Crimson Red debate

lovethebmw · 03-04-2007, 01:11 PM

I think this looks so sharp...why aren't there many?

jetblk328i · 03-04-2007, 01:20 PM

yes there are, my friend's is crimson red, looks real nice not as good as my get black though lol

ucla1995 · 03-04-2007, 01:38 PM

Almost a Ferrari Red, it's a great color

2009BMW335 · 03-04-2007, 01:45 PM

if i had the choice i wouldve gotten it

Thomas · 03-04-2007, 01:52 PM

It doesn't stay red, it fades.. And red for a BMW is too flashy imho..

aspiring335 · 03-04-2007, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by lovethebmw

I think this looks so sharp...why aren't there many?

Mine is Electric Red, not Crimson, but it's similar. Honestly I only got it because it was the last 330i on the lot with the options I wanted, and I got a killer deal. I love it when it's clean, but it really shows the dirt and it isn't exactly subtle. I think there is a bit of concern from buyers that they'll have difficulty selling a red car, combined with the general belief that metallic colours have a higher resale value.

As a side note, I've only seen one other red E9x in Calgary.

DrGP · 03-04-2007, 02:33 PM

But I just could not bring myself to order it on the 3 series coupe. My current car is a Brilliant red Audi S4. Not really my favorite shade of red either but I have grown to like it. This is now the second time I have purchased a 3 series BMW and not really liked the way the car looked in red. I do love Imola Red and Indianapolis red, The Crimson is actually a shade in between the Imola and the Brilliant red. I don't know what it is, but for some unknown reason, the red colors available on the 3 series (not talking about Imola) don't really complement the lines of the car. IMHO, ( and no offense intended) Electric Red and Crimson red make the car look cheap.

Also, there seems to currently be a preference from all owners of all cars for Silver/grey/dark /neutral colored cars . Some people think that having a brightly colored BMW makes you car stand out for the police to notice and ticket. Plus "older" owners usually go for more conservatively colored cars

tommydogsdad · 03-04-2007, 03:38 PM

I'm over red. I had a Red Jeep Wrangler. It fades, and is too flashy.

killer_bee · 03-04-2007, 04:06 PM

Saw one at the dealer. Looked really sharp...kind of fire engine red with beige interior. Too flashy for me, it's like a supermodel's car.

Don't know how it would look down the road though when the color is not as crisp and the styling becomes outdated...

AlexM · 03-04-2007, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by lovethebmw

I think this looks so sharp...why aren't there many?

Simple... different tastes

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jetblk328i Colonel 309 Rep 2,458 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	yes there are, my friend's is crimson red, looks real nice not as good as my get black though lol
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Thomas Second Lieutenant 67 Rep 281 Posts Drives: G21 330e Touring Join Date: May 2005 Location: Haarlem iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW 330e Touring [0.00]	It doesn't stay red, it fades.. And red for a BMW is too flashy imho..
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DrGP Lieutenant Colonel 137 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: Sapphire 335i coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE, PA iTrader: (0)	I am a red lover. But I just could not bring myself to order it on the 3 series coupe. My current car is a Brilliant red Audi S4. Not really my favorite shade of red either but I have grown to like it. This is now the second time I have purchased a 3 series BMW and not really liked the way the car looked in red. I do love Imola Red and Indianapolis red, The Crimson is actually a shade in between the Imola and the Brilliant red. I don't know what it is, but for some unknown reason, the red colors available on the 3 series (not talking about Imola) don't really complement the lines of the car. IMHO, ( and no offense intended) Electric Red and Crimson red make the car look cheap. Also, there seems to currently be a preference from all owners of all cars for Silver/grey/dark /neutral colored cars . Some people think that having a brightly colored BMW makes you car stand out for the police to notice and ticket. Plus "older" owners usually go for more conservatively colored cars
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tommydogsdad On My Third Drop Top BMW! 22 Rep 410 Posts Drives: E93 335i Convertible Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	I'm over red. I had a Red Jeep Wrangler. It fades, and is too flashy. __________________ E93 335i Convertible \| Alpine White \| Black Dakota Leather \| Comfort Access\| Cold/Sport/Premium \| Series 7 Logic w/ USB \| Step & Paddles \| 40% Tint \|
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killer_bee Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 257 Posts Drives: '07 328i, '15 435i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Saw one at the dealer. Looked really sharp...kind of fire engine red with beige interior. Too flashy for me, it's like a supermodel's car. Don't know how it would look down the road though when the color is not as crisp and the styling becomes outdated...
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