Why do people hate monaco blue?

BMW Lawman · 10-31-2005, 03:30 AM

No Hating, just many different opinions on what the best color is........13 different opinions to be exact.

MBChariot · 10-31-2005, 03:35 AM

I love Monaco Blue, I bought it for the wife. I get plenty of compliments on it as well.

Meatnog · 10-31-2005, 08:05 AM

I love my Monaco Blue. I was torn between that and the Graphite. Both are awesome colors.

I, personally, dislike the Jet Black ones because EVERYONE has a black BMW/Infiniti/Mercedes/Lexus/etc... Both look great, I just wanted to be a little different

ase2dais · 10-31-2005, 08:22 AM

I dont like the color, its just for me not an elegant color, like he graphite.

e90driver · 10-31-2005, 08:27 AM

I like Monaco Blue, but I always choose "safe" colors that I know will still be in style in a few years. Not saying that Monaco Blue will be out in a couple but there are some "classic" colors that will always be in. I do think that Monaco looks better in person though- bmw website or their book doesn't do it justice.

hunt55 · 10-31-2005, 11:11 AM

Love the Monaco Blue.The brochure and WEB site colors are not true when you see the car. Started out buying grahite and only looked at the blue for features. But bought the blue. You have to work a little to keep it up but if you use good cleaner/wax and polishing cloth it is not that bad. Keeping wheels clean is more of a pain.

Barry626 · 11-04-2005, 05:00 AM

I totally love my Monaco Blue.
I switched 7 days into my order from Graphite.
Really glad I did. Goes best with Terra leather!

natalia · 11-04-2005, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Barry626

I totally love my Monaco Blue.
I switched 7 days into my order from Graphite.
Really glad I did. Goes best with Terra leather!

I also swithced from Graphite to monaco 3 days after placing my order. I like terra but went with the black.

Meatnog · 11-04-2005, 08:51 AM

Meanwhile I think the biege/wheat interior looks best with the Monaco blue. Like a nice pair of khakis combined with a navy blue shirt.

new0rder · 11-04-2005, 10:24 AM

I want the color since I haven't seen it in my park lot. all I see is SG, Black

HRC · 11-04-2005, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by spitfire6000

...personal opinion, but i just found it kind of strange that the most dynamic color available would be getting bad raps on this forum.

Some may not share your opinion that monaco blue is the most *dynamic* color.

Danny

Wolf359 · 11-04-2005, 06:46 PM

Yeah, I'd say that of Arctic which no one can figure out if it's grey, green or blue...!

I didn't like Monaco when I saw it at the dealership but it was inside, with neon lighting, and I didn't bash it eigher, I just said I didn't see the metallic part of it and that's what made me wonder if it was worth paying the extra. A Sapphire black X3 had plenty of sparkle, in the same room.

Anyways, I still have to see Monaco in direct sunlight before making my mind on wether or not I like it. Right now I'm neutral towards it.

CnoteMD · 11-05-2005, 08:00 AM

I have always liked blue. Prior to actually seeing Monaco Blue, I planned on ordering my car in that color. I wasn't expecting it to be so dark. It seemed only marginally lighter than the Carbon Black from the M3, maybe halfway between the Orient Blue and Carbon Black may be a better description.

Either way, it wasn't what I was looking for. I would have gladly taken Mystic Blue, but it wasn't available at the time I placed my order. Overall, I am glad I chose Titanium Silver.

Michael

LEDZEP · 11-05-2005, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by spitfire6000

I dont get why im seeing so many people round here and other places bashing monaco blue.

Whereas Arctic white or black saffire always look either white or black, monaco is bmw's only 2 shade color...during the day it looks dark blue, on very sunny days it looks like an even lighter blue...and at night it just looks black. Its like having 3 different colors on your car at different times of day and at different seasons.

