Is Alpine White a nice looking color?

John John · 08-07-2007, 12:16 PM

Ok, here's the deal. I'm in the military currently in baghdad. I'm stationed in Germany and I just ordered a 2008 335i Sedan. I have put in my order for alpine white and beige leather. I've never seen what it looked like in person. I would like to have someones opinion on it to make sure im making the right descion.

rrandyy · 08-07-2007, 12:19 PM

Your best bet would be to search for the "official" alpine white thread. Read comments there and view pictures of the same.

droptop335 · 08-07-2007, 12:20 PM

Hey John John...first of all, I'd like to than you for the sacrifice you are making in the name of democracy...You are what this country was built upon...

Secondly, I have an AW convertible, but with the top up, it looks quite a bit like the coupe. I love the color. It's amazing how clean it keeps looking, even when you KNOW it's dirty.

As for the interior, I think the darker brown leather (Terra?) would look classier and have a better contrast, but I don't think you can go wrong with the beige either.

FotiosF90M5 · 08-07-2007, 12:20 PM

BMW's alpine white is a very rich color.I have it and absolutely love it.It shows the lines and contours of the car very well.Do a search and youll find plenty of awesome pictures.

HyperM3 · 08-07-2007, 12:20 PM

Thats a very classy color combo. What interior trim did you pick with that? You can find a lot of pictures of exterior and interiors here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132 and here http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=352

ren · 08-07-2007, 12:28 PM

I'm a little biased but I love the look of my AW. I have black leather with gray poplar and I think it's a good combination. I think AW looks better on a sedan than it does on a coupe especially if you get the black lines.
I'm sure you'll like whatever combination you get, it's hard to go wrong.

John John · 08-07-2007, 12:28 PM

Thanks for the help guys, this is my first BMW and I just want it to be perfect.

John John · 08-07-2007, 12:31 PM

I seen all the pics, just never seen it in person, I've been in Germany for 3 years now and I havent seen 1 AW, I guess Germans don't like it, LOL

phantom330 · 08-07-2007, 12:35 PM

I'd go with Alpine White with the coral interior

achien · 08-07-2007, 12:38 PM

I had white cars before...

White looks awesome when it's new, but could get Yellowish when it gets old. It's okay if you lease, but not recommended if you buy.

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Originally Posted by John John

Ok, here's the deal. I'm in the military currently in baghdad. I'm stationed in Germany and I just ordered a 2008 335i Sedan. I have put in my order for alpine white and beige leather. I've never seen what it looked like in person. I would like to have someones opinion on it to make sure im making the right descion.

S4to335 · 08-07-2007, 12:42 PM

I went with Alpine white and black leather interior with brushed alum trim...sorta masculine set up ..without the "look at me" of the red interior. Call me bland. I have had several red cars before...it was time to get another white one. I have owned 35 cars.

DasBlitz · 08-07-2007, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by S4to335

I went with Alpine white and black leather interior with brushed alum trim...sorta masculine set up ..without the "look at me" of the red interior. Call me bland. I have had several red cars before...it was time to get another white one. I have owned 35 cars.

How many did you drive and for how long each? unless you are in your 50s maybe 40's. That would mean you have to be switching cars a great deal.

Although I have owned 4 cars and I am fairly young. So maybe It isn't that big of a deal like I am thinking.

But to the Op. I have an AW car. I love the color. Also the fact that even after 3 weeks of no washing it still looks pretty clean helps. Truthfully my next vehicle will be White unless I can find a good color. If I get a BMW it is between AW and the Grey.

Revlis · 08-07-2007, 01:03 PM

Well I dunno, I find Alpine White to be NON-Offensive, the Little 16 year old girls seem to love it...

But over all, it's lifeless, boring and flat. FWIW In a Sedan the AW/Tan might look OK but I cannot think of a more vanilla combination... Just Yawn and fall asleep.

If I were to do it again, I can think of just about any combination I'd rather have, especially TiAG, Montego, Graphite, or especially Arctic Metallic...

Add a little life to your ride, don't get sucked into boring and safe... As much as I do not care for the White, I love the Coral Red leather, just a nice classic finish that ads life to an otherwise dull exterior.

the White just lays there, lifeless, flat, BLAH.... Gimmie something with some depth any day...

BUT, The Alpine white is dead easy to keep looking clean, from a distance you don't even notice that I haven't washed the car in three weeks...

BHairsto · 08-07-2007, 01:05 PM

Alpine White/Terra all the way! Just make sure you ordered the fully functional HP fuel pump and engine management system

j/k AW is a great color on the 3 series.

Spool · 08-07-2007, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Revlis

Well I dunno, I find Alpine White to be NON-Offensive, the Little 16 year old girls seem to love it...

But over all, it's lifeless, boring and flat. FWIW In a Sedan the AW/Tan might look OK but I cannot think of a more vanilla combination... Just Yawn and fall asleep.

