Colour Combination For Z4 M Roadster?

[996 sps]

My deal has fallen through on Z4 M Roadster I was purchasing, it was blue with black leather, however found another one but its black with red leather, not seen it in the flesh yet.

Are they as nice in that colour? Also seen red with black leather on the net but don't know if thats my cup of tea.

[elliotdavies]

I like red with black but then that's what i have
http://www.pbase.com/elliot_d/bmw_z4_m

Some will tell you here though that imola red is worth less as is interlagos blue !

[MARKSG]

...not the same model, but perhaps gives you an idea of the colour combination - I was determined not to have silver/black leather when choosing this car!

...however, sapphire black is very difficult to avoid swirl marks, light scratches etc.

[Andy G Bmth]

elliotdavies said:

I like red with black but then that's what i have
http://www.pbase.com/elliot_d/bmw_z4_m

Some will tell you here though that imola red is worth less as is interlagos blue !

I'm really surprised by that as i especially sought a Interlagos Blue when i bought mine 3 weeks ago. TBH there are so few that i don't think it will make such a huge diference as it would on other models. From what i've seen having sat nav is prob more important for resale value.

just buy - you won't regret it

[Tea Pot One]

I think the two best colours are Interlagos Blue and Imola Red .... but I don't think any of the colours look exactly shabby and can't imagine they make any difference to the price of a car that is quite 'rare'.

Condition even more than spec was an issue for me .... higher spec is always nice but not if the car it comes on is in worse condition than another without that spec ! I bought without Sat Nav as the car I got was very low mileage and absolutely mint compared to the others I looked at ... which was more important for me

[adycav]

Nice Alpina Roadster above.

With regard to the original question, they look great in any colour and when you hit 7k rpm you really won't mind!



(I've got 'resale friendly' silver coachwork/black leather on my MC)

[daz4m]

Tea Pot One said:

I think the two best colours are Interlagos Blue and Imola Red .... but I don't think any of the colours look exactly shabby and can't imagine they make any difference to the price of a car that is quite 'rare'.

Condition even more than spec was an issue for me .... higher spec is always nice but not if the car it comes on is in worse condition than another without that spec ! I bought without Sat Nav as the car I got was very low mileage and absolutely mint compared to the others I looked at ... which was more important for me

Yeah I agree with that. When I bought mine in 2008 the interlagos blue cars seemed slightly cheaper but now it doesn't seem to matter. Everyone is different and prefer different colours.

If you buy a used claying the paintwork is a good idea makes them look so much better.

[adycav]

daz4m said:

If you buy a used claying the paintwork is a good idea makes them look so much better.

That's good advice for any car - it can make the world of difference.

[996 sps]

adycav said:

daz4m said:

If you buy a used claying the paintwork is a good idea makes them look so much better.

That's good advice for any car - it can make the world of difference.

Sorry what do you mean by claying the body work?

[daz4m]

996 sps said:

adycav said:

daz4m said:

If you buy a used claying the paintwork is a good idea makes them look so much better.

That's good advice for any car - it can make the world of difference.

Sorry what do you mean by claying the body work?

Meguiars Clay kit from Halfords £25. You smoothly rub it accross the paint and it removes all the stuck on engrimed dirt, follow it with a polish and a wax it looks amazing. Makes a big difference on the Imola Red, Interlagos and Carbon black cars I have seen.

[adycav]

daz4m said:

996 sps said:

adycav said:

daz4m said:

If you buy a used claying the paintwork is a good idea makes them look so much better.

That's good advice for any car - it can make the world of difference.

Sorry what do you mean by claying the body work?

Meguiars Clay kit from Halfords £25. You smoothly rub it accross the paint and it removes all the stuck on engrimed dirt, follow it with a polish and a wax it looks amazing. Makes a big difference on the Imola Red, Interlagos and Carbon black cars I have seen.

That's what I use.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/...

Try rubbing your hand over a car before/after doing it - you should be able to feel all the little bits beforehand, and it should feel like glass post claying.

There's lots of 'detailing' websites discussing this sort of thing, but be wary - the shiny-ness of a car is inversely correlated with the dullness of its owner!

[ben]

Tea Pot One said:

I think the two best colours are Interlagos Blue and Imola Red ....

They are the top two colours on my shopping list

I think Black with Red seats is nice too however. Not sure I fancy another black car as the work involved in making it look good is too much..

Edited by ben on Tuesday 1st December 19:34

[daz4m]

Imola Red looks amazing after a good clean and wax. I also think it suits the nature of the car best

[jontysafe]

Imola red with champagne nappa looks fantastic but its almost as bad as black for having to keep is polished. When dirty it really dulls it.
Does deffo suit it.