Feedback Requested: What F30 M-Sport Color to choose

Boondoggler · 03-18-2012, 12:03 AM

I'm planning to order an F30 M-sport 335i as soon as they are made available. I really like the Estoril Blue II color but am also considering the Mineral Grey color. I plan to add several of the M Performance Carbon Fiber options to my car (http://www.f30post.com/forums/attach...6&d=1331045959). I'm mainly interested in the carbon fiber front splitters, rear spoiler, rear defuser, and blades for the side skirts as well as the side mirror covers. My thought is the carbon fiber add ons will be more subdued and look better with the mineral grey color. I think they might stand out and be too obnoxious on the Estoril Blue color. If you were planning to augment an F30 M-sport with carbon fiber options, which of these two base colors would you choose and why? Thanks in advance for the input.

svache · 03-18-2012, 12:06 AM

I would so go with the Estoril Blue II color if I was going for the M-Sport.. there's too many people already who have the Mineral Grey imo. Plus, tbh, I've seen the grey one irl and it's nice but it wouldn't be my choice

As for the carbon fiber, I think it would especially look cooler when it stands out a bit. If you don't want it to stand out, why would you put it on in the first place?

Boondoggler · 03-18-2012, 12:21 AM

As a somewhat older guy, 47, I think I'm a bit more conservative than some of the folks on this board, but you're points are well taken. I'll be interested to see what others have to say.

svache · 03-18-2012, 12:47 AM

Haha, I am younger but not by that much, only about 10 years

As you can see in my signature, I made a pretty conservative choice myself with my order

I love how the M-Sport looks but I don't know if I would buy it, it's funny to say at this point but I think I am too old for that car. I skipped on the 335i because I didn't need that extra power and loved how the 328i handled and on the Sport Line because I don't like the stiffer suspension. My choice of color was just based on what I would chose if I indeed would go for the M-Sport

matt_435xi · 03-18-2012, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by svache

I would so go with the Estoril Blue II color if I was going for the M-Sport.. there's too many people already who have the Mineral Grey imo. Plus, tbh, I've seen the grey one irl and it's nice but it wouldn't be my choice

As for the carbon fiber, I think it would especially look cooler when it stands out a bit. If you don't want it to stand out, why would you put it on in the first place?

+1, definetly go with the M-Sport unique paint!

PrinceBarin · 03-18-2012, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by svache

I would so go with the Estoril Blue II color if I was going for the M-Sport.. there's too many people already who have the Mineral Grey imo. Plus, tbh, I've seen the grey one irl and it's nice but it wouldn't be my choice

As for the carbon fiber, I think it would especially look cooler when it stands out a bit. If you don't want it to stand out, why would you put it on in the first place?

+1. MG is definitely not for the M-Sport! If it's a straight choice between these two colours, I'd go for the Estoril Blue.

longtran@ltbmw · 03-18-2012, 02:41 AM

EB II would be my choice, since it is only available with msport.

jzcrna · 03-18-2012, 07:03 AM

eb II and cf would be a great contrast. you will kick yourself once u start seeing EB cars rolling around and you didn't get it

SCBimmerKid · 03-18-2012, 07:51 AM

As an owner who LOVES MG, (I ordered mine in MG) I would still go with the EB II because of the association it has with the M-Sport. It's almost like you'd be giving up an option in choosing any other color.

CE750Jockey · 03-18-2012, 10:20 AM

I'd go EB 'cause I think it's a cool color, not because of any "association" it has. That's just silly.

Boondoggler · 03-18-2012, 10:21 AM

Estoril Blue II wins in a landslide!! Thanks for the replies!

David328M-Sport · 03-18-2012, 09:00 PM

EB II is what I ticked on my 328i M-Sport order sheet.

shoptb · 03-18-2012, 09:23 PM

You should choose some color other than EB II.....that way my car will be more unique when I order it in EB II.

MacAttackBMW · 03-18-2012, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by David325Australia

EB II is what I ticked on my 328i M-Sport order sheet.

EB all the way. Points above are valid. If you even care, I'd recommend against the carbon fiber exterior parts - put the money into M performance options and leave the EB beautiful.

David328M-Sport · 03-19-2012, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by shoptb

You should choose some color other than EB II.....that way my car will be more unique when I order it in EB II.

Since ordering my car, I have seen so many cars in the similar colour to EB II.
Fords, Mazdas, Nissans etc. Large and small in this very nice looking colour. Although they are not F30's, they do look very nice, no matter what make of car they are (well almost).

