago, it has to be Blue Water. JK. I was not sure about the Color when my wife picked it, but I really am liking it now with the Black top.

03-31-2009, 12:43 PM	#1
red_stapler Private First Class 16 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 2008 135i- Montego Blue/Lemon Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southern California iTrader: (2)	Why white? It seems that White is the official color for the 135i and I am wondering if anyone knows how this happened. It seems that all of the offical BMW photos were that weird orange/red color, but then white became the official color for the Tii. All of the tuners seem to only use white 1's to show off their products. It also seems like many members have white as well...
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enigma135 Lieutenant 20 Rep 490 Posts Drives: 09 SG/Coral 135i Convertible Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bethesda, MD iTrader: (0)	Do you have pics of yours? Sig makes your one sound pretty sweet
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03-31-2009, 01:05 PM	#3
Ajumepke First Lieutenant 46 Rep 332 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	The Alpine White seems to look the best on 135. Conversely - I love Metallic Titanium Silver on a Z4 or a 3 series but for some reason it doesn't look as nice on a 1 series.
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AchtungF80 Brigadier General 276 Rep 3,465 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3, '17 G30 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135is [9.50] 2010 Cooper S [10.00] 1991 318is [10.00]	White is the new black. Alpine white is a timeless classic BMW color next to Jet Black, Bright/Crimson Red, Titanium Silver Metallic, etc. __________________ ig: 0verrev
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hot_ride Private First Class 10 Rep 197 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Least Controversial. I've noticed lately that most cars (in general) are grey, silver, white, black, beige. Color seems to be a no no... Mine's Crimson Red
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xantdieselx Kingslayer 411 Rep 1,479 Posts Drives: 23' M3 Base Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SWFL iTrader: (0)	White has historically been the color that represents German motorsports. That may have something to do with it.
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03-31-2009, 02:05 PM	#7
Krugar Cruising Daily 11 Rep 209 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Just came from a black car and didnt want another dark color. White won me over. But now Id probably get Lemans blue since its offered this year. Oh well. __________________ 2008 BMW 135i - AR Catless DP - Agency Power Mids - Corsa Exhaust - KW v2 - Performance Side Skirts, Pedals, Steering Wheel, SSK. - CF Spoiler, Diffuser, Mirror Caps - Injen Intake - JB3 2.0 - CPE BOV Kit (HKS) - 6k HID AE - 6700k D1S - Evolution Racewerks FMIC -
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03-31-2009, 02:09 PM	#8
Citizen Z Alpine Master 111 Rep 1,310 Posts Drives: '08 135i AW Sport Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas iTrader: (1)	I think its because the white washes out some of the less flattering aspects of the 1ers design. It changes the lighting contrast on the creases, waves, and edges and enhances the car's haunches, which is one of its better characteristics. __________________ Alpine White with Taupe Leather 135i, Sports Package, Heated Seats, Comfort Access, iPod Adapter Fastness: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252727
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tbird Captain 31 Rep 683 Posts Drives: "Bianca" 135cic AW/TC Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: FLL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135cic [0.00]	Same here. I never considered AW till I saw mine in the showroom, and it just stood out. I had black before, which is great for the 3series but not really as much for the 1series. Sedona Red is cool, and Blue is cool. But white seems to be the new "sports car" color. __________________ 2008 135cic, Alpine White/Terracotta Leather/BlackTop, Premium Package (Bluetooth, folding mirrors, etc), Sport Package with M Wheel, Navigation, Logic7 with HD and IPod and Sirius, Steptronic, M Aerodynamic Kit 2001 Focus ZX3, modified for fun commuting Previous 2006 325xi 2002 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro 1997 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro 1984 Audi 4000S Quattro modified 1955 Ford Thunderbird 1969 Camaro modified 1993 Ford Explorer (basic hauling) 1984+1988 Ford Broncos 1993 Honda Civic (Commuter, junk) 2008 Mini (wife's car, AWESOME) A few more
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03-31-2009, 02:18 PM	#10
ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	White's a blank canvas so it gives you a great amount of flexibility in terms of highlighting different aspects of the car or different mods. From a marketing standpoint, AW makes all those performance parts pop out. Can't say why buyers prefer it except for one major point - Because they discontinued Sparkling Graphite Metallic. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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Jumpman Lieutenant 19 Rep 437 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: . iTrader: (0)	It's the most popular color, period. http://www2.dupont.com/Media_Center/...OVERALL_NA.jpg
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135iUSN 19 X5 1998 M Roadster 64 Rep 1,503 Posts Drives: 135i Alpine White / Terra Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 1998 BMW M Roadster [0.00] 2009 135i [0.00]	for me white has been my favorite. But the last few cars were not (last 6 come to think of it) but when I saw the AW and that black diffuser - it just looked right - the AW makes is stand out..love the rear of the 1er plus, white car with tinted windows, all cleaned up is a great look IMO. __________________ '09 135i Dinan In BMW heaven 09.28.2022 - Stage 2/Alpine White w/Terracotta /High Gloss Black Trim/ZCW/ZPP/ZSP w/313's /CA/PDC/Steptronic/
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03-31-2009, 02:39 PM	#13
singular Captain 21 Rep 935 Posts Drives: BSM 135i ppk cab Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	White is the easiest color to keep clean, stays cooler in hot climates like TX, NM, AZ, NV... Looks awesome with a dark tint. My last car was white and no matter how much I abused it by not washing, waxing, etc, it always looked great! With my 135i I went BSM for a change. But now I'm the guy in the driveway wiping QD on the car every morning. Still... I'm glad I have BSM. Ask me again in another year.
