Imola Red, Leguna Seca Blue, or something else?

McLovin · 06-01-2017, 10:44 AM

Time to consider an M3. I've had 7's, 5's, 3's, x 5's, M5, but never an M3

Trouble is, all the colours are ok, but I'm a little stuck still.

My thoughts are

Austin Yellow = Goldmember
White = my truck is tricoat white (Denali)
LSB= Smurf
YMB= Kinda Smurf
Grey= ordinary
Silver= ordinary
Black = No thanks, had lots of this colour, don't want the cleaning

Well, having said that (forgive what colours I have not mentioned)

Dealer has Imola Red, LSB, Austin Yellow, MW on Sahkir , YMB, all competition packages.

I'm leaning towards the Imola Red (wish it was Ferrari), and LSB or YMB. I'm trying to like the white but it's just a bit docile and I feel as though if I'm going to step into an M3, let's make the colour stand out as the car itself does.

All interiors are Black except MW (sad cause I like SS on the YMB ideally)

Anyone had regrets (Ragrets) on the LSB or Imola?? LSB,in some lighting it looks great, other times I'm OMG...not sure about that colour.

I'm leaning towards Imola and LSB

Super Spartan · 06-01-2017, 12:00 PM

Both are awesome colors to be honest, can't go wrong with either one of them. My vote goes to Laguna Seca Blue though.

mkoesel · 06-01-2017, 01:01 PM

You failed to mention Sakhir Orange which would be a great choice.

So your dealership has two Individual colors in stock? That's pretty amazing (outside of UAE, Abu Dhabi, or Russia

)

MN2///M · 06-01-2017, 01:08 PM

Imola if you want to really stand out, Laguna Seca if you want to be a little more subdued. Either are a great choice.

AG23 · 06-01-2017, 01:19 PM

Imola red

BimmerBahn · 06-01-2017, 01:20 PM

Imola!

Sean@PSI · 06-01-2017, 01:22 PM

Laguna Seca is a timeless color imo.

Laguna!

damnitBobby · 06-01-2017, 02:54 PM

get sakhir orange

McLovin · 06-01-2017, 02:55 PM

Shakir orange. Forgot that very important colour.

I've seen it up and close. I love if in some light and
in others I absolutely don't.

But in the right light it's stunning.

Draper · 06-01-2017, 03:01 PM

LSB for me, hands down.

Imola is too close to Melbourne, which is available on just about every BMW.

skyline408 · 06-01-2017, 03:19 PM

IMO, if your dealer has LSB in stock and the car has the packages that you want, go buy that car like YESTERDAY. It probably won't last long.

Oreganoflow · 06-01-2017, 03:24 PM

i still don't get why heads ask other anonymous heads to vote on what color car should they get

skyline408 · 06-01-2017, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oreganoflow

i still don't get why heads ask other anonymous heads to vote on what color car should they get

Let's get something straight here. No one is coming on the forums and having other people decide the color of their car.

All these threads, the OP already made up their minds on what color to get, but really just want affirmation from fellow enthusiasts. That in turn, justifies their color choice.

Aaaaaaaaa · 06-01-2017, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skyline408

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oreganoflow

i still don't get why heads ask other anonymous heads to vote on what color car should they get

Let's get something straight here. No one is coming on the forums and having other people decide the color of their car.

All these threads, the OP already made up their minds on what color to get, but really just want affirmation from fellow enthusiasts. That in turn, justifies their color choice.

In that case I say San Marino Blue

sandecker · 06-01-2017, 04:35 PM

Easy - LSB.

Save $18k and buy this one now:

http://www.autotrader.ca/result/adde...FY6EaQodPWAFnw

Take a nice drive from Montreal to Calgary...

e90-4aj · 06-01-2017, 04:46 PM

imola

Jim B · 06-01-2017, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by damnitBobby

get sakhir orange

+1 ...with SO full leather interior.

mercedesc63 · 06-01-2017, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gordon

Time to consider an M3. I've had 7's, 5's, 3's, x 5's, M5, but never an M3

Trouble is, all the colours are ok, but I'm a little stuck still.

