Torn on a new Bimmer

Drakos · 05-04-2009, 08:31 PM

I finally sold my Infinity G35 and am gunning for a new 335ix. I want a color that is not so common and thought of Monaco Blue or Platinum Bronze. I went ahead and ordered the JB3 even before I got the car

I just want to know what color would be better for resale? I am leaning more towards the PB because I figure it would be easier to keep clean but do you think it is too much of a chick color? The dealer provided me a quote and part of the misc surcharges is something called "BMW VIP Packages". What the hell is that? Anyhow, I have been reading this forum for a while and happy to be here. I will be sure to post lots of pics when I get the car.

Vacek · 05-04-2009, 08:32 PM

U will never sell it, so dont sweat the small details. Either color is fantastic !

canucklion · 05-04-2009, 08:46 PM

you don't have the car yet and you're worried about resale value already? Pick the color you LOVE, not the one that you think will net you a better resale value. I rather own a color I love for 5 years (or however long you plan on keeping the car) than to have a color that I'm indifferent to just so I can net maybe 500 bucks more come time to sell.

VTECaddict · 05-04-2009, 08:52 PM

i agree, pick the color you like most.

for what its worth, gold-ish colors are not popular at all in california based on my own anecdotal evidence. might be different in canada. but since you want an 'uncommon' color anyways, that already by default means it's not very popular and thus would potentially hurt resale...

Drakos · 05-04-2009, 08:52 PM

Point taken. PB it is. I was never a fan of gold but PB is quite unique in RL.

jlstyle · 05-04-2009, 09:01 PM

Get the color you want.
Unique color WON'T help your car's resale value.
I mean, come on...There's literally millions of 335i's out there to begin with....

paul'sM3 · 05-04-2009, 10:15 PM

Get the color you want, irregardless of how common it is. I would lean towards MB over PB, FWIW. Coming from a fellow G35 owner.

ilidon · 05-04-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by canucklion

you don't have the car yet and you're worried about resale value already? Pick the color you LOVE, not the one that you think will net you a better resale value. I rather own a color I love for 5 years (or however long you plan on keeping the car) than to have a color that I'm indifferent to just so I can net maybe 500 bucks more come time to sell.

+1. would rather pick a color that you would appreciate everytime you look at it than, like what canuck said, getting a few extra bucks at the end.

JeepJeep · 05-04-2009, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Drakos

Point taken. PB it is. I was never a fan of gold but PB is quite unique in RL.

Wat. You just did exactly the opposite of what everyone was telling you to do.

Craig@SupremePower · 05-05-2009, 12:21 AM

Of your choices i'd go monaco fo sho!!

exidisjon · 05-05-2009, 12:32 AM

MAke sure you study bout hte options you need for an oil cooler.. And what options are usefull and not... I regret not getting sports package and 18's on my xi becuaes i got no oil cooler so think twice about that...

For the color choice ill go with MB but pick what you like the best...Crimson Red is rare and HOT in person..LOL

blue2fire · 05-05-2009, 01:40 AM

Buy it used if you care about resale value.

Mazen · 05-05-2009, 01:43 AM

I agree with everybody. Just pick the color you want. But PB is a classier color (not girly), looks better on a 7-series IMO

Donald-335i · 05-05-2009, 02:35 AM

MONACO BLUE FTW!!!!!

iheartsole · 05-05-2009, 02:50 AM

choose the color you like since your going to be driving it. see it it everyday. haha

SoCali E36 · 05-05-2009, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Donald-335i

MONACO BLUE FTW!!!!!

looks black lol

kgb1637 · 05-05-2009, 09:38 AM

Monaco Blue FTW!!!!! I agree with the previous posters on how the gold looks better on a 7, but then again, Monaco Blue on a big sedan would look damn good too.

Delta0311 · 05-05-2009, 09:46 AM

Unlike that piece of garbage called the G35, (I had one so I know) the BMW holds its value quite well. I will NEVER own another Infinity in my life. Bimmer 4 LIFE!!

Curt2000 · 05-05-2009, 10:45 AM

I wouldnt think blue was a girl color? it seems to be more popular with younger drivers...I know I wanted one in MB but went with TiAg based on availability.

Drakos · 05-05-2009, 11:26 AM

This is a car that my wife will enjoy too. We have had 3 cars in the past 5 years with silver, blue and black. PB might be just a refreshing change. The 335ix I am looking at is a PB coupe with the sport package (oil cooler included), NAV, Audiophile package, and Exec Package. This is the nicest car I will have purchased so far so I want it special. I really appreciate the input and I am happy to be amongst all you knowledgeable members.

bspaceman · 05-05-2009, 12:06 PM

Colors of cars with the highest resale are silver, white and black.

/thread.

Get what you want and stop worrying about resale.

MRQturbo · 05-05-2009, 12:20 PM

i don't see very many Tiag coupes in my area....i wasn't a big fan of a silver car but now after owning it for a few months...its so easy to take care of...when its dirty its still looks relatively clean....perfect colour choice for a daily driver IMO....