EB II is a very nice cloud indeed! In F30 M-Sport mode, it will be THE BEST!!!

Alpine F31 · 03-19-2012, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by svache

As for the carbon fiber, I think it would especially look cooler when it stands out a bit. If you don't want it to stand out, why would you put it on in the first place?

EXACTLY!

Estoril all the way. Carbon everything you can afford. That's my vote.

jtuds · 03-19-2012, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by David325Australia

EB II is what I ticked on my 328i M-Sport order sheet.

Were you able to get M sport pricing already? Or do they let you order without knowing the final price?...

Enkur · 03-19-2012, 11:08 AM

I am interested in this as well... cant wait to order my Estoril Blue II!

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Originally Posted by jtuds

Were you able to get M sport pricing already? Or do they let you order without knowing the final price?...

Micleg · 03-19-2012, 11:28 AM

I was thinking EB as most of you but without having seen it in person I am beginning to think it is too much. I want the msport look but I do not need a car that says "come here and scratch me with those lovely keys".

Maybe the EB might even be so intensive that I get fed up with it. Now I am thinking AW with msport. I would not consider AW without msport but it goes up from 2 of 5 points to a strong 4 for me together with msport.

Maz335i · 03-19-2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Micleg

I was thinking EB as most of you but without having seen it in person I am beginning to think it is too much. I want the msport look but I do not need a car that says "come here and scratch me with those lovely keys".

Maybe the EB might even be so intensive that I get fed up with it. Now I am thinking AW with msport. I would not consider AW without msport but it goes up from 2 of 5 points to a strong 4 for me together with msport.

You do have a strong point. However my car was recently scratched and it's Jet Black. So colour doesn't really matter.

Anyway I am waiting for ordering here in Canada and will 100% take the EB!!! I love it!!!

Micleg · 03-19-2012, 02:08 PM

Yeah, I might change my mind but I need to see it in real life first

On the other hand, white shows the msport lines and contours better and saves some money other things.

David328M-Sport · 03-19-2012, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jtuds

Were you able to get M sport pricing already? Or do they let you order without knowing the final price?...

I ordered the car as a non line car with the options I wanted. I will just have to add the cost of the M-Sport package to it if I am happy with the price. At least my car is scheduled for a July build if I go ahead with M-Sport, which I am 99.99999% sure I will get.

Just paid a small deposit. 4th new 3 Series from the same dealer, so they know me.

