[Bbb34]

Originally Posted by Jayphil

Spec first, color after. 5 series can look good in any colors if done correctly even silver like mine, a color that many enthusiasm are tired of, can be very stunning. To me the time silver look at is best is during sunrise, sunset or during night....

Silver always looks great, most cars look great with nice metallic silver paint where other colors are more of a hit and miss type of thing. And I'm not saying that only because I own silver one - oh, who am I kidding, of course I am.

On a more serious note, it's totally matter of personal taste.
Silver might be a bit boring, but fairly safe bet.
To me, dark cars, while looking great under ideal showroom condition and lighting are impossible to keep clean, and also I find that sometimes all the subtle design lines that make these cars stand out are lost with dark colors.

But, you are on the right track bfleming RWD and manual first , then pick the color you like.

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Originally Posted by Bbb34

Silver always looks great, most cars look great with nice metallic silver paint where other colors are more of a hit and miss type of thing. And I'm not saying that only because I own silver one - oh, who am I kidding, of course I am.

On a more serious note, it's totally matter of personal taste.
Silver might be a bit boring, but fairly safe bet.
To me, dark cars, while looking great under ideal showroom condition and lighting are impossible to keep clean, and also I find that sometimes all the subtle design lines that make these cars stand out are lost with dark colors.

But, you are on the right track bfleming RWD and manual first , then pick the color you like.

Best answer yet, thank you! I should have been more direct & just asked 'which colors are hot, and which are not?' but luckily your answer gave the answer I was hoping for - thanks buddy!