Color choice of 330i

///Matt · 09-10-2006, 10:04 PM

Hi Guys...

So I have an Electric Red 330. BUT. It's not going to be red for very long, because MY F---ING PAINT KEEPS FALLING OFF.

Started with two little spots on the front bumper, paint just disappeared, no warning... BMW was going to repaint my bumper, and that would be that. Until my outer mirror lost a peice of paint the size of a silver dollar, and my rain channel began to bubble!! F--- THAT!

So, BMW is most likely going to take my car back, because I will not accept them painting my WHOLE car, it'll never EVER be good enough for me.

I still want my 330, so I'm not going to buy something else, I'm going to get another, similarly loaded 330. But should I stay with red, or get something else?

What do YOU think?

and NO. I'm NOT going to get a 335i. Three reasons: Insurance. Insurance. and if I get any faster of a car, I'll be put in jail, pronto.

Matt

canucklion · 09-10-2006, 10:06 PM

hey, sorry to hear, can you post pictures?

and so BMW has already promised you that they will give you a new car? seems very generous on their part to do so as the problem is not about the mechanical/electrical/driveability of the car, but just the paint.

irowharderthanyou · 09-10-2006, 10:27 PM

Don't forget that Matt works for BMW

BK · 09-10-2006, 10:30 PM

That's weird. The first I've heard of such a major paint problem.

But to get to your question, red is a pretty unique color for the E90. It sounds like you aren't one for the herd mentality of black, gray or silver (I like black, myself

). If you want something unique, I'd suggest Mystic Blue, Barrique Red, or Deep Green.

///Matt · 09-10-2006, 10:33 PM

I prefer E.R. to both Barrique and green, but mystic blue is a choice I would consider

And no, BMW has NOT promised me a new car, but I'm not willing to accept anything less at this point, and I know from experience that if I press the issue, my chances of getting a new car are good.

I'll try to get some pictures tomorrow, but no guarantees. costs me like $1 per pic for the cell phone pics! lol

Matt

sbw · 09-10-2006, 10:44 PM

I looooooooooooooooooove my Electric Red!

Hunter399 · 09-10-2006, 10:50 PM

black

zamboni · 09-10-2006, 11:16 PM

Go for the SG Matt.

Phila · 09-10-2006, 11:49 PM

i was wondering... if your paint is falling off .. then its obviously a defect. Is BMW just gonna repaint your whole car or are they giving you a completely new one?

Anyway, if I was gonna choose a color other than the AW I ordered, my next choice would be Artic Metallic. Theres an artic driving around my city and it's a pretty cool color. Nice silvery blue when its sunny, silver when its cloudy, and near SG when its night time. If you had the option to repaint your car, then I would go with a lexus IS color I saw. I don't think the color is in the catalog or something, but go to a dealer and look for a white metallic color that looks like snow. Sooooo nice. When my AW car fades/rusts/needs to be repainted, I wanna paint it with that lexus color.

krazykanuck · 09-11-2006, 12:09 AM

I'd go with Mystic Blue. Way too many silver and black Bimmers (or any car for that matter) on the road.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philasan

but go to a dealer and look for a white metallic color that looks like snow. Sooooo nice. When my AW car fades/rusts/needs to be repainted, I wanna paint it with that lexus color.

This one...

Glacier frost mica

Asiann · 09-11-2006, 12:41 AM

Might have been just a bad batch or red. YOu might be able to find out more from maybe a quality assurance/issue manager. If you really love the color than have them send it to SC to get repainted.

///Matt · 09-11-2006, 01:06 AM

I'm not going to deal with a repaint. I will just over-scrutinize the car forever. screw that.

Matt

tissot · 09-11-2006, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hunter399

black

+1

Stuttgarter · 09-11-2006, 02:37 AM

Mystic Blue is awesome! That is my vote.

alpinewhite3 · 09-11-2006, 02:43 AM

Get mystic blue while you can, its about to be replaced! Your car will be rare and unique.

