Graphite..How do you like it??

Zirenz2006 · 09-04-2006, 09:06 PM

I was at my dealer today and saw a Sparkling Graphite and Space Grey coupe next to each other. I thought I was sold on the Space Grey but after seeing the Graphite with Saddle Brown I may have changed my mind. It just looked really sharp and classy.

For those of you with Sparkling Graphite, do you still like it after having it a while?

Is anyone sick of it and regret getting it?

Oz · 09-04-2006, 09:10 PM

I don't have it myself but I think it's a great color under sunshine but I have read people complaining about the touch of purple that the color has.

But I think Graphite with Saddle Brown is an Awesome combo though. Good luck with the purchase!

Zirenz2006 · 09-04-2006, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Oz

I don't have it myself but I think it's a great color under sunshine but I have read people complaining about the touch of purple that the color has.

But I think Graphite with Saddle Brown is an Awesome combo though. Good luck with the purchase!

Thanks!

I did notice that slight purple look today in the sun, but I did like how it sort of takes on different colors in the light.

I have till December to decide.

SCA · 09-04-2006, 09:15 PM

After 8 months and many compliments on the exterior color, I am still happy with my choice.

Edit: BTW, I have never noticed the purple tint on my E90, but honestly I do not look for it either.

diesel007 · 09-04-2006, 09:16 PM

No purple in mine. I love the color.

krazykanuck · 09-04-2006, 10:14 PM

^^ Those BBS CH look sick.

I would rather get graphite. Too many plain looking silvers and light greys out there. That and graphite looks awesome.

bavarian19 · 09-04-2006, 10:54 PM

It looks like every other car on the road... silver and boring

Plus I like detailing my car regularly

climkt · 09-04-2006, 10:56 PM

SG is just too too common. it is the brochure colour and it has appeal becuase it looks classy and executive. i am frankly quite bored of my SG. would much prefer Le mans blue.

SCA · 09-04-2006, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by climkt

SG is just too too common.

Space Gray will be the same way. Mark my words. You can not go wrong with either color.

zamboni · 09-04-2006, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by diesel007

No purple in mine. I love the color.

This is one sick car, still love my SG.

climkt · 09-04-2006, 11:41 PM

more SG pics.

jojogargoles · 09-04-2006, 11:47 PM

Alpine White is the best color!

Chris33 · 09-05-2006, 12:47 AM

Sparkling Graphite is stunning colour.

I picked Le mans blue as it's exclusive to the e90 M Sport.

SG was my second choice of colour though.

Saberwalk · 09-05-2006, 03:55 AM

Plus I like detailing my car regularly

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Bavarian19, noticed you live in NoVA. Do you have a recommendation for detailing or do you DIY.

Thanks

k3vkoh · 09-05-2006, 05:49 AM

My next car will either be Graphite or Alpine White.

RGRAY · 09-05-2006, 06:07 AM

"Graphite..How do you like it??"

I LOVE IT!!!

(with tint, blacklines and a black grill).

MrSilver · 09-05-2006, 07:07 AM

Everyone has their own favorite color choice.

Carnage · 09-05-2006, 10:24 AM

SG is the best color available for the E90. Don't regret getting it for a second....

nmulax · 09-05-2006, 10:32 AM

I'm so glad I went with SG.
It's easier to keep clean then black (though you still have to work for it), plus it's less common... at least around here. I assumed that being the promo color, it would also be the hottest selling color. Not true, I see more black E90's then any other color combined.

I'm very happy with the choice I made. I think it's a color that will age well and not something I'll get sick of.

combatcarry · 09-05-2006, 10:56 AM

I originally wanted Alpine White, but the used car I bought is SG.

If I ordered another car it would be SG. I'm completely sold on the color.

matt20043.0 · 09-05-2006, 10:59 AM

SG :rocks: :rocks: :rocks:

Krockit · 09-05-2006, 11:06 AM

That ability to change colors is what makes SG so different than the one dimensional industrial silvers and greys that are omnipresent and boring as hell. When the purple and sometimes deep blue comes out of the color, it's stunning.

