Space Gray or Alpine White?

PhilT3 · 03-20-2014, 08:59 PM

What color for a daily driver in the Northeast?

avi8tir · 03-20-2014, 09:48 PM

I assume you mean Alpine White? Space Grey is probably the most boring color you can get on the M5... its just your typical metallic grey that every manufacturer offers these days.

Mbdurham17 · 03-20-2014, 09:55 PM

AW Doesn't show dirt badly at all. I went from carbon black which always looked dirty

Spinny02 · 03-20-2014, 09:57 PM

Space gray looks awesome =)

stealth.pilot · 03-20-2014, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by PhilT3

What color for a daily driver in the Northeast?

White will get lost in the snow. Dark colors are going to be too hard to maintain with harsh weather.

Get Silverstone or Space Gray.

PhilT3 · 03-20-2014, 10:31 PM

Thanks guys… looks like about a 50/50 split so far….

I would be going with the Sahkir Orange interior…FYI.

bodonx · 03-20-2014, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PhilT3

Thanks guys looks like about a 50/50 split so far.

I would be going with the Sahkir Orange interiorFYI.

I am biased

MCM5 · 03-21-2014, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by PhilT3

Thanks guys… looks like about a 50/50 split so far….

I would be going with the Sahkir Orange interior…FYI.

With SO interior, I'd go for AW.

ShainoF10M5 · 03-21-2014, 01:56 AM

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I am biased

Me likey!

///SAL · 03-21-2014, 05:04 AM

Those are my colors i ordered aw/os i cant wait!

AzuriteM5 · 03-21-2014, 05:22 AM

I would go to AW with sakir orange interiour...
Id think so that space gray with sakir orange interior will be looking good..

EdM5 · 03-21-2014, 05:42 AM

AW + Sakhir Orange

Dionysus · 03-21-2014, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by PhilT3

Thanks guys… looks like about a 50/50 split so far….

I would be going with the Sahkir Orange interior…FYI.

IMO, both work v. well with SO - AW is popular now and more noticeable, Space Grey not so common & will blend better.

GOLFFRR · 03-21-2014, 06:21 AM

CAn't go wrong with either one. I didn't think I would ever own a space grey BMW but my current ride is space grey (e92M3) and I love it! for me it always seem to look clean and it looks great in all lights.

PhilT3 · 03-21-2014, 07:19 AM

Thanks guys. All great points. What's funny is I think if I were to go 550 I'd go with Space Gray. But the M5 looks killer in AW.

Decisions!! Lol

///SAL · 03-21-2014, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by PhilT3

Thanks guys. All great points. What's funny is I think if I were to go 550 I'd go with Space Gray. But the M5 looks killer in AW.

Decisions!! Lol

Why dont u get 2 M5's with different colors?

Bluehorseshoe · 03-21-2014, 08:52 AM

Space Grey one million percent. It's a very elegant color and relatively easy to maintain. Far from average on the M5.
SO interior with SG exterior is a gorgeous combo.

Used2be · 03-21-2014, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by PhilT3

What's funny is I think if I were to go 550 I'd go with Space Gray. But the M5 looks killer in AW.

Decisions!!

I have the Space Gray on my M5 and got it to blend in a bit with the crowd. I also have the Sakhir interior and like the contrast. If you're lazy as I am you'll appreciate the way the gray hides dust and dirt. I can just clean the windows and not be too embarrassed to drive a fairly dirty car!

Alan l. · 03-21-2014, 09:17 AM

Both colors goes with SO interior equally as well.

Space grey is def. easier to maintain. My previous car was AW and every time it rains all the water run off areas turns grey/brown. You don't see this with SG.

AW does stand out more and is much more common. Can't go wrong with either color.

Alan

Spinny02 · 03-21-2014, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Used2be

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Originally Posted by PhilT3

What's funny is I think if I were to go 550 I'd go with Space Gray. But the M5 looks killer in AW.

Decisions!!

I have the Space Gray on my M5 and got it to blend in a bit with the crowd. I also have the Sakhir interior and like the contrast. If you're lazy as I am you'll appreciate the way the gray hides dust and dirt. I can just clean the windows and not be too embarrassed to drive a fairly dirty car!

+1 SO and space gray is a perfect combo. I was a black interior guy but branched out. I love the SO full leather interior.

LACSTER · 03-21-2014, 10:17 AM

So you're going to get an M5 instead of the 550?

PatrickC23 · 03-21-2014, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan l.

Both colors goes with SO interior equally as well.

Space grey is def. easier to maintain. My previous car was AW and every time it rains all the water run off areas turns grey/brown. You don't see this with SG.

AW does stand out more and is much more common. Can't go wrong with either color.

Alan

Saw your car on LeeBerbs' page - I get my sht done there too. When i see Alan's pics, i love space gray. Still love AW too though.

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avi8tir Captain 396 Rep 855 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SNA IAH AMS iTrader: (0)	I assume you mean Alpine White? Space Grey is probably the most boring color you can get on the M5... its just your typical metallic grey that every manufacturer offers these days.
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PhilT3 6'0 / 250lb 136 Rep 1,797 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NW Philly Suburb iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys… looks like about a 50/50 split so far…. I would be going with the Sahkir Orange interior…FYI. __________________ Build: '14 M5 - Space Gray / Full Sakhir Orange / Alum Trace / Black 343's / Exec / Driver Assist / LED Mods: SunTek CXP tint - Vinyl-wrapped door handle chrome - Macht Schnell 12mm spacers - Pedalhaus pedals - iND Cosmetic Package - Polished 90mm exh tips - Coded by v12 - 21" HRE S107's polished lip/black center
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AzuriteM5 New Member 23 Rep 19 Posts Drives: G21 M340d xDrive / M3 F80 CS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	I would go to AW with sakir orange interiour... Id think so that space gray with sakir orange interior will be looking good..
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PhilT3 6'0 / 250lb 136 Rep 1,797 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NW Philly Suburb iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys. All great points. What's funny is I think if I were to go 550 I'd go with Space Gray. But the M5 looks killer in AW. Decisions!! Lol __________________ Build: '14 M5 - Space Gray / Full Sakhir Orange / Alum Trace / Black 343's / Exec / Driver Assist / LED Mods: SunTek CXP tint - Vinyl-wrapped door handle chrome - Macht Schnell 12mm spacers - Pedalhaus pedals - iND Cosmetic Package - Polished 90mm exh tips - Coded by v12 - 21" HRE S107's polished lip/black center
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Bluehorseshoe Lieutenant 305 Rep 497 Posts Drives: M5 CS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Fairfield County, CT iTrader: (0)	Space Grey one million percent. It's a very elegant color and relatively easy to maintain. Far from average on the M5. SO interior with SG exterior is a gorgeous combo.
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Alan l. Major General 5425 Rep 8,800 Posts Drives: 2020 F95 X5M Competition Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States iTrader: (9)	Both colors goes with SO interior equally as well. Space grey is def. easier to maintain. My previous car was AW and every time it rains all the water run off areas turns grey/brown. You don't see this with SG. AW does stand out more and is much more common. Can't go wrong with either color. Alan __________________
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LACSTER Major General 755 Rep 8,279 Posts Drives: Hybrid Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: oc iTrader: (64)	So you're going to get an M5 instead of the 550?
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