Mineral gray

patzcalski · 01-18-2014, 01:07 PM

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Here's a fully uncovered mineral gray M235i

Greenkirby21 · 01-18-2014, 01:08 PM

This color looks great as well! This, EB, and red are my favorite

ChesterM4 · 01-18-2014, 01:45 PM

Great find thanks, looks superb in MG...tough choices....

golf4501 · 01-18-2014, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ChesterX5

Great find thanks, looks superb in MG...tough choices....

I debated between EB and MG, this picture confirms I made the right choice. Thanks for posting it!

M.barnes · 01-18-2014, 04:06 PM

That's the colour I ordered. Was getting a bit worries seeing how nice blue was but I now know I've made the right choice!!

thomps · 01-18-2014, 04:54 PM

B-e-a-utiful. Now that we have a proper picture of Mineral Grey, the last point of intrigue for me would be a well-lit rear shot so we can see how the color meshes with the diffuser.

thomps · 01-18-2014, 05:01 PM

On further thought, I'd also like to see some other angles and lighting before I'm fully convinced the color is perfect. This photo answers the wheel match question for me, but I wonder if I would still love the mirrors on Mineral Grey when the US spec arrives without the shiny slats in the front bumper. Given that the US spec won't have them, it looks like the kidney grill frame is the last piece that really works with the mirrors. I have every intention of blacking out the grill frame, which may require blacking out the mirrors at the same time so they aren't such an outlier on the car.

Either way, thanks for the pic! Best one to date!

Cosa Nostra · 01-18-2014, 05:09 PM

Please post some more pics of mineral grey!

Ramos · 01-18-2014, 05:11 PM

MG on coral red interior will be super sexy / classy

thomps · 01-18-2014, 05:15 PM

If the Terra is closer to dark brown than orange, as it looks online, then I will be gunning for the MG/Terra combo!

M.barnes · 01-18-2014, 05:30 PM

Coral red is too red and in your face for mineral grey I reckon.

I went mineral grey with black.

Cosa Nostra · 01-18-2014, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by thomps

If the Terra is closer to dark brown than orange, as it looks online, then I will be gunning for the MG/Terra combo!

I don't think the Terra has any orange in it per se - it's more like medium brown w a hint of burgundy - no where near as orange as saddle brown, so I think u'll be very pleased w Terra. I personally prefer the saddle brown w a hint of orange, as it is sportier and stands-out better. I'm truly torn as to whether to order an M235i w mineral grey on Terra, or mineral white on terra, and not sure if this Terra will look as good as the beloved saddle brown. Also torn whether to go w finewood trim or brushed aluminum - leaning towards the wood? Pics w/b nice but hard to come by...

Cosa Nostra · 01-18-2014, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by golf4501

I debated between EB and MG, this picture confirms I made the right choice. Thanks for posting it!

EB - I don't think so? IMO, MW or MG is the way to go! Not sure which I like better?

thomps · 01-18-2014, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg007

I don't think the Terra has any orange in it per se - it's more like medium brown w a hint of burgundy - no where near as orange as saddle brown, so I think u'll be very pleased w Terra. I personally prefer the saddle brown w a hint of orange, as it is sportier and stands-out better. I'm truly torn as to whether to order an M235i w mineral grey on Terra, or mineral white on terra, and not sure if this Terra will look as good as the beloved saddle brown. Also torn whether to go w finewood trim or brushed aluminum - leaning towards the wood? Pics w/b nice but hard to come by...

The wood is looking beautiful. http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=936249

GOLFFRR · 01-18-2014, 07:08 PM

looks awesome in MG

thomps · 01-25-2014, 10:55 AM

Anybody have more pictures of this? I'm between Mineral Grey and Black Sapphire Metallic, but after seeing the Detroit pictures, BSM looks like a color waiting to be destroyed. I imagine it's impossible to maintain. Hoping I don't get that vibe from other pics of MG.

golf4501 · 01-25-2014, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by thomps

Anybody have more pictures of this? I'm between Mineral Grey and Black Sapphire Metallic, but after seeing the Detroit pictures, BSM looks like a color waiting to be destroyed. I imagine it's impossible to maintain. Hoping I don't get that vibe from other pics of MG.

My 335 is BSM. The color is beautiful after a detail, but I've never had a harder color to maintain in all the cars I've owned (including 2 other black cars). It shows swirls and dirt real bad, and I wouldn't ever order it again. I live in the Midwest, so I'm also constantly dealing with salt, snow and ice. The 235 I have on order is MG, and I choose that over EB.

