Family disagreement

Domonicdave · 12-30-2013, 05:57 PM

Ok....
The men in my family say Estriol Blue is 'girly'
The women in my family say Estriol Blue is cool and hip

Can you offer opinion before the doors start slamming in the house

UltimateB · 12-30-2013, 05:59 PM

I'm a guy and I love Estoril blue. There aren't too many of them around here and they definitely stand out.

I don't think it's girly at all.

Arktctr · 12-30-2013, 06:05 PM

Estoril Blue is an amazingly rich color that doesn't scream any particular gender over the other. People who say its a girly blue are probably the same people who think the only colors a car should be in are black, white or silver...just get what you want and enjoy

Domonicdave · 12-30-2013, 06:05 PM

I've now been informed by my daughter that I'm old because I like black cars....at least I don't want a Cadillac CTS

snowghost · 12-30-2013, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UltimateB

I'm a guy and I love Estoril blue. There aren't too many of them around here and they definitely stand out.

I don't think it's girly at all.

Black or Mineral Gray.

Agamemnon · 12-30-2013, 06:09 PM

Estoril Blue was my choice. I've gotten nothing but positive comments over it. Gorgeous colour but then my wife says that i am a "girly man". LOL

34.50 · 12-30-2013, 06:12 PM

I think EBII could work for both guys and girls. It's a stunning color in person! If I didn't go with BSM, I would've considered EBII but I think I would've ended up with Glacier Silver Metallic.

In any case, Blue will never be a bad BMW color!

Jamesons Viggen · 12-30-2013, 06:16 PM

Never encountered estoril being Gorky from either sex.

Roki_014 · 12-30-2013, 06:17 PM

To me only girly color is pink u sure ur men in ur family are really men lol eb2 is such a great colr and makes the car sportier looking , i received so much compliments on the color

Falafel Combo · 12-30-2013, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Domonicdave

Ok....
The men in my family say Estriol Blue is 'girly'
The women in my family say Estriol Blue is cool and hip

...

If they guys call it girly, and the girls really like it. Well, there is your answer.

Personally, I think you all are nuts. Estoril blue is a classic BMW color with lots of history and brand heritage behind it. I can see why they would call it girly though. Some purple twinges in certain lighting. But never struck me as a feminine color. It's a tad obnoxious actually in real life, thus more masculine.

Domonicdave · 12-30-2013, 06:29 PM

My family replies with
"ha, I told you so"
"Dad, you're a dork"
"Whatever"

Anyone get the Estriol Blue with the tan interior?

nyc2sd30 · 12-30-2013, 06:32 PM

Are you more interested in making the girls smile or the guys smile...LOL

EB is NOT girly at at... especially if you throw the black grills and tint on there... looks perfect.

ejfp83 · 12-30-2013, 06:33 PM

Get it !!! Your gonna love it !!!

ipilcher · 12-30-2013, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Domonicdave

My family replies with
"ha, I told you so"
"Dad, you're a dork"
"Whatever"

Anyone get the Estriol Blue with the tan interior?

I initially ordered tan upholstery in my EB F34, but I changed it to black when I realized the headliner would still be black.

I still think EB with a (completely) tan interior would be a great combination.

Seagull · 12-30-2013, 06:45 PM

You know my vote!

Mermaid · 12-30-2013, 08:08 PM

I'm a girl and I don't get why people love the Estoril Blue so much. I don't think it's a classic color like black, grey or white. I hesitate to by trendy colors because I think it dates the car.

A friend of mine has an orange Lamborghini. When I asked him why he didn't get black he said because the orange makes it stand out more....I'm guessing that's why so many people like the Estoril.

F87_LCI · 12-30-2013, 08:15 PM

Are you paying for the car? Then get what YOU want...if they don't like it they can take the bus!

...and I might just be partial to blue, lol!

Lost Horizon · 12-30-2013, 08:23 PM

My last 3 were On the Graphite / Black side of the road, but the 2014 is EBII. I did sweat it out waiting for the car, had second thoughts while it was waiting for production..

Nightmares later, convinced I'd made a mistake, it arrived.

What a wasted worry effort that was. Turns out I love it ...

justinnum1 · 12-30-2013, 08:25 PM

i love eb2. so sexy

btbossman · 12-30-2013, 08:28 PM

Get what you want, forget who said what.

CLittle · 12-30-2013, 08:56 PM

I don't think it's gender related. Maybe age related if anything, eb2 will look more youthful and sporty than a mineral gray.

focal · 12-30-2013, 08:57 PM

happy wife, happy life... besides, most wives have better style than the husband.

if you get the boring black/silver/white....just get the coral red interior to spice up the car.

