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2010 2011 BMW 5 Series Forum F10 Help with Color Selection |
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View Poll Results: Which color do you prefer? | |||
Space Gray / Black Dakota | 15 | 28.30% | |
Graphite (Sophisto) Metallic / Black Dakota | 38 | 71.70% | |
Voters: 53. You may not vote on this poll |
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09-08-2010, 10:06 AM | #23 |
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Thought I was set to change the order from Space Grey to Sophisto until a friend brought up concerns over "longevity" of the paint on a darker vehicle
I intend to keep the car for 7-8 years until it is restyled. My commute is 120+ miles a day of mostly highway driving in New England (ie. snow, sand, salt) Because of the high mileage and length of ownership, do you feel Sophisto will show significantly more wear? I have never owned a darker colored car and am curious about how it holds up to the winters and being driven often. |
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09-08-2010, 10:21 AM | #25 |
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I used to live in Boston for 6 years so I am well aware of the winters there. 8 years for paint is really nothing. It's really how you take care of the car. It's negligence that will kill a car, whether it's paint,leather,tires,etc. If you can garage the car or whether it spends it whole life outdoors is gonna be a much bigger factor in paint condition than any color you choose. If you do mostly highway driving, I would seriously consider a clear bra.
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09-08-2010, 11:01 AM | #27 |
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I hear you, if you plan on having this as your daily driver, and you're not a DIY, I would have the car professionally detailed at least twice a year. If you're concerned about the paint, the best thing you can do is make sure there is always synthetic wax or paint sealant on the car. The wax is the "sacrificial barrier", which protects the clearcoat. The clearcoat protects the paint. You do that, and the paint will outlast you. If you let road salt or chemicals eat though the clearcoat, your f***'d.
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09-08-2010, 02:07 PM | #28 |
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Ever took a look at the Havana/Mojave color? I'm driving one since 3 weeks (520dA) and it's a fabulous color you have to discover in real life. Very classy, with a touch of sophisto (And above all a great, great car: congratulations with your choice)
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Is this what you are referring to? |
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09-08-2010, 09:35 PM | #31 | |
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I have ordered the same combination for my 550xi
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09-09-2010, 01:05 PM | #33 |
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Thank you for all of the reply's and votes. I am sticking with Sophisto Grey. When I called my dealer to confirm she said the car has entered into production phase 150 and cannot be changed anyway. Ha! Will post picks from Welt on October 4th.
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09-09-2010, 08:12 PM | #34 |
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You should get the Anthracite Headliner. It looks spectacular with black Dakota leather.
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09-11-2010, 02:20 AM | #36 |
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Its no easy to choose colours on The F10 many nice colors choose
I ordered a 535d with M sports package in sopfisto grey with black dakota and The M package list hexagon it will arrive in 2weeks spoke with The dealer yesterday |
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09-11-2010, 03:45 AM | #37 |
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Congrats! on a great combination. Make sure to post pics.
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