Electric Red

rman · 08-17-2005, 06:00 PM

Based on people listing the color e90's they've ordered, Electric Red seems to be about the least popular color - but I'm leaning towards it. Can those who have gotten it respond and advise how they like it.

08-17-2005, 06:06 PM

sorry to respond....cause I dont have electric red.....but, the reason its not that popular IS because it is one ugly color on the E90.....people may disagree...but it makes the car look cheap......most non-metallic paints do this to cars....white is an exception..and a few other colors....but "flat" electric red is about as appealing to me as a fire red mazda miata......I would not order this color unless you have seen it in person. My local dealership has one, and its been on the lot for over a month (no lie)....Sure, youll have a more "rare" color than other drivers....but thats not always a good thing...;-)

MonacoBlueNJ · 08-17-2005, 06:11 PM

red is more a color for a coupe

jwarcd · 08-17-2005, 07:39 PM

I couldn't disagree with you more, I think Electric red is one of the better colors for the E90. I have an red one and I'm glad I got it instead of the boring silver.

ag · 08-17-2005, 07:48 PM

Dude, just go get what you want. Everybody has their own choice some like black, some SG. If you start listening to them then you will go nuts coz someone might say silver is nice but black is hot. Then on black you have to keep it clean. Go with your heart.

JVFan · 08-17-2005, 07:55 PM

Thanks for the pic...that's the first I have seen. As long as you like the red dude that's all that matters. I think it looks damn sharp....and quite unique.

LEDZEP · 08-17-2005, 07:56 PM

jwarcd - It's not my usual taste, but you're right: That red E90 is hot!!

zippo · 08-17-2005, 08:01 PM

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Dude, just go get what you want. Everybody has their own choice some like black, some SG. If you start listening to them then you will go nuts coz someone might say silver is nice but black is hot. Then on black you have to keep it clean. Go with your heart.

I couldn't agree more

I got Monaco Blue and took a bit of crap from some of my "purist" friends who prefer more traditional colors. But it's MY CAR and I like the color and the look.

robertb · 08-17-2005, 08:14 PM

I love the red, but getting red is somewhat of a commitment because your car is screaming "look at me!" all the time. That's fine when the looks are welcome, but cops suspect any display of exhuberance. The only time I've come close to losing my license was while owning a red car. I'm not a speed demon, but I lost 11 of 12 points the first 45 days I owned my first red car. Of course I was young, but I hadn't driven any differently in the silver car I had prior to it. I had a clean record in silver and ended up in traffic school in red.

Nikki · 08-17-2005, 08:18 PM

I think the red is sporty, but I wanted more of a luxury look. I agree that it does make the car look cheaper, but get whatever color you like!

Oz · 08-17-2005, 08:20 PM

I think red is a great color for a sports coupe. I have a candy red 92 dodge stealth ES and love it!

My brother really wanted me to get the electric red 330i but I just thought I would get bored of it soon. I also agree with robertb, the car has a "look at me" feel when you get red, it happens to me all the time

But if you like it, go for it man, its a BMW

But I think red used to be popular color in the early days of BMW.

Petercat · 08-17-2005, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rman

Based on people listing the color e90's they've ordered, Electric Red seems to be about the least popular color - but I'm leaning towards it. Can those who have gotten it respond and advise how they like it.

I love it, I say go for it. I love most all the colors offered in the e90, but the electric red is catching my eye more and more.
Good Luck with your purchase.

Jay_328 · 08-18-2005, 03:43 AM

Get what you want. It's your money. It wouldn't be my choice of color, however I've seen it in person and it's a hot looking car. Actually I was quite surprised how good it looks. And the 18" sport wheels / chrome accents really set it off! If you like it.... go for it dude!

davinet78 · 08-18-2005, 05:00 AM

i think red is a flashy colour for sport cars but not a three series saloon

djinferno · 08-18-2005, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jwarcd

I couldn't disagree with you more, I think Electric red is one of the better colors for the E90. I have an red one and I'm glad I got it instead of the boring silver.

