330 Facelift Colour Options

[Jboo]

Hi,

Could anyone tell me what the colour options were/are for a 2003/2004 facelift 330 convertible? Specifically the grey colours. I've been looking at a few, but I'm not sure whether there are differences because of the light in the pictures or slightly different colour.

Thanks for any help.

[john_p]

Presuming it's not an Individual car, it will be Titanium Silver (lighter) or Silver Grey (darker)

[SJobson]

I've seen quite a few late E46 cabs in what appears to be platinum grey too.

[philmots]

Some in Sparkling Graphite. (very dark) silver grey the nicest IMO

[Jboo]

I'd never seen that sparkling graphite colour until looking at an auction on ebay just now. That's the exact colour I want (but it's too expensive being a 2005)! Was it actually available for the 2003 facelift model or only newer models?

Thanks for the replies.

[kentmotorcompany]

Jboo said:

I'd never seen that sparkling graphite colour until looking at an auction on ebay just now. That's the exact colour I want (but it's too expensive being a 2005)! Was it actually available for the 2003 facelift model or only newer models?

Thanks for the replies.

I remember a 2005 Sparkling Graphite E46 Convertible, so it is available on that model, although I'm not sure exactly when it became available.
It was not on the pre-facelift which had Steel Grey instead. So I guess it came in 2004, but I dont remember ever seeing a 2004 car in that colour.

[Jboo]

Thanks. I've been searching around on google to see if there are, or have been, any sparkling graphite 330's for sale around the 2003/4 year but so far I've only been able to find 2005 plates. I hope this is just coincidence because I'd love to get that colour.

[Romanymagic]

Something like this:

[Jboo]

Exactly! Great colour, just a shame it seems that colour is only available from 2005 models by the looks of it and out of my budget

[daemon]

sparkling graphite looks superb when very clean on a sunny day.

We had a coupe in it, and on dull days (and thats most of the year) it could look quite drab, particularly if it wasnt ultra clean.

[Hong Kong Phooey]

I've had a Silver Grey 330ci sport auto (53 reg) and must say - when clean looks fab. Also, very popular colour, so plenty always for sale i would of thought - also 2003 i believe is when the 3 series had a minor face-lift ( LED rear lights e.t.c. ) Had my car nearly 3 years, never missed a beat - cracking engine. Very good car, still looks good now me thinks.