barbera or montego for 328i sedan?

lovethebmw · 08-13-2007, 05:46 PM

Really 2 different styles here:

Barbera - refined and classy
Montego - bold and sporty

I can't decide...any thoughts from the gallery? It will be a 3yr lease.

alex325i · 08-13-2007, 05:55 PM

i like the montego...

Gtrain · 08-13-2007, 06:00 PM

I like the montego but Barbera is definitely a good looking color

DMason · 08-13-2007, 07:04 PM

Wanted Barbera Red real bad until I saw it in person. It seemed dull and lifeless. But hey color is a personal choice.

Leesi · 08-13-2007, 07:07 PM

Well depend what you choose for interior color...

Montego with Lemon inside looks really good

banks2152 · 08-13-2007, 07:18 PM

montego definitely

scubajag · 08-13-2007, 09:14 PM

I have Barbera Red, it is a show stopper. Definitely, go Barbera.

eshtog · 08-13-2007, 09:28 PM

Montego for sure.

rzm3 · 08-13-2007, 09:49 PM

I just ordered a Barbera 335xi coupe... its a very special color but not everyone likes it (some even hate it).

Montego has better popularity.

If you like a darker color try Monaco Blue. It is almost black under dim lighting but has a tint of blue... very special too.

I went from white to black to Barbera... and have 110 pictures on my computer just to decide which color I want.

Anyway, it's YOUR decision. Place an order and you can always change before it goes into status 150.

BMWE90 · 08-13-2007, 09:49 PM

Montego for me too.

H0bb3z · 08-13-2007, 10:07 PM

I was torn between Monaco and Montego blue until I strolled out on the lot and saw both side by side. Monaco was almost black and Montego just seemed more brilliant.

I think Montego is the way to go (my personal fav).

Montego also looks good with the Beige leather (I saw the similar configuration in a Z4 before I ordered my 2008 e92). Here in TX I have to go with a lighter interior color because after work the interior cab can get to a billion degrees until you get the AC blowing for a while. With a darker interior, it gets to 2 billion degrees...

Still waiting -- production is week 37...

rzm3 · 08-13-2007, 10:15 PM

oh... you are talking about a sedan... then go blue for sure, because the sedan yellow turning lights don't really match Barbera, but if you get a coupe, Barbera works out much better (white turning lights).

GL!

Year's_End · 08-13-2007, 10:17 PM

Montego with Lemon FTW!

Btw, you should turn this into a poll to see a more clear cut comparison of the two color's popularity.

Year's_End · 08-13-2007, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rldzhao

I just ordered a Barbera 335xi coupe... its a very special color but not everyone likes it (some even hate it).

Montego has better popularity.

If you like a darker color try Monaco Blue. It is almost black under dim lighting but has a tint of blue... very special too.

I went from white to black to Barbera... and have 110 pictures on my computer just to decide which color I want.

Anyway, it's YOUR decision. Place an order and you can always change before it goes into status 150.

Wait a minute, status 150? My CA said that all choices were finalized at status 113...
...how many levels of status are there? I don't mean to thread jack either

Ninel · 08-13-2007, 10:27 PM

barbera for sedan
montego for coupe

i regret not getting this color for my sedan, its very rare (well at least here) and looks amazing. although montego is my favorite color of all i wouldnt go for it if buying/leasing a sedan

rzm3 · 08-13-2007, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

Wait a minute, status 150? My CA said that all choices were finalized at status 113...
...how many levels of status are there? I don't mean to thread jack either

i really doubt it...check this out...
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9224

Year's_End · 08-13-2007, 11:43 PM

Woah...what the...okay I need to look at my papers again.

bmwv · 08-14-2007, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by banks2152

montego definitely

+1

j|rz44 · 08-14-2007, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leesi

Well depend what you choose for interior color...

Montego with Lemon inside looks really good

+1

esquire · 08-14-2007, 04:04 AM

i've seen a few barbera sedans... they look great. barbera on lemon would look great, and make your color combination about as rare as they come.

Bimmer335i07 · 08-14-2007, 08:12 AM

Of course you know my answer will be Barbera Red. Especially if you're getting the e90.

It looks way better in person.

vs60r · 08-15-2007, 07:59 AM

Please pick barbera. I don't need more competition... Already have another Montego parked in the same work parking lot...

