What do you guys think jerez black?

kaskade22 · 07-06-2010, 02:56 PM

quality_sound · 07-06-2010, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kaskade22

So i recently ordered a new toy, a 2011 m3 Jerez black. I chose jerez black over the Apline white because I felt like Jerez was more unique. Unfortunately my dealer didnt have any m's for the next several weeks so I decided not to wait and just go ahead and order the beast. I've looked at a lot of photos but when i went to the dealer today to look at some cars, I noticed that the space gray pictures of the m3 didnt look anything like the real life space gray. So I was wondering what Jerez Black looks like in real life? Is it Black and only shines blue in direct sunlight? Also for people who do have Jerez Black m3's Do you think the carbon fiber roof looks good on it. I ordered CF front bmw splitters and CF mirror caps but I can always reject those and just keep the car stock.. What do you guys think?

Yes, thought I thought it looked a little more violet than straight blue. It is a great looking color though.

The plus to cf on JzB is it blends in so it doesn't look gawdy.

Wah · 07-06-2010, 03:46 PM

I saw a used Jerez black M3 at a Mercedes dealership on an overcast/rainy day... the salesman looked at it and told me it was dark blue. It looked like a dark blue color to me. At night, I would guess it looks black.

Richbot · 07-06-2010, 03:54 PM

It looks blue under artificial light and in direct sunlight. On overcast days or in low light in looks black. In the dark it tends to look more blue to me because the only light around is artificial.

Doctor J · 07-06-2010, 04:00 PM

jerez black is a super dark midnight blue

you only notice the blue/purple under bright light as mentioned above -- otherwise looks black

looks great all shined up -- my car is at the detailers today getting some love

as for the CF pieces -- that is personal choice. i'm putting on my Akrym CF front lip tomorrow

jeffnnj · 07-06-2010, 04:09 PM

IMO Jerez Black is a sick looking color. It is absolutely my favorite. It does look black in indirect light but in bright sunlight or direct indoor lighting it's almost a royal blue color. That said, I ordered my E93 in white because Jerez does require similiar care to black and I just don't have the time or inclination to care for it. The CF roof looks great on it but due to the dark color, I don't think the CF accessories are necessary. They will look great but won't pop like they would against a lighter color.

jdgamble · 07-06-2010, 04:14 PM

Space gray is the best color... And I'm not biased at all!

WillC310 · 07-06-2010, 04:44 PM

Jerez is similar to Carbon Black on the E46 IMO. If you liked that color I think you'll like it.

kaskade22 · 07-06-2010, 04:46 PM

Thanks for all the input guys. When I was at the dealership I was starting to doubt my color choice. Can't wait to pick it up in August!

WOO!!

donovan · 07-06-2010, 05:08 PM

AW is and will always to me be a flagflip for BMW Motorsports

Richbot · 07-06-2010, 05:37 PM

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AW is and will always to me be a flagflip for BMW Motorsports

wut

JohnnyRoaster · 07-06-2010, 05:39 PM

I love Jerez but it is a PIA to keep looking good. It will change color depending on the light. In general, I would say the more light the more blue it looks. Under artificial light the blue pops more.

I think the cf pieces may get a bit lost on such a dark color. I have a sedan but would have gotten the cf roof if it was an option.

What color interior did you order?

kaskade22 · 07-06-2010, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyRoaster

I love Jerez but it is a PIA to keep looking good. It will change color depending on the light. In general, I would say the more light the more blue it looks. Under artificial light the blue pops more.

I think the cf pieces may get a bit lost on such a dark color. I have a sedan but would have gotten the cf roof if it was an option.

What color interior did you order?

Fox Red Interior extended

mexicanmike · 07-06-2010, 07:59 PM

I think Jerez looks amazing. Although, If i had to do it again, I would go individual and probably go Ruby Black.

I am not sure about the FR interior though, It is a little orange IMHO.

pmeloche · 07-06-2010, 08:00 PM

There is a Jerez Black E92 M3 on Fox Red in my neighbourhood and it looks incredible.

If I had to buy a new M3 I think I would switch from MR on black to JB on Red. It would still be an E90 however.

kaskade22 · 07-06-2010, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mexicanmike

I think Jerez looks amazing. Although, If i had to do it again, I would go individual and probably go Ruby Black.

I am not sure about the FR interior though, It is a little orange IMHO.

I am concerned about it too be honest, however If I do dislike the car when it arrives, I wont be purchasing it. haha

mexicanmike · 07-06-2010, 08:12 PM

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I am concerned about it too be honest, however If I do dislike the car when it arrives, I wont be purchasing it. haha

Honestly,

I think most people order the AW because it is the easiest to keep clean/maintain. Based on your stable of vehicles, I am guessing that having someone do a detail on your car once a week, won't be a huge stretch for you.

I don't DD my e93, but If I did, I know I would probably hand wash it more than once a week.

FR interior is really nice, but I like a darker red for the interior. I went with black interior, because its "safe".

kaskade22 · 07-06-2010, 08:14 PM

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Honestly,

I think most people order the AW because it is the easiest to keep clean/maintain. Based on your stable of vehicles, I am guessing that having someone do a detail on your car once a week, won't be a huge stretch for you.

