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View Poll Results: Platinum Grey vs Sparkling Bronze
Platinum Grey 40 68.97%
Sparkling Bronze 18 31.03%
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Old 07-17-2010, 11:50 PM
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Platinum gray has green and blue flakes. It looks different, lighter or darker, based on lighting. Here are some pics to help you. I did not find the bright sunlight pics as the sparkling bronze above but have some close-ups.

If rans09vert can post some close-ups, like the bumper and hood pics I posted below, it will be good comparison for you.
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This is all I have right now. The color is beautiful, you can't go wrong.
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The sparkling bronze will hide dirt and look cleaner. But I think I am leaning toward the gray.
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They are both beautiful colors. When you look at one you think: "oooh I'll get that," then when you look at the other you think: "oooh I'll get that!"

Not the worst problem having to pick between two such nice options!
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Ok decision made!

After much consideration, I've decided to go with the Platinum Grey Metallic. I love the Sparkling Bronze, but I've always tended more towards the blues and grays.

So it will be a 5.0 will everything except: M Sport, 3rd Row, Rear Heated, Rear Entertainment, Lane Departure, Smartphone integration. I'll also be getting the 19s instead of the 20s due to the fact that I go to the snow and don't want to deal with a winter setup (19s on my 07 4.8 have served me well)

Thank you all for your help and input!
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Ok decision made!

After much consideration, I've decided to go with the Platinum Grey Metallic. I love the Sparkling Bronze, but I've always tended more towards the blues and grays.

So it will be a 5.0 will everything except: M Sport, 3rd Row, Rear Heated, Rear Entertainment, Lane Departure, Smartphone integration. I'll also be getting the 19s instead of the 20s due to the fact that I go to the snow and don't want to deal with a winter setup (19s on my 07 4.8 have served me well)

Thank you all for your help and input!
Will look nice next to your black vantage.
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Sparkling Bronze for ME!

Thanks for posting the pics, I ordered my Sparkling Bronze X5 40d two weeks ago without seeing the car in the flesh in that colour. You have confirmed to me that its the right choice it looks fantastic!! What colour is the leather? I've ordered Tobacco Nevada leather.
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Thanks, we love the color. The leather is a shade lighter than what you ordered, I cant recall the exact name, but I think it is a cinammon brown nevada leather. Color does not show any dirt or scratches, and we get lots of compliments on it. Good luck, enjoy it!
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I have SB with tobacco and it's gorgeous, perfect match! Enjoy!!
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Biggest advantage of PG is it matches the brake dust perfectly. I used to clean my wheels constantly with my '08 Monaco Blue..now only once a week.
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