I don't know of anyone who "hates" the color. It's not for me, so I didn't get it, but why would I care about other's choices? Couple of points of contention though, first off - there is no such thing as Arctic White. There is Arctic Metallic and Alpine White. I know, I have one of each. As for the pearlecent effect of the color, it's great that monaco blue is like that... I had a Pacific Blue Perl Passat that was very much like that - but you need to look at the photo thread for Arctic. I don't think any other color (BMW) changes shades as much as Arctic does.

Bottom line, if you like the color that's great. If we all had the same tastes then Henry Ford's mantra would still hold true: "any color you like, as long as it's black".

AW330i · 11-05-2005, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Oz

No color "sucks". Everybody has their own taste. Period

Agreed!

roby-bmw · 12-10-2005, 12:17 PM

I 'm waiting for my new e90 320d monaco blue...
I love that color!!

When I have the car, i post some photos..

bye everibody from Italy. This is a great forum!!!!

ase2dais · 12-10-2005, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

Its funny how most people probably think I bought my car because its a status thing...
Thats when I say, "No. Thats what Lexus is for."

I wouldnt go that far...
Lexus ? most even confused them with Infiniti's...
even Benz are dime a dozen.
maybe Jags, Porsche, Ferraris or Maybachs . ..

bavarian19 · 12-10-2005, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ase2dais

I wouldnt go that far...
Lexus ? most even confused them with Infiniti's...
even Benz are dime a dozen.
maybe Jags, Porsche, Ferraris or Maybachs . ..

Tell me the C-class isnt all that played out in the Dc area

1er120i · 12-11-2005, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by spitfire6000

alot of people are saying the color sucks since its not quite black and not quite blue.

lol are they color blind

cntlaw · 12-11-2005, 02:11 AM

The color is not ugly, pretty close to my ex-E320.
Some ppl would think that it is just too serious for a sporty sedan.

ages944 · 12-11-2005, 03:37 AM

Yep, imo MB rocks. When I started out looking at the car, I was convinced I'd want Jet Black. Then I saw one in MB at a dealership. One walk-around is all it took to convince me that I wanted this color more. I've got MB/beige on mine.

blazersk · 12-11-2005, 07:04 AM

ive been thinking about switching from Jet Black to Monaco Blue, but here in my country Black is not that popular as it is in the us, so Ill get the black probably..I miss america a lot and the black will remind me at least a little of the us

