Orion metallic silver - marmite colour ?

gov · Post by **gov** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 1:33 pm

Been looking for a red E89 ( preferably 30i ) since selling my old sterling silver E85 3.0SE last year - there is a red one advertised on AT but with 72k miles not my ideal mileage - going to have a look at a 2010 30i in orion metallic grey - manual - 1 owner - 36k miles - cream leather - non M - car no longer advertised so can't show a link but here is a library pic of what it looks like ( apart from the fact that this is a 35i ).

Wouldn't normally go for another silver zed but this in my view does look striking but wondering whether it's a bit of a marmite colour - not that it matters I suppose if I like it - the car is not an M Sport but has been clearly looked after by it's one owner and has a full BMW SH

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyjMkJqF29Q

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 1:42 pm

If you like the colour buy it , if you need the forum to convince you its desired

then don't buy it

SteveSmith · Post by **SteveSmith** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 2:06 pm

I personally think it could look amazing with a few personal touches however, I own a white car so I guess I have no ability to critique any other colour

gov · Post by **gov** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 2:15 pm

mr wilks wrote: ↑Wed Feb 28, 2018 1:42 pmIf you like the colour buy it , if you need the forum to convince you its desired then don't buy it

Thanks for that mate - as this is an enthusiast's forum I thought it would be interesting to see others' views

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 2:24 pm

gov wrote: ↑Wed Feb 28, 2018 2:15 pm
mr wilks wrote: ↑Wed Feb 28, 2018 1:42 pmIf you like the colour buy it , if you need the forum to convince you its desired then don't buy it
Thanks for that mate - as this is an enthusiast's forum I thought it would be interesting to see others' views

Well they can add fancy names to it & even slip silver into the description ( bit like Phoenix yellow really isn't is it ? It's pure mustard

) reality is it's a met beige & sadly does very little for the car imo.
As Steve points out you can personalise quite easily by adding black but then that's like putting lipstick on a pig

Graeme_NI · Post by **Graeme_NI** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 3:01 pm

Personally I like it, it looks quite classy and understated

bryand · Post by **bryand** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 3:02 pm

It wouldn't be my choice of colour but I don't totally hate it either, may be an issue come resale time though with it being a marmite colour.

Phoenixboy · Post by **Phoenixboy** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 3:10 pm

mr wilks wrote: ↑Wed Feb 28, 2018 2:24 pm
gov wrote: ↑Wed Feb 28, 2018 2:15 pm
mr wilks wrote: ↑Wed Feb 28, 2018 1:42 pmIf you like the colour buy it , if you need the forum to convince you its desired then don't buy it
Thanks for that mate - as this is an enthusiast's forum I thought it would be interesting to see others' views
Well they can add fancy names to it & even slip silver into the description ( bit like Phoenix yellow really isn't is it ? It's pure mustard ) reality is it's a met beige & sadly does very little for the car imo.
As Steve points out you can personalise quite easily by adding black but then that's like putting lipstick on a pig

what a nice quotation Andy, like putting lipstick on a pig!
or as my mate used to say, "you cant make a silk purse out of a sows ear"

Paulr · Post by **Paulr** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 3:13 pm

I like it, but then again I did used to listen to Terry Wogan. He was great!

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 4:03 pm

Tbf there are worse Bmw colours .
It was initially a launch car colour but soon dropped & doubt many were sold . Not saying that means much .
If Op isn't WoWed from the off then I'd stick to the plan of finding a red one . A Se "Orion beige" even with low miles is always going to be hard sell so unless its currently a giveaway I'd avoid & let someone else get lumbered with it

flybobbie · Post by **flybobbie** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 4:18 pm

I have Orion Silver had the car six years now.
The colour changes depending on sunlight and temperature. Sometimes it appears Gold and sometimes looks Silver. Not seen many about, seen two, so does make a bit more special. I see a lot of blue, white and black, but they seem to disappear on car parks. I think it shows off the curves more. My second alternate colour would be a dark red, think it's Melbourne red.
Had nothing but compliments on the colour from peps passing by.
All personal choice, even yellow looks good on this car.

Added benefit, OS never looks dirty.

mr.tourette · Post by **mr.tourette** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 4:26 pm

hmm...I like the colour in itself but I'm not totally convinced it suits the e89

Dav the wheel nut · Post by **Dav the wheel nut** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 4:28 pm

Looks nice on THIS ONE

RickRob · Post by **RickRob** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 4:40 pm

Not a fan of any silver/grey car colours.

That said, Mrs R and I have only had black cars for the last 22 years, which you may regard as unimaginative!

flybobbie · Post by **flybobbie** » Wed Feb 28, 2018 4:46 pm

Also the car looks bigger in lighter colours.

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