Thoughts on Monaco Blue

micah · 01-11-2010, 03:58 PM

I just spent a few hours yesterday washing the family cars and cleaning up the 3 series. When I get the car clean I really see the beauty of Monaco -- it just looks so special. But, for the 90% of the time that the car is cleanISH rather than really clean, it's a pretty staid color. If I could effortlessly keep the car immaculately clean I would call this a perfect color.

But, the next one I buy isn't going to be Monaco. It's not enough of an extrovert's color. Next time I'm getting red or Montego. Damn the speeding tickets, I want something a bit more playful.

akack79 · 01-11-2010, 04:09 PM

My previous car was a monaco blue and it is a nice color but pita to keep clean. After owning that car I vowed to never own another dark color car ever again, thus my current car is montego.

jlfullmer · 01-11-2010, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by akack79

My previous car was a monaco blue and it is a nice color but pita to keep clean. After owning that car I vowed to never own another dark color car ever again, thus my current car is montego.

+100

I love my Monaco Blue 325, but it is always dirty. Especially here in the desert.

MontegoGoGoGo · 01-11-2010, 04:31 PM

Not a fan, but that looks GOOD!

SV Concepts III · 01-11-2010, 05:06 PM

It looks good clean but having owned a jet black car, I am glad I went montego. Much easier to maintain.

BKV122 · 01-11-2010, 05:18 PM

I love my Monaco blue.

jlangton · 01-11-2010, 05:23 PM

I love my Monaco; it's tough to keep clean, but when it, is it looks amazing...

SoYank · 01-11-2010, 05:38 PM

My first BMW was Monaco Blue. Second was Montego Blue. Both are beautiful colors but the Montego certainly is easier to keep clean.

Donald-335i · 01-11-2010, 05:39 PM

love monaco.

tirana · 01-11-2010, 05:40 PM

Classy! White is hard to keep clean as well (but easier to see when you've got the dirt off). Just don't get a flat color....

SamGh · 01-11-2010, 05:40 PM

Monaco blue is more masculine!

Ron1n · 01-11-2010, 05:42 PM

It was a tough choice for me between Monaco Blue and Space Grey, but I'm very happy with my Monaco.

ibeclueless · 01-11-2010, 06:03 PM

Monaco looks good but i preferred Montego, like lighter color cars

JulieDriving · 01-11-2010, 06:09 PM

I'm sure Monaco will be a PITA to keep clean, but my current black is black, and I realized I am fine with that.

Ryan323i · 01-11-2010, 07:41 PM

I really like it, especially in the sun!

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jopa489 · 01-11-2010, 08:19 PM

Monaco is awesome, but still not as difficult to keep really clean as JB or SBM. Close though.

chrisE92 · 01-11-2010, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron1n

It was a tough choice for me between Monaco Blue and Space Grey, but I'm very happy with my Monaco.

+1, it came down to monaco and space grey for me too. I decided to go with the darker color.

Chief009 · 01-11-2010, 08:44 PM

I had a 2006 monaco blue 330i and I will tell you that it is one of the most beautiful colors when clean. If you don't mind spending the time cleaning it, then its worth the hassle. I gave that car up and got an alpine white 335i. Darker cars are such a PITA! BUT when freshly detailed can turn heads.

Bobble · 01-11-2010, 10:48 PM

I have Monaco and really like that color, not too bad but then again my previous two BMW's were JB so I guess I'm a glutton for punishment

F32Fleet · 01-12-2010, 07:30 AM

My last E90 was Monaco. I really wanted Barbarra(sp?) Red, but had to settle for Jet Black. If you want a rare and nice looking color go for the Barbarra(sp?) red.

Wonka · 01-12-2010, 07:48 AM

When shopping, AW was #1 and Monaco was #2.

Nr!qUe · 01-12-2010, 09:51 AM

When my dad had a 5 series in Tasman green, he said that it was very hard to keep clean.

The dirt on my space grey is really unnoticable. It can be really dirty but you cant really tell from far away. Sometimes when I'm washing my car, I cant tell whether i missed a spot or what unil that section of the car dries.

