I could use some help with Barbera Red

DrGP · 12-25-2006, 08:42 PM

I will be meeting with my SA in about 2 weeks to order my 335i coupe for either late March ED or Late May US delivery. I have been in a quandary over the color selection because I really don't like any of the colors that much EXCEPT Black and I won't do that again( after the 5th black car I finally will listen to my own advice) If i could get it(which I don't believe that I can) I would order either Imola Red or Indianapolis Red. But since I can't get those, I was going to order Crimson Red even though it was not my favorite red. My Audi S4 is Brilliant Red and I compared it to the Crimson and Imola and found the Crimson to be somewhere between the Brilliant and Imola. But still not a real fan of the Crimson. Now to my real point. Has anyone actually seen Barbera in person? I have seen pictures posted on this forum and others on the net. I know that the configuer does not do justice to the color. To me from the pictures, Barbera looks VERY dark maroon when not in the sun but shows red and purple highlights in the direct sun. My concern is that the color will look TOO dark. I don't know how often my dealer will have a 6 or 7series in Barbera come through to look at. Any help will be appreciated. TIA

mkoesel · 12-25-2006, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DrGP

I would order either Imola Red or Indianapolis Red. But since I can't get those, I was going to order Crimson Red even though it was not my favorite red.

From what I could tell when I saw a 335i in Crimson, it looked really, really close to Imola. Maybe I just don't get your tastes, but how do you rule out Crimson, and then consider Barbera? I mean Barbera, to me, is going to make the car look way too conservative. It just reminds me of a color I'd see on Chrysler or a Buick.

DrGP · 12-25-2006, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

From what I could tell when I saw a 335i in Crimson, it looked really, really close to Imola. Maybe I just don't get your tastes, but how do you rule out Crimson, and then consider Barbera? I mean Barbera, to me, is going to make the car look way too conservative. It just reminds me of a color I'd see on Chrysler or a Buick.

Since I have never seen Barbera in person, I am actually afraid that it WILL look like my father's in law Buick. If this is the case, I don't want it. BTW, I didn't think that the Crimson was that close to Imola in person. But closer than Barbera for sure!

SP330 · 12-26-2006, 12:32 AM

Excuse the wheels heres a sunlight pic

In normal and dark conditions it looks like Barrique. Which is good.

ALPINE6SPD · 12-26-2006, 10:09 AM

the barbera in person almost looks like a light merlot color. I think its ok if you over 50 but thats just me.

ArmyBimmerDude · 12-26-2006, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SP330

Excuse the wheels heres a sunlight pic

In normal and dark conditions it looks like Barrique. Which is good.

Dude, its pink!!!!!

Mike UK · 12-26-2006, 04:02 PM

some other pics

These pics look like the the colour sample in the 6 series brochure (on my monitor)

Mike UK · 12-26-2006, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ArmyBimmerDude

Dude, its pink!!!!!

think its more like a dark plum red.

GrFa · 12-26-2006, 04:14 PM

The first pic (the "pink" one) is not Barbera it is Chiaretto (sp?) red which came on the later e39 M5s, the 6 and 7 series. The later pics are Barbera red which looks pretty nice to me.

rlc · 12-26-2006, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SP330

Excuse the wheels heres a sunlight pic

In normal and dark conditions it looks like Barrique. Which is good.

I don't think the above photo is Barbera Red. It looks more like Chiaretto Red (which is no longer available on the 6 or 7). Barbera is darker and better represented in the other photos in this thread.

FWIW, I think Barbera will look awesome on the 3 series. Here's a comparison photo of the BMW Reds.

Phil335i · 12-26-2006, 09:14 PM

The crimson E92 in the photo above comparing all 4 red colors is my car.

