E90Post Inspiration

bmbarclay · 01-09-2014, 01:45 PM

Hey guys, I'm soon to be done with my lease on my current car and Im now moving on to the part where i have to decide what is next. So in light of that I'm having difficulty in choosing between an E92 and a E90. Im single, so i have no need for the 2 extra doors, but I've owned an E90 for 3 years and i like how it looks. In contrast, i love the lines of the coupe. Secondly, my current car is LeMans Blue, and as much as i love the color, it doesn't hide scratches or dirt very well, thus I've been looking at Space Gray, Alpine white and Titanium Silver as options. The purpose of this thread is for the forum to give me some ideas and inspiration for both an E90 and an E92 in those colors. If there are other threads i should look at like favorite car threads or who has the coolest car, i would also like to know of those. Im not asking for color threads because most of those are just shots of new un-modded cars. Im interested in seeing modded cars and what people have done with them both exterior and interior to help me make my decision. Thanks a lot! and two shots of my car so i can put this in the picture threads.

Amini77 · 01-09-2014, 01:53 PM

LeMans blue is my favorite of the 3 blue's offered for the E9x's. I think you should stick with that car and with the right mods your car will look awesome. Alpine White is nice choice also but a lot of people have it. Good luck with your decision!

M3inMG · 01-09-2014, 01:56 PM

Titanium Silver hides dirt well.

bmbarclay · 01-09-2014, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Amini77

LeMans blue is my favorite of the 3 blue's offered for the E9x's. I think you should stick with that car and with the right mods your car will look awesome. Alpine White is nice choice also but a lot of people have it. Good luck with your decision!

Yes, however one of the other biggest problems is my current car has the N52 engine and ideally, this next car would have the N54. The power of the 328i is okay for driving to the grocery store, but I've driven 335i's and its more of what I'm looking for. Plus, the stock exhaust note is orgasmic. Thanks for your input.

bmbarclay · 01-09-2014, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Florida Boy

Titanium Silver hides dirt well.

M359s are one of my favorite OEM wheels. Love how they look on your car. Nice mods and thanks for sharing

SLOWER · 01-09-2014, 02:00 PM

Yeah what about keeping that one? That car's beautiful. How many miles on it?

psmitty95 · 01-09-2014, 02:00 PM

space grey

AlpineSwift · 01-09-2014, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Florida Boy

Titanium Silver hides dirt well.

As much as I dislike Silver, your car makes it look good.

M3inMG · 01-09-2014, 02:05 PM

Bbarclay- i agree, i love the M359's. Thank you. You interior is beautiful!

Thanks Alpine, i dont have much done but i do enjoy it.

Psmitty's is perfect!

thompsac25 · 01-09-2014, 02:05 PM

Every E9X that I see on the road is either Space Gray or Black. I do love Alpine White, but blue is definitely the way to go.

bmbarclay · 01-09-2014, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SLOWER

Yeah what about keeping that one? That car's beautiful. How many miles on it?

just over 21,000. Gotta keep it under 30,000 miles because thats all I bought from BMW

bmbarclay · 01-09-2014, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by psmitty95

space grey

I remember back when this car was bone stock! Look at you now. Your car is one of the biggest reasons why I love space gray. Everything you've done with it is just amazing. Thanks for sharing.

bmbarclay · 01-09-2014, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by thompsac25

Every E9X that I see on the road is either Space Gray or Black. I do love Alpine White, but blue is definitely the way to go.

As much as I love it though, its hard to keep clean, and it shows scratches like no other. Not to mention my interior will change colors like a chameleon based on what clothes you wear. Oyster interior is a one and done thing. I will not buy another car with it.

thompsac25 · 01-09-2014, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bbarclay410

As much as I love it though, its hard to keep clean, and it shows scratches like no other. Not to mention my interior will change colors like a chameleon based on what clothes you wear. Oyster interior is a one and done thing. I will not buy another car with it.

I dont think Blue it too hard to maintain. All of the cars Ive owned have been blue with the exception of one, which was black - talk about showing scratches.