My thoughts are

Austin Yellow = Goldmember
White = my truck is tricoat white (Denali)
LSB= Smurf
YMB= Kinda Smurf
Grey= ordinary
Silver= ordinary
Black = No thanks, had lots of this colour, don't want the cleaning

Well, having said that (forgive what colours I have not mentioned)

Dealer has Imola Red, LSB, Austin Yellow, MW on Sahkir , YMB, all competition packages.

I'm leaning towards the Imola Red (wish it was Ferrari), and LSB or YMB. I'm trying to like the white but it's just a bit docile and I feel as though if I'm going to step into an M3, let's make the colour stand out as the car itself does.

All interiors are Black except MW (sad cause I like SS on the YMB ideally)

Anyone had regrets (Ragrets) on the LSB or Imola?? LSB,in some lighting it looks great, other times I'm OMG...not sure about that colour.

I'm leaning towards Imola and LSB

If you want BMW Individual then Dakar Yellow. If you want just a regular color I would go with Yas Marina Blue or Austin Yellow with Sonoma Biege interior Full preferred but extended is fine also.

I would recommend Estroil Blue but they discontinued that color for Estroil Blue II. The two colors aren't the same.

McLovin · 06-01-2017, 07:41 PM

Thanks all

I'm leaning towards LSB at this point

Good tip on the Melbourne Red being similar.

And thanks for the tip on the used M3 LSB. I emailed just now

I see the poll shows neck and neck on the votes

McLovin · 06-01-2017, 08:24 PM

Ok the Used one in Montreal

7000.00 'fender bender'...small, I'm told

8700 km on it

now I'm wondering how the damage factors into price

Jockey · 06-01-2017, 09:07 PM

LSB. Still love that color

jmciver · 06-01-2017, 09:15 PM

I say Imola, but I guess I may be a bit biased....

