red cars not popular these days?

Kracken · 08-25-2015, 07:46 PM

I for one, love red cars but it has to be the right shade & body style. I had a red 1st gen crx si back in the day and miss that color & car. With the Melbourne red, I think it looks awesome on the 2 with its dark tones.
I'm surprised how you don't see more of them posted here or at dealers. Is it a popularity thing? Subjective, I know- just curious about the down swing I've seen over the years...

BarryJI · 08-25-2015, 07:52 PM

I had a lipstick-red Lotus Elan. They say red is cop-bait and this might account for its declining popularity but I didn't get into any more trouble in the Lotus than I have in any fast car before or since!

Sportstick · 08-25-2015, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Kracken

I for one, love red cars but it has to be the right shade & body style. I had a red 1st gen crx si back in the day and miss that color & car. With the Melbourne red, I think it looks awesome on the 2 with its dark tones.
I'm surprised how you don't see more of them posted here or at dealers. Is it a popularity thing? Subjective, I know- just curious about the down swing I've seen over the years...

They stepped up to orange.

Kracken · 08-25-2015, 08:23 PM

lol... Love orange but want m sport

nike001 · 08-25-2015, 08:25 PM

Melborne red is definitely an awesome color. I just personally liked the blue better (and I liked the history of the color and that bmw brought it back)

Although, the greatest red there is on two of the greatest BMW's ever made... hard to top

Merc for hire · 08-25-2015, 08:48 PM

Red is the second best color for 2 series M sport trim next to Estroil blue !

Kracken · 08-25-2015, 09:09 PM

Anyone have a MR / CR combo? Is that too much red together? Considering that combo or AW / CR which is the current combo on my 1er which is nice too-just want to look at other options b4 jumping.
#1 on M2 list here. Have to wait for all the details on that before anything else. On fence at the moment

disco4me · 08-25-2015, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Kracken

Anyone have a MR / CR combo? Is that too much red together? Considering that combo or AW / CR which is the current combo on my 1er which is nice too-just want to look at other options b4 jumping.
#1 on M2 list here. Have to wait for all the details on that before anything else. On fence at the moment

Loving it! The balance of black and red on the interior makes it look great.
http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1029786

midwest 340xi 6sp · 08-25-2015, 09:26 PM

Its damn popular in our household

I've got a Melbourne Red M235 and my wife has Vermillion Red X5...

Bostonboy22 · 08-25-2015, 09:27 PM

Love my red 2!!!!

Kracken · 08-25-2015, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by disco4me

Loving it! The balance of black and red on the interior makes it look great.
http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1029786

Thx for the link disco, looks awesome!

midwest 340xi 6sp · 08-25-2015, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by nike001

Melborne red is definitely an awesome color. I just personally liked the blue better (and I liked the history of the color and that bmw brought it back)

Although, the greatest red there is on two of the greatest BMW's ever made... hard to top

Imola red....Completely agree...

Db750 · 08-25-2015, 09:45 PM

Red is actually the only color I have not seen in person on the 2er. At least here it is a pretty rare color on BMW's.

I have to say in pictures of member's cars on here the red, especially with a few mods, is one of my favorite colors for the 2er.

Merc for hire · 08-25-2015, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Db750

Red is actually the only color I have not seen in person on the 2er. At least here it is a pretty rare color on BMW's.

I have to say in pictures of member's cars on here the red, especially with a few mods, is one of my favorite colors for the 2er.

I second this as well. In the past 6 month of driving my car, I have only seen white, moonstone, grey, and blue. But 2 Series is pretty rare in Toronto.

angelbones · 08-25-2015, 10:07 PM

I also had a red CRX about a quarter century ago. Anyway, I was also surprised to see the relative lack of Red 2s on this forum and out on the streets. I have not seen any in person either. This is my first orange car and I love it, but still a fan of most red cars. Traded in my Red CTS coupe for my Bimmer. Two of the three cars before that were also red. I'm glad to see some pics from others showing love for the Melbourne Red. I'd be lying if I said it's my favorite M color, but I'd definitely take it over the white, gray, silver, and possibly black as well.

Ruhnie · 08-25-2015, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Midwest M235i

Imola red....Completely agree...

