Space Gray or Alpine White?

ShanghaiPete · 03-21-2014, 10:49 AM

I had a space gray 550 and really liked it. The color is more interesting in different light than it first seems and always looks clean. I was thinking to get Space gray M5 but my dealer convinced me to order Singapore Gray instead as it is a unique M color.
No major regrets but it does show the dirt really easily. SO interior is da bomb !!!

PhilT3 · 03-21-2014, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by LACSTER

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

Yep!

Decided I didn't absolutely need the AWD. And if I do, I'll get a Jeep Grand Cherokee or something similar.

Plus... My wife drives the 2012 X5 and she'll be either getting the new model or a new X6. So worst case we will have at least one AWD in the family.

Now I have to start all over again deciding what options I want vs need.

LACSTER · 03-21-2014, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by PhilT3

Yep!

Decided I didn't absolutely need the AWD. And if I do, I'll get a Jeep Grand Cherokee or something similar.

Plus... My wife drives the 2012 X5 and she'll be either getting the new model or a new X6. So worst case we will have at least one AWD in the family.

Now I have to start all over again deciding what options I want vs need.

Congrats man! Time to sell the CF10's now or get a 20mm spacer

PhilT3 · 03-21-2014, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by LACSTER

Congrats man! Time to sell the CF10's now or get a 20mm spacer

I was going to use them as winters. Are you saying I'll need 20mm spacers? At all corners?

LACSTER · 03-21-2014, 12:09 PM

Just the rears.

PhilT3 · 03-21-2014, 12:17 PM

Thanks bud!

chong0 · 03-21-2014, 12:38 PM

agree with the other space Grey comments.

space grey in the northeast is very easy to maintain. Very hard to get time to wash the car during the winter and the Grey hides the dirt pretty well. That being said the 528 and 535 almost look identical to the commoner so if you want more of a gawk factor go with AW.

DukeCapitalM3 · 03-21-2014, 12:47 PM

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

Had a carbon black e46 vert, you could touch it with the finest material and it would show scratches :/ Was so nice when clean but I went mineral white after that!

mpower3330 · 03-21-2014, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DukeCapitalM3

Had a carbon black e46 vert, you could touch it with the finest material and it would show scratches :/ Was so nice when clean but I went mineral white after that!

Just came out of a carbon black E46 M3 coupe... so much work/maintenance to have the paint look good. Went with alpine white... no more headaches.

mwlmd · 03-21-2014, 01:40 PM

You will end up with AW. It is your destiny. Fight it all you want.

DukeCapitalM3 · 03-21-2014, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mpower3330

Just came out of a carbon black E46 M3 coupe... so much work/maintenance to have the paint look good. Went with alpine white... no more headaches.

Welcome to car heaven my friend!

PhilT3 · 03-21-2014, 03:02 PM

Yeah... Black is beautiful.... But a NIGHTMARE for a daily driver!!

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ShanghaiPete New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2014 LCI Comp F10 SG/Sakhir Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I had a space gray 550 and really liked it. The color is more interesting in different light than it first seems and always looks clean. I was thinking to get Space gray M5 but my dealer convinced me to order Singapore Gray instead as it is a unique M color. No major regrets but it does show the dirt really easily. SO interior is da bomb !!!
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LACSTER Major General 755 Rep 8,279 Posts Drives: Hybrid Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: oc iTrader: (64)	Just the rears.
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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 bud! __________________ 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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chong0 First Lieutenant 49 Rep 317 Posts Drives: '16 X5 5.0 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	agree with the other space Grey comments. space grey in the northeast is very easy to maintain. Very hard to get time to wash the car during the winter and the Grey hides the dirt pretty well. That being said the 528 and 535 almost look identical to the commoner so if you want more of a gawk factor go with AW. __________________ '22 Macan GTS '21 911 C2S '20 Cayenne '16 X5 50i M-sport (3rd row!)
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mwlmd Lieutenant Colonel 187 Rep 1,548 Posts Drives: Porsche 991 TTS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	You will end up with AW. It is your destiny. Fight it all you want. __________________ CURRENT: His: Porsche 991 Turbo S Carrera white/Black Hers: BMW X3MC BSM/Black
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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)	Yeah... Black is beautiful.... But a NIGHTMARE for a daily driver!! __________________ 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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