View Poll Results: Which color?
Imola Red	42	33.60%
LSB	56	44.80%
Other	27	21.60%
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06-01-2017, 10:44 AM	#1
McLovin New Member 10 Rep 23 Posts Drives: Golf R Join Date: May 2017 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Imola Red, Leguna Seca Blue, or something else? Time to consider an M3. I've had 7's, 5's, 3's, x 5's, M5, but never an M3 Trouble is, all the colours are ok, but I'm a little stuck still. My thoughts are Austin Yellow = Goldmember White = my truck is tricoat white (Denali) LSB= Smurf YMB= Kinda Smurf Grey= ordinary Silver= ordinary Black = No thanks, had lots of this colour, don't want the cleaning Well, having said that (forgive what colours I have not mentioned) Dealer has Imola Red, LSB, Austin Yellow, MW on Sahkir , YMB, all competition packages. I'm leaning towards the Imola Red (wish it was Ferrari), and LSB or YMB. I'm trying to like the white but it's just a bit docile and I feel as though if I'm going to step into an M3, let's make the colour stand out as the car itself does. All interiors are Black except MW (sad cause I like SS on the YMB ideally) Anyone had regrets (Ragrets) on the LSB or Imola?? LSB,in some lighting it looks great, other times I'm OMG...not sure about that colour. I'm leaning towards Imola and LSB Last edited by McLovin; 06-01-2017 at 02:46 PM..
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06-01-2017, 12:00 PM	#2
Super Spartan Colonel 1554 Rep 2,419 Posts Drives: 2023 Nissan Z Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Dubai iTrader: (0)	Both are awesome colors to be honest, can't go wrong with either one of them. My vote goes to Laguna Seca Blue though. __________________ 2012 BMW M3 E93 (Fire Orange) Akrapovic Evolution Titanium Exhaust Arkym Style Front Lip/CF Diffuser/CF Side Skirt Extensions LUX H8 189 Angel Eyes 2023 Nissan Z Performance (Ikazuchi Yellow)
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06-01-2017, 01:01 PM	#3
mkoesel Moderator 7525 Rep 19,368 Posts Drives: No BMW for now Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, MI iTrader: (1)	You failed to mention Sakhir Orange which would be a great choice. So your dealership has two Individual colors in stock? That's pretty amazing (outside of UAE, Abu Dhabi, or Russia )
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06-01-2017, 01:08 PM	#4
MN2///M Captain 521 Rep 865 Posts Drives: very fast! Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Colorado Springs iTrader: (0)	Imola if you want to really stand out, Laguna Seca if you want to be a little more subdued. Either are a great choice. __________________ 2003 BMW 330i 2016 BMW M4 - ED May 2016, PCD Aug 2016 2017 X5 xDrive35i - PCD Jan2017
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06-01-2017, 01:19 PM	#5
AG23 Second Lieutenant 256 Rep 207 Posts Drives: 2023 WRX 6MT/2024 M3 On Order Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Imola red
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06-01-2017, 01:20 PM	#6
BimmerBahn Lieutenant 441 Rep 568 Posts Drives: 2019 X5, 2022 i4 M50 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Sunshine State iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW X5 [0.00] 2017 BMW M3 [9.50]	Imola!
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06-01-2017, 01:22 PM	#7
Sean@PSI 2153 Rep 5,011 Posts Drives: 2021 IOMG M3 Sedan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oviedo, FL iTrader: (0)	Laguna Seca is a timeless color imo. Laguna!
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06-01-2017, 02:54 PM	#8
damnitBobby Major 992 Rep 1,370 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	get sakhir orange
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06-01-2017, 02:55 PM	#9
McLovin New Member 10 Rep 23 Posts Drives: Golf R Join Date: May 2017 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Shakir orange. Forgot that very important colour. I've seen it up and close. I love if in some light and in others I absolutely don't. But in the right light it's stunning.
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06-01-2017, 03:01 PM	#10
Draper Brigadier General 3467 Rep 3,999 Posts Drives: M4 Comp / Macan Turbo Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Denver iTrader: (38)	LSB for me, hands down. Imola is too close to Melbourne, which is available on just about every BMW. __________________ Current: G82 M4 Comp xDrive // Frozen Deep Grey Current: 95B.1 Macan Turbo // Dark Blue Metallic - for sale
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06-01-2017, 03:19 PM	#11
skyline408 Major 1578 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: 2023 G80 M3 2022 F95 X5M Join Date: May 2013 Location: Silicon Valley, CA iTrader: (1)	IMO, if your dealer has LSB in stock and the car has the packages that you want, go buy that car like YESTERDAY. It probably won't last long.
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06-01-2017, 03:24 PM	#12
Oreganoflow First Lieutenant 214 Rep 334 Posts Drives: f80 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Pasadena iTrader: (0)	i still don't get why heads ask other anonymous heads to vote on what color car should they get
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06-01-2017, 04:35 PM	#15
sandecker Private First Class 44 Rep 187 Posts Drives: LSB M3 Ultimate DCT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Easy - LSB. Save $18k and buy this one now: http://www.autotrader.ca/result/adde...FY6EaQodPWAFnw Take a nice drive from Montreal to Calgary...
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e90-4aj Colonel 279 Rep 2,144 Posts Drives: E46-M3, F80-M3, 970 GTS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: So-Cal iTrader: (8)	imola
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06-01-2017, 07:41 PM	#19
McLovin New Member 10 Rep 23 Posts Drives: Golf R Join Date: May 2017 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Thanks all I'm leaning towards LSB at this point Good tip on the Melbourne Red being similar. And thanks for the tip on the used M3 LSB. I emailed just now I see the poll shows neck and neck on the votes Last edited by McLovin; 06-01-2017 at 07:44 PM.. Reason: Update
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06-01-2017, 08:24 PM	#20
McLovin New Member 10 Rep 23 Posts Drives: Golf R Join Date: May 2017 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Ok the Used one in Montreal 7000.00 'fender bender'...small, I'm told 8700 km on it now I'm wondering how the damage factors into price
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06-01-2017, 09:07 PM	#21
Jockey Brigadier General 3457 Rep 4,983 Posts Drives: 992 C4S Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Park City, UT iTrader: (1)	LSB. Still love that color
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06-01-2017, 09:15 PM	#22
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