Grays and silvers are the easiest to maintain in terms of scratches and dirt. But grays and silvers are most common colors you see on the road. White is almost as bad as black.

And I agree with you on the interior color. My previous car (Athens Blue G35 coupe) had wheat (tan) interior... I HATED it and sucked to keep clean. I love black interior

bmbarclay · 01-09-2014, 02:17 PM

Ideally, the car would also have a black interior, CIC iDrive, whether i have to convert it or not, and a manual transmission. Something clean like this, even though it doesn't have iDrive.

SLOWER · 01-09-2014, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bbarclay410

As much as I love it though, its hard to keep clean, and it shows scratches like no other. Not to mention my interior will change colors like a chameleon based on what clothes you wear. Oyster interior is a one and done thing. I will not buy another car with it.

Don't get an Acura MDX with Parchment. It's a damn full time job. I gave up and stretched a tshirt over the bottom section of the seat.

StevenY. · 01-09-2014, 02:25 PM

Space grey! Psmitty already posted his pics, and I'm sure you've seen mashimarho's e92 too.

If not, here's the link
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=770326

bmbarclay · 01-09-2014, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by thompsac25

I dont think Blue it too hard to maintain. All of the cars Ive owned have been blue with the exception of one, which was black - talk about showing scratches.

Grays and silvers are the easiest to maintain in terms of scratches and dirt. But grays and silvers are most common colors you see on the road. White is almost as bad as black.

And I agree with you on the interior color. My previous car (Athens Blue G35 coupe) had wheat (tan) interior... I HATED it and sucked to keep clean. I love black interior

Right, I've washed my car once a week, every week since I've owned it. As far as looks, dear lord its got the sex appeal of a super model. However, sitting next to Creaminz in his Alpine white stage with M3 Quarters, LMs and other associated mods my car looks looks juvenile. That's mostly because of the mods, but alpine white is timeless and so clean. Those socal guys on here certainly don't choose it for no reason.

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bmbarclay · 01-09-2014, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SLOWER

Don't get an Acura MDX with Parchment. It's a damn full time job. I gave up and stretched a tshirt over the bottom section of the seat.

bmbarclay · 01-09-2014, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by StevenY.

Space grey! Psmitty already posted his pics, and I'm sure you've seen mashimarho's e92 too.

If not, here's the link
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=770326

yeah his car is great!

J-Spec Dan · 01-09-2014, 02:37 PM

i can't recommend black sapphire metallic unless you enjoy washing and detailing more frequently than lighter paint colors...but BSM isn't in your list of choices, haha.

i'd say space gray

idrift4wd · 01-09-2014, 02:43 PM

White because white cars are faster

View Poll Results: Color and Body Style
E90 Space Grey	7	33.33%
E90 Alpine White	4	19.05%
E90 Titanium Silver	2	9.52%
E92 Space Grey	8	38.10%
E92 Alpine White	2	9.52%
E92 Titanium Silver	0	0%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 21. You may not vote on this poll

