Would You Do Black Again?
02-10-2009, 03:12 PM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter.
Retired: 2002 325I, Titanium silver on black leather. Premium package. Absolutely stock and proud of it.
Originally Posted by unknown' post='789469' date='Feb 10 2009, 12:42 PM
all right i had to say it... once you go black, you never go back! 
02-10-2009, 03:24 PM
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My Ride: 04 545i - Titanium Silver/Black, Sport pkg, Comfort Seats w/ Lumbar, Premium Sound, power rear sunshade, Adaptive Xenon Headlights, Steptronic, Park Distance Control, Fold down rear seats w/ski bag, Aux jack, 6-disk changer, puddle lamps...
Engine: Custom Remus cat-back exhaust w/chrome square tips, K&N Air Filter, Charcoal Filter Removed, Sprint Booster :-), 50/50 mix of 91+100 Octane, EuroRev ECU Remap (coming soon lol), Dinan High-Flow Throttle Body (coming soon...maybe lol)
Interior: Portable Sirius Stilletto 100 w/car kit, Garmin Nuvi 680 mounted below rear-view mirror, LCI-style I-drive knob, Dark Poplar Center Dashboard Trim.
Exterior: E60 forum clings, 5% rear tint, ACS roof spoiler (painted black for distinct look against limo tint), ACS trunk spoiler, ACS add-on front spoiler and rear apron (awaiting installation), "18 Black Staggered BeBeS Style OER (emergency replacement for cracked sport 124 rims), black kidney grill, white accessory lighting (including license and trunk lamps), Angel-eye upgrade, AIB xenon-matched fog lamps, AIB V3's on order, red rear reflectors
I gotta say though I love my Titanium Silver, those pictures featuring a nicely waxed jet black E60 gets me drooling lol.
02-10-2009, 03:47 PM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i M Sport Induvidual; Induvidual Black exterior (475 Saphire Black metallic), Induvidual Z1XX Merino leather Platinum interior, Logic 7, shadow line trim.
I have a black individual and love it. It's high maintenance though, but to offset that I got paint protection (glass plexin) on it so I don't need to wash it as often because it stays clean for longer. Highly recommend you get some sort of paint protection if you choose black.
02-10-2009, 04:24 PM
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My Ride: 05 545 BLK/BLK
Model Year: 2005
I have a Jet Black on Black, and I absolutely love it. I had a Silver Maxima before this, and eventhough I didn't have to wash the Maxima as much, it can't even compare to Black. So yes, I would do it again.
02-10-2009, 05:05 PM
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My Ride: 550i 2009 Mod. with tints all around. Got Splitter and Spoiler coming. May do an exhaust.
I have a Garage and now I know why I need it! The Bat Cave Loves the Black Shappire Bat. I also like the auburn interior Sport Package. Course Hand Wash and use Zymol Car Care Kits andl Meguiars Car Products Final Inspection Spray after the Hand Wash. I think it helps protect the mirror shine.
02-10-2009, 05:16 PM
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My Ride: 2009 535i
Had a black sapphire 335i and now a black sapphire 535i. A pain to maintain, but they do look great IMO. I really wish I would have gone with Jet Black though.
I think white looks great on the E60 and may choose to go this route the next time. But I will put up with the extra washing and maintenance. I am a Zaino freak as well, so as long as my car is protected, it is fairly easy to wash.
I think white looks great on the E60 and may choose to go this route the next time. But I will put up with the extra washing and maintenance. I am a Zaino freak as well, so as long as my car is protected, it is fairly easy to wash.
02-10-2009, 08:55 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i Sport loaded
For a daily driver? HELL NO!
But, for a "fun" car..
Like they say at BMCforums.. "You can have any color you want, so long as it's black!"
But, for a "fun" car..
Like they say at BMCforums.. "You can have any color you want, so long as it's black!"
02-10-2009, 08:56 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i | Black Sapphire Metallic | Black Dakota Leather | Anthracite Maple | 6 Speed Manual | Sport Package | Logic 7 | Sirius Satellite Radio
Model Year: 2005
Originally Posted by LW78' post='789270' date='Feb 10 2009, 07:12 AM
The moment you're asking yourself these questions: then please DO NOT choose black.
Don't get me wrong, I love black cars (it's my second Carbon black), but a light color is much easier to maintain. I hate the swirl scratches on my car, that are evident when the light shines on the car, due to the bad car wash the previous owner used.......
Have you considered a dark grey color combo with the brown interior? imho the Space Grey or Platinum grey looks great with the tan interior!
Don't get me wrong, I love black cars (it's my second Carbon black), but a light color is much easier to maintain. I hate the swirl scratches on my car, that are evident when the light shines on the car, due to the bad car wash the previous owner used.......
Have you considered a dark grey color combo with the brown interior? imho the Space Grey or Platinum grey looks great with the tan interior!
