[QTPie]

I probably shouldn't ask... since I am a little "balancing on a knife edge", might make my indecision worse...

The interior colours are black leather with aluminium interior trim. Have also specified X Line package too, standard 17" wheels (style 304?) and sun protection glass.

Has anyone got the X3 in Space Grey or Titanium Silver and "regretted the choice"?

Titanium Silver seems like the "safe, can't loose choice", but then I see metallic Space Grey and think "oooooh, that just looks so nice - a bit more depth and contrast"...

Haven't been able to see them - on an X3 - "in the flesh" to check/compare. I have seen them on other models and even "side by side" - the Space Grey does have more visual impact (at least in the light conditions on Saturday).

QT

[sfax]

It's very subjective but try to get to see both colours in various light in the flesh as TiAg almost has a blue tinge in fading daylight and almost looks white under very bright sunlight. I like SG but wouldn't switch. I like black and CB also but I've owned black cars in the past and they show up dirt too quickly and swirl marks are a problem. Not sure about dirt and swirls on SG

[fiddy yen]

Both are great colors. Space grey has a tendency to show more of the sculpture of the vehicle and highlights the shadows more. Space grey will also show off the Xline package better but it would be less of a contrast with the Black interior.

[pokerface]

Loving our space gray. I wish Sparking Graphite was available though.

[GBMW6612]

I got the titanium silver and like it more and more every time I look at it.

[scs-X3]

+1

Originally Posted by GBMW6612

I got the titanium silver and like it more and more every time I look at it.

[Fryguy29]

You will need to wash the Space Grey a lot more to keep it looking nice. I think it looks nicer though.

[April1]

Its a personal choice. I have V Red but I love Carbon Black too, it's beautiful color.

SG is little dull and TiSi is so common

[bigblackwolf]

Would Mineral Silver be an option for you? Combines very well with Nevada Oyster.

Generally, I see a trend for car manufacturers to offer new colours, away from the traditional black, white, grey or silver. Benz has already quite a range, Volkswagen too, but Audi not yet on Q5 but already on other models.

[DJ Daddy-O]

Dangerous question as everyone will have a view on this.

Having had black, red and silver cars in the past I wanted something that would look good when cleaned/polished like my black and red previous cars but that also hid the dirt better (more like my silver car).

I went for space grey as I thought this might do the trick. And it did.

Really happy with my choice.

[jsbos]

I wrestled with the same question but went with Titanium Silver and love it. Its a bit easier to keep clean. I really wanted the Chestnut interior but not being able to see it in person and the dealer talked me out of it, so I went with black.

Either color is great, good luck!

[turbotoy4me]

I was in the same delema, I love black but am so fussy about keeping them clean and they show water spots to easily, they are beautiful. I wanted somethig a bit darker than silver so I ordered the space gray / Oyster. I am very happy with the color and love the way it changes in the light and shows off the lines of the X3. Good luck, you really can not make a bad choice all the colors offered are nice.

[E92LNGCGY]

This is a tough question. Silver would be great to hide dirt/swirls and easier to keep clean. Space Grey is a great color that really shows the body lines. Either one is a great choice. Or you can white with red/brown leather like me

[AshTX]

Has anyone done Space Gray with Nevada Mojave (brown) leather? I test drove a Black Sapphire X3 with Mojave leather and Fineline Sienna wood, and really liked the interior combination. But I'd like to stick with either a Gray or Silver exterior to keep dirt from showing.

I know Black leather with Aluminum trim is the safer bet for Gray or Silver, but I'm in a hot climate and would like to avoid a black interior. (And Sand Beige leather wouldn't be as kid-friendly.)

Choices, choices...

[QTPie]

Choices, choises indeed!

The order is being submitted, today, as "Space Grey". The annoying thing is that I still have time to change my mind!

Have been back from holiday for a week and have only seen one new style X3 on the roads (sure that I normally see more!) and that was Mineral Silver: it looked great, but not the colour for me this time (too close to my old car colour....)

I would love Black (probably the Metallic one - having an SE) with oyster Leather, but Oyster leather with a toddler (and maybe another one later this year - fingers crossed!) would be BAD! And Black exterior with black leather and sun protection glass would look too much like a (successful) drug dealer or similar...

Will be keeping my eyes peeled for both SG and TS in the flesh to try to reassess my choice...

QT

[sfax]

Originally Posted by QTPie

Choices, choises indeed!

The order is being submitted, today, as "Space Grey". The annoying thing is that I still have time to change my mind!

Have been back from holiday for a week and have only seen one new style X3 on the roads (sure that I normally see more!) and that was Mineral Silver: it looked great, but not the colour for me this time (too close to my old car colour....)

I would love Black (probably the Metallic one - having an SE) with oyster Leather, but Oyster leather with a toddler (and maybe another one later this year - fingers crossed!) would be BAD! And Black exterior with black leather and sun protection glass would look too much like a (successful) drug dealer or similar...