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Zirenz2006 Brigadier General 1575 Rep 4,578 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Comp IOMG Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US - NE iTrader: (0)	Graphite..How do you like it?? I was at my dealer today and saw a Sparkling Graphite and Space Grey coupe next to each other. I thought I was sold on the Space Grey but after seeing the Graphite with Saddle Brown I may have changed my mind. It just looked really sharp and classy. For those of you with Sparkling Graphite, do you still like it after having it a while? Is anyone sick of it and regret getting it?
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Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I don't have it myself but I think it's a great color under sunshine but I have read people complaining about the touch of purple that the color has. But I think Graphite with Saddle Brown is an Awesome combo though. Good luck with the purchase! __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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SCA Brigadier General 565 Rep 3,742 Posts Drives: Multiple BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 🇺🇸 iTrader: (0)	After 8 months and many compliments on the exterior color, I am still happy with my choice. Edit: BTW, I have never noticed the purple tint on my E90, but honestly I do not look for it either.
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diesel007 Not Stock 160 Rep 2,774 Posts Drives: 325I Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Diego iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 325 [0.00]	No purple in mine. I love the color. __________________ *Wallpaper of the month* 1/1/072/1/07
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krazykanuck Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 275 Posts Drives: 2004 IS300 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 IS300 [0.00] 2004 IS300 [0.00]	^^ Those BBS CH look sick. I would rather get graphite. Too many plain looking silvers and light greys out there. That and graphite looks awesome.
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bavarian19 General 519 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	It looks like every other car on the road... silver and boring Plus I like detailing my car regularly
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climkt Bimmer Manual all the way 68 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: e90 320i manual Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: singapore iTrader: (0)	SG is just too too common. it is the brochure colour and it has appeal becuase it looks classy and executive. i am frankly quite bored of my SG. would much prefer Le mans blue. Last edited by climkt; 09-04-2006 at 11:37 PM..
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climkt Bimmer Manual all the way 68 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: e90 320i manual Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: singapore iTrader: (0)	more SG pics. Attached Images
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jojogargoles Lieutenant 9 Rep 549 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: sherman oaks, CA iTrader: (2)	Alpine White is the best color! __________________ SpeedTool
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09-05-2006, 12:47 AM	#13
Chris33 Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 270 Posts Drives: 320d M Sport Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oxfordshire iTrader: (0)	Sparkling Graphite is stunning colour. I picked Le mans blue as it's exclusive to the e90 M Sport. SG was my second choice of colour though. __________________ Le Mans blue/ black leather with Aluminum trim/ privacy glass/ xenon's/ black line rear lights/ OEM 18inch M Sport wheel upgrade/ PDC/ blue tooth/ Hi-Fi speaker system/ heated front seats/ storage pack/ auto lights+wipers/ green sun strip/ OEM boot spoiler/ external mirror package.
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Saberwalk Private 27 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 2018 RWD DCT M2 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (0)	Plus I like detailing my car regularly [/QUOTE] Bavarian19, noticed you live in NoVA. Do you have a recommendation for detailing or do you DIY. Thanks
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k3vkoh E92 ///M3mber 6 Rep 36 Posts Drives: BMW E46 330Ci Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Malaysia iTrader: (0)	My next car will either be Graphite or Alpine White.
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RGRAY Captain 28 Rep 872 Posts Drives: 330xi SG/TERRA/STEP/SP/HS/CA Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330xi [0.00]	"Graphite..How do you like it??" I LOVE IT!!! (with tint, blacklines and a black grill). Attached Images __________________ 330xi/Sparkling Graphite/Terra/Walnut Burl/Steptronic/Sports Package/Heated Seats/Comfort Access...(blacklines, tint and a black grill). http://www.e90post.com/forums/e90gar...20TINT%20A.jpg Last edited by RGRAY; 09-05-2006 at 06:25 AM..
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Carnage Lieutenant General 341 Rep 16,407 Posts Drives: people insane Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: classified iTrader: (2)	SG is the best color available for the E90. Don't regret getting it for a second....
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nmulax Brigadier General 379 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	I'm so glad I went with SG. It's easier to keep clean then black (though you still have to work for it), plus it's less common... at least around here. I assumed that being the promo color, it would also be the hottest selling color. Not true, I see more black E90's then any other color combined. I'm very happy with the choice I made. I think it's a color that will age well and not something I'll get sick of. __________________
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combatcarry Private First Class 24 Rep 177 Posts Drives: '06 325i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Utah iTrader: (3)	I love SG I originally wanted Alpine White, but the used car I bought is SG. If I ordered another car it would be SG. I'm completely sold on the color.
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matt20043.0 Private First Class 4 Rep 188 Posts Drives: BMW 2006 325i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Modesto, Ca iTrader: (0)	SG :rocks: :rocks: :rocks: __________________ 2006 325i SG Metallic Premium/Sport 3M Clear Bra, Chrome Tips, Black Line Tail Lights, Flat Black Grille
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Krockit Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 06 330i, 03 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	That ability to change colors is what makes SG so different than the one dimensional industrial silvers and greys that are omnipresent and boring as hell. When the purple and sometimes deep blue comes out of the color, it's stunning. __________________ Ordered- 4/6, Pro#- 4/8, Vin#- 4/15, Build date- 4/17, Completion date- 4/25, At port- 5/2, Loaded @ Bremerhaven- 5/4, on the water- 5/5, docked NYC- 5/18, Docked SC and released to carrier- 5/23, arrived Milwaukee -5/25! YEAH BROTHER! Drove it home- 5/31 330i SG/Beige 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, Comfort Access, Htd seats, Sirius, 35% tint.
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