platinum gray or space gray?
10-30-2007, 07:21 AM
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You're asking a bunch of strangers to help you make a very personal decision--how do you know you have the same tastes? FWIW, go to a dealer with a large inventory of 08's. Line up the various grays IN THE SUNLIGHT, and make your decision. Remember that the color in the sun is going to be different from a cloudy day, at night under artificial lights, in your garage under an incandescent bulb, etc.
Whatever your choice, you'll love it! Good luck!
Whatever your choice, you'll love it! Good luck!
10-30-2007, 08:38 AM
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 330xi, Premium Package, Cold weather package
Long story short, i got a rock on my windshield less than 48 hours after picking up the car and i am getting the windshield replaced today.....dropped off the car today morning. It is costing me ~850 USD, and that is because i am getting it done thru' the dealership/BMW approved body shop. Others may do it cheaper........
Originally Posted by 5 Rakete' post='487631' date='Oct 29 2007, 09:30 PM
I wouldn't go to that dealer. While it is a different windshield it doesn't cost that to replace it. Not even close.
10-30-2007, 08:51 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
Originally Posted by CTYankee' post='487815' date='Oct 30 2007, 05:21 PM
Line up the various grays IN THE SUNLIGHT, and make your decision. Remember that the color in the sun is going to be different from a cloudy day, at night under artificial lights, in your garage under an incandescent bulb, etc.
Whatever your choice, you'll love it! Good luck!
Whatever your choice, you'll love it! Good luck!
The new colors seem to have a prism or something.
Sunny, cloudy day, mist or night, all gives a new shade of any color!
More important is the balance between int and ext colors and for some the practicalities.
Dark outside colors need a wash about 3 three times more often than lights ones.
10-30-2007, 04:37 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi Space Gray/Black Dakota/light poplar Steptronic, Comfort Seats, Comfort Access, Logic7, Premium Pkg, Cold Weather Pkg, folding rear seats, ipod/usb, Sirius, Navigation
I'm very happy with my Space Gray/Black Interior/Light Poplar selection. I also got the comfort seats without the Sport Package....my dealer told me rarely has anyone ordered that separately but I didn't care for the Sport wheel and "black out" around the windows. I love these seats!
10-30-2007, 05:57 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi, Platinum Grey, Black Dakota leather, Light Poplar Wood, Anthracite headliner, Premium, Sport, Cold Weather, Nav, HUD, PDC, Night Vision, Logic7, iPod / USB, HD Radio, Sunshades, Heated Rear seats, and Folding Rear Seats.
Originally Posted by CTYankee' post='487815' date='Oct 30 2007, 08:21 AM
You're asking a bunch of strangers to help you make a very personal decision--how do you know you have the same tastes? FWIW, go to a dealer with a large inventory of 08's. Line up the various grays IN THE SUNLIGHT, and make your decision. Remember that the color in the sun is going to be different from a cloudy day, at night under artificial lights, in your garage under an incandescent bulb, etc.
Whatever your choice, you'll love it! Good luck!
Whatever your choice, you'll love it! Good luck!
10-30-2007, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by CBUCK12345' post='488066' date='Oct 30 2007, 07:37 PM
I got the comfort seats without the Sport Package....my dealer told me rarely has anyone ordered separately but I didn't care for the Sport wheel and "black out" around the windows. I love these seats!
The Invoice of MCS is $1090 & MSRP is $1200
You saved about $100 not having Sport wheel and Black shadow line.
I did math and got SP, LOVE the SP.
10-30-2007, 06:12 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi, Platinum Grey, Black Dakota leather, Light Poplar Wood, Anthracite headliner, Premium, Sport, Cold Weather, Nav, HUD, PDC, Night Vision, Logic7, iPod / USB, HD Radio, Sunshades, Heated Rear seats, and Folding Rear Seats.
Originally Posted by aqkhan6us' post='488087' date='Oct 30 2007, 07:06 PM
The Invoice of SP is $1185 & MSRP is $1300
The Invoice of MCS is $1090 & MSRP is $1200
You saved about $100 not having Sport wheel and Black shadow line.
I did math and got SP, LOVE the SP.
The Invoice of MCS is $1090 & MSRP is $1200
You saved about $100 not having Sport wheel and Black shadow line.
I did math and got SP, LOVE the SP.
Hey 100 bucks buys you at least 2 tanks of gas.
It more of a choice between the shadowline versus chrome exterior trim. A black 5 series looks good with the chrome trim in my opinion.
10-30-2007, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by seventhirteen' post='488092' date='Oct 30 2007, 09:12 PM
It more of a choice between the shadowline versus chrome exterior trim. A black 5 series looks good with the chrome trim in my opinion.
10-30-2007, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeKube' post='487476' date='Oct 29 2007, 12:57 PM
Hey Amigo525 -- We're on the same boat! My new 535xi is also on the Integrity due into NY on 11/5. Platinum Gray with Black interior. I'm in East Fishkill, so we'll have to take a picture of the two cars side by side for posting for a "true" comparison!
I agree.
Pm me.
10-30-2007, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ksleher' post='487845' date='Oct 30 2007, 09:38 AM
Long story short, i got a rock on my windshield less than 48 hours after picking up the car and i am getting the windshield replaced today.....dropped off the car today morning. It is costing me ~850 USD, and that is because i am getting it done thru' the dealership/BMW approved body shop. Others may do it cheaper........