I guess it really depends on how much you enjoy dealing with car washes, waxes and paint maintenance.

thomps · 01-25-2014, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by golf4501

My 335 is BSM. The color is beautiful after a detail, but I've never had a harder color to maintain in all the cars I've owned (including 2 other black cars). It shows swirls and dirt real bad, and I wouldn't ever order it again. I live in the Midwest, so I'm also constantly dealing with salt, snow and ice. The 235 I have on order is MG, and I choose that over EB.

I guess it really depends on how much you enjoy dealing with car washes, waxes and paint maintenance.

While I probably won't drive it all winter long, mine will be a Midwest car as well.

I'm not big on maintenance. I will do it to keep the car in shape, but I don't find it particularly relaxing unless I find myself on a Saturday with virtually nothing else to do. I'm also coming over from a black Jeep Grand Cherokee with a virtually indestructible paint job, so the change would be even more jarring. Obviously I plan on caring a lot more for the 235 than my current car, as the 235 will be a long-awaited return to something resembling an enthusiast's car; but I don't want to make this harder on myself than it needs to be.

Thanks for the input.

Ramos · 01-25-2014, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by M.barnes

Coral red is too red and in your face for mineral grey I reckon.

I went mineral grey with black.

I'm sorry but you are so wrong, red interior is the perfect contrast for mineral grey. This combo is georgous and has been around with the E92 for years. Super classy and sexy.

M.barnes · 01-25-2014, 03:07 PM

You can get coral red on an e92?

Seagull · 01-25-2014, 03:36 PM

MG CR examples ( F32, but gives you an idea ):

M.barnes · 01-25-2014, 03:52 PM

Yeah with all the dash etc I like it. With just seats I don't. I nearly went for it on mine but it just looks too showy for my liking. Not classy enough. Just me i guess.

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M.barnes Lieutenant Drives: 123d Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rugby, uk Posts: 582 iTrader: (0)	That's the colour I ordered. Was getting a bit worries seeing how nice blue was but I now know I've made the right choice!!
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01-18-2014, 04:54 PM	#6
thomps Private First Class Drives: Soon to be M235i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 107 iTrader: (0)	B-e-a-utiful. Now that we have a proper picture of Mineral Grey, the last point of intrigue for me would be a well-lit rear shot so we can see how the color meshes with the diffuser.
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01-18-2014, 05:01 PM	#7
thomps Private First Class Drives: Soon to be M235i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 107 iTrader: (0)	On further thought, I'd also like to see some other angles and lighting before I'm fully convinced the color is perfect. This photo answers the wheel match question for me, but I wonder if I would still love the mirrors on Mineral Grey when the US spec arrives without the shiny slats in the front bumper. Given that the US spec won't have them, it looks like the kidney grill frame is the last piece that really works with the mirrors. I have every intention of blacking out the grill frame, which may require blacking out the mirrors at the same time so they aren't such an outlier on the car. Either way, thanks for the pic! Best one to date!
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Cosa Nostra Banned Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sicily Posts: 268 iTrader: (0)	Please post some more pics of mineral grey!
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Ramos Colonel Drives: 2014 M235 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: So-Cal Posts: 2,073 iTrader: (6)	MG on coral red interior will be super sexy / classy
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M.barnes Lieutenant Drives: 123d Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rugby, uk Posts: 582 iTrader: (0)	Coral red is too red and in your face for mineral grey I reckon. I went mineral grey with black.
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01-25-2014, 10:55 AM	#16
thomps Private First Class Drives: Soon to be M235i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 107 iTrader: (0)	Anybody have more pictures of this? I'm between Mineral Grey and Black Sapphire Metallic, but after seeing the Detroit pictures, BSM looks like a color waiting to be destroyed. I imagine it's impossible to maintain. Hoping I don't get that vibe from other pics of MG.
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M.barnes Lieutenant Drives: 123d Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rugby, uk Posts: 582 iTrader: (0)	You can get coral red on an e92?
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01-25-2014, 03:36 PM	#21
Seagull Captain Drives: f30 335i M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 711 iTrader: (0)	MG CR examples ( F32, but gives you an idea ): http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=881491 http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=894885 __________________ Current: F30 - 335i AT M-Sport MPPK Previous: E90 - 335xi MT, E90 - 330i MT, E46 - 330i MT
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01-25-2014, 03:52 PM	#22
M.barnes Lieutenant Drives: 123d Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rugby, uk Posts: 582 iTrader: (0)	Yeah with all the dash etc I like it. With just seats I don't. I nearly went for it on mine but it just looks too showy for my liking. Not classy enough. Just me i guess.
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