12-30-2013, 05:57 PM	#1
Domonicdave Private 13 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dallas Texas iTrader: (0)	Family disagreement - need opinion on Estriol Blue Ok.... The men in my family say Estriol Blue is 'girly' The women in my family say Estriol Blue is cool and hip Can you offer opinion before the doors start slamming in the house
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UltimateB Private 3 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 2013 328i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I'm a guy and I love Estoril blue. There aren't too many of them around here and they definitely stand out. I don't think it's girly at all.
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Arktctr Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 204 Posts Drives: 2014 328d MSport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Newport Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	Estoril Blue is an amazingly rich color that doesn't scream any particular gender over the other. People who say its a girly blue are probably the same people who think the only colors a car should be in are black, white or silver...just get what you want and enjoy __________________ 2014 328d MSport ED: 5/2/2014 2013 F30 Activehybrid3 MSport (Gone) 2012 F30 328i Sportline (Gone)
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Domonicdave Private 13 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dallas Texas iTrader: (0)	I've now been informed by my daughter that I'm old because I like black cars....at least I don't want a Cadillac CTS
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Agamemnon Captain 175 Rep 646 Posts Drives: 2016 m3 ss2 zcp full leather Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Richmond BC iTrader: (0)	Estoril Blue was my choice. I've gotten nothing but positive comments over it. Gorgeous colour but then my wife says that i am a "girly man". LOL
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34.50 Lieutenant 38 Rep 596 Posts Drives: 2013 335i xDrive Sport Line Join Date: May 2013 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0)	I think EBII could work for both guys and girls. It's a stunning color in person! If I didn't go with BSM, I would've considered EBII but I think I would've ended up with Glacier Silver Metallic. In any case, Blue will never be a bad BMW color! __________________ 2013 BMW 335i xDrive Sport Line
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12-30-2013, 06:16 PM	#8
Jamesons Viggen Brigadier General 194 Rep 3,780 Posts Drives: '98 M Roadster stg 2+ S/C Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rochester Hills MI iTrader: (3)	Never encountered estoril being Gorky from either sex. __________________ '98 Dinan/RMS stage 2+(VAC cams, CES Cutring etc) '15 Buick Regal "T"(wife) '06 Saab 9-5 Combi 5mt (full suspension, LSD, clipped turbo etc)
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Roki_014 Major 256 Rep 1,297 Posts Drives: 2024 i5 M60 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	To me only girly color is pink u sure ur men in ur family are really men lol eb2 is such a great colr and makes the car sportier looking , i received so much compliments on the color
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Domonicdave Private 13 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Dallas Texas iTrader: (0)	My family replies with "ha, I told you so" "Dad, you're a dork" "Whatever" Anyone get the Estriol Blue with the tan interior?
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nyc2sd30 BMW Addict 50 Rep 289 Posts Drives: 2014 435i M Sport Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego CA iTrader: (0)	Are you more interested in making the girls smile or the guys smile...LOL EB is NOT girly at at... especially if you throw the black grills and tint on there... looks perfect. __________________ 2010 335i MSport / 2011 535i / 2014 435i M Sport
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12-30-2013, 06:33 PM	#13
ejfp83 Private 0 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 328i M Sport EB II Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Get it !!! Your gonna love it !!!
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Seagull Major 289 Rep 1,075 Posts Drives: F87 M2, E84 X1 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	You know my vote! __________________ Current: F87 M2 MT MPE, E84 PP SP LP Previous: F30 - 335i AT, E90 - 335xi MT, E90 - 330i MT, E46 - 330i MT
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Mermaid Queen of the Sea 2 Rep 50 Posts Drives: 2014 320i & 2012 X3 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	I'm a girl and I don't get why people love the Estoril Blue so much. I don't think it's a classic color like black, grey or white. I hesitate to by trendy colors because I think it dates the car. A friend of mine has an orange Lamborghini. When I asked him why he didn't get black he said because the orange makes it stand out more....I'm guessing that's why so many people like the Estoril. __________________
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F87_LCI Lieutenant Colonel 1787 Rep 1,718 Posts Drives: 2018 LBB F87 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North iTrader: (1)	Are you paying for the car? Then get what YOU want...if they don't like it they can take the bus! ...and I might just be partial to blue, lol! Last edited by F87_LCI; 12-30-2013 at 08:16 PM.. Reason: And I might just be partial to blue, lol
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Lost Horizon Captain 29 Rep 633 Posts Drives: 435 MPPK+1970 XKE OTS Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Victoria BC iTrader: (0)	My last 3 were On the Graphite / Black side of the road, but the 2014 is EBII. I did sweat it out waiting for the car, had second thoughts while it was waiting for production.. Nightmares later, convinced I'd made a mistake, it arrived. What a wasted worry effort that was. Turns out I love it ... __________________
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justinnum1 Major General 651 Rep 5,803 Posts Drives: 2018 330i Msport 6mt Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	i love eb2. so sexy __________________ F30 330i Alpine white/Coral red Msport 6MT
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CLittle Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 247 Posts Drives: 2013 328i Luxury Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0)	I don't think it's gender related. Maybe age related if anything, eb2 will look more youthful and sporty than a mineral gray.
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12-30-2013, 08:57 PM	#22
focal Captain 67 Rep 639 Posts Drives: 328i 6MT w/ MPS & MPE Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	happy wife, happy life... besides, most wives have better style than the husband. if you get the boring black/silver/white....just get the coral red interior to spice up the car.
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