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      07-12-2014, 04:42 PM   #1
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Need Help Choosing Exterior Color!

Hi All,

I am going to be ordering a new M3 this fall and need some help choosing an exterior color. I currently own a 2008 Nogaro Blue RS4 and 2015 Audi Phantom Black A6 3.0T. I used to own an E46 and want to get back in the mix, especially after reading the specs on the F80.

I am having trouble deciding between:
-Yas Marina Blue
-Sapphire Black
-Alpine White
-Mineral Grey

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-Black Merino
-Grey Merino

I will be keeping both of my current cars and live in the Northeast, so I'm unsure of where to go with my decision, as I love all 4 colors listed above. Please give me your thoughts/opinions, etc. It would be greatly appreciated!
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Ruby black metallic!
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They're all beautiful colors. Personally, I'd chose Yas Marina Blue because it is unique and I love Blue BMWs. I'd chose the classic Alpine White second, then Mineral Grey and Sapphire metallic last. I've already seen 5 M3/4s, four of them being Sapphire black. For the interior, Silverstone leather is the way to go.
If you really want to up the ante, then get individual color and leather options. Frozen Black is absolutely amazing.
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      07-12-2014, 06:25 PM   #4
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They're all beautiful colors. Personally, I'd chose Yas Marina Blue because it is unique and I love Blue BMWs. I'd chose the classic Alpine White second, then Mineral Grey and Sapphire metallic last. I've already seen 5 M3/4s, four of them being Sapphire black. For the interior, Silverstone leather is the way to go.
If you really want to up the ante, then get individual color and leather options. Frozen Black is absolutely amazing.
I keep telling myself to go with something else other than the YMB because I have the Nogaro RS4, but I must say - what an incredible color.
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They're all beautiful colors. Personally, I'd chose Yas Marina Blue because it is unique and I love Blue BMWs. I'd chose the classic Alpine White second, then Mineral Grey and Sapphire metallic last. I've already seen 5 M3/4s, four of them being Sapphire black. For the interior, Silverstone leather is the way to go.
If you really want to up the ante, then get individual color and leather options. Frozen Black is absolutely amazing.
I keep telling myself to go with something else other than the YMB because I have the Nogaro RS4, but I must say - what an incredible color.
I really love the Nogaro Blue! I wouldn't mind having two beautiful blue cars.
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Okay, so after a LOT of thinking I am now between YMB and Mineral Grey. Please keep in mind I will have ALL black accents (including wheels), carbon spoiler, carbon splitters, and the car will be lowered via H&R springs. Help!!!
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Okay, so after a LOT of thinking I am now between YMB and Mineral Grey. Please keep in mind I will have ALL black accents (including wheels), carbon spoiler, carbon splitters, and the car will be lowered via H&R springs. Help!!!
Ok... so do you want to stick out or blend in. There is your answer.
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Ok... so do you want to stick out or blend in. There is your answer.
That's not really how I think of it with all due respect. I have a loud color now with the RS4 and love it. All i'm asking is (putting aside everything), what is YOUR favorite color out of the colors that i've provided in this car?

The only reason why i've brought it to the threads is because I like every single color. I'm just trying to get a feel for what people consider to be the best.
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      07-12-2014, 09:27 PM   #9
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Hi All,

I am going to be ordering a new M3 this fall and need some help choosing an exterior color. I currently own a 2008 Nogaro Blue RS4 and 2015 Audi Phantom Black A6 3.0T. I used to own an E46 and want to get back in the mix, especially after reading the specs on the F80.

I am having trouble deciding between:
-Yas Marina Blue
-Sapphire Black
-Alpine White
-Mineral Grey

Interior
-Black Merino
-Grey Merino

I will be keeping both of my current cars and live in the Northeast, so I'm unsure of where to go with my decision, as I love all 4 colors listed above. Please give me your thoughts/opinions, etc. It would be greatly appreciated!
yas, grey. done. write it up.
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Hey I ordered a SB M4 with SO interior. You can have it if you want because it will be at the dealer outside of Boston in the 3rd week in July. While I was waiting for my car I saw the dealer's launch car in AW with Black Merino full. Fell in love with it. The dealer agreed to swap. So I took home the AW. It shows the lines of the car and the contrast with the cf roof says M.

BTW, would you agree with me, pictures just don't do this car justice!!
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That's not really how I think of it with all due respect. I have a loud color now with the RS4 and love it. All i'm asking is (putting aside everything), what is YOUR favorite color out of the colors that i've provided in this car?

The only reason why i've brought it to the threads is because I like every single color. I'm just trying to get a feel for what people consider to be the best.
Fair enough... to be honest, I'm not in love with YMB (although I admit I have yet to see it with my own eyes). I think the grey looks OK but boring as hell. If I had to choose between the two, I'd have a hard time...
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      07-12-2014, 10:10 PM   #12
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YBM and darker colors are out, you already have a darker color
I will choose AW to spice things up
black interior of course
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      07-12-2014, 10:12 PM   #13
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Good problem to have.
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YBM and darker colors are out, you already have a darker color
I will choose AW to spice things up
black interior of course
spice it up with AW. Freakin' hilarious.
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spice it up with AW. Freakin' hilarious.
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Please don't get a gray M3.
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      07-12-2014, 11:54 PM   #18
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You narrowed it to MG or YMB.

For me, this is an easy choice --> Yas Marina Blue
That blue with black accents will look the business! Plus, it has a different character in each lighting scenario.
I think mineral gray is one of the worst colors for the new body style (although I liked it on the E9X).

Interior, black to tie the whole car together. I can imagine it, and it is good.
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You narrowed it to MG or YMB.

For me, this is an easy choice --> Yas Marina Blue
That blue with black accents will look the business! Plus, it has a different character in each lighting scenario.
I think mineral gray is one of the worst colors for the new body style (although I liked it on the E9X).

Interior, black to tie the whole car together. I can imagine it, and it is good.

This is not going to be a disaster, enjoy.
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The OP needed help picking a color. He was given every color on the F8x palette as a choice. I love it!!!
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The OP needed help picking a color. He was given every color on the F8x palette as a choice. I love it!!!
Well wtf to expect with that info?
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