Before I bought it, I compared a sample of crimson to imola and they are very close; the crimson being the same tone, just a touch lighter.

enwhykiid · 12-26-2006, 09:26 PM

barrique is really nice i say go with it

DrGP · 12-26-2006, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by enwhykiid

barrique is really nice i say go with it

And is not available in the coupe

DrGP · 12-26-2006, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rlc

I don't think the above photo is Barbera Red. It looks more like Chiaretto Red (which is no longer available on the 6 or 7). Barbera is darker and better represented in the other photos in this thread.

FWIW, I think Barbera will look awesome on the 3 series. Here's a comparison photo of the BMW Reds.

Based on these pictures, I'm afraid that the Barbera is somewhat darker than I would like. (Even though I am over 55) . I think that I will go with the Crimson. Thanks everyone for your help and opinions.

Mike UK · 12-27-2006, 09:30 AM

When you get your car remember to take some pics and post them on the crimson red thread, as its a bit bare at the moment!!!

mkoesel · 12-27-2006, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ArmyBimmerDude

Dude, its pink!!!!!

+1

It looks like my wife's pink Motorola RAZR in that sunlight.

12-25-2006, 08:42 PM	#1
DrGP Lieutenant Colonel 137 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: Sapphire 335i coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE, PA iTrader: (0)	I could use some help with Barbera Red I will be meeting with my SA in about 2 weeks to order my 335i coupe for either late March ED or Late May US delivery. I have been in a quandary over the color selection because I really don't like any of the colors that much EXCEPT Black and I won't do that again( after the 5th black car I finally will listen to my own advice) If i could get it(which I don't believe that I can) I would order either Imola Red or Indianapolis Red. But since I can't get those, I was going to order Crimson Red even though it was not my favorite red. My Audi S4 is Brilliant Red and I compared it to the Crimson and Imola and found the Crimson to be somewhere between the Brilliant and Imola. But still not a real fan of the Crimson. Now to my real point. Has anyone actually seen Barbera in person? I have seen pictures posted on this forum and others on the net. I know that the configuer does not do justice to the color. To me from the pictures, Barbera looks VERY dark maroon when not in the sun but shows red and purple highlights in the direct sun. My concern is that the color will look TOO dark. I don't know how often my dealer will have a 6 or 7series in Barbera come through to look at. Any help will be appreciated. TIA
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SP330 Lieutenant 20 Rep 570 Posts Drives: 19 M5 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Excuse the wheels heres a sunlight pic In normal and dark conditions it looks like Barrique. Which is good.
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ALPINE6SPD Lieutenant General 157 Rep 10,411 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 328i Sport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highland Lakes NJ iTrader: (2)	the barbera in person almost looks like a light merlot color. I think its ok if you over 50 but thats just me. __________________ 2010 AW e90 328i: 6 speed, Black Leather, Dark Wood trim, ZPP, ZCW, ZVP,ZSP, Nav, Xenon BMW Performance CF Rear spolier and Gloss black grills 2008 Candy White MKV GTI 2.0T 6 Speed Manul Gone 2008 AW X3 3.0si: 6 speed Returned 2006 AW e90 330i: 6 speed Dinan Stage 1 Returned
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Mike UK Private First Class 7 Rep 196 Posts Drives: Le mans Blau e92 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	some other pics These pics look like the the colour sample in the 6 series brochure (on my monitor) Attached Images
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GrFa Enlisted Member 0 Rep 32 Posts Drives: Mazda3 Rangie Lincoln MGB Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	The first pic (the "pink" one) is not Barbera it is Chiaretto (sp?) red which came on the later e39 M5s, the 6 and 7 series. The later pics are Barbera red which looks pretty nice to me.
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enwhykiid Captain 98 Rep 821 Posts Drives: '06 titanium 330XI Join Date: May 2006 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	barrique is really nice i say go with it __________________
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12-27-2006, 09:30 AM	#15
Mike UK Private First Class 7 Rep 196 Posts Drives: Le mans Blau e92 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	When you get your car remember to take some pics and post them on the crimson red thread, as its a bit bare at the moment!!!
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