08-13-2007, 05:46 PM	#1
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alex325i Private First Class 2 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 JET BLK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: DALY CITY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 325i [0.00]	i like the montego... __________________ 2006 jet black 325i sport pkg, premium pkg, step, xenon. 1 12" kenwood dvc w/ a rockford fosgate amp. matte grill. more mods to come.
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08-13-2007, 06:00 PM	#3
Gtrain Colonel 144 Rep 2,018 Posts Drives: something slowwwww Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC iTrader: (21)	I like the montego but Barbera is definitely a good looking color
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DMason Private 49 Rep 72 Posts Drives: X5 and a X1 m35i on the water Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Camano Island, Washington iTrader: (0)	Wanted Barbera Red real bad until I saw it in person. It seemed dull and lifeless. But hey color is a personal choice.
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08-13-2007, 07:07 PM	#5
Leesi Good Student Driver 11 Rep 589 Posts Drives: Black BMW Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northern California iTrader: (0)	Well depend what you choose for interior color... Montego with Lemon inside looks really good __________________ Right E92 sideskirt for sale $50 Jet Black color with minor scratches PM ME!
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08-13-2007, 07:18 PM	#6
banks2152 Private 0 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 328xi Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: north jersey iTrader: (0)	montego definitely __________________ Sparkling Graphite/Coral Red/Grey Poplar--Sport Pkg w/ Style 197--Premium Pkg--Navi/iDrive--Logic 7
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scubajag Scuba-JAG 26 Rep 528 Posts Drives: Jet Black 2006&07 B.R. E-92 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: St. Petersburg, Fl iTrader: (0)	I have Barbera Red, it is a show stopper. Definitely, go Barbera.
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eshtog Lieutenant 21 Rep 441 Posts Drives: 2002 E39 M5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (4)	Montego for sure.
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08-13-2007, 09:49 PM	#9
rzm3 Moderator 675 Rep 4,737 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (18)	I just ordered a Barbera 335xi coupe... its a very special color but not everyone likes it (some even hate it). Montego has better popularity. If you like a darker color try Monaco Blue. It is almost black under dim lighting but has a tint of blue... very special too. I went from white to black to Barbera... and have 110 pictures on my computer just to decide which color I want. Anyway, it's YOUR decision. Place an order and you can always change before it goes into status 150. Attached Images
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BMWE90 Major 88 Rep 1,153 Posts Drives: E90 335 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (1)	Montego for me too.
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H0bb3z Ubergeek 6 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South of down iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 e92 335i [0.00]	Read my sig I was torn between Monaco and Montego blue until I strolled out on the lot and saw both side by side. Monaco was almost black and Montego just seemed more brilliant. I think Montego is the way to go (my personal fav). Montego also looks good with the Beige leather (I saw the similar configuration in a Z4 before I ordered my 2008 e92). Here in TX I have to go with a lighter interior color because after work the interior cab can get to a billion degrees until you get the AC blowing for a while. With a darker interior, it gets to 2 billion degrees... Still waiting -- production is week 37... __________________ 2008 335i Coupe \| Montego Blue \| Beige / Walnut Burl ZCW \| ZPP \| ZSP \| Steptronic \| Paddles \| NAV \| Comfort \| Shade \| Park \| HD Radio \| iPod Ordered: 8/4/2007 \| Production completed: 9/3/2007 \| Delivery: 10/9/2007
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rzm3 Moderator 675 Rep 4,737 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (18)	oh... you are talking about a sedan... then go blue for sure, because the sedan yellow turning lights don't really match Barbera, but if you get a coupe, Barbera works out much better (white turning lights). GL!
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08-13-2007, 10:17 PM	#13
Year's_End Lieutenant General 1156 Rep 12,445 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Montego with Lemon FTW! Btw, you should turn this into a poll to see a more clear cut comparison of the two color's popularity. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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Ninel Private First Class 6 Rep 126 Posts Drives: Nothing yet Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: glendale, ca iTrader: (0)	barbera for sedan montego for coupe i regret not getting this color for my sedan, its very rare (well at least here) and looks amazing. although montego is my favorite color of all i wouldnt go for it if buying/leasing a sedan
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08-15-2007, 07:59 AM	#22
vs60r Private 2 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (1)	Please pick barbera. I don't need more competition... Already have another Montego parked in the same work parking lot...
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