I never liked red cars until I met my ZHP. May she rest in peace

caycep · 08-26-2015, 12:35 AM

Personally I think the red looks much better w/ chrome trim, I like mine. I also decided the deep sea blue is also pretty awesome...or maybe it was metallic? the one with the slight greenish hue...

ABPReader · 08-26-2015, 01:13 AM

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Piper666 · 08-26-2015, 04:12 AM

I miss my Melbourne Red...

along with the Cloth sports interior and sunroof.

Still, the engine almost makes up for it in standard form

nike001 · 08-26-2015, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Ruhnie

I never liked red cars until I met my ZHP. May she rest in peace

Nice! I was dead set on an imola ZHP until a silver-grey one came up I couldn't pass up.

I still miss mine.

disco4me · 08-26-2015, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Kracken

Anyone have a MR / CR combo? Is that too much red together? Considering that combo or AW / CR which is the current combo on my 1er which is nice too-just want to look at other options b4 jumping.
#1 on M2 list here. Have to wait for all the details on that before anything else. On fence at the moment

Here is the red on red you requested...

Sportstick · 08-26-2015, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by disco4me

Here is your red on red...

Excellent!!

Looks perfect together!

08-25-2015, 07:46 PM	#1
Kracken Second Lieutenant 58 Rep 200 Posts Drives: 2011 AW 135i DCT M Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	red cars not popular these days? I for one, love red cars but it has to be the right shade & body style. I had a red 1st gen crx si back in the day and miss that color & car. With the Melbourne red, I think it looks awesome on the 2 with its dark tones. I'm surprised how you don't see more of them posted here or at dealers. Is it a popularity thing? Subjective, I know- just curious about the down swing I've seen over the years... __________________ 2011 AW 135i
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nike001 Captain 312 Rep 818 Posts Drives: 2018 718 Cayman Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US iTrader: (2)	Melborne red is definitely an awesome color. I just personally liked the blue better (and I liked the history of the color and that bmw brought it back) Although, the greatest red there is on two of the greatest BMW's ever made... hard to top
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Kracken Second Lieutenant 58 Rep 200 Posts Drives: 2011 AW 135i DCT M Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	Anyone have a MR / CR combo? Is that too much red together? Considering that combo or AW / CR which is the current combo on my 1er which is nice too-just want to look at other options b4 jumping. #1 on M2 list here. Have to wait for all the details on that before anything else. On fence at the moment
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midwest 340xi 6sp Lieutenant Colonel 358 Rep 1,797 Posts Drives: 2018 340xi Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Great Midwest iTrader: (6)	Its damn popular in our household I've got a Melbourne Red M235 and my wife has Vermillion Red X5... Attached Images __________________ Previous Rides: 535xi, M235xi, X3, E92 M3, E70 X5 35d, X6 50i, X6 35i, E60 550i, E46 M3 Cabriolet, E39 540i, E36 328i
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Db750 Captain 278 Rep 620 Posts Drives: 2014 991S & 2013 M3 CP Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lexington, KY iTrader: (1)	Red is actually the only color I have not seen in person on the 2er. At least here it is a pretty rare color on BMW's. I have to say in pictures of member's cars on here the red, especially with a few mods, is one of my favorite colors for the 2er.
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angelbones Private First Class 43 Rep 193 Posts Drives: V.O. 228i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	I also had a red CRX about a quarter century ago. Anyway, I was also surprised to see the relative lack of Red 2s on this forum and out on the streets. I have not seen any in person either. This is my first orange car and I love it, but still a fan of most red cars. Traded in my Red CTS coupe for my Bimmer. Two of the three cars before that were also red. I'm glad to see some pics from others showing love for the Melbourne Red. I'd be lying if I said it's my favorite M color, but I'd definitely take it over the white, gray, silver, and possibly black as well.
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caycep First Lieutenant 91 Rep 333 Posts Drives: 228i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW 228i [0.00]	Personally I think the red looks much better w/ chrome trim, I like mine. I also decided the deep sea blue is also pretty awesome...or maybe it was metallic? the one with the slight greenish hue...
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Piper666 Enlisted Member 15 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2014 218D (sold) 2015 M235i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	I miss my Melbourne Red... along with the Cloth sports interior and sunroof. Still, the engine almost makes up for it in standard form
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