Can't decide between SO and AW

mtecnic · 01-07-2015, 02:03 PM

I'm having a tough time finalizing my color choice for exterior.

I have had a red e92 and had it plasti-dipped white and really liked it so I'm super torn

my choices are SO and AW.

Anything that helped you guys decide on either? For some reason I just can't make up my mind!

Carl L · 01-07-2015, 02:05 PM

Between those, and given that you loved your red, I'd go with the M-unique SO.

secretariat · 01-07-2015, 02:20 PM

Change your mind and go with SSII exterior. End of problem.

Wei718 · 01-07-2015, 02:30 PM

SO

2HIGH~PSI · 01-07-2015, 02:47 PM

Look at the survey, there are more white ones (AW and MW) than anything else.

Stand out and get the SO.

RocketBoots · 01-07-2015, 02:50 PM

You plasti-dipped the whole car?!

I'd vote for SO as well; especially on the M3 (vs M4). SS or Black interior would look best IMO, if you haven't already decided.

nicknaz · 01-07-2015, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mtecnic

my choices are SO and AW.

Anything that helped you guys decide on either?

AW is free

jokes aside, I wanted AW since I got the sedan, and I purposely wanted the white to blend in and not attract attention of non car people. I like SO, AY and YMB but don't want the attention it will attract

Damasconian · 01-07-2015, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Carl L

Between those, and given that you loved your red, I'd go with the M-unique SO.

Carl put it correctly. I chose SO specifically because of the M specific color. You really cant go wrong with any color offered, but of all the big decisions I had to make (color, transmission, options, etc) the color is the one Im most happy with. It looks red in some situations and orange/yellow in others. Its a great color.

Andrew115 · 01-07-2015, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by nicknaz

AW is free

jokes aside, I wanted AW since I got the sedan, and I purposely wanted the white to blend in and not attract attention of non car people. I like SO, AY and YMB but don't want the attention it will attract

I agree with blending in but with CF roof, quad exhaust and power domes it's not that easy.

AW or MW and SS are my favorites on the F80. F82 deserves some color

nicknaz · 01-07-2015, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew115

I agree with blending in but with CF roof, quad exhaust and power domes it's not that easy.

yea, maybe that's a pipe dream. I keep telling everyone I got a "basic family car" (cloth seats, no moonroof, automatic) but once they see pics of the order no one buys that description

MFNATIK · 01-07-2015, 04:38 PM

SO with SS interior

afadeev · 01-07-2015, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtecnic

I'm having a tough time finalizing my color choice for exterior.

I have had a red e92 and had it plasti-dipped white and really liked it so I'm super torn

my choices are SO and AW.

Anything that helped you guys decide on either? For some reason I just can't make up my mind!

I'm biased - do SO.

But first, check out local dealers' inventory and go see the colors in sheet metal with your own eyes. That's what sold me on the SO.

I did also see AW in person, and was surprised how good it looked. Then during the second visit I saw the AW car after it hasn't seen a car wash in a week - got flashbacks of trying to keep a black car clean = impossible to do, and impossible not to notice that you are not doing it

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Vectors2final · 01-07-2015, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by RocketBoots

You plasti-dipped the whole car?!

Look it up, the tech is getting better and so are the finishes.

MWcoupe · 01-07-2015, 04:55 PM

I would go with mineral white over alpine. I have both before and I love mineral.

Get the SO it's really nice! There's too many white BMW.

Jim B · 01-07-2015, 05:21 PM

Go with SO and SO Full Leather. You won't regret it. I did and I LOVE it.

I have the moonroof and often use it.

GOLFFRR · 01-07-2015, 05:24 PM

flip a coin. They both have their strengths

modkrazy · 01-07-2015, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim B

Go with SO and SO Full Leather. You won't regret it. I did and I LOVE it.

I have the moonroof and often use it.

Ignore this obvious troll post. Orange on orange and a moonroof... on a coupe? This person is clearly unhinged.

kasher_khan · 01-07-2015, 05:39 PM

+1 for AW.

Sporty without being too obvious and it'll be a change from what you had.

Roadkiller · 01-07-2015, 05:45 PM

Are you bold and aggressive or a conformist and a bit reserved? That might answer your question.

tacoma290 · 01-07-2015, 05:52 PM

I have SO with Sonoma Beige. It works so well together (the rendering on BMWUSA does it no justice!). The right answer is personal, so for me, it came down to the fact that white didn't feel bold enough for this car. I saw So on an M6 at my local dealership and was sold.
Take care!

