Alpine White question

mitch88 · 10-23-2006, 07:39 PM

I’m 18 years old and going to be ordering a 328 coupe in a couple weeks but I am having some trouble deciding on a color like many others. Iv narrowed it down to Montego blue, black sapphire or alpine white. Since I plan on keeping the car for a long time, at least 5 or 8 years, I want a color that will wear very well. I think alpine white may be the best choice but I have one concern with it. Some other white cars i see on the road that are older seem to have a yellowed look to it. So to anyone that has owned a white car for a long time before, preferably alpine white, have you noticed any shade change to the color or any yellowing over time. Any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks

GregL · 10-23-2006, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mitch88

I’m 18 years old and going to be ordering a 328 coupe in a couple weeks but I am having some trouble deciding on a color like many others. Iv narrowed it down to Montego blue, black sapphire or alpine white. Since I plan on keeping the car for a long time, at least 5 or 8 years, I want a color that will wear very well. I think alpine white may be the best choice but I have one concern with it. Some other white cars i see on the road that are older seem to have a yellowed look to it. So to anyone that has owned a white car for a long time before, preferably alpine white, have you noticed any shade change to the color or any yellowing over time. Any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks

It's possible that some of the cars you're seeing weren't white white to begin with. Several manufacturers go with an ivory white vs bleached white. Unless those cars you've been seeing are BMW's...

MWcoupe · 10-23-2006, 07:59 PM

i own a AW. its very nice but i think the BLUE is the hottest color for e92.

Yvette · 10-23-2006, 08:04 PM

black for e92!~

rs1985 · 10-23-2006, 08:28 PM

ok
those are usually like older audis, acura, infiniti and stuff
cause they have a colour called Pearl White
which is yellowish base
when the white started to wear off a bit
the yellow will start to show
i don't think you will have that problem with AW

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mitch88 Private 3 Rep 58 Posts Drives: E92 328i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: canada iTrader: (0)	Alpine White question I’m 18 years old and going to be ordering a 328 coupe in a couple weeks but I am having some trouble deciding on a color like many others. Iv narrowed it down to Montego blue, black sapphire or alpine white. Since I plan on keeping the car for a long time, at least 5 or 8 years, I want a color that will wear very well. I think alpine white may be the best choice but I have one concern with it. Some other white cars i see on the road that are older seem to have a yellowed look to it. So to anyone that has owned a white car for a long time before, preferably alpine white, have you noticed any shade change to the color or any yellowing over time. Any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks
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MWcoupe 24k GOLD 148 Rep 1,453 Posts Drives: Mineral White M4 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: BROOKLYN NY iTrader: (0)	i own a AW. its very nice but i think the BLUE is the hottest color for e92.
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rs1985 First Lieutenant 55 Rep 303 Posts Drives: BMW325i MB ML500 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Vancouver Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	ok those are usually like older audis, acura, infiniti and stuff cause they have a colour called Pearl White which is yellowish base when the white started to wear off a bit the yellow will start to show i don't think you will have that problem with AW __________________ Canada's Game!! Vancouver's Canucks!!
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