05-04-2009, 08:31 PM	#1
Drakos Lieutenant 65 Rep 534 Posts Drives: 2022 G42 M240i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	Torn on a new Bimmer I finally sold my Infinity G35 and am gunning for a new 335ix. I want a color that is not so common and thought of Monaco Blue or Platinum Bronze. I went ahead and ordered the JB3 even before I got the car I just want to know what color would be better for resale? I am leaning more towards the PB because I figure it would be easier to keep clean but do you think it is too much of a chick color? The dealer provided me a quote and part of the misc surcharges is something called "BMW VIP Packages". What the hell is that? Anyhow, I have been reading this forum for a while and happy to be here. I will be sure to post lots of pics when I get the car.
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Vacek Captain 53 Rep 801 Posts Drives: 09 X3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (8)	U will never sell it, so dont sweat the small details. Either color is fantastic !
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05-04-2009, 08:46 PM	#3
canucklion pull my finger to get your kinder® surprise 148 Rep 10,455 Posts Drives: circles around you Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (9)	you don't have the car yet and you're worried about resale value already? Pick the color you LOVE, not the one that you think will net you a better resale value. I rather own a color I love for 5 years (or however long you plan on keeping the car) than to have a color that I'm indifferent to just so I can net maybe 500 bucks more come time to sell. __________________
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05-04-2009, 08:52 PM	#5
Drakos Lieutenant 65 Rep 534 Posts Drives: 2022 G42 M240i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	Point taken. PB it is. I was never a fan of gold but PB is quite unique in RL.
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05-04-2009, 09:01 PM	#6
jlstyle Lieutenant Colonel 357 Rep 1,762 Posts Drives: Porsche Panamera Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 Audi S7 [0.00] 2015 BMW X5 [0.00]	Get the color you want. Unique color WON'T help your car's resale value. I mean, come on...There's literally millions of 335i's out there to begin with....
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05-04-2009, 10:15 PM	#7
paul'sM3 New Member 9 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2015 TB/SO M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Georgia iTrader: (2)	Get the color you want, irregardless of how common it is. I would lean towards MB over PB, FWIW. Coming from a fellow G35 owner.
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Craig@SupremePower G.O.A.T.! 1001 Rep 74,998 Posts Drives: '18 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (14)	Of your choices i'd go monaco fo sho!!
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exidisjon PuffPuffPass 52 Rep 1,096 Posts Drives: E92 335xi AW/Saddle Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (8)	MAke sure you study bout hte options you need for an oil cooler.. And what options are usefull and not... I regret not getting sports package and 18's on my xi becuaes i got no oil cooler so think twice about that... For the color choice ill go with MB but pick what you like the best...Crimson Red is rare and HOT in person..LOL
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Mazen First Lieutenant 8 Rep 380 Posts Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Lee, NJ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I agree with everybody. Just pick the color you want. But PB is a classier color (not girly), looks better on a 7-series IMO
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05-05-2009, 02:35 AM	#14
Donald-335i Banned 191 Rep 3,588 Posts Drives: The Hoes Crazy! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (13)	MONACO BLUE FTW!!!!!
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iheartsole Brigadier General 85 Rep 4,929 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (2)	choose the color you like since your going to be driving it. see it it everyday. haha
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kgb1637 Lieutenant Colonel 21 Rep 1,519 Posts Drives: RS5 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Baltimore, MD iTrader: (0)	Monaco Blue FTW!!!!! I agree with the previous posters on how the gold looks better on a 7, but then again, Monaco Blue on a big sedan would look damn good too. __________________ Retired - '08 E90 335i Sparkling Graphite/Gray Dakota Leather, ZSP, ZCW, ZPP, Navi, ipod, Sat
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Delta0311 Banned 7478 Rep 10,120 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335xi E92 2016 228xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	Unlike that piece of garbage called the G35, (I had one so I know) the BMW holds its value quite well. I will NEVER own another Infinity in my life. Bimmer 4 LIFE!!
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Curt2000 Brigadier General 1013 Rep 3,157 Posts Drives: '93 Supra Turbo Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Washington D.C. iTrader: (25)	I wouldnt think blue was a girl color? it seems to be more popular with younger drivers...I know I wanted one in MB but went with TiAg based on availability. __________________ Former Car: '16 SUNBURST GOLD F80 ///M3--6MT/Carbon Cloth (ED Thread) Former Car:'13 SANTORINI BLUE E92///M3--6MT/Speed Cloth/ZCP(ED Thread) INSTAGRAM:@C2KMotorsports
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05-05-2009, 11:26 AM	#20
Drakos Lieutenant 65 Rep 534 Posts Drives: 2022 G42 M240i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	This is a car that my wife will enjoy too. We have had 3 cars in the past 5 years with silver, blue and black. PB might be just a refreshing change. The 335ix I am looking at is a PB coupe with the sport package (oil cooler included), NAV, Audiophile package, and Exec Package. This is the nicest car I will have purchased so far so I want it special. I really appreciate the input and I am happy to be amongst all you knowledgeable members.
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05-05-2009, 12:06 PM	#21
bspaceman The Last Beautiful Free Soul On This Planet 15 Rep 627 Posts Drives: Jet Black 335i coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cedar Park, TX iTrader: (2)	Colors of cars with the highest resale are silver, white and black. /thread. Get what you want and stop worrying about resale. __________________ Jet Black/Black Leather 335i coupe (totaled courtesy of the pizza kid Sport/Premi/Comft/Nav - iDrive/Sirius/iPod/OEM Body kit, M Sideskirts, M deck lip, Miro 366s on Nitto 555 NTs, Matte Black Grills, Valentine 1 hardwire, 35% tint, BMS Lighting, BMS computer magic, BMS Dual Cone
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MRQturbo Captain 20 Rep 902 Posts Drives: 91 MR2 turbo....07 335i... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	i don't see very many Tiag coupes in my area....i wasn't a big fan of a silver car but now after owning it for a few months...its so easy to take care of...when its dirty its still looks relatively clean....perfect colour choice for a daily driver IMO.... __________________ 91 MR2Turbo....07 335i....
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