Special order colors....

E90-4life · 09-18-2005, 01:12 AM

I have yet seen anyone post about an E90 in a special order or "individiual" color. While I'm waiting for the 335 to arrive I was thinking about getting my 3, whichever one, in Intergalos blue. I was at the dealer today and the salesman told me for about $2500 I could get the special paint. Contemplating right now if it's worth it???...

Nikki · 09-18-2005, 09:23 AM

That's not a bad price, I'd do it if I had the money. I'd definitely get all the options though before I got custom paint. I wouldn't get a 325i and then spend $2500 on paint when I could have a 330i instead. I would also get the sport and premium package before I spent $2500 on paint.

JamieA · 09-18-2005, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

That's not a bad price, I'd do it if I had the money. I'd definitely get all the options though before I got custom paint. I wouldn't get a 325i and then spend $2500 on paint when I could have a 330i instead. I would also get the sport and premium package before I spent $2500 on paint.

I am with you Nikki. A better engine or more option are things you will experience every day rather than occasionally feeling good about having a rare colour after the honeymoon with it has worn off. Unless you absolutely hate all of the standard colours, which would be a remote chance I would think.

Nikki · 09-18-2005, 09:47 AM

I hate all of the standard colors except for Arctic. I like Sparkling Graphite, but I had that on my last car so I wasn't going to get it again. Based on looking in the brochure, when I thought arctic was just another silver, I really couldn't pick any color I liked on the car. There will be different colors next year though, they change them all the time right?

nathan_putland · 09-18-2005, 04:47 PM

I ordered an individual paint as I wanted something that would look different from all the other E90's (and there are a lot out there). While you have to weigh this against more options, I think it is worth it. I suppose everyone has different preferences...

LH1 · 09-18-2005, 05:16 PM

I think it's worth it too.

If I were to get an individual color, I'd get the Titanium Gray Metallic from the 5 series. Even under direct sunlight it remains very dark which is what I like.

Nissan and Porsche also make excellent dark grays. Nissan calls it Smoke and Porsche I think is Atlas Gray.

E90Fleet · 09-18-2005, 06:16 PM

Interelagos Blue would be difficult since it is a //M color, and should be restricted to //M cars

Dani · 09-18-2005, 06:30 PM

if anyone has already done a custom color could you post a picture here....

E90-4life · 09-18-2005, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Interelagos Blue would be difficult since it is a //M color, and should be restricted to //M cars

Yeah, and at the same time "M" is also BMW Individual, and as long as it is an M specific color and special order only on regular series cars, I dont' think BMW cares all that much, that's why they're charging $2500 for it.

liverpoolfc · 09-18-2005, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by E90-4life

I have yet seen anyone post about an E90 in a special order or "individiual" color. While I'm waiting for the 335 to arrive I was thinking about getting my 3, whichever one, in Intergalos blue. I was at the dealer today and the salesman told me for about $2500 I could get the special paint. Contemplating right now if it's worth it???...

IMO it's a waste of $$$.

E90-4life · 09-18-2005, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by liverpoolfc

IMO it's a waste of $$$.

As evident in this very thread, depends on the person.

theclay · 09-18-2005, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by liverpoolfc

IMO it's a waste of $$$.

Some people say BMWs are a waste of money. I feel if you have the money and you want it, go for it.

E90-4life · 09-18-2005, 09:33 PM

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Some people say BMWs are a waste of money. I feel if you have the money and you want it, go for it.

That's funny that you say that clay, someone once told me a long time ago BMW stands for "Big Money Wasters". I don't believe in that but it's intersting none the less I guess?

marcus330i · 09-18-2005, 09:52 PM

Spending $45,000 on a Chevy Suburban is a Big Money Waster.

E90-4life · 09-18-2005, 09:54 PM

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Spending $45,000 on a Chevy Suburban is a Big Money Waster.

AMEN!

E90Fleet · 09-19-2005, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by E90-4life

Yeah, and at the same time "M" is also BMW Individual, and as long as it is an M specific color and special order only on regular series cars, I dont' think BMW cares all that much, that's why they're charging $2500 for it.

They do care, //M colors are generally restricted for the first few years of production to /M cars only

wyrm11 · 09-19-2005, 02:36 AM

I was told that BMW Individual wasn't available in the US. Is this not true? Can you get custom interiors done as well?

E90-4Life, could you PM me or something and let me know what dealer you work with that allows the individual program? I'm a Socal native too (though I'm currently in DC).

Thanks!

davinet78 · 09-19-2005, 06:36 AM

i would get every possible option with the biggest engine possible and then if i have money left i would get the special paint

BMW Enthusiast · 10-11-2005, 09:03 PM

Yeah, I also thought it was unavailable in the U.S..

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Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	That's not a bad price, I'd do it if I had the money. I'd definitely get all the options though before I got custom paint. I wouldn't get a 325i and then spend $2500 on paint when I could have a 330i instead. I would also get the sport and premium package before I spent $2500 on paint. __________________ Nikki
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Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	I hate all of the standard colors except for Arctic. I like Sparkling Graphite, but I had that on my last car so I wasn't going to get it again. Based on looking in the brochure, when I thought arctic was just another silver, I really couldn't pick any color I liked on the car. There will be different colors next year though, they change them all the time right? __________________ Nikki
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nathan_putland Enlisted Member 1 Rep 35 Posts Drives: 3 Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I ordered an individual paint as I wanted something that would look different from all the other E90's (and there are a lot out there). While you have to weigh this against more options, I think it is worth it. I suppose everyone has different preferences...
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