Interesting comment from my neighbor

Nikki · 01-15-2011, 01:06 AM

So my neighbor that I hardly talk to was out today and he was asking when I got my car. I got the Sepang M Coupe in November and before that I had the black 3.0si coupe. He starts saying how he liked my last car a lot, especially the way it looked. I told him that this car is the same exact bodystyle except it is bronze instead of black and he says, "Really? I liked the other one a lot."

Yes, black is nice because it is stealth but the bronze is so cool because it's different and it's definitely a lot easier to clean. He was pretty amazed though when I told him they only made 68 in this color. Well regardless of what he thinks, I like it.

mousitch · 01-15-2011, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

So my neighbor that I hardly talk to was out today and he was asking when I got my car. I got the Sepang M Coupe in November and before that I had the black 3.0si coupe. He starts saying how he liked my last car a lot, especially the way it looked. I told him that this car is the same exact bodystyle except it is bronze instead of black and he says, "Really? I liked the other one a lot."

Yes, black is nice because it is stealth but the bronze is so cool because it's different and it's definitely a lot easier to clean. He was pretty amazed though when I told him they only made 68 in this color. Well regardless of what he thinks, I like it.

The most awesome color ever. IMHO. I had So many comps on mine. Best color BMW did on a Z4. Heres my old roadster. May she RIP.

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r4gs · 01-15-2011, 07:59 AM

^mousitch, incidentally at the dealership in houston i flew out to to seal the deal on my interlagos m coupe, they had a sepang bronze roadster with light sepang interior and madeira wood trim for sale. it was on display right in front of the general managers office on the main showroom floor.

i honestly do not remember my impressions of sepang bronze, as it was the first and only time i saw a bmw in tt color, but i remember sitting in it and thinking, 'hmm, madeira wood really ISN'T for me.' a pity, i now think tt was a great combination and quite a good buy too. though of course, i HAD to have the coupe.

rather bland neighbor u've got nikki, i'm sure over the course of a few more weeks seeing ur sepang coupe, he'll warm up more to it. it's an acquired taste.

RBull · 01-15-2011, 08:15 AM

Colour is such a personal thing. Ask 10 people about a selection of car colours and it's very possible to get 10 different responses.

What matters is how you like it!

Nikki · 01-15-2011, 10:16 AM

It was funny because he thought it was a different car too. Hrm.

RBull · 01-15-2011, 10:17 AM

^black hides the lines most on this car, so not as surprising.

dazed^ · 01-15-2011, 10:21 AM

Oh well. Mine is black and all my neighbour asked was whether it was an "M-type" or a real M.

Pheonix · 01-15-2011, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by RBull

^black hides the lines most on this car, so not as surprising.

Humh, interesting? I though it was the other way around! Especially after a nice detailing job.

dekaliber · 01-15-2011, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by RBull

^black hides the lines most on this car, so not as surprising.

Actually, I thought white showed off the lines less when I compared the two side by side (dealer I bought one received both colors in the same shipment). Black, when it's clean at least, has a really nice reflective quality that shows off the different edges pretty well.

RBull · 01-15-2011, 11:05 AM

Re the above comments:

I guess it just proves my point in post #4.

dekaliber · 01-15-2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RBull

Re the above comments:

I guess it just proves my point in post #4.

Hehe, touche!

ramp · 01-15-2011, 07:48 PM

Being different was a consideration in my purchase of a Z4 coupe. I could get a tattoo or refinance my house and get a Ferrari. The Z coupe complemented my efforts perfectly. Enjoyment, originality,Fun.

White cars hide all sins.

Black is gorgeous, for a few minutes.

BruceJ · 01-19-2011, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by RBull

Colour is such a personal thing. Ask 10 people about a selection of car colours and it's very possible to get 10 different responses.

What matters is how you like it!