01-11-2010, 03:58 PM	#1
micah Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 290 Posts Drives: 2006 330i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1)	Thoughts on Monaco Blue I just spent a few hours yesterday washing the family cars and cleaning up the 3 series. When I get the car clean I really see the beauty of Monaco -- it just looks so special. But, for the 90% of the time that the car is cleanISH rather than really clean, it's a pretty staid color. If I could effortlessly keep the car immaculately clean I would call this a perfect color. But, the next one I buy isn't going to be Monaco. It's not enough of an extrovert's color. Next time I'm getting red or Montego. Damn the speeding tickets, I want something a bit more playful.
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akack79 Brigadier General 142 Rep 3,161 Posts Drives: '18 F80 M3 ZCP Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: T E X A S iTrader: (18)	My previous car was a monaco blue and it is a nice color but pita to keep clean. After owning that car I vowed to never own another dark color car ever again, thus my current car is montego. __________________ 2018 F80 M3 6MT ZCP
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MontegoGoGoGo I'm kind of a bitch 375 Rep 895 Posts Drives: Montego/Cream E93 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. Louis & St. Petersburg iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E93 [0.00]	Not a fan, but that looks GOOD! __________________ E93: Montego/Cream <---- E46 (Coupe): JB/Black <---- E30 (Cabrio): Alpine White/Black
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01-11-2010, 05:06 PM	#5
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	It looks good clean but having owned a jet black car, I am glad I went montego. Much easier to maintain.
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01-11-2010, 05:18 PM	#6
BKV122 Major 47 Rep 1,160 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330xi [9.50]	I love my Monaco blue. __________________ Monaco Blue 330xi - Terra Interior/6-MT/Sport/Premium/Cold/CSL's/M3 Spoiler Lip/Black Kidney's
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01-11-2010, 05:23 PM	#7
jlangton Private 7 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 335i E90 LCI Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Rochester, NY iTrader: (2)	I love my Monaco; it's tough to keep clean, but when it, is it looks amazing...
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SoYank Major General 571 Rep 7,519 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vinton, Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i S ... [9.00]	My first BMW was Monaco Blue. Second was Montego Blue. Both are beautiful colors but the Montego certainly is easier to keep clean. __________________ **2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec** SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269
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01-11-2010, 05:39 PM	#9
Donald-335i Banned 191 Rep 3,588 Posts Drives: The Hoes Crazy! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (13)	love monaco.
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tirana Lieutenant 15 Rep 575 Posts Drives: M2 6MT + F25 35i AT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (2)	Classy! White is hard to keep clean as well (but easier to see when you've got the dirt off). Just don't get a flat color....
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01-11-2010, 05:40 PM	#11
SamGh The Mechanic 31 Rep 142 Posts Drives: 2016 F30, 340 MSport Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Jose iTrader: (0)	Monaco blue is more masculine!
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01-11-2010, 05:42 PM	#12
Ron1n Speed Demon 205 Rep 3,690 Posts Drives: 2021 M5C Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Irvine iTrader: (6) Garage List 2021 M5 Competition [0.00] 2016 BMW 550i [0.00] 2011 335is [0.00] 2009 E93 M3 [10.00] 2010 335d [9.50]	It was a tough choice for me between Monaco Blue and Space Grey, but I'm very happy with my Monaco. __________________ Current: '21 M5C, '15 X6 50i Previous: '18 M550i, '16 550i, '11 335is, '09 E93 M3 DCT, '10 E90 335d, '07 E90 328i
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ibeclueless What 141 Rep 9,325 Posts Drives: E92 328xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Quincy, MA iTrader: (1)	Monaco looks good but i preferred Montego, like lighter color cars __________________ E92 328xi Space Gray Aero Lip \| M3 Side Skirts \| CF Performance Spoiler \| ACS Roof \| Gloss Black Grilles \| LUX H8 Angels \| BMW Performance Exhaust My E92 Photos
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JulieDriving Female driving enthusiast :P 76 Rep 2,308 Posts Drives: Bimmer Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M3 Coupe [10.00]	I'm sure Monaco will be a PITA to keep clean, but my current black is black, and I realized I am fine with that. __________________ 2013 M3 coupe (Azurite Black, Black, Piano Black) + miata nut (2 miatas) + Mk6 GTI 5-door hatch (our mini-SUV )
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Ryan323i Captain 22 Rep 844 Posts Drives: 2015 320i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	I really like it, especially in the sun! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=302 __________________ 2015 320i xDrive \| Imperial Blue Metallic/Black SensaTec \| Sport Package \| Lighting Package \| Moonroof \| Heated front seats Past BMWs: 2006 330i, 2000 323i
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01-11-2010, 08:19 PM	#16
jopa489 Major General 122 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	Monaco is awesome, but still not as difficult to keep really clean as JB or SBM. Close though. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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Chief009 Private 5 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 08 E60 535i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (0)	I had a 2006 monaco blue 330i and I will tell you that it is one of the most beautiful colors when clean. If you don't mind spending the time cleaning it, then its worth the hassle. I gave that car up and got an alpine white 335i. Darker cars are such a PITA! BUT when freshly detailed can turn heads.
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01-11-2010, 10:48 PM	#19
Bobble Major 56 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: Whatever POS the wife leaves Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	I have Monaco and really like that color, not too bad but then again my previous two BMW's were JB so I guess I'm a glutton for punishment
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F32Fleet Lieutenant General 3572 Rep 10,352 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southeastern US iTrader: (0)	My last E90 was Monaco. I really wanted Barbarra(sp?) Red, but had to settle for Jet Black. If you want a rare and nice looking color go for the Barbarra(sp?) red. Last edited by F32Fleet; 01-12-2010 at 10:46 AM..
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Wonka Racer 5 48 Rep 823 Posts Drives: '09 E92 335i xDrive M Sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MD iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 (7/21/09 build ... [8.16]	When shopping, AW was #1 and Monaco was #2. __________________ Hunt Valley Horsepower Photo Timeline - August '09 to August '13
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Nr!qUe Captain 70 Rep 975 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 LCI 328i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (3)	When my dad had a 5 series in Tasman green, he said that it was very hard to keep clean. The dirt on my space grey is really unnoticable. It can be really dirty but you cant really tell from far away. Sometimes when I'm washing my car, I cant tell whether i missed a spot or what unil that section of the car dries. __________________ 2009 BMW E90 328i \| Xenons \| MT \| Space Gray \| Beige-ette \| CF Fabric Trim \| iPod/USB \| 20% Tints \| Euro-Plate \| Rear Fog Switch Lego Mod \| Painted Reflectors \| Performance Short-shift Kit \| Style 197 Wheels \| OEM Sport Suspension \|
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