I don't DD my e93, but If I did, I know I would probably hand wash it more than once a week.

FR interior is really nice, but I like a darker red for the interior. I went with black interior, because its "safe".

I almost did the exact same thing, I wanted to experience something new and I didnt realize bmw did individuals until a week ago. I can still cancel even though its in production but based on my options and exterior color I am pleased, however the Interior i'm still not certain on.

positiveions · 07-06-2010, 08:19 PM

JzB on fox red for me. That color is similar to the Cosmos black that was on the E36 M3.

Andrew 912 · 07-06-2010, 08:26 PM

JB looks deep dark blue at day light and black at night. The Carbon Fiber Roof or any CF accessories on JB will blended to the color so they would not show the contrast pattern.
Good Luck... It just a matter of personal flavor.

J BONE · 07-06-2010, 08:53 PM

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I am concerned about it too be honest, however If I do dislike the car when it arrives, I wont be purchasing it. haha

If you back out soon, let me know! Depending on the options, I may jump all over this. Can't find a Jerez that's in production. Since I hate waiting, I don't really want to build the car and wait 6-8 weeks.

kaskade22 · 07-06-2010, 09:07 PM

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If you back out soon, let me know! Depending on the options, I may jump all over this. Can't find a Jerez that's in production. Since I hate waiting, I don't really want to build the car and wait 6-8 weeks.

I will let ya know.. With dealership discount the price was 78,568.. Without it.. 81,000

Options: premium, Competition, Technology, Cold weather, Premium sound, Ipod, and some more. :O

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Richbot Major General 2761 Rep 5,482 Posts Drives: Jerez Black E90 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: STL iTrader: (5)	It looks blue under artificial light and in direct sunlight. On overcast days or in low light in looks black. In the dark it tends to look more blue to me because the only light around is artificial. __________________
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Doctor J Captain 33 Rep 741 Posts Drives: 2010 E93 M3 DCT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vancouver BC iTrader: (0)	jerez black is a super dark midnight blue you only notice the blue/purple under bright light as mentioned above -- otherwise looks black looks great all shined up -- my car is at the detailers today getting some love as for the CF pieces -- that is personal choice. i'm putting on my Akrym CF front lip tomorrow __________________ 2010 BMW M3 vert with DCT & Akra (sold) 2012 Porsche 911 Turbo S
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jeffnnj Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 281 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NNJ, USA iTrader: (0)	IMO Jerez Black is a sick looking color. It is absolutely my favorite. It does look black in indirect light but in bright sunlight or direct indoor lighting it's almost a royal blue color. That said, I ordered my E93 in white because Jerez does require similiar care to black and I just don't have the time or inclination to care for it. The CF roof looks great on it but due to the dark color, I don't think the CF accessories are necessary. They will look great but won't pop like they would against a lighter color. __________________ 2011 M3 Convertible, Alpine White/Black Novillo Leather 2008 550i Sport, Platinum Gray/Natural Brown (retired) 2006 550i Silver Gray/Black (retired) 2002 M3 Convertible Titanium Silver/Black(retired) 1998 328i Convertible Arctic Silver/Gray(retired)
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WillC310 Lieutenant 44 Rep 506 Posts Drives: A car Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Planet Earth iTrader: (0)	Jerez is similar to Carbon Black on the E46 IMO. If you liked that color I think you'll like it.
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kaskade22 Private First Class 29 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2008 f430. 2010 458 italia. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: States iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the input guys. When I was at the dealership I was starting to doubt my color choice. Can't wait to pick it up in August! WOO!!
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JohnnyRoaster Captain 42 Rep 959 Posts Drives: 09 Jerez Black M3 Sedan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Outside Beantown iTrader: (0)	I love Jerez but it is a PIA to keep looking good. It will change color depending on the light. In general, I would say the more light the more blue it looks. Under artificial light the blue pops more. I think the cf pieces may get a bit lost on such a dark color. I have a sedan but would have gotten the cf roof if it was an option. What color interior did you order? __________________
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mexicanmike Captain 18 Rep 636 Posts Drives: 09 E93 Jerez Black Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Morgan Hill, CA iTrader: (0)	I think Jerez looks amazing. Although, If i had to do it again, I would go individual and probably go Ruby Black. I am not sure about the FR interior though, It is a little orange IMHO.
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pmeloche Lieutenant Colonel 24 Rep 1,604 Posts Drives: 2013 F25 X3 xDrive35i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Montréal, Canada iTrader: (0)	There is a Jerez Black E92 M3 on Fox Red in my neighbourhood and it looks incredible. If I had to buy a new M3 I think I would switch from MR on black to JB on Red. It would still be an E90 however. __________________ Patrice 2013 F25 X3 xDrive35i Vermillion Red
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Andrew 912 //M addicted 6 Rep 128 Posts Drives: AW M3 E92 - MR X6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Massachussetts iTrader: (0)	JB looks deep dark blue at day light and black at night. The Carbon Fiber Roof or any CF accessories on JB will blended to the color so they would not show the contrast pattern. Good Luck... It just a matter of personal flavor.
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