Trips · 01-07-2015, 06:06 PM

The SO, YMB, and AY are amazing colors. But I'd get bored of them in 6 months, if that. So if u plan on keeping the car for any extended period of time, I'd consider a more 'basic' color. I never regret the white

IMMLaw · 01-07-2015, 06:21 PM

AW with SO

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mtecnic BMW Super Enthusiast 126 Rep 245 Posts Drives: F10 535ixDrive, E39 M5 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	Can't decide between SO and AW I'm having a tough time finalizing my color choice for exterior. I have had a red e92 and had it plasti-dipped white and really liked it so I'm super torn my choices are SO and AW. Anything that helped you guys decide on either? For some reason I just can't make up my mind! __________________ '15 ///M3 - Daily **** '97 ///M3 - Track Car '04 330ci ZHP - sold '08 ///M3 - sold '00 328i - sold ***** '00 323i - totalled '94 325ix - Parted * '92 318i vert - sold '94 325i - Rear End Total ***** '01 330ci - traded
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Carl L Major 196 Rep 1,248 Posts Drives: '15 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: West Coast iTrader: (0)	Between those, and given that you loved your red, I'd go with the M-unique SO.
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secretariat Major 954 Rep 1,457 Posts Drives: 2016 X5M Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Change your mind and go with SSII exterior. End of problem.
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Wei718 Major 340 Rep 1,089 Posts Drives: 718 GT4 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Hayward iTrader: (9)	SO
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2HIGH~PSI Lieutenant 164 Rep 582 Posts Drives: '94 Supra TT 6MT, '15 MW M4 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada iTrader: (0)	Look at the survey, there are more white ones (AW and MW) than anything else. Stand out and get the SO.
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RocketBoots Colonel 1860 Rep 2,104 Posts Drives: Horse Drawn Carriage Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (3)	You plasti-dipped the whole car?! I'd vote for SO as well; especially on the M3 (vs M4). SS or Black interior would look best IMO, if you haven't already decided.
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MFNATIK Blocked from G80/G82 for having an opinion 3498 Rep 3,729 Posts Drives: Trek Domane Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mexicali iTrader: (1)	SO with SS interior
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MWcoupe 24k GOLD 148 Rep 1,453 Posts Drives: Mineral White M4 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: BROOKLYN NY iTrader: (0)	I would go with mineral white over alpine. I have both before and I love mineral. Get the SO it's really nice! There's too many white BMW.
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Jim B Wingman 1895 Rep 1,891 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M4 Manual Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	Go with SO and SO Full Leather. You won't regret it. I did and I LOVE it. I have the moonroof and often use it. Attached Images
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kasher_khan Private 21 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 2013 Audi S4 Join Date: May 2014 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	+1 for AW. Sporty without being too obvious and it'll be a change from what you had.
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Roadkiller Philosophiae Doctor 208 Rep 873 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 BSM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In front of you! iTrader: (0)	Are you bold and aggressive or a conformist and a bit reserved? That might answer your question.
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tacoma290 Private 8 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 18 M2 6MT \| 01 330Ci Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tacoma WA iTrader: (0)	I have SO with Sonoma Beige. It works so well together (the rendering on BMWUSA does it no justice!). The right answer is personal, so for me, it came down to the fact that white didn't feel bold enough for this car. I saw So on an M6 at my local dealership and was sold. Take care! __________________ 18M2: LBB
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Trips Second Lieutenant 118 Rep 250 Posts Drives: jeep srt Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NW Indiana iTrader: (0)	The SO, YMB, and AY are amazing colors. But I'd get bored of them in 6 months, if that. So if u plan on keeping the car for any extended period of time, I'd consider a more 'basic' color. I never regret the white __________________ Current: 15 F80 m3 Pyrite/Sonoma/14 SRT/15 458s/16 targa gts Previous: 13 12c spider/08 scuderia/13 F10 m5/10 R8 v10/10 GT3/10 x5M/09 x5 4.8/09 GTR/05.5 s4 Avant/02 c32/96 e36 m3/91 Integra GS
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01-07-2015, 06:21 PM	#22
IMMLaw Esq. 46 Rep 257 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	AW with SO
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