haha..really p.s: my best friend is from south dakota..thats why as well

10-31-2005, 03:30 AM	#23
BMW Lawman Supreme Commander of Allied Forces 24 Rep 283 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Sport Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 335i F30 [0.00]	No Hating, just many different opinions on what the best color is........13 different opinions to be exact. __________________
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10-31-2005, 03:35 AM	#24
MBChariot HESSEN///M3 10 Rep 225 Posts Drives: TIag E46 ///M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Belton, Texas iTrader: (0)	I love Monaco Blue, I bought it for the wife. I get plenty of compliments on it as well. __________________ MB 330i ZSP Sport PKG TIAG/Imola E46 M3/OEM ZCP wheels "A6 direction Saarbrücken"
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10-31-2005, 08:05 AM	#25
Meatnog Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Sedan Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	I love my Monaco Blue. I was torn between that and the Graphite. Both are awesome colors. I, personally, dislike the Jet Black ones because EVERYONE has a black BMW/Infiniti/Mercedes/Lexus/etc... Both look great, I just wanted to be a little different __________________ 2006 330i Sedan: Monaco Blue, Beige/Walnut, Premium Package.
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10-31-2005, 08:22 AM	#26
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10-31-2005, 08:27 AM	#27
e90driver Lieutenant 14 Rep 502 Posts Drives: 06 325i, 08 328xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	I like Monaco Blue, but I always choose "safe" colors that I know will still be in style in a few years. Not saying that Monaco Blue will be out in a couple but there are some "classic" colors that will always be in. I do think that Monaco looks better in person though- bmw website or their book doesn't do it justice. __________________ see ya 06 325i. IT'S HERE!- 08 E92 328xi, Premium, Auto, Cold- Montego Blue
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10-31-2005, 11:11 AM	#28
hunt55 Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Love the Monaco Blue.The brochure and WEB site colors are not true when you see the car. Started out buying grahite and only looked at the blue for features. But bought the blue. You have to work a little to keep it up but if you use good cleaner/wax and polishing cloth it is not that bad. Keeping wheels clean is more of a pain.
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11-04-2005, 05:00 AM	#29
Barry626 Captain 23 Rep 724 Posts Drives: Coming: 2012 135i Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I totally love my Monaco Blue. I switched 7 days into my order from Graphite. Really glad I did. Goes best with Terra leather!
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11-04-2005, 08:51 AM	#31
Meatnog Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Sedan Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	Meanwhile I think the biege/wheat interior looks best with the Monaco blue. Like a nice pair of khakis combined with a navy blue shirt. __________________ 2006 330i Sedan: Monaco Blue, Beige/Walnut, Premium Package.
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11-04-2005, 10:24 AM	#32
new0rder Lowlife Republic 15 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 06 325XI Monaco Blue Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	I want the color since I haven't seen it in my park lot. all I see is SG, Black __________________ 06 Monaco Blue Metallic 325xi
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11-04-2005, 06:46 PM	#34
Wolf359 Captain 12 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I'd say that of Arctic which no one can figure out if it's grey, green or blue...! I didn't like Monaco when I saw it at the dealership but it was inside, with neon lighting, and I didn't bash it eigher, I just said I didn't see the metallic part of it and that's what made me wonder if it was worth paying the extra. A Sapphire black X3 had plenty of sparkle, in the same room. Anyways, I still have to see Monaco in direct sunlight before making my mind on wether or not I like it. Right now I'm neutral towards it.
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11-05-2005, 08:00 AM	#35
CnoteMD Commander in Chief 37 Rep 1,034 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 535i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M5 [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	I have always liked blue. Prior to actually seeing Monaco Blue, I planned on ordering my car in that color. I wasn't expecting it to be so dark. It seemed only marginally lighter than the Carbon Black from the M3, maybe halfway between the Orient Blue and Carbon Black may be a better description. Either way, it wasn't what I was looking for. I would have gladly taken Mystic Blue, but it wasn't available at the time I placed my order. Overall, I am glad I chose Titanium Silver. Michael __________________ 2008 BMW 535i Space Gray, Black Leather, Dark Bamboo Trim\| Sport Automatic with Paddles \| Sport Package 2008 BMW M5 (gone, but not forgotten) Space Gray, Silverstone Merino Leather, Madeira Walnut Wood Trim \| 7speed SMG \| All options Mods: Corsa Exhaust \| RPI Ram Air Intake \| H&R Sport Springs \| Rogue Engineering 12mm spacers
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12-10-2005, 12:17 PM	#38
roby-bmw New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2005 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 BMW 320d E90 [0.00] 1999 320d e46 [0.00]	I 'm waiting for my new e90 320d monaco blue... I love that color!! When I have the car, i post some photos.. bye everibody from Italy. This is a great forum!!!!
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12-11-2005, 02:11 AM	#42
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12-11-2005, 03:37 AM	#43
ages944 Captain 98 Rep 990 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago 'burbs iTrader: (0)	Yep, imo MB rocks. When I started out looking at the car, I was convinced I'd want Jet Black. Then I saw one in MB at a dealership. One walk-around is all it took to convince me that I wanted this color more. I've got MB/beige on mine.
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12-11-2005, 07:04 AM	#44
blazersk Enlisted Member 9 Rep 44 Posts Drives: e90 330i jet black Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Slovakia, Europe iTrader: (0)	ive been thinking about switching from Jet Black to Monaco Blue, but here in my country Black is not that popular as it is in the us, so Ill get the black probably..I miss america a lot and the black will remind me at least a little of the us haha..really p.s: my best friend is from south dakota..thats why as well
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