Ti Grey or Silver Grey
08-16-2005, 06:53 PM
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My Ride: 2005.5 545i, Silver Grey, Dakota Black, Anthracite, Premium, Cold, Sport, L7, Nav, Fold Down Seats, Sunshades, Sirius.
2006 330i, Silver, Black, Natural Poplar, Sport, 6 speed, Cold, Premium
2002 330xi Black, Black, Premium, Cold, Premium Sound. (Sold)
1997 540i (sold)
1985 635i Euro (sold to family)
1985 535i (sold)
Two things to consideer, the part of the country you live in and your zest for cleanliness. If you live where there is more overcast than sunlight, I prefer the silver grey. In So. Cal type light, the TSII is rich. Having had both, I find I wash the SG much less. In fact, I only notice the SG is dirty because of the wheels, which are dirty in no time.
08-16-2005, 07:31 PM
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My Ride: 2011 550i; Alpine White/Black Dakota/MSport/SAT/IAS/Driver Assistance/ConveniencePkg/Prem Pkg 2/4 Zone AC/Side-Top Cameras/HUD & Black panel/BMW Apps-iPhone 4 Media/M Decklid spolier /Ventureshiled clear bra/ V1 -Ordered 4/9/11, Production 4/19, Shipped on Martorell 4/23,Arrived Port Hueneme 5/19,Delivered 5/21/11
For me it came down to Silver Gray or Sapphire Black. Having owned Black in the past, and knowing the extra maintenance and angst this color causes, I opted for the safe choice. I love any shade of black when its clean, but driving 3-400 miles a week as I do and having 2 sons age 3 and 6, black would be too much work.Plus anytime a car maker features a color as BMW has done w/ Silver Gray on the 5, there were many pics. and view angles to judge the color by in advance.
I vote Silver Gray as it is easy to maintain, looks great , and shows off all the curves and creases in the body.
I vote Silver Gray as it is easy to maintain, looks great , and shows off all the curves and creases in the body.
08-16-2005, 10:46 PM
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I like both colors but the choice was made for me. I wanted the Beige interior, which cannot be paired with Ti Gray (not sure why). So I'm going with Silver Gray and am really happy with it.
08-17-2005, 03:54 AM
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My Ride: 2006 530xiT, Silver Gray, Automatic, Navigation, Heads Up Display; Premium Package, Comfort Seats, Logic 7 Sound System
2003 M3, Dakar Yellow, SMG
My vote is for Silver Grey
08-17-2005, 04:39 AM
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My Ride: On Order for European Delivery
550i SilverGrey Sports, Winter, Prem Pkg, Prem sound, NAV, HUD, comfort seats
Saw a silver grey in the garage where I parked today. Its is nice.
I havent seen them side by side but the silver grey did show off the lines nicely.
I live in New England and am a little lazy about washing cars
I havent seen them side by side but the silver grey did show off the lines nicely.
I live in New England and am a little lazy about washing cars
08-17-2005, 05:25 AM
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My Ride: E61 525iA Build 2004/08. "Safirschwartz Metallic". Navi Pro, Adaptive Headlights, Bi-Xenon, Panorama Sunroof etc... CIP 18.00.01 (No noticed bug)
I would go for the TI-gray!
08-17-2005, 07:09 AM
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My Ride: On Order for European Delivery
550i SilverGrey Sports, Winter, Prem Pkg, Prem sound, NAV, HUD, comfort seats
My wife is Chinese
I used to tease her in front of her Mom by saying she was "too expensive"
in Mandarin that's "tai guay" so it might be good to get "ti gray"
I used to tease her in front of her Mom by saying she was "too expensive"
in Mandarin that's "tai guay" so it might be good to get "ti gray"
