E92 Jerez Black or Space Grey?

PortlandM3 · 03-20-2012, 11:41 PM

What do you guys think ? It's down to Jerez Black w/carbon roof(08 w/15k) or Space Grey w/sun roof(09 w/22k). That's model year an miles. The 08 is over 3k less. I need some advise. Oh and both are 6 speeds..

Thanks in advanced!!!!!

kchu221 · 03-21-2012, 01:26 AM

honestly the color of the car is all personal preference... that said, i love space gray on the m3, but without sunroof... haha but i don't like sunroof in any color so id go with the black with carbon roof!

j2m · 03-21-2012, 01:14 PM

That's tough... Get exactly what you want, if neither fit your needs find another one. Carbon roof is soooo sweet, I wouldn't consider an M3 without it

PortlandM3 · 03-21-2012, 03:16 PM

thanks for the ideas!

PinkFlamingo · 03-21-2012, 03:20 PM

Space grey is a breeze to take care of compared to black.

jonasaurus · 03-21-2012, 03:30 PM

From a biased perspective SG. What do you like is more important no?

Blindside_137 · 03-21-2012, 03:40 PM

Neither, get an 09 space gray with carbon roof

PIMP "E" · 03-21-2012, 03:41 PM

it was a hard one for me to pick, sunroof or carbon fiber. you have to think about this way; you probably had previous cars with sunroofs. you're about to purchase one of the best cars in the world. With that car the carbon fiber roof is all part of the performance. when you take delivery you will be glad you got it.

M3sicko · 03-21-2012, 04:15 PM

get an 09+ for the new idrive with carbon fiber roof!

Sandye90m3 · 03-21-2012, 06:34 PM

Well if you are thinking of doing any cosmetic mods, I'd go with the space grey. The reason being that your mods are more likely to stand out. What I found with a JB M3 is that it is a very "boss"/"classy" colour. It doesn't scream M3, but I'd die for the purple/blue hue.

And also, the grey will show less dirt obviously, but with the rear aerodynamics of the M3, the rear picks up dirt right after the car wash -.- but whatever lol

Just my two cent

bimmergoat · 03-21-2012, 10:34 PM

Space Grey all day long. It looks like molten steel when clean and shows the lines of the car very well. Jerez Black is beautiful but belongs in a museum. I know because I have one and it looks like crap 5 minutes after you clean it.

BLACK OPS · 03-21-2012, 10:47 PM

I think you should consider the SG despite not having the CF roof. Other options to consider looking for to compare might be ZCP (competition pkg) and heated seats.

Rakus · 03-21-2012, 11:36 PM

SG and sunroof. Goodluck

1MOREMOD · 03-21-2012, 11:45 PM

i have jerez and say space gray. i keep trying to avoid black cars and end up with em anyway.

49ER ROLL · 03-21-2012, 11:48 PM

being youre in one of the rainiest areas i say SG.

JZBDCT · 03-22-2012, 11:08 AM

Jerez Black is a very classy look. It doesn't scream teenager that wants so much attention. I like it. I can move when I have to and I can disappear when I want to.

Powerbeast · 03-22-2012, 11:23 AM

SG would be my pick for sure, BUT I think CF roof is a must.

hieu1004 · 03-22-2012, 12:04 PM

I love both colors - JB is a great color but requires constant maintenance. I say SG w/sunroof, but it's ALL personal preference.

MUFCbmwbear · 03-22-2012, 12:19 PM

Space grey

snowmants · 03-22-2012, 06:25 PM

both look great. I would personally pick the grey.

HK8888 · 03-22-2012, 06:33 PM

Grey with CF looks way sicker.

