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Jockman
7,052 posts
29 months
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JTJ said: My current XK is black over black, before that I had a rapide in onyx black over black full leather, and almost every other car I had  I gusse Its time to movie away from dark/dark combination, but I always worry that I would later regret it and feel tiered of a deferent colour. Don't get me wrong JJ, I love the Tungsten colour but there are so many fabulous colours out there to try - I've never bought the same colour BMW car at work when I renew every 2/3 years. I don't want to be associated with just 1 colour. There is a bit of psychology (in my head anyway) about the car colour at renewal stage, and I need to see a change of colour to emphasise the point. 
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Jockman
7,052 posts
29 months
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George H said: That is a lovely colour indeed, Georgeous, and it certainly fits the 'understated ethos'. However, sometimes the monster in me wants to go and get a Madagascar Orange one - I can seriously feel a temporary wrap coming on
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JTJ
Original Poster
44 posts
9 months
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Grant3 said: You really can't go wrong with either, Meteorite and Tungsten are two of the most popular Gaydon colours. Tungsten became less popular in recent times as people moved away from lighter-mid silver to darker hues (too many silver cars about), but it is now coming back as people get fed up with all the dark colours (fashion figure!). I think Meteorite blends better with the carbon add ons and makes the car look more cohesive and classy, but that's just a taste thing others like the carbon bolt on bits to stand out! I also love the Bitter Chocolate interior, but this may date a bit in the long term, although is more fashionable as of the moment. Black is a classic colour... pure class, and this will stand the test of time. Anyway you can't go wrong, so if you like both colours, choose the best value/deal and best spec (premium audio front parking sensors, light weight seats etc).... don't forget if either car has phantom grey carpets that saves another 1.5kg Both are very nice colours, personally I prefer the meteorite, but the bitter chocolate is just so much more special than black, which as you said is pure classic. not sure about "stand the test of time" bit as a guy who usually prefers black interior, I find classic cars with black leather less appealing than other dark colours, e.g e-type with black leather vs. Marron etc. Both cars have the same interior/exterior specs, The tungsten one has B&O over the meteorite, and a beter deal as well, Bitter cochleae has matching carpets and headlining, black with black carpet an grey headlining, with that still save 1.5kg
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cayman-black
2,690 posts
85 months
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JTJ just seen that you are in Geneva, wondered where you had seen a chocolate interior car in the uk. Most are very bland here.
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AdamV8V
423 posts
25 months
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Jockman said: I don't want to be associated with just 1 colour. Too late Phil... you're pretty well associated with blue, methinks
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AdamV8V
423 posts
25 months
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George H said: Not with 37k miles on the clock, George  The seller is clearly insane. He'll be admitting to having tracked it next...
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Grant3
2,816 posts
124 months
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Mako V12V said: Hi Grant - you could've saved yourself alot of time if you'd have just said........ MAKO! JTJ said: Both are very nice colours, personally I prefer the meteorite, but the bitter chocolate is just so much more special than black, which as you said is pure classic. Both cars have the same interior/exterior specs, The tungsten one has B&O over the meteorite, and a beter deal as well, Bitter cochleae has matching carpets and headlining, black with black carpet an grey headlining, with that still save 1.5kg It has to be down to personal taste, if you can't decide, just get the best value one..... or if neither fully works for you wait, a few more will be along shortly! If they haven't got phantom grey carpets, no probs a diet will do the same job .
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AMDBSNick
2,232 posts
31 months
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Has to be the BC one. Go for it
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JTJ
Original Poster
44 posts
9 months
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cayman-black said: JTJ just seen that you are in Geneva, wondered where you had seen a chocolate interior car in the uk. Most are very bland here. Yup I'm based in Geneva at the moment, the meteorite V12V is in the UK, the tungsten over bitter chocolate is in Switzerland, seems to be hard to sell as theyv got two of them with a very tempting offer.
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Mac355
54 posts
98 months
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I love the idea of bitter chocolate.
Whilst I understand the practicality of Black, I don't think that it reflects the "handmade" craftsmanship of an Aston, it just says BMW (and thats not a dig I drive one most days!).
PS Tungsten looks lovely....
A
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AdamV12V
1,070 posts
46 months
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JTJ said: Yup I'm based in Geneva at the moment, the meteorite V12V is in the UK, the tungsten over bitter chocolate is in Switzerland, seems to be hard to sell as theyv got two of them with a very tempting offer. The UK Meteorite car wouldnt be at JCT600 would it? If so, thats was my car which I traded in to them when I bought the white one last month. It's a stonking car and it has lightweight seats which for me are now a deal maker! What seats are in the Swiss Tungsten car? If it is the JCT car then feel free to PM me with any questions.
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Lunablack
2,841 posts
31 months
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Jockman said: I don't want to be associated with just 1 colour. BLUE 
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Jockman
7,052 posts
29 months
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Lunablack said: BLUE Young Adam beat you to it Luna - starting to show your age matey
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Lunablack
2,841 posts
31 months
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Jockman said: Young Adam beat you to it Luna - starting to show your age matey Ah well never mind It's 25C, the sun is shining, and I'm just about to take the dog for a walk around the delightful village of Savigny-les-Beaune.. 
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JTJ
Original Poster
44 posts
9 months
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AdamV12V said: The UK Meteorite car wouldnt be at JCT600 would it? If so, thats was my car which I traded in to them when I bought the white one last month. It's a stonking car and it has lightweight seats which for me are now a deal maker! What seats are in the Swiss Tungsten car? If it is the JCT car then feel free to PM me with any questions. the cars im looking at are both unregistered, both cars do not have the lightweight seats etheir, wich im not a big fan of,thanks for your help though just wondering why did you traded in you first car for the white one?
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AdamV12V
1,070 posts
46 months
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JTJ said: the cars im looking at are both unregistered, both cars do not have the lightweight seats etheir, wich im not a big fan of,thanks for your help though just wondering why did you traded in you first car for the white one? Ahh, no probs. The answer to why I traded is in this thread http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
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JTJ
Original Poster
44 posts
9 months
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AdamV12V said: A beautiful combonation, I looks really fresh and cool, rather than the usual colours which are also nice, but a change of atmosphere. totally understood what you meant by the 991 lossing it.
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Mako V12V
2,399 posts
83 months
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JTJ - have you got details of the two unregistered V12V's for my Register?
Could you possibly email me?
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JTJ
Original Poster
44 posts
9 months
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Mako V12V said: JTJ - have you got details of the two unregistered V12V's for my Register?
Could you possibly email me? Will be happy to help with your register if I can, What details do you need?
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Mako V12V
2,399 posts
83 months
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Hi, did the dealer email you the spec sheets? If so these are ideal as it has all the cars details I need. If not then basically, last 3 vin numbers, external and internal colours, incl headlining, carpet, facia, type of seats and sound system and optional extras. That's all thanks
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