03-18-2012, 12:03 AM	#1
Boondoggler Lieutenant 72 Rep 402 Posts Drives: 2023 G01 LCI X3 M40i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 340i xDrive [6.50]	Feedback Requested: What F30 M-Sport Color to choose I'm planning to order an F30 M-sport 335i as soon as they are made available. I really like the Estoril Blue II color but am also considering the Mineral Grey color. I plan to add several of the M Performance Carbon Fiber options to my car (http://www.f30post.com/forums/attach...6&d=1331045959). I'm mainly interested in the carbon fiber front splitters, rear spoiler, rear defuser, and blades for the side skirts as well as the side mirror covers. My thought is the carbon fiber add ons will be more subdued and look better with the mineral grey color. I think they might stand out and be too obnoxious on the Estoril Blue color. If you were planning to augment an F30 M-sport with carbon fiber options, which of these two base colors would you choose and why? Thanks in advance for the input. __________________ 2023 G01 LCI X3 M40i My Garage \| Phytonic Blue \| Black Sensatec \| Carbon Fiber Trim \| Parking \| Premium \| Remote \| Wireless \| Harmon Kardon \| 19" 887M Bi-color Midnight Grey
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svache Lieutenant Colonel 267 Rep 1,879 Posts Drives: 2012 F30 328i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW F30 328i [5.74] 2009 BMW X5 xDrive30i [0.00] 2004 BMW M3 SMG [8.66]	I would so go with the Estoril Blue II color if I was going for the M-Sport.. there's too many people already who have the Mineral Grey imo. Plus, tbh, I've seen the grey one irl and it's nice but it wouldn't be my choice As for the carbon fiber, I think it would especially look cooler when it stands out a bit. If you don't want it to stand out, why would you put it on in the first place? __________________ F30 328i Luxury w/ Mojave metallic, beige interior (timeline) Note: Many PM me for links to the software needed to code. Please note that I do not have download links to this software. Your best bet is using the search function in the coding thread
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Boondoggler Lieutenant 72 Rep 402 Posts Drives: 2023 G01 LCI X3 M40i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 340i xDrive [6.50]	As a somewhat older guy, 47, I think I'm a bit more conservative than some of the folks on this board, but you're points are well taken. I'll be interested to see what others have to say. __________________ 2023 G01 LCI X3 M40i My Garage \| Phytonic Blue \| Black Sensatec \| Carbon Fiber Trim \| Parking \| Premium \| Remote \| Wireless \| Harmon Kardon \| 19" 887M Bi-color Midnight Grey
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03-18-2012, 12:47 AM	#4
svache Lieutenant Colonel 267 Rep 1,879 Posts Drives: 2012 F30 328i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW F30 328i [5.74] 2009 BMW X5 xDrive30i [0.00] 2004 BMW M3 SMG [8.66]	Haha, I am younger but not by that much, only about 10 years As you can see in my signature, I made a pretty conservative choice myself with my order I love how the M-Sport looks but I don't know if I would buy it, it's funny to say at this point but I think I am too old for that car. I skipped on the 335i because I didn't need that extra power and loved how the 328i handled and on the Sport Line because I don't like the stiffer suspension. My choice of color was just based on what I would chose if I indeed would go for the M-Sport __________________ F30 328i Luxury w/ Mojave metallic, beige interior (timeline) Note: Many PM me for links to the software needed to code. Please note that I do not have download links to this software. Your best bet is using the search function in the coding thread
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longtran@ltbmw Captain 392 Rep 790 Posts Drives: 2011 Toyota Tundra Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: CA iTrader: (8)	EB II would be my choice, since it is only available with msport.
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jzcrna Captain 167 Rep 975 Posts Drives: 2019 M2 Competition Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	eb II and cf would be a great contrast. you will kick yourself once u start seeing EB cars rolling around and you didn't get it
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SCBimmerKid Lieutenant 30 Rep 580 Posts Drives: Mineral Grey F30 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Hilton Head, SC iTrader: (0)	As an owner who LOVES MG, (I ordered mine in MG) I would still go with the EB II because of the association it has with the M-Sport. It's almost like you'd be giving up an option in choosing any other color. __________________ NO LONGER ON ORDER *'12 328i* Mineral Grey Metallic w/black leather/aluminum&black gloss trim/ZSL/ZPP/Xenons
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CE750Jockey First Lieutenant 77 Rep 369 Posts Drives: '19 M240 'vert 6MT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	I'd go EB 'cause I think it's a cool color, not because of any "association" it has. That's just silly.
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Boondoggler Lieutenant 72 Rep 402 Posts Drives: 2023 G01 LCI X3 M40i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 340i xDrive [6.50]	Estoril Blue II wins in a landslide!! Thanks for the replies! __________________ 2023 G01 LCI X3 M40i My Garage \| Phytonic Blue \| Black Sensatec \| Carbon Fiber Trim \| Parking \| Premium \| Remote \| Wireless \| Harmon Kardon \| 19" 887M Bi-color Midnight Grey
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David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	EB II is what I ticked on my 328i M-Sport order sheet. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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shoptb Major 176 Rep 1,063 Posts Drives: '19 G01 X3 m40i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Denver Area iTrader: (0)	You should choose some color other than EB II.....that way my car will be more unique when I order it in EB II. __________________ Delivered --> '21 G01 X3 M40i, 8SA, Sunstone Metallic with Cognac Vernasca, 22Z, ZDA, ZDB, ZPK, ZPP w/ 4HA, ZPX, 2VF, 3AC, 4K1, 688, 6NW, 5DF Past --> ?19 G01 X3 m40i, 15 F33 328xi, 8SA, '13 F30 328i, '08 E92 335xi, '95 E34 530i, '88 E30 M3
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Micleg iX1 2022 35 Rep 331 Posts Drives: iX1 msport, 520d F11 X08 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sweden, Linköping iTrader: (0)	I was thinking EB as most of you but without having seen it in person I am beginning to think it is too much. I want the msport look but I do not need a car that says "come here and scratch me with those lovely keys". Maybe the EB might even be so intensive that I get fed up with it. Now I am thinking AW with msport. I would not consider AW without msport but it goes up from 2 of 5 points to a strong 4 for me together with msport.
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Micleg iX1 2022 35 Rep 331 Posts Drives: iX1 msport, 520d F11 X08 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Sweden, Linköping iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I might change my mind but I need to see it in real life first On the other hand, white shows the msport lines and contours better and saves some money other things.
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