First BMW

crpediem_2 · 03-05-2023, 08:34 AM

I about to order my first BMW - a 2023 330i m sport. I’ve decided on the interior colors/trim - black sensatec w/ open pore oak. I cannot decide on the exterior, I know I want white just cannot decide with one. Every m sport I’ve seen is Artic white, which looks good just wondering if the mineral white will look better with the pearl effect. What do y’all think?

TexKS · 03-05-2023, 09:03 AM

Personal opinion. My current vehicle has pearl, but I almost ordered the Artic because it looks so good.

crpediem_2 · 03-05-2023, 09:26 AM

Thanks for the reply, prob is I’ve only see Artic in person. Dealer didn’t have any mineral. Looked at dozens of pics but difficult to tell which one looks best.

crpediem_2 · 03-05-2023, 09:28 AM

Would you mind posting a side shot of your car? Ty

TexKS · 03-05-2023, 11:54 AM

Here are 2 examples from the local dealer. To me, the Artic is “whiter” of the 2, while the pearl is a “real eye-catcher “ and receives more comments on the complexity of the pearl. ”

caveatesq1 · 03-06-2023, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by crpediem_2

I about to order my first BMW - a 2023 330i m sport. I’ve decided on the interior colors/trim - black sensatec w/ open pore oak. I cannot decide on the exterior, I know I want white just cannot decide with one. Every m sport I’ve seen is Artic white, which looks good just wondering if the mineral white will look better with the pearl effect. What do y’all think?

It's Alpine White. Not Arctic White. and it's far superior to Mineral (aka old lady) White.

AM340iMiami · 03-07-2023, 08:21 AM

Alpine > Old lady white

acudaf82 · 03-11-2023, 12:24 AM

I have had both and they are both nice, but the MW has more personality for sure. It has "cool" undertones that help the accents not be so stark. It also hides scratches better than Alpine white. But the bottom line is both are awesome.

Here are some pics of my new G26 in MW that just got to the dealer today!

G30M · 03-11-2023, 11:55 AM

chalk

Rryoung8 · 03-12-2023, 10:08 AM

+1 that mineral white is an old lady white

Geo_FF · 03-12-2023, 03:12 PM

I vote for AW since it's a more modern and sportier look than MW. The stark AW with black contrasting accents looks really good. MW would be better suited for another type of car.

Burrcold · 03-12-2023, 08:57 PM

Mineral White is amazing!

Burrcold · 03-12-2023, 08:59 PM

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chalk

Chalk what?

G30M · 03-12-2023, 09:19 PM

https://www.bmwblog.com/2021/01/25/bmw-m3-chalk-color/

https://www.bmwblog.com/2022/06/22/b...ring-in-chalk/

Burrcold · 03-12-2023, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by g21

https://www.bmwblog.com/2021/01/25/bmw-m3-chalk-color/

https://www.bmwblog.com/2022/06/22/b...ring-in-chalk/

I know what Chalk is, but you can't get it on a 330i and it wasn't even in question from the OP.

BMW/ TACOMA MAN · 03-12-2023, 11:20 PM

Good choice of car and color . the shadow option with gloss black wheels and red caliper are to me just to cool , it gets a lot of attention with mine. Makes a big statement . Good luck

Burrcold · 03-13-2023, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW/ TACOMA MAN

Good choice of car and color . the shadow option with gloss black wheels and red caliper are to me just to cool , it gets a lot of attention with mine. Makes a big statement . Good luck

What's that side marker on your quarter panel?

crpediem_2 · 03-14-2023, 08:49 PM

Good pics, i liked the Mineral but it looked like a little darker white so i went with the crisp Alpine. Thanks for the pics, they helped in my decision making.

crpediem_2 · 03-14-2023, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW/ TACOMA MAN

Good choice of car and color . the shadow option with gloss black wheels and red caliper are to me just to cool , it gets a lot of attention with mine. Makes a big statement . Good luck

i didn't get the M sport brakes, prob should have but i was at my max budget. Wonder if I could paint the calipers red? My current car - VW GTI has painted calipers and they look great.

crpediem_2 · 03-14-2023, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by acudaf82

I have had both and they are both nice, but the MW has more personality for sure. It has "cool" undertones that help the accents not be so stark. It also hides scratches better than Alpine white. But the bottom line is both are awesome.

Here are some pics of my new G26 in MW that just got to the dealer today!

Thanks for the pics, i was torn between the 2 - both whites look great.

GTF · 03-15-2023, 10:05 AM

I've owned both
AW is a "warmer" white, and is easier to paint match if repair is ever needed.

MW is a pure white, and looks (imo) much better in sunlight. It also highlights curves / design better.

I think MW worth the premium.

acudaf82 · 03-29-2023, 11:23 PM

Here is my new G26 with the new front spoiler in the sunlight.

03-05-2023, 08:34 AM	#1
crpediem_2 Private 41 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: dallas iTrader: (0)	First BMW - can't decide on which white I about to order my first BMW - a 2023 330i m sport. I’ve decided on the interior colors/trim - black sensatec w/ open pore oak. I cannot decide on the exterior, I know I want white just cannot decide with one. Every m sport I’ve seen is Artic white, which looks good just wondering if the mineral white will look better with the pearl effect. What do y’all think?
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TexKS New Member 17 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 340M Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Abilene, TX iTrader: (0)	Personal opinion. My current vehicle has pearl, but I almost ordered the Artic because it looks so good.
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crpediem_2 Private 41 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: dallas iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the reply, prob is I’ve only see Artic in person. Dealer didn’t have any mineral. Looked at dozens of pics but difficult to tell which one looks best.
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crpediem_2 Private 41 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: dallas iTrader: (0)	Would you mind posting a side shot of your car? Ty
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TexKS New Member 17 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 340M Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Abilene, TX iTrader: (0)	Here are 2 examples from the local dealer. To me, the Artic is “whiter” of the 2, while the pearl is a “real eye-catcher “ and receives more comments on the complexity of the pearl. ” Attached Images
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03-07-2023, 08:21 AM	#7
AM340iMiami First Lieutenant 219 Rep 352 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M340i Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	Alpine > Old lady white
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acudaf82 Second Lieutenant 173 Rep 275 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3, 2023 BMW M440i Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	G26 MW I have had both and they are both nice, but the MW has more personality for sure. It has "cool" undertones that help the accents not be so stark. It also hides scratches better than Alpine white. But the bottom line is both are awesome. Here are some pics of my new G26 in MW that just got to the dealer today! Attached Images
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crpediem_2 Private 41 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: dallas iTrader: (0)	Good pics, i liked the Mineral but it looked like a little darker white so i went with the crisp Alpine. Thanks for the pics, they helped in my decision making.
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GTF Second Lieutenant 372 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i, 2023 X1 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: St. Charles, IL iTrader: (0)	I've owned both AW is a "warmer" white, and is easier to paint match if repair is ever needed. MW is a pure white, and looks (imo) much better in sunlight. It also highlights curves / design better. I think MW worth the premium.
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acudaf82 Second Lieutenant 173 Rep 275 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3, 2023 BMW M440i Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	MW in sunlight Here is my new G26 with the new front spoiler in the sunlight. Attached Images
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