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Is Alpine White too flashy?
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08-05-2005, 03:16 PM | #1 |
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Is Alpine White too flashy?
I'm about to order an E90 and I was thinking of Alpine White. But a friend of mine said it might be too flashy. I know white is a bright colour (or shade), but is it so flashy that it might attract theives?
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08-05-2005, 03:20 PM | #2 |
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IMO one of the appeals of AW is that it is simple and plain. Part of the burden of being a BMW owner is having to deal with folks thinking you are trying to advertise status. AW is probably the least ostentatious color. And I think it looks great, especially on the 330i with 162s. Check out the nice photos that Bigfoot posted of his car. |
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08-05-2005, 06:41 PM | #3 |
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Even though I got black... I think the white is awsome... especially with the 162s.
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08-05-2005, 07:06 PM | #4 |
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This is the first white car I've ever bought. I have typically had dark cars and I get tired of trying to keep them looking clean. So I decided to go light, and requested Arctic, Silver, or White. They found me a white one, so I said OK. I actually love it! I think it has a very tasteful and classy look - especially with a beige interior. And my initial motive has been fulfilled - the car never really seems dirty until I start washing it and see all the dirt coming off.
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08-05-2005, 07:14 PM | #5 |
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White is totally classy. I love my black, but sometimes find myself longing for the white.
I know when I go out stealin' I only go for the black cars.
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08-05-2005, 07:21 PM | #6 | |
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08-05-2005, 07:58 PM | #7 |
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I got jet black but the white looks great too. I don't think it is a loud color--just a classic color. Both the white and the black cars seem to especially demand a good wheel choice, like those available with the sport package. The white looks best with the 162s, which help balance the brightness of the color.
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08-05-2005, 09:01 PM | #8 |
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I dont' think AW is flashy at all. If anything, it's a great balance between classy and sporty.
AW is a nice white, i like the crisp, bright white colors. The Mini white, I think it's called pepper white or something isn't very nice. Really dull looking, like it's faded or something. |
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08-05-2005, 09:58 PM | #9 |
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I agree with onesixeight..I think its classy as well as sporty..
My family got an AW X5 and it has disappointed us...
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08-05-2005, 11:35 PM | #10 |
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AW is nice. It was my choice until I saw that the Mystic Blue would be available in the Fall.
I've seen a couple of AW e90's already and it's beautiful. There's also a new 750 AW with beige interior near my work and it looks gorgeous.
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08-06-2005, 04:11 AM | #11 |
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I was one of the ones that saw SG and fell for it. If I would have waited longer. I would have gotten AW. Look at my pics on cardomain and look at my Old Corolla. AW is awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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08-06-2005, 08:31 AM | #12 | |
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IMO AW, JB, Silver look the best in the E90 with the 162's
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