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03-31-2009, 02:46 PM	#14
Angry3 All your 1 are belong to us!!! 20 Rep 658 Posts Drives: '08 135i 'Vert Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	A combination of reasons I think. The car wears it well. Relative ease of maintenance compared to the darker colors. And for the budget conscious, no metallic paint upcharge. When I bought my car, the dealer had an Alpine/Savannah/Grey Pop '08 leftover as well as the car that I bought (BWM/Savannah/Grey Pop). They were identically optioned except the Alpine car didn't have IPOD/USB and my car didn't have Sirius. The white car looked great and I really struggled with deciding which one to claim. In the end I liked the individuality of the BWM car and went that direction, but I think I would have been equally happy with the white. Alpine = in my book.
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m7ammed Captain 210 Rep 959 Posts Drives: 2019 M2 Competition Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Saudi Arabia iTrader: (0)	Why not create a poll and see the percentages for each color ? __________________ Instgram: @m7m_photo
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03-31-2009, 02:54 PM	#16
///M1 Brigadier General 275 Rep 3,164 Posts Drives: Many Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: North of 7K RPM iTrader: (1) Garage List 2020 BMW M2 CS [0.00] 1994 Audi RS2 Avant [0.00] 2021 Audi RS6 Avant [0.00] 1988 BMW E30 M3 [0.00] 2011 BMW 1///M [0.00] 2017 BMW F80 M3 30 ... [0.00] 2018 Porsche 991.2 GT3 [0.00] 2015 Porsche Macan ... [0.00] 1998 Porsche 993 C4S [0.00] 1994 Lancia Delta I ... [0.00] 2008 Audi RS4 [0.00]	I think the flame surface design so charateristic of Bangle is toned down quite a bit in the Alpine White. It is a love or hate design and I think it's a lot more digestible in the neural white. Plus the various black/chrome items (e.g. rear difuser, grill, etc.) stand out better. I am increasingly seeing it more and more on all new BMWs, not just 1-series. In fact over 50% of the M3s I see are AW! I went with the SGM as it was discontinued after 08 and felt that may make the car and color more unique (truly a Yr 1 of the 1). I don't think there is a bad color for the 1-series, I think my fave is LeMans as it reminds me of the E39M5 __________________ *2011 BMW E82 1///M: AW, all options; Renntech, Akrapovic, Forge, P3, RevoZ CF bits, many mods 1988 BMW E30 M3: Hennarot, S14, stock 2018 Porsche 991.2 GT3: PtS, CXX, LWBS, PCCB 1998 Porsche 993 C4S: Zenith Blue, last aircooled widebody, Bilstein PSS10, Fister II + Fabspeed exhaust 2008 Audi B7 RS 4*: Sprint Blue, Audi Exclusive Euro Bucket Interior, Premium+Titanium, many mods
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BForbes Moderator 559 Rep 4,240 Posts Drives: BSM 135i/AW E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	Because it's the FASTEST color. __________________ - 04 Honda S2000(gone)
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03-31-2009, 04:13 PM	#20
GregB New Member 2 Rep 28 Posts Drives: AW 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Home iTrader: (0)	I was originally planning to go with Jet black, Lemans Blue or Metallic Black, but seeing them in the showroom didn't impress me a whole lot. The lines of the car just seemed to flow better with a white car. Also, I didn't have to pay the $800 (cdn) fee for metallic paint, it's one of the easier colors to keep clean and doesn't show scratches and dings as much. I've never owned a white car before. All the cars I was cross shopping I would not have even considered in white (G37, 370z, STI, Evo) but for some reason it looks really nice on a 135i.
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03-31-2009, 04:29 PM	#22
shodanusmc Captain 21 Rep 774 Posts Drives: 09 135 Vert Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago burb iTrader: (0)	For AZ White is the Color. For Chicago, it has to be Blue Water. JK. I was not sure about the Color when my wife picked it, but I really am liking it now with the Black top.
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