If I were to do it again, I can think of just about any combination I'd rather have, especially TiAG, Montego, Graphite, or especially Arctic Metallic...

Add a little life to your ride, don't get sucked into boring and safe... As much as I do not care for the White, I love the Coral Red leather, just a nice classic finish that ads life to an otherwise dull exterior.

the White just lays there, lifeless, flat, BLAH.... Gimmie something with some depth any day...

BUT, The Alpine white is dead easy to keep looking clean, from a distance you don't even notice that I haven't washed the car in three weeks...

Yeah Alpine White sucks, and is a girl's color.

trade me for my Sapphire black...

ejazbmw · 08-07-2007, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Revlis

Well I dunno, I find Alpine White to be NON-Offensive, the Little 16 year old girls seem to love it...

But over all, it's lifeless, boring and flat. FWIW In a Sedan the AW/Tan might look OK but I cannot think of a more vanilla combination... Just Yawn and fall asleep.

If I were to do it again, I can think of just about any combination I'd rather have, especially TiAG, Montego, Graphite, or especially Arctic Metallic...

Add a little life to your ride, don't get sucked into boring and safe... As much as I do not care for the White, I love the Coral Red leather, just a nice classic finish that ads life to an otherwise dull exterior.

the White just lays there, lifeless, flat, BLAH.... Gimmie something with some depth any day...

BUT, The Alpine white is dead easy to keep looking clean, from a distance you don't even notice that I haven't washed the car in three weeks...

I felt the same way when the dealer was offering a AW car on the lot it had everything i wanted but the color comb, it looked really boring (no offense to you AW lovers), but i wanted black because it really shows depth when its nice and waxed sure its a PITA to clean, but its worth it.....anyway why did get the AW if you didn't like it all that much?

ejazbmw · 08-07-2007, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Spool

Yeah Alpine White sucks, and is a girl's color.

trade me for my Sapphire black...

dude, your sig makes me die laughing every time i see it

droptop335 · 08-07-2007, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by phantom330

I'd go with Alpine White with the coral interior

:rocks:

GraphiteBrawler · 08-07-2007, 01:16 PM

Personally, I think Dark blue + the tan would be better, but thats because I'm not huge on white cars.

In the end, we can only tell you what we like, the rest is up to you

Brunotheboxer · 08-07-2007, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by John John

I seen all the pics, just never seen it in person, I've been in Germany for 3 years now and I havent seen 1 AW, I guess Germans don't like it, LOL

you're correct. they hate white cars and think that white only belongs on a refrigerator. fwiw i like the white especially for its ease of maintenance.

tjnptel1 · 08-07-2007, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BHairsto

Alpine White/Terra all the way!

+ 1 And it's not a biased opinion in any way.

LEDZEP · 08-07-2007, 02:38 PM

First off, welcome! And I echo the thanks for your service to us.

I am driving my second AW E90 and I love it. You can look at mine using the link to my garage, or as others have suggested, check out the official AW thread in the photo section. Tons of great shots in there!

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ren Captain 62 Rep 840 Posts Drives: 2024 X7 M60i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: U.S. iTrader: (8)	I'm a little biased but I love the look of my AW. I have black leather with gray poplar and I think it's a good combination. I think AW looks better on a sedan than it does on a coupe especially if you get the black lines. I'm sure you'll like whatever combination you get, it's hard to go wrong.
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John John John John 30 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 535i F10 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Schweinfurt, Germany iTrader: (0)	I seen all the pics, just never seen it in person, I've been in Germany for 3 years now and I havent seen 1 AW, I guess Germans don't like it, LOL
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phantom330 Captain 18 Rep 892 Posts Drives: e93 335i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OH iTrader: (0)	I'd go with Alpine White with the coral interior
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Revlis Now With 33% MORE Sarcasm Free! 157 Rep 3,462 Posts Drives: M4 i3 X3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Phoenix AZ iTrader: (0)	Well I dunno, I find Alpine White to be NON-Offensive, the Little 16 year old girls seem to love it... But over all, it's lifeless, boring and flat. FWIW In a Sedan the AW/Tan might look OK but I cannot think of a more vanilla combination... Just Yawn and fall asleep. If I were to do it again, I can think of just about any combination I'd rather have, especially TiAG, Montego, Graphite, or especially Arctic Metallic... Add a little life to your ride, don't get sucked into boring and safe... As much as I do not care for the White, I love the Coral Red leather, just a nice classic finish that ads life to an otherwise dull exterior. the White just lays there, lifeless, flat, BLAH.... Gimmie something with some depth any day... BUT, The Alpine white is dead easy to keep looking clean, from a distance you don't even notice that I haven't washed the car in three weeks... __________________ A BMW is Just a Car, it doesn't make you smart, handsome, clever, better, cool, or wealthy.
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