Why hardly any titanium silver cars?

indus · 12-05-2010, 05:19 AM

Why is it there are hardly any F10 cars in titanium silver? Do people not feel it looks good in silver or is it because silver has generally been so popular over the years that people are avoiding it now?

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335dxd · 12-05-2010, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by indus

Why is it there are hardly any F10 cars in titanium silver? Do people not feel it looks good in silver or is it because silver has generally been so popular over the years that people are avoiding it now?

Thanks

Don't know why F10 is not popular in silver.....personally I have ordered my F11 in this colour because I think it really suits the touring......however if I was having a saloon I don,t think I would go for silver (somehow to my eyes this colour does not suit the saloon so much as the touring) .....IF I was having Saloon I think would go for CBlack or space grey. Colour is a very subjective thing but your right silver does not seem to be a popular choice for F10?

EdM5 · 12-05-2010, 06:39 AM

In Germany there is an image problem: silver is the ultimate grandpa/grandma colour.

But hey, a silver f10/f11 with M sport pack looks great so who cares?

Breach · 12-05-2010, 06:49 AM

I did seriously consider it along with Space Grey and Sophisto Grey. I think it's... okay, but run of the mill in a way, y'know - i.e. it's a 2010 BMW, not a 2000 Honda. Also yes, it's one of the old school colours so people tend to try new things these days. Ultimately, I think Space Grey is, well, just better. I went for Sophisto Grey however ;-)

svdb · 12-05-2010, 07:41 AM

In Belgium, it's also Grandpap's color of choice, but I like it on a F10 as well, so if you like it, that the most important. I choose Sophisto Grau for mine...

pharding · 12-05-2010, 08:04 AM

Colors run in cycles. White is the new hot color for BMW's in the US. It is number 1 for this current year.

moonsault270 · 12-05-2010, 01:26 PM

Silver is a tremendously popular color in the U.S. Ive always liked silver cars, my e60 was white and over the last 3 years it seems like every single BMW I see was white or black. So I ordered my F10 silver in part because I dont expect to see many driving around.

raleedy · 12-05-2010, 05:49 PM

Old folks' colors in the US run to gold and maroon — fall colors, if you will. Silver has been very popular, which is a reason for some people to avoid it. Generally, color has not been a BMW strength. Same goes for Mercedes. Audi has better colors.

indus · 12-06-2010, 06:08 AM

Thanks. I've confirmed my choice of carbon black today, so the deal is done! I need to stop being so indecisive!

JOHNBMWM5 · 12-06-2010, 06:14 AM

Well at 61 Years Old I have Ordered a 550i MS in Space Grey.
PS) 61 aint OLD

bobblehead · 12-06-2010, 06:31 AM

Here is mine. Just picked it up on Dec 3. Now tinted & 18" 281 winter setup

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JAGD · 12-06-2010, 01:34 PM

I see that cars in Canada are stuck with the ugly orange side reflectors like we have south of the border. I am either going to get mine painted silver or hope that someone (Bavauto) markets a clear version.

indus · 12-06-2010, 04:26 PM

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Here is mine. Just picked it up on Dec 3. Now tinted & 18" 281 winter setup

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Don't do that! It looks so nice you'll make me think about changing my colour again!

rogerdodger · 12-06-2010, 05:01 PM

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Why is it there are hardly any F10 cars in titanium silver? Do people not feel it looks good in silver or is it because silver has generally been so popular over the years that people are avoiding it now?

Thanks

Funny you should say that.

I have bought silver cars for more years than I can remember.

However, for my 550i, I have ordered white. Nothing wrong with silver but, this time round, I just preferred white

Roger

bobblehead · 12-06-2010, 06:29 PM

In Canada ... because of messy winter weather, silver seems to be the lazy man's way of not washing the car (that often) and yet the dirt does not show that clearly.

juztinl · 12-06-2010, 09:10 PM

at least in hong kong..space gray seems to be BMW's silver. merc on the other hand. still have a lot of silver.

LACSTER · 12-06-2010, 09:12 PM

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Here is mine. Just picked it up on Dec 3. Now tinted & 18" 281 winter setup

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More pics of your car bobble

bobblehead · 12-07-2010, 06:46 AM

Here are couple more pics. No other mods thus far, except for ceramic tint 15% all around.

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More pics of your car bobble

JOHNBMWM5 · 12-07-2010, 07:09 AM

[QUOTE=bobblehead;8453514]Here are couple more pics. No other mods thus far, except for ceramic tint 15% all around.

Nice Car, tints totally illegal in the UK.

pittner · 12-08-2010, 09:44 AM

Both my wife and I are classic silver. We aren't young but aren't old (low 40s). It seems to stand the test of time, looks proper in different situations, and yes, sometimes allows you to take longer between cleanings. I pick up my 550i on Jan 6 and you know the pics will be posted shortly thereafter.

JAGD · 12-08-2010, 11:46 AM

Rejoice Titanium Silver owners! Dupont's annual car color report states that Silver has returned again to the top as "The world's most popular car color". Black is a close second followed by white and grey. Silver has also been #1 eight out of the last nine years.

krugerjq · 12-08-2010, 02:53 PM

Titanium Silver with black leather looks great….

