No Carbon Black
12-22-2007, 05:30 AM
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Went to BMW of Nashville yesterday to see a Carbon Black paint, not one on the lot and a bunch of new 08's. The salesman said he had not seen one either. I thought this was probably the new hot color, maybe not. The swatch in the brochure makes it look almost gray/blueish. Those of you who own one, how would you compare it to the regular black or the black saphire?
12-22-2007, 05:33 AM
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It?s quite blue in some light, such as direct sunlight. Otherwise can appear black. Incredible color. Not gray at all.
It?s a rather exclusive color, only available on the 550i with Sportpaket in the U.S.
It?s a rather exclusive color, only available on the 550i with Sportpaket in the U.S.
12-22-2007, 07:09 AM
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My Ride: E46 330, E60 550 on order: Carbon Black/Natural Brown, 6MT.
In addition to black in sunlight, and blue in other light, it can also look like gunmetal gray, particularly on cloudy days.
It's sort of neat, in that you're never quite sure what color your car will be today.
It's sort of neat, in that you're never quite sure what color your car will be today.
12-22-2007, 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by iversonm' post='509585' date='Dec 22 2007, 11:09 AM
In addition to black in sunlight, and blue in other light, it can also look like gunmetal gray, particularly on cloudy days.
It's sort of neat, in that you're never quite sure what color your car will be today.
It's sort of neat, in that you're never quite sure what color your car will be today.
12-22-2007, 10:43 AM
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My Ride: E46 330, E60 550 on order: Carbon Black/Natural Brown, 6MT.
Originally Posted by JSpira' post='509590' date='Dec 22 2007, 11:11 AM
I agree as I like the chameleon aspect to it but I haven't seen gunmetal gray yet.
12-22-2007, 01:41 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550i, Carbon Black Metallic with Black Dakota Leather, Sport Package, Sport Automatic Transmission, NAV, Cold-Weather Package, Folding Rear Seats, Rear Side Impact Airbags, Sirius, iPod/USB Adapter,
Model Year: 2008
if you remember liquid ink in a bottle - it's depends on how the light hits and is reflected off the car. Great color, you won't be disappointed!!! 
12-22-2007, 04:33 PM
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My Ride: E46 330, E60 550 on order: Carbon Black/Natural Brown, 6MT.
Originally Posted by JSpira' post='509590' date='Dec 22 2007, 11:11 AM
I agree as I like the chameleon aspect to it but I haven't seen gunmetal gray yet.
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