Yep, that exact car was sitting there in the showroom and it was growing on me every second... It actually made me accept the E90, before that I was rebelious to the changes

seh · 08-18-2005, 01:05 PM

I don't have Electric Red either, but it's one of the few colors I've been considering mostly in contest with Titanium Silver. Here's a worthy distinction: With the silver, the white side marker ahead of the front door mostly disappears, but the tail lights really pop. (White has the same characteristics.) Conversely, the red shows the side marker detail very well; it helps to break up and animate the side of the car. The chrome bits also show better on the red. However, the tail lights are mostly subsumed, as they're close to the paint color. Note that black offers the best contrast for these exterior details.

My main complaint with Electric Red is that it's too light, too orange, too happy. It takes some aggression out of the car. I'd take Imola Red instead without hesitation.

Having said that, I'm not completely decided on what color I'll be ordering. One further strike against red: it probably won't look right with Terra leather.

timmerweb · 08-18-2005, 01:17 PM

I've got a red 325 on order and I really didn't see any other choice. I refuse to get any of the greys, way too common. White and black look bad in the winter (lots of salt used here) and the blue is so dark it might as well be black. BMWs are sports cars and to me they look best in bright sporty colours like red, bright blue and yellow (yes yellow). So I'm getting Electric Red, although my preference would have been the Imola Red you can get on the E46, that's a superb colour.

-Tim

Bimmer_2 · 08-18-2005, 01:36 PM

I have looked at all colors in person, and I like them all except the sparkling graphite. It just looked too dull to me, but you know, color is a personal choice. So, go with what you like.

Orangeman5 · 08-18-2005, 01:53 PM

I think the red looks great! That is a great pic!

prolix21 · 08-18-2005, 01:56 PM

the e90 is pretty hot in red, but i'd like to keep my license

red is a cop magnet (here in the states at least)

jetmechG550 · 08-18-2005, 02:23 PM

I've never been a fan of red but while scouting I saw an electric red 330 with terra on the lot and all I could say was wow. Even my wife, whose not a big on red said it really looked good. I'm considering it on my purchase of my 330. Hell it even made me consider and decide on buying our Pathfinder in Red, granted it's more of a maroon, but seeing the red made me open up a little.

Hornet · 08-18-2005, 02:59 PM

Only Ferrari's should be allowed to be painted red.

