Black vs. Storm Bay Metallic

m3heaven · 05-05-2022, 07:44 PM

About to submit my order on an iX M60 and am debating between Black or Storm Bay Metallic.

I traditionally prefer Black and in this case am leaning towards it even more to help hide the exterior aesthetics (lol) but have liked Storm Bay on other models.

Hard to decide because of the lack of photos. Hoping someone who has seen both can provide more insight.

hugo_nz · 05-05-2022, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by m3heaven

About to submit my order on an iX M60 and am debating between Black or Storm Bay Metallic.

I traditionally prefer Black and in this case am leaning towards it even more to help hide the exterior aesthetics (lol) but have liked Storm Bay on other models.

Hard to decide because of the lack of photos. Hoping someone who has seen both can provide more insight.

As someone who really doesn't mind the exterior design of the IX I find it amusing that people would choose a colour to hide the "exterior aesthetics" of the car. Why buy a car in the first place when you are not happy with the looks?

It's like buying a Samsung phone because you don't like iPhone and then using an iOS themed launcher.

As for the colour though, I think the iX looks great in SBM and would pick it over black.

m3heaven · 05-05-2022, 08:41 PM

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As someone who really doesn't mind the exterior design of the IX I find it amusing that people would choose a colour to hide the "exterior aesthetics" of the car. Why buy a car in the first place when you are not happy with the looks?

It's like buying a Samsung phone because you don't like iPhone and then using an iOS themed launcher.

As for the colour though, I think the iX looks great in SBM and would pick it over black.

I don't hate the exterior but there are certain aspects of it that look better "hidden" then emphasized that certain colors do.

I focus on the driving experience and interior aspect of most cars because that's what you actually feel and use everyday than how the exterior looks.

djse60 · 05-06-2022, 12:39 AM

I originally was dead set on Storm Bay, but ended up ordering Dark Graphite instead. I liked storm bay in the shade when it looked gray, but didn't like it as much in the sunlight when it looked light blue.

m3heaven · 05-06-2022, 11:41 AM

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I originally was dead set on Storm Bay, but ended up ordering Dark Graphite instead. I liked storm bay in the shade when it looked gray, but didn't like it as much in the sunlight when it looked light blue.

That's good to know that Storm Bay looks light blue in the sun. Thanks for the info!

Bird~Dawg · 05-06-2022, 01:18 PM

We were considering a number of different colours but finally settled on Dark Graphite. The others all had lighting conditions that made them look disappointing. Even though they each looked really good in certain lighting, the consistantly good looks of the DGM won us over. DGM also blends well with the sport package gloss black lower body bits and we went with black trim, not the bronze.

TXSchnee · 05-06-2022, 02:10 PM

I chose Oxide Gray Metallic for mine. Have Phytonic Blue on my X3 and it is a really nice color, but want something different. I was initially worried about the goldish undertones to the oxide gray, but there are a lot of pics on the M3 forum which helped me decide. I think forum searching on here can really help with color choices.

noushy · 05-08-2022, 12:02 PM

I dont mind the exterior (ie the front) but my oldest son hates the beaver teeth. He picked out the specs and choose BS as the color that best goes with the curves and lines and front end. BMW could have made it a bit more traditional but choose not to.

Noushy

Bird~Dawg · 05-08-2022, 03:15 PM

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I dont mind the exterior (ie the front) but my oldest son hates the beaver teeth. He picked out the specs and choose BS as the color that best goes with the curves and lines and front end. BMW could have made it a bit more traditional but choose not to.

Noushy

I almost went with BS for the same reason, but I've had black before and I can't go back to the maintenance of a black car. We eventually settled on the Dark Graphite with black trim.

djse60 · 05-08-2022, 03:22 PM

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I almost went with BS for the same reason, but I've had black before and I can't go back to the maintenance of a black car. We eventually settled on the Dark Graphite with black trim.

That is exactly what I ordered dark enough but not black.

noushy · 05-08-2022, 06:20 PM

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I almost went with BS for the same reason, but I've had black before and I can't go back to the maintenance of a black car. We eventually settled on the Dark Graphite with black trim.

That is exactly what I ordered dark enough but not black.

Love dark graphite aka sophisto gray, the color of our x3m we just didnt want two vehicles with the same color again as we have two vehicles in marina bay blue as well.

Noushy

Bird~Dawg · 05-08-2022, 06:58 PM

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I almost went with BS for the same reason, but I've had black before and I can't go back to the maintenance of a black car. We eventually settled on the Dark Graphite with black trim.

That is exactly what I ordered dark enough but not black.

Love dark graphite aka sophisto gray, the color of our x3m we just didnt want two vehicles with the same color again as we have two vehicles in marina bay blue as well.