Reeeddddd!

b0bab0i · 01-19-2011, 08:38 PM

waiting for shitbrownmcoupe to show up

fighting_fish · 01-19-2011, 08:54 PM

As mentioned in another thread, I'm waiting to hunt down a bronze one with extended leather, only 9 made in the US, so I'm not holding my breath (and only one of those with carbon leather interior). I really dislike the wood trim for some reason. So I might have to budget in 1.3k for original trim from bmw, ouch.

Still trying to decide what my backup color is

This site was somewhat helpful:
<http://www.bmwz4roadster.net/bmw_z4_colors_M.htm>

I was originally thinking space gray, but after seeing one in person I'm not convinced. Maybe white? A white one just came up for sale for really cheap with black extended leather and I'm very tempted, they even made a very decent offer on my 2.5i.

01-15-2011, 01:06 AM	#1
Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	Interesting comment from my neighbor So my neighbor that I hardly talk to was out today and he was asking when I got my car. I got the Sepang M Coupe in November and before that I had the black 3.0si coupe. He starts saying how he liked my last car a lot, especially the way it looked. I told him that this car is the same exact bodystyle except it is bronze instead of black and he says, "Really? I liked the other one a lot." Yes, black is nice because it is stealth but the bronze is so cool because it's different and it's definitely a lot easier to clean. He was pretty amazed though when I told him they only made 68 in this color. Well regardless of what he thinks, I like it. __________________ Nikki
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r4gs Viper Driver 36 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: F-16 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Singapore iTrader: (2)	^mousitch, incidentally at the dealership in houston i flew out to to seal the deal on my interlagos m coupe, they had a sepang bronze roadster with light sepang interior and madeira wood trim for sale. it was on display right in front of the general managers office on the main showroom floor. i honestly do not remember my impressions of sepang bronze, as it was the first and only time i saw a bmw in tt color, but i remember sitting in it and thinking, 'hmm, madeira wood really ISN'T for me.' a pity, i now think tt was a great combination and quite a good buy too. though of course, i HAD to have the coupe. rather bland neighbor u've got nikki, i'm sure over the course of a few more weeks seeing ur sepang coupe, he'll warm up more to it. it's an acquired taste.
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Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	It was funny because he thought it was a different car too. Hrm. __________________ Nikki
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01-15-2011, 10:17 AM	#6
RBull Captain 12 Rep 725 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Nova Scotia iTrader: (0)	^black hides the lines most on this car, so not as surprising.
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dazed^ Private First Class 4 Rep 174 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Roadster Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	Oh well. Mine is black and all my neighbour asked was whether it was an "M-type" or a real M.
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RBull Captain 12 Rep 725 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Nova Scotia iTrader: (0)	Colour is such a personal thing. Ask 10 people about a selection of car colours and it's very possible to get 10 different responses. What matters is how you like it!
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RBull Captain 12 Rep 725 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Nova Scotia iTrader: (0)	Re the above comments: I guess it just proves my point in post #4.
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ramp Private First Class 28 Rep 137 Posts Drives: E91, Lemans Blue Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: CT iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 328i [0.00]	Being different was a consideration in my purchase of a Z4 coupe. I could get a tattoo or refinance my house and get a Ferrari. The Z coupe complemented my efforts perfectly. Enjoyment, originality,Fun. White cars hide all sins. Black is gorgeous, for a few minutes.
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fighting_fish Private First Class 6 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 2.5i Z4 2004 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	As mentioned in another thread, I'm waiting to hunt down a bronze one with extended leather, only 9 made in the US, so I'm not holding my breath (and only one of those with carbon leather interior). I really dislike the wood trim for some reason. So I might have to budget in 1.3k for original trim from bmw, ouch. Still trying to decide what my backup color is This site was somewhat helpful: <http://www.bmwz4roadster.net/bmw_z4_colors_M.htm> I was originally thinking space gray, but after seeing one in person I'm not convinced. Maybe white? A white one just came up for sale for really cheap with black extended leather and I'm very tempted, they even made a very decent offer on my 2.5i.
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