03-20-2012, 11:41 PM	#1
PortlandM3 Private 4 Rep 52 Posts Drives: Silver Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oregon iTrader: (2)	E92 Jerez Black or Space Grey? What do you guys think ? It's down to Jerez Black w/carbon roof(08 w/15k) or Space Grey w/sun roof(09 w/22k). That's model year an miles. The 08 is over 3k less. I need some advise. Oh and both are 6 speeds.. Thanks in advanced!!!!!
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03-21-2012, 01:26 AM	#2
kchu221 JDM whore 188 Rep 3,341 Posts Drives: 2009 997.1 Turbo Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: los angeles iTrader: (11)	honestly the color of the car is all personal preference... that said, i love space gray on the m3, but without sunroof... haha but i don't like sunroof in any color so id go with the black with carbon roof!
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03-21-2012, 01:14 PM	#3
j2m Colonel 180 Rep 2,446 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Calgary, Ab iTrader: (8) Garage List 2011 BMW E92 M3 [10.00]	That's tough... Get exactly what you want, if neither fit your needs find another one. Carbon roof is soooo sweet, I wouldn't consider an M3 without it __________________ 11' E92 M3 Space Grey \| DCT \| ESS VT2- 625 \| Gintani Race (valved) + Quad Res Catless X-Pipe \| KW Sleeve's \| GC Camber Plates\|Arkym Diffuser \| Vorsteiner VRS Lip \| P3 Boost Guage \| Stud Conversion PHOTO's: Click Here ESS VT2 625 PHOTOS: Click Here
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03-21-2012, 03:16 PM	#4
PortlandM3 Private 4 Rep 52 Posts Drives: Silver Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oregon iTrader: (2)	thanks for the ideas!
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03-21-2012, 03:20 PM	#5
PinkFlamingo Car Shopping Addict 264 Rep 908 Posts Drives: 981 GT4 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (16)	Space grey is a breeze to take care of compared to black. __________________
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03-21-2012, 03:30 PM	#6
jonasaurus Brigadier General 76 Rep 3,178 Posts Drives: E90 M3 [Sold] Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	From a biased perspective SG. What do you like is more important no? __________________ ///M3 \| E90 LCI \| Space Grey \| Fox Red with CF Structure \| 6MT \| 260M \| My build
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03-21-2012, 03:40 PM	#7
Blindside_137 Lieutenant General 6720 Rep 10,601 Posts Drives: 2011.75 SSII E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (2)	Neither, get an 09 space gray with carbon roof
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03-21-2012, 03:41 PM	#8
PIMP "E" Colonel 59 Rep 2,500 Posts Drives: AW 2011 M3 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CentCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 M3 [0.00]	it was a hard one for me to pick, sunroof or carbon fiber. you have to think about this way; you probably had previous cars with sunroofs. you're about to purchase one of the best cars in the world. With that car the carbon fiber roof is all part of the performance. when you take delivery you will be glad you got it. __________________ MONEY IS THE SAIL TO MY BOAT
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03-21-2012, 04:15 PM	#9
M3sicko Major 108 Rep 1,362 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Socal iTrader: (82)	get an 09+ for the new idrive with carbon fiber roof!
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03-21-2012, 06:34 PM	#10
Sandye90m3 Major 167 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Calgary, CA iTrader: (0)	Well if you are thinking of doing any cosmetic mods, I'd go with the space grey. The reason being that your mods are more likely to stand out. What I found with a JB M3 is that it is a very "boss"/"classy" colour. It doesn't scream M3, but I'd die for the purple/blue hue. And also, the grey will show less dirt obviously, but with the rear aerodynamics of the M3, the rear picks up dirt right after the car wash -.- but whatever lol Just my two cent __________________ M3.E90 JZB *Coded.GTSDCT.BomizValved.TurnerTestPipes.ResDelete .EurochargedTune.AAFilter.HRER40s*
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03-21-2012, 10:34 PM	#11
bimmergoat Private First Class 44 Rep 180 Posts Drives: M3 E90 Jerez Black Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: charlotte iTrader: (0)	Space Grey all day long. It looks like molten steel when clean and shows the lines of the car very well. Jerez Black is beautiful but belongs in a museum. I know because I have one and it looks like crap 5 minutes after you clean it.
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03-21-2012, 10:47 PM	#12
BLACK OPS Major 109 Rep 1,102 Posts Drives: E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: CO, USA iTrader: (1)	I think you should consider the SG despite not having the CF roof. Other options to consider looking for to compare might be ZCP (competition pkg) and heated seats.
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03-21-2012, 11:36 PM	#13
Rakus Private First Class 18 Rep 119 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Competition Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Central, NJ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011 BMW E92 M3 [0.00] 2011 BMW X5M [0.00]	SG and sunroof. Goodluck
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03-21-2012, 11:45 PM	#14
1MOREMOD - 11818 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	i have jerez and say space gray. i keep trying to avoid black cars and end up with em anyway. __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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03-21-2012, 11:48 PM	#15
49ER ROLL ///Mmm 147 Rep 3,059 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 E92 SG Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Peninsula Bay Area iTrader: (0)	being youre in one of the rainiest areas i say SG. __________________
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03-22-2012, 11:08 AM	#16
JZBDCT Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 214 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: yonder iTrader: (0)	Jerez Black is a very classy look. It doesn't scream teenager that wants so much attention. I like it. I can move when I have to and I can disappear when I want to. __________________ 2012 BMW M3 Coupe JZB/Fox Red DCT ZCP. Vorsteiner Double Sided Carbon Fiber CSL Boot Lid. Paint Match Grills, Side markers, Reflectors. Carbon Fiber Splitters. Lux Angel Eyes. Custom Rear Section Exhaust with valves. Next mod: Valentine 1
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03-22-2012, 11:23 AM	#17
Powerbeast Lieutenant General 5421 Rep 10,825 Posts Drives: F80 M3 RarriRot Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (4)	SG would be my pick for sure, BUT I think CF roof is a must.
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03-22-2012, 12:04 PM	#18
hieu1004 Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 226 Posts Drives: Space Gray e92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bothell, WA iTrader: (0)	I love both colors - JB is a great color but requires constant maintenance. I say SG w/sunroof, but it's ALL personal preference.
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03-22-2012, 12:19 PM	#19
MUFCbmwbear Major 716 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: 24 M2 & 20 M340xi Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chicago/Milwaukee iTrader: (0)	Space grey __________________ 20 M340xi White Mocha 17 340i/M235i/E92 M3/135i All 6spd Chicago-Lake County-Milwaukee-Shorewood
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03-22-2012, 06:25 PM	#20
snowmants Captain 46 Rep 637 Posts Drives: '06S2K,'11EVO,'11Jeep,'13GL450 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Charlottesville, VA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW E90 M3 [10.00]	both look great. I would personally pick the grey. __________________ '06 Honda S2000 #555 TT5 '16 Porsche GT4
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03-22-2012, 06:33 PM	#21
HK8888 Captain 24 Rep 926 Posts Drives: '08 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 M3 Coupe [10.00]	Grey with CF looks way sicker.
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