Kenny C · 09-11-2006, 07:10 AM

If you can get a new car do it. I bought a 03 e500 and wanted nav. It wasn't available at the time (e was brand new). I was told it would be dealer installed when it was available. Needless to say I was eventually told it couldn't be done. I now had a car I didn't want. After alot of complaining MB gave me a new car for no money. That was after the 03 had 14000 miles. Become a pain. Email bmwna the dealer and send them letters. Eventually they may relent. Good luck

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///Matt United States Marine 318 Rep 2,748 Posts Drives: 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Color choice of 330i Hi Guys... So I have an Electric Red 330. BUT. It's not going to be red for very long, because MY F---ING PAINT KEEPS FALLING OFF. Started with two little spots on the front bumper, paint just disappeared, no warning... BMW was going to repaint my bumper, and that would be that. Until my outer mirror lost a peice of paint the size of a silver dollar, and my rain channel began to bubble!! F--- THAT! So, BMW is most likely going to take my car back, because I will not accept them painting my WHOLE car, it'll never EVER be good enough for me. I still want my 330, so I'm not going to buy something else, I'm going to get another, similarly loaded 330. But should I stay with red, or get something else? What do YOU think? and NO. I'm NOT going to get a 335i. Three reasons: Insurance. Insurance. and if I get any faster of a car, I'll be put in jail, pronto. Matt
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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	That's weird. The first I've heard of such a major paint problem. But to get to your question, red is a pretty unique color for the E90. It sounds like you aren't one for the herd mentality of black, gray or silver (I like black, myself ). If you want something unique, I'd suggest Mystic Blue, Barrique Red, or Deep Green. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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///Matt United States Marine 318 Rep 2,748 Posts Drives: 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I prefer E.R. to both Barrique and green, but mystic blue is a choice I would consider And no, BMW has NOT promised me a new car, but I'm not willing to accept anything less at this point, and I know from experience that if I press the issue, my chances of getting a new car are good. I'll try to get some pictures tomorrow, but no guarantees. costs me like $1 per pic for the cell phone pics! lol Matt
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Phila Lieutenant 7 Rep 417 Posts Drives: 325xi Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	i was wondering... if your paint is falling off .. then its obviously a defect. Is BMW just gonna repaint your whole car or are they giving you a completely new one? Anyway, if I was gonna choose a color other than the AW I ordered, my next choice would be Artic Metallic. Theres an artic driving around my city and it's a pretty cool color. Nice silvery blue when its sunny, silver when its cloudy, and near SG when its night time. If you had the option to repaint your car, then I would go with a lexus IS color I saw. I don't think the color is in the catalog or something, but go to a dealer and look for a white metallic color that looks like snow. Sooooo nice. When my AW car fades/rusts/needs to be repainted, I wanna paint it with that lexus color. __________________ 2006 e90 325xi \| Alpine White \| Beige Leather \| Burl Walnut Wood Trim \| Premium Package \| Steptronic \| Comfort Access \| Xenons \| Lux 4.0
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///Matt United States Marine 318 Rep 2,748 Posts Drives: 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I'm not going to deal with a repaint. I will just over-scrutinize the car forever. screw that. Matt
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Kenny C Lieutenant 148 Rep 481 Posts Drives: 2007 335 e90 1998 e39 540 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oceanside, New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW i4 m50 [0.00] 2020 BMW M340 [0.00] 2018 mx3 40 [0.00] 2016 340 [0.00] 2013 BMW ACYIVE HYB ... [0.00] 2010 BMW X535D [0.00]	If you can get a new car do it. I bought a 03 e500 and wanted nav. It wasn't available at the time (e was brand new). I was told it would be dealer installed when it was available. Needless to say I was eventually told it couldn't be done. I now had a car I didn't want. After alot of complaining MB gave me a new car for no money. That was after the 03 had 14000 miles. Become a pain. Email bmwna the dealer and send them letters. Eventually they may relent. Good luck
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