08-17-2005, 06:00 PM	#1
rman New Member 2 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 325i (soon) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NE iTrader: (0)	Electric Red Based on people listing the color e90's they've ordered, Electric Red seems to be about the least popular color - but I'm leaning towards it. Can those who have gotten it respond and advise how they like it.
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campbell1082 Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	sorry to respond....cause I dont have electric red.....but, the reason its not that popular IS because it is one ugly color on the E90.....people may disagree...but it makes the car look cheap......most non-metallic paints do this to cars....white is an exception..and a few other colors....but "flat" electric red is about as appealing to me as a fire red mazda miata......I would not order this color unless you have seen it in person. My local dealership has one, and its been on the lot for over a month (no lie)....Sure, youll have a more "rare" color than other drivers....but thats not always a good thing...;-)
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MonacoBlueNJ Private First Class 2 Rep 145 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (0)	red is more a color for a coupe
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jwarcd New Member 12 Rep 22 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: May 2005 Location: NE iTrader: (0)	I couldn't disagree with you more, I think Electric red is one of the better colors for the E90. I have an red one and I'm glad I got it instead of the boring silver. Attached Images
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ag Private 0 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 325i SB Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Dude, just go get what you want. Everybody has their own choice some like black, some SG. If you start listening to them then you will go nuts coz someone might say silver is nice but black is hot. Then on black you have to keep it clean. Go with your heart.
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JVFan Lieutenant 36 Rep 515 Posts Drives: Very Well Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lloydminster, AB CANADA iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the pic...that's the first I have seen. As long as you like the red dude that's all that matters. I think it looks damn sharp....and quite unique.
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LEDZEP Lieutenant General 418 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	jwarcd - It's not my usual taste, but you're right: That red E90 is hot!! __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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robertb Private First Class 20 Rep 172 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	I love the red, but getting red is somewhat of a commitment because your car is screaming "look at me!" all the time. That's fine when the looks are welcome, but cops suspect any display of exhuberance. The only time I've come close to losing my license was while owning a red car. I'm not a speed demon, but I lost 11 of 12 points the first 45 days I owned my first red car. Of course I was young, but I hadn't driven any differently in the silver car I had prior to it. I had a clean record in silver and ended up in traffic school in red. Last edited by robertb; 08-17-2005 at 08:33 PM..
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Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	I think the red is sporty, but I wanted more of a luxury look. I agree that it does make the car look cheaper, but get whatever color you like! __________________ Nikki
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Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I think red is a great color for a sports coupe. I have a candy red 92 dodge stealth ES and love it! My brother really wanted me to get the electric red 330i but I just thought I would get bored of it soon. I also agree with robertb, the car has a "look at me" feel when you get red, it happens to me all the time But if you like it, go for it man, its a BMW But I think red used to be popular color in the early days of BMW. __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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Jay_328 Lieutenant Colonel 119 Rep 1,595 Posts Drives: 07 e92 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 07 E92 328 [0.00]	Get what you want. It's your money. It wouldn't be my choice of color, however I've seen it in person and it's a hot looking car. Actually I was quite surprised how good it looks. And the 18" sport wheels / chrome accents really set it off! If you like it.... go for it dude!
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davinet78 Lieutenant Colonel 28 Rep 1,832 Posts Drives: bmw e90 320d Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: gibraltar(europe) iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 bmw 320d E90 [0.00]	i think red is a flashy colour for sport cars but not a three series saloon __________________ e90 320d,arktis,lumber support, hifi speaker, alarm, dakota beige, 162 18", xenon with washer spray,window chrome trimmings, professional radio, 6 cd changer wood trimmings 6 speed manual.
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08-18-2005, 01:05 PM	#16
seh Private First Class 15 Rep 139 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	I don't have Electric Red either, but it's one of the few colors I've been considering mostly in contest with Titanium Silver. Here's a worthy distinction: With the silver, the white side marker ahead of the front door mostly disappears, but the tail lights really pop. (White has the same characteristics.) Conversely, the red shows the side marker detail very well; it helps to break up and animate the side of the car. The chrome bits also show better on the red. However, the tail lights are mostly subsumed, as they're close to the paint color. Note that black offers the best contrast for these exterior details. My main complaint with Electric Red is that it's too light, too orange, too happy. It takes some aggression out of the car. I'd take Imola Red instead without hesitation. Having said that, I'm not completely decided on what color I'll be ordering. One further strike against red: it probably won't look right with Terra leather.
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08-18-2005, 01:17 PM	#17
timmerweb Private 4 Rep 74 Posts Drives: Red 325i prem/sport/nav/leathr Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	I've got a red 325 on order and I really didn't see any other choice. I refuse to get any of the greys, way too common. White and black look bad in the winter (lots of salt used here) and the blue is so dark it might as well be black. BMWs are sports cars and to me they look best in bright sporty colours like red, bright blue and yellow (yes yellow). So I'm getting Electric Red, although my preference would have been the Imola Red you can get on the E46, that's a superb colour. -Tim
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Bimmer_2 Private 3 Rep 74 Posts Drives: BMW 330i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	I have looked at all colors in person, and I like them all except the sparkling graphite. It just looked too dull to me, but you know, color is a personal choice. So, go with what you like.
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08-18-2005, 01:53 PM	#19
Orangeman5 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 2006 330i j. black Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I think the red looks great! That is a great pic! __________________ 330i MT/Jet Black/Black Leather/Walnut Burl Trim./PP/SP/PDC/CA/Sirius/Heated Seats "Drive fast, take chances."
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prolix21 Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 233 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Collins iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i zsp (sold) [0.00] 2020 X3 xDrive30i [0.00]	the e90 is pretty hot in red, but i'd like to keep my license red is a cop magnet (here in the states at least)
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08-18-2005, 02:23 PM	#21
jetmechG550 Private 10 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 02 325 Grey/Green Join Date: May 2005 Location: Indy iTrader: (0)	I've never been a fan of red but while scouting I saw an electric red 330 with terra on the lot and all I could say was wow. Even my wife, whose not a big on red said it really looked good. I'm considering it on my purchase of my 330. Hell it even made me consider and decide on buying our Pathfinder in Red, granted it's more of a maroon, but seeing the red made me open up a little.
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08-18-2005, 02:59 PM	#22
Hornet Lieutenant 59 Rep 410 Posts Drives: g20 330d xdrive Join Date: May 2005 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	Only Ferrari's should be allowed to be painted red.
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