Will be keeping my eyes peeled for both SG and TS in the flesh to try to reassess my choice...

QT

The SP glass isn't that dark so I wouldn't worry too much about that effect - see photo below.

We have a 2 year old and if you are getting SP glass I would still recommened you get the BMW sunblinds as well (if you haven't already). The SP glass on its own isn't enough for little ones in the back. Agree on oyster, same reason we didn't get oyster

[QTPie]

See, I feel happy about SG, then I see a photo (of TS) like yours below - just beautiful!

Thank you, yes, have got the rear sunblinds fitted too (someone had already warned me that it was best to have both...). Dealer looking into the possibility of a rear blind - do you have anything for the back? Son is still rear facing (Maxi Cosi Mobi) at the moment and if we had another one...

Do you have the BMW toddler car seat (jnr 1-2)? If so, any thoughts? Was looking at it - wont be hugely long until (tall in the body) son has outgrown the Mobi, but have seen negative reviews (i.e. it is too upright and - because of use of a cushion restraint (instead of 5 point harness) - children tend to slump forward when asleep.... Can't find any official/safety reviews on that seat (or type of restraint system) either.

QT

Originally Posted by sfax

The SP glass isn't that dark so I wouldn't worry too much about that effect - see photo below.

We have a 2 year old and if you are getting SP glass I would still recommened you get the BMW sunblinds as well (if you haven't already). The SP glass on its own isn't enough for little ones in the back. Agree on oyster, same reason we didn't get oyster

[sfax]

Originally Posted by QTPie

See, I feel happy about SG, then I see a photo (of TS) like yours below - just beautiful!

Thank you, yes, have got the rear sunblinds fitted too (someone had already warned me that it was best to have both...). Dealer looking into the possibility of a rear blind - do you have anything for the back? Son is still rear facing (Maxi Cosi Mobi) at the moment and if we had another one...

Do you have the BMW toddler car seat (jnr 1-2)? If so, any thoughts? Was looking at it - wont be hugely long until (tall in the body) son has outgrown the Mobi, but have seen negative reviews (i.e. it is too upright and - because of use of a cushion restraint (instead of 5 point harness) - children tend to slump forward when asleep.... Can't find any official/safety reviews on that seat (or type of restraint system) either.

QT

Thanks. They're both great colours and it doesn't get more subjective than choosing a colour but my wife and I saw a SG in the dealer just after we had test driven a TS and we both agreed we made the right choice. Like the X3 itself, some of the colours aren’t done justice in photos.

Not sure on a sun blind for the rear window as our child seat is forward facing and I can’t remember seeing blinds for the rear window anywhere on this forum. The seat we have isn’t BMW but it is excellent and highly recommended: Maxi Cosi Priorifix Child Car Seat Black Crystal (ISOFIX) – see Halfords (about £216 there now but we paid £190 so you might get it cheaper elsewhere)

[X35D For Me]

Originally Posted by QTPie

Choices, choises indeed!

The order is being submitted, today, as "Space Grey". The annoying thing is that I still have time to change my mind!

Have been back from holiday for a week and have only seen one new style X3 on the roads (sure that I normally see more!) and that was Mineral Silver: it looked great, but not the colour for me this time (too close to my old car colour....)

I would love Black (probably the Metallic one - having an SE) with oyster Leather, but Oyster leather with a toddler (and maybe another one later this year - fingers crossed!) would be BAD! And Black exterior with black leather and sun protection glass would look too much like a (successful) drug dealer or similar...

Will be keeping my eyes peeled for both SG and TS in the flesh to try to reassess my choice...

QT

Just think, if you upgrade to a 3.0D the metallic paint would be free too!!

[tank531]

Originally Posted by QTPie

Choices, choises indeed!

The order is being submitted, today, as "Space Grey". The annoying thing is that I still have time to change my mind!

Have been back from holiday for a week and have only seen one new style X3 on the roads (sure that I normally see more!) and that was Mineral Silver: it looked great, but not the colour for me this time (too close to my old car colour....)

I would love Black (probably the Metallic one - having an SE) with oyster Leather, but Oyster leather with a toddler (and maybe another one later this year - fingers crossed!) would be BAD! And Black exterior with black leather and sun protection glass would look too much like a (successful) drug dealer or similar...

Will be keeping my eyes peeled for both SG and TS in the flesh to try to reassess my choice...

QT

You need to see the actual colours on a real BMW even if not a F25 as the pictures are not good enough. Even the trim colours you should see in person, again even if not on a F25. I also think certain body colours suit the M-sport more than others due to the deep sides on the with the body kit.

Nice position to be in regarding your choices of spec/engine. As quoted already it appears most M-sport drivers delete the sport suspension.

[Mostafa]

I just wanted to ask typical your q but good to find it.....after two years...i think u r able to give me ur experience....again...grey or silver....black interior...very hot summer in my side....grey or silver...very hard to decide
Thanks in advance

[Sireal]

I have a space gray Z4 with black interior and love it. Just Say'n