Monaco Blue Vs Space Grey
07-25-2009, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Munich77' post='953936' date='Jul 25 2009, 08:39 AM
I have space grey and love the color. I did not custom order mine and the dealer had a space grey one. The paint is easy to take care of. However, monaco blue is gorgeous but I wonder how hard it is to take care of (darker colors are a PITA). Also, you will find that the Mercedes has better quality paint than the BMW. My g/f has an E-class and the ceramic paint is way better than what I have on my BMW.
Since this thread is without pictures, below is what the space grey looked like right off the lot.
Since this thread is without pictures, below is what the space grey looked like right off the lot.
07-25-2009, 12:37 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Convertible. Midnight Blue, 6 Speed.Retired - 2007 997 Carrera S, Midnight Blue, Grey leather, premium audioRetired - 2007 550i, Monaco Blue over Beige, Navigation, Logic 7, Cold Weather Pack, Comfort Access, Sport Package
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Color is one thing I'd never seek anyone else's opinion on - just buy what you like.
I will, however, say, that space gray (and its predecessor, silver gray) is just so common.
That said, the beauty of monaco blue is its complexity. It changes hue based on ambient lighting, ranging from bright metallic blue to almost black. It's a fabulously complex color.
I will, however, say, that space gray (and its predecessor, silver gray) is just so common.
That said, the beauty of monaco blue is its complexity. It changes hue based on ambient lighting, ranging from bright metallic blue to almost black. It's a fabulously complex color.
07-25-2009, 12:38 PM
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PG is my fav followed by Alpine White and Titanium Silver, my E60 was oriental blue , loved it , but I always wished if I could get grey or silver as I did not pre order my car, I think Riz's options are between a Monaco Blue with Black Dakota / Titanium Silver With Black Dakota / and Space Gray with Natural Brown Dakota, and hands down i love the NBD interior than the other two....
07-26-2009, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='954247' date='Jul 25 2009, 04:37 PM
Color is one thing I'd never seek anyone else's opinion on - just buy what you like.
I will, however, say, that space gray (and its predecessor, silver gray) is just so common.
That said, the beauty of monaco blue is its complexity. It changes hue based on ambient lighting, ranging from bright metallic blue to almost black. It's a fabulously complex color.
I will, however, say, that space gray (and its predecessor, silver gray) is just so common.
That said, the beauty of monaco blue is its complexity. It changes hue based on ambient lighting, ranging from bright metallic blue to almost black. It's a fabulously complex color.
It's one of my favorite colors 
07-26-2009, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Riz' post='953620' date='Jul 25 2009, 04:17 AM
Hi all!,
Im a new member and I,m about to buy my first E60 (moving from E class to 5 series)and I just cant make up my mind between Monaco Blue or Space Grey!! Can you guys help!!
Im a new member and I,m about to buy my first E60 (moving from E class to 5 series)and I just cant make up my mind between Monaco Blue or Space Grey!! Can you guys help!!
welcome aboard, definitely go for space grey... with auburn leather... yummmy
07-26-2009, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Egypt_525i' post='954824' date='Jul 26 2009, 04:45 PM
welcome aboard, definitely go for space grey... with auburn leather... yummmy
07-27-2009, 01:23 PM
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I've had a space gray since January- first "gray" BMW I've owned. Black, Alpine white, Calypso Red and Silver have been my five series former colors. I like the color but I won't go gray again. Indy Red, Alpine White or a shade of Blue are next on my list.
07-27-2009, 01:29 PM
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No offense to the OP and welcome aboard. Now that I got that out of the way, how can you possibly ask someone else what color car you should get? It's such a personal decision. Before I pull the trigger on a car, I have the whole thing mapped out in my head from the mods to the color to pretty much everything. It's like asking the board what color hair should you look for on your next girlfriend. Silly right? How do you get dressed in the morning?