Noushy

I didn't have that problem. My wife's car is pearl white so Dark Graphite/Sophisto is a nice contrast for us. I love marina bay blue, btw, couldn't quite get there with the phytonic blue offered on the iX.

noushy · 05-08-2022, 08:42 PM

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I almost went with BS for the same reason, but I've had black before and I can't go back to the maintenance of a black car. We eventually settled on the Dark Graphite with black trim.

That is exactly what I ordered dark enough but not black.

Love dark graphite aka sophisto gray, the color of our x3m we just didnt want two vehicles with the same color again as we have two vehicles in marina bay blue as well.

Noushy

I didn't have that problem. My wife's car is pearl white so Dark Graphite/Sophisto is a nice contrast for us. I love marina bay blue, btw, couldn't quite get there with the phytonic blue offered on the iX.

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Originally Posted by Bird~Dawg

I almost went with BS for the same reason, but I've had black before and I can't go back to the maintenance of a black car. We eventually settled on the Dark Graphite with black trim.

That is exactly what I ordered dark enough but not black.

Love dark graphite aka sophisto gray, the color of our x3m we just didnt want two vehicles with the same color again as we have two vehicles in marina bay blue as well.

Noushy

I didn't have that problem. My wife's car is pearl white so Dark Graphite/Sophisto is a nice contrast for us. I love marina bay blue, btw, couldn't quite get there with the phytonic blue offered on the iX.

Hard to see but here are our three M cars, the X3M is dark graphite

TrainingCaptain · 05-08-2022, 09:49 PM

I wonder if IX will look good with a matte ppf wrap. I have a phytonic blue order, I think that will get too bright if wrapped.

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m3heaven Major 181 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: 2003.5 E46 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (10)	Black vs. Storm Bay Metallic - M60 About to submit my order on an iX M60 and am debating between Black or Storm Bay Metallic. I traditionally prefer Black and in this case am leaning towards it even more to help hide the exterior aesthetics (lol) but have liked Storm Bay on other models. Hard to decide because of the lack of photos. Hoping someone who has seen both can provide more insight.
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djse60 Lieutenant 185 Rep 534 Posts Drives: 2024 BMW iX50 Sport Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ashburn, VA iTrader: (1)	I originally was dead set on Storm Bay, but ended up ordering Dark Graphite instead. I liked storm bay in the shade when it looked gray, but didn't like it as much in the sunlight when it looked light blue. __________________ DJ 2024 BMW iX50 11/18 - Retired 2022 BMW iX50 - 2019 BMW X5 50i - 2017 BMW i7 - 2015 750Lxi Indiv -2014 650xi GC - 2013 AH3 - 2011 550xi GT - 09 335i Vert - 08 M3 Sedan - 08 535i - 04 330Ci ZHP - 04 M3 CIC LSB
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Bird~Dawg Second Lieutenant 143 Rep 200 Posts Drives: BMW 2018 X5 40e Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	We were considering a number of different colours but finally settled on Dark Graphite. The others all had lighting conditions that made them look disappointing. Even though they each looked really good in certain lighting, the consistantly good looks of the DGM won us over. DGM also blends well with the sport package gloss black lower body bits and we went with black trim, not the bronze.
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TXSchnee Major 1323 Rep 1,389 Posts Drives: 2024 XM Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I chose Oxide Gray Metallic for mine. Have Phytonic Blue on my X3 and it is a really nice color, but want something different. I was initially worried about the goldish undertones to the oxide gray, but there are a lot of pics on the M3 forum which helped me decide. I think forum searching on here can really help with color choices. __________________ 2024 BMW XM 2023 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo 4S 2023 BMW iX M60 (sold) 2020 Porsche Cayenne E Hybrid (sold) 2018 X3 M40i (sold)
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noushy ///M Fan 1657 Rep 1,490 Posts Drives: M8 Comp, X5M Comp, iX M60 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Orchard Lake, Mi iTrader: (1)	I dont mind the exterior (ie the front) but my oldest son hates the beaver teeth. He picked out the specs and choose BS as the color that best goes with the curves and lines and front end. BMW could have made it a bit more traditional but choose not to. Noushy __________________ 2019 BMW X5 50i Mineral White/Tartufo all options including M Sport 2022 Porsche 911 C4S Silver/Brown 2023 BMW iX M60 Black Sapphire/Amido, Titanium Bronze trim/22 2023 Audi RS6 Avant Daytona Gray/Black 2024 BMW X5M Comp Brooklyn Gray/Taruma Brown, Titanium Exhaust on order
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TrainingCaptain Enlisted Member 54 Rep 46 Posts Drives: BMW IX Join Date: May 2022 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I wonder if IX will look good with a matte ppf wrap. I have a phytonic blue order, I think that will get too bright if wrapped.
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