01-09-2014, 01:45 PM	#1
bmbarclay Current M3 Addict 25 Rep 803 Posts Drives: JB E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (2)	E90Post Inspiration Hey guys, I'm soon to be done with my lease on my current car and Im now moving on to the part where i have to decide what is next. So in light of that I'm having difficulty in choosing between an E92 and a E90. Im single, so i have no need for the 2 extra doors, but I've owned an E90 for 3 years and i like how it looks. In contrast, i love the lines of the coupe. Secondly, my current car is LeMans Blue, and as much as i love the color, it doesn't hide scratches or dirt very well, thus I've been looking at Space Gray, Alpine white and Titanium Silver as options. The purpose of this thread is for the forum to give me some ideas and inspiration for both an E90 and an E92 in those colors. If there are other threads i should look at like favorite car threads or who has the coolest car, i would also like to know of those. Im not asking for color threads because most of those are just shots of new un-modded cars. Im interested in seeing modded cars and what people have done with them both exterior and interior to help me make my decision. Thanks a lot! and two shots of my car so i can put this in the picture threads. Attached Images __________________ E90 ///M3\| Jerez Black / Black Novillo Leather Last edited by bmbarclay; 01-09-2014 at 02:03 PM..
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01-09-2014, 01:53 PM	#2
Amini77 Brigadier General 186 Rep 4,732 Posts Drives: Alpine White '13 550i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tarzana, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW 550i [0.00]	LeMans blue is my favorite of the 3 blue's offered for the E9x's. I think you should stick with that car and with the right mods your car will look awesome. Alpine White is nice choice also but a lot of people have it. Good luck with your decision!
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01-09-2014, 01:56 PM	#3
M3inMG Captain 46 Rep 730 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, Fl iTrader: (9) Garage List 2016 BMW F80 [0.00]	Titanium Silver hides dirt well. Attached Images
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01-09-2014, 02:00 PM	#6
SLOWER Lieutenant Colonel 309 Rep 1,733 Posts Drives: 2003 M3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: MA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2024 BMW X5 M60i [0.00] 2003 M3 Convertible [0.00]	Yeah what about keeping that one? That car's beautiful. How many miles on it?
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01-09-2014, 02:00 PM	#7
psmitty95 Brigadier General 580 Rep 4,393 Posts Drives: '23 M340i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (11)	space grey __________________ < Click picture for photoshoot E90 335i xDrive 6spd, Nav, Prem, Cold Weather, & Sports package - Msport Conversion Mods: JB4 + MHD, Doc Race ST, Pure 6266, AD-Eng PI/Mounts, Fuel-It st. 3, Custom Exhaust, Tuned by TwistedTuning More Pictures: Build Thread /// 683AWHP/675AWTQ
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01-09-2014, 02:05 PM	#9
M3inMG Captain 46 Rep 730 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Orlando, Fl iTrader: (9) Garage List 2016 BMW F80 [0.00]	Bbarclay- i agree, i love the M359's. Thank you. You interior is beautiful! Thanks Alpine, i dont have much done but i do enjoy it. Psmitty's is perfect!
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01-09-2014, 02:05 PM	#10
thompsac25 Stance to make her dance 711 Rep 2,004 Posts Drives: 2022 G80 M3 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (33)	Every E9X that I see on the road is either Space Gray or Black. I do love Alpine White, but blue is definitely the way to go. __________________ *INSTAGRAM: thompsac_m3* YouTube: ACCELERATED MOTION 2022 G80 M3 6MT, FEMTO, BM3, KW, AWE, MAD, lots of carbon
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01-09-2014, 02:17 PM	#15
bmbarclay Current M3 Addict 25 Rep 803 Posts Drives: JB E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (2)	Ideally, the car would also have a black interior, CIC iDrive, whether i have to convert it or not, and a manual transmission. Something clean like this, even though it doesn't have iDrive. Attached Images __________________ E90 ///M3\| Jerez Black / Black Novillo Leather
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01-09-2014, 02:25 PM	#17
StevenY. ///M 227 Rep 2,248 Posts Drives: 10' SG e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (1)	Space grey! Psmitty already posted his pics, and I'm sure you've seen mashimarho's e92 too. If not, here's the link http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=770326 __________________
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01-09-2014, 02:37 PM	#21
J-Spec Dan ALL RIGHTY THEN 222 Rep 2,957 Posts Drives: 12 STX Advance Join Date: May 2011 Location: G O T H A M iTrader: (2)	i can't recommend black sapphire metallic unless you enjoy washing and detailing more frequently than lighter paint colors...but BSM isn't in your list of choices, haha. i'd say space gray __________________ BMW CCA Member 483866 \|Officially Official Build Thread\| \|Widebody Thread\| Follow me on instagram: @jspecdan
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01-09-2014, 02:43 PM	#22
idrift4wd Brigadier General 149 Rep 3,552 Posts Drives: Three Hundred and Thirty Five Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yonkers NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW [7.00]	White because white cars are faster __________________ 12.0 @ 117
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