12-05-2010, 05:19 AM	#1
indus Second Lieutenant 53 Rep 295 Posts Drives: BMW E60 M5 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Why hardly any titanium silver cars? Why is it there are hardly any F10 cars in titanium silver? Do people not feel it looks good in silver or is it because silver has generally been so popular over the years that people are avoiding it now? Thanks __________________ E60 M5
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EdM5 Colonel 4047 Rep 2,064 Posts Drives: G26 i4 M50 & E70 X5 Xdrive35d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Amsterdam iTrader: (0)	In Germany there is an image problem: silver is the ultimate grandpa/grandma colour. But hey, a silver f10/f11 with M sport pack looks great so who cares? __________________ 2004 e87 118d (ret.), 2007 e92 330d (ret.), 2007 e87 130i M-sport (ret.), 2009 e92 M3 (ret.), 2010 f10 535d M-sport (ret.), 2015 f10 M5 CP (ret.), 2017 f82 M4 CP (ret.) 2022 g26 i4 M50 & 2009 e70 X5 35d
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Breach First Lieutenant 80 Rep 373 Posts Drives: F10 520dA M Sport Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: EU iTrader: (0)	I did seriously consider it along with Space Grey and Sophisto Grey. I think it's... okay, but run of the mill in a way, y'know - i.e. it's a 2010 BMW, not a 2000 Honda. Also yes, it's one of the old school colours so people tend to try new things these days. Ultimately, I think Space Grey is, well, just better. I went for Sophisto Grey however ;-) Last edited by Breach; 12-05-2010 at 06:56 AM..
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svdb Enlisted Member 0 Rep 36 Posts Drives: BMW F11 520dA Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	In Belgium, it's also Grandpap's color of choice, but I like it on a F10 as well, so if you like it, that the most important. I choose Sophisto Grau for mine... __________________ 2014 F11 520dA touring - 2011 F10 520d 2006 E91 320d touring - 2002 E46 318d touring 1998 E46 320d - 1996 E36 325tds
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pharding Major 308 Rep 1,128 Posts Drives: 23 Audi Q4 e-tron + 14 X3 28i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Colors run in cycles. White is the new hot color for BMW's in the US. It is number 1 for this current year. __________________ 23 Audi Q4 e-tron; 23 i4 M50 on order 14 X3 Retired: 20 Tesla Model 3 LR AWD; 17 540i x; 14 550i Euro Del; 11 550i Euro Del; 08 550i Euro Del; 06 330i Euro Del; 04 545i Euro Del; 01 530i Euro Del
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moonsault270 First Lieutenant 55 Rep 328 Posts Drives: 15 F82 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (0)	Silver is a tremendously popular color in the U.S. Ive always liked silver cars, my e60 was white and over the last 3 years it seems like every single BMW I see was white or black. So I ordered my F10 silver in part because I dont expect to see many driving around.
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raleedy Colonel 160 Rep 2,248 Posts Drives: 2016 228i 6-speed Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (0)	Old folks' colors in the US run to gold and maroon — fall colors, if you will. Silver has been very popular, which is a reason for some people to avoid it. Generally, color has not been a BMW strength. Same goes for Mercedes. Audi has better colors.
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indus Second Lieutenant 53 Rep 295 Posts Drives: BMW E60 M5 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Thanks. I've confirmed my choice of carbon black today, so the deal is done! I need to stop being so indecisive! __________________ E60 M5
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JOHNBMWM5 Live for today tomorrow never comes 1989 Rep 9,498 Posts Drives: 2022 LCI Marina Bay Blue/ Smok Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Well at 61 Years Old I have Ordered a 550i MS in Space Grey. PS) 61 aint OLD __________________ Live for now, life is too short. 2021 LCI M5 Marina Bay Blue/ Smoked White Leather
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bobblehead Brigadier General 256 Rep 4,721 Posts Drives: warp speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, On iTrader: (0)	Here is mine. Just picked it up on Dec 3. Now tinted & 18" 281 winter setup Last edited by bobblehead; 12-06-2010 at 07:04 AM..
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JAGD Enlisted Member 4 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2011 535 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: st. louis iTrader: (0)	I see that cars in Canada are stuck with the ugly orange side reflectors like we have south of the border. I am either going to get mine painted silver or hope that someone (Bavauto) markets a clear version.
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bobblehead Brigadier General 256 Rep 4,721 Posts Drives: warp speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, On iTrader: (0)	In Canada ... because of messy winter weather, silver seems to be the lazy man's way of not washing the car (that often) and yet the dirt does not show that clearly.
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juztinl First Lieutenant 26 Rep 332 Posts Drives: 535i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	at least in hong kong..space gray seems to be BMW's silver. merc on the other hand. still have a lot of silver.
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JOHNBMWM5 Live for today tomorrow never comes 1989 Rep 9,498 Posts Drives: 2022 LCI Marina Bay Blue/ Smok Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=bobblehead;8453514]Here are couple more pics. No other mods thus far, except for ceramic tint 15% all around. Nice Car, tints totally illegal in the UK. __________________ Live for now, life is too short. 2021 LCI M5 Marina Bay Blue/ Smoked White Leather
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pittner software 1 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2011 550i titanium - driving Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SC, usa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 550i [0.00]	Both my wife and I are classic silver. We aren't young but aren't old (low 40s). It seems to stand the test of time, looks proper in different situations, and yes, sometimes allows you to take longer between cleanings. I pick up my 550i on Jan 6 and you know the pics will be posted shortly thereafter.
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JAGD Enlisted Member 4 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2011 535 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: st. louis iTrader: (0)	Rejoice Titanium Silver owners! Dupont's annual car color report states that Silver has returned again to the top as "The world's most popular car color". Black is a close second followed by white and grey. Silver has also been #1 eight out of the last nine years.
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krugerjq Private First Class 8 Rep 126 Posts Drives: X3 2d M Sport, F800GS Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Titanium Silver with black leather looks great….
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