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09-09-2005, 06:37 PM
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My preference would be:
Silverstone II........followed by a tie between Sepang Bronze AND Interlagos Blue.
I have not seen any of these in person, but am just judging from the pics. I did like the original Silverstone (I) from the E39, but I know this one is Silverstone II and it is different. I think the E46 M3 a few posts up is the original Silverstone (I).
I did see a Black Saphire M5 at BMW Niederlassung in Munich last month but I did not like it. It did not bring out the "special-ness" of the M5.....but then I dont like dark colors on any car. My Titanium Gray II is the darkest car I have had and I would probably never get any cars that are darker than TGII.
One thing is for sure, if I were to get an M5 I would not get one with a color that is also available on regular E60's......so no Black Saphire, Silver Gray, or Alpine White.
Silverstone II........followed by a tie between Sepang Bronze AND Interlagos Blue.
I have not seen any of these in person, but am just judging from the pics. I did like the original Silverstone (I) from the E39, but I know this one is Silverstone II and it is different. I think the E46 M3 a few posts up is the original Silverstone (I).
I did see a Black Saphire M5 at BMW Niederlassung in Munich last month but I did not like it. It did not bring out the "special-ness" of the M5.....but then I dont like dark colors on any car. My Titanium Gray II is the darkest car I have had and I would probably never get any cars that are darker than TGII.
One thing is for sure, if I were to get an M5 I would not get one with a color that is also available on regular E60's......so no Black Saphire, Silver Gray, or Alpine White.
09-10-2005, 04:25 AM
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Originally Posted by ryo29002000jp' date='Sep 10 2005, 12:22 PM
Indianapolis Red is the best.
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09-10-2005, 04:27 AM
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Originally Posted by rodybmw' date='Sep 10 2005, 03:37 AM
I think the E46 M3 a few posts up is the original Silverstone (I).
Edit - i think you are right it is Silverstone I
09-10-2005, 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by IndianGoneMAD' date='Sep 9 2005, 10:00 AM
Racing Red, with white racing strips... 
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This is a German car!! Not American
I have to assume you are unfamiliar w/ the meaning of racing stripes in Motor Sports
09-10-2005, 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by IMU' date='Sep 9 2005, 04:33 PM
Silverstone - no question - it even looks awesome on this limited edition M3 i test drove a couple of weeks ago:
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09-10-2005, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by IMU' date='Sep 9 2005, 11:33 PM
Silverstone - no question - it even looks awesome on this limited edition M3 i test drove a couple of weeks ago:
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09-10-2005, 09:45 PM
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Heres a True Silverstone ///M5! A MY00 Silverstone E39 M5 Pics taken in (2001) at the 7/1 So Cal M5 Meet.
Personally I'll take a Interlagos Blue / Silverstone E60 ///M5
Personally I'll take a Interlagos Blue / Silverstone E60 ///M5
09-11-2005, 03:52 AM
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I'm between black and white!
I don't care at all that both colours are available for the E60 5 series. It's even better.
Anyway black because it suits best to this BEAST of a car and looks amazing especially at night when it seems like a panther that went out to hunt and blends perfect into the night.
White because it is a special colour and not many have it AAAAND IT'S THE COLOUR FOR BMW IN MOTORSPORT!
I don't care at all that both colours are available for the E60 5 series. It's even better.
Anyway black because it suits best to this BEAST of a car and looks amazing especially at night when it seems like a panther that went out to hunt and blends perfect into the night.
White because it is a special colour and not many have it AAAAND IT'S THE COLOUR FOR BMW IN MOTORSPORT!