Zandvoort Blue, Toronto Red or Brooklyn Grey?

Lex Templar · 03-12-2023, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by wj100

I'm still sticking with AW and black wheels too... Although the bi-colors in the latest pics are giving me pause.

I hate that I feel like I'm settling for AW because of lack of color options, but oh well...

My M2 was always going to be AW, I didn't have to look at the other colours. With black wheels and carbon roof, it is perfect. The most classic M colour in my opinion. Just think how good the 1M looked in its day, in white.

Game · 03-12-2023, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by donm527

After reading your comment I am reminded you are absolutely right. In pics BG always looks great to me... light metallic gray and in these pics the metallic just shows the lines and the flares nicely and initially I ordered my M240i in BG color unseen. But it's been more common and decided I didn't like it.

But in person BG ALWAYS looks darker and flatter. Even in the S FL sun. My within half mile from my house I have neighbors with an I4 and two X6's in BG and they look dark and flat compared to pics.

Of the M2 choices available... TR seems like the only color.

Speaking of neighbors, I am waiting on a PB M240i order and just last night after evening run what do I see a couple of houses where the I4 is... PB 230. There goes being unique in the neighborhood.

X6 didn’t come in BG until this upcoming LCI.

BimmerFix · 03-13-2023, 01:55 AM

Brooklyn Grey & Toronto Red seem the most aggressive

My choice is still ZB. Which I consider a softer color
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anaveed1 · 03-13-2023, 02:30 AM

Saw all three in person. I'd rank them BG, ZB, TR. This surprised me because I liked TR the most in pictures. If I was to order, I would go ZB because it looked like a special color, haven't seen anything like it on a car before.

T_U_D · 03-13-2023, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by anaveed1

Saw all three in person. I'd rank them BG, ZB, TR. This surprised me because I liked TR the most in pictures. If I was to order, I would go ZB because it looked like a special color, haven't seen anything like it on a car before.

Hmm… you must not get out much.

zero21 · 03-13-2023, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by T_U_D

Hmm… you must not get out much.

Wondered how long it would take one of our own to post these pictures...at least we got that out of the way.

This is a nice joke but seeing the two side by side it's actually completely different. And yes, there was an N car at Daytona. Close but no cigar

T_U_D · 03-13-2023, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by zero21

Wondered how long it would take one of our own to post these pictures...at least we got that out of the way.

This is a nice joke but seeing the two side by side it's actually completely different. And yes, there was an N car at Daytona. Close but no cigar

I have heard differentiating reports from those that were also in attendance at the Rolex 24.

M_Power Rob · 03-13-2023, 08:58 AM

And for old muscle car enthusiasts, in the lat 60s Chevy had Carolina Blue as an option on Camaros and Chevelles.

M_Power Rob · 03-13-2023, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by zero21

Wondered how long it would take one of our own to post these pictures...at least we got that out of the way.

This is a nice joke but seeing the two side by side it's actually completely different. And yes, there was an N car at Daytona. Close but no cigar

Therevare a lot of "close" and some very close (Porsche and Lambo colors come to mind).

The EXACT color BMW is using may be its own but there are numerous cars on the road with that similar looking color that ZB will not stand out as "different" than any other manufacturer's color.

JustinHEMI · 03-13-2023, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by M_Power Rob

And for old muscle car enthusiasts, in the lat 60s Chevy had Carolina Blue as an option on Camaros and Chevelles.

Don't forget B5 Blue for Mopars.

Tag · 03-13-2023, 12:04 PM

Few more pics from BMWBLOG.

Bumpinjeep · 03-13-2023, 02:32 PM

Out of the 3 you asked, I would 100% go with BG. It looks like a dynamic color, similar to HS on the F87. ZB looks too soft for me and I feel like that color isn't special enough, you can find similar shades on everything from Hyundais to Toyotas. TR looks like it could be interesting I suppose.

I honestly think I need to see the car in the flesh to make a better judgement. Some colors that look flat in pictures look completely different under natural light where you can see the depth of the lines on the car to really get the big picture.

TL-DR - Grey

LivingInSalt · 03-13-2023, 02:43 PM

You see way more primer gray cars like BG than blue cars like ZB.

T_U_D · 03-13-2023, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Tag

Few more pics from BMWBLOG.

Tag Heads-up, the first four photos have previously been posted and several months ago. BMW of Manhattan originally posted the photos via their Instagram. The last photo was taken by another forum member at the Performance Center last October and posted in a thread he started here.

Tag · 03-13-2023, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by T_U_D

Tag Heads-up, the first four photos have previously been posted and several months ago. BMW of Manhattan originally posted the photos via their Instagram. The last photo was taken by another forum member at the Performance Center last October and posted in a thread he started here.

I'm sure you're right. I can't keep track anymore; I just post whatever I see popup in new posts from various sites. We're so close to the flood gates opening up. Any day now...

T_U_D · 03-13-2023, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by LivingInSalt

You see way more primer gray cars like BG than blue cars like ZB.

Very true. I would have to select BG over ZB if they were the only two paint choices. The hard reality, I do not care for either, but BG would be easier for me to live with.

BimmerFix · 03-13-2023, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LivingInSalt

You see way more primer gray cars like BG than blue cars like ZB.

On point .. never once seen a Hyundai or Toyota in a similar light blue, And I live in LA

I don’t understand the constant bashing of ZB , just to make one feel better about their choice in color.

M_Power Rob · 03-13-2023, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerFix

On point .. never once seen a Hyundai or Toyota in a similar light blue, And I live in LA

I don’t understand the constant bashing of ZB , just to make one feel better about their choice in color.

It goes both ways, some make constant posts about how great it is or how they saw it and its better than what people are making it out to be. Its easy to make jabs at those posts.

Bottom line...there are 5 colors, none great, but if you are buying the car you have to pick one of them. There is no right or wrong, its a personal preference and all that matters is people are happy with their choice.

Now who really thinks that faded baby blue looks good? J/k.

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Bumpinjeep Colonel 6214 Rep 2,538 Posts Drives: 2023 M2 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Redmond, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 M2 [8.33]	Out of the 3 you asked, I would 100% go with BG. It looks like a dynamic color, similar to HS on the F87. ZB looks too soft for me and I feel like that color isn't special enough, you can find similar shades on everything from Hyundais to Toyotas. TR looks like it could be interesting I suppose. I honestly think I need to see the car in the flesh to make a better judgement. Some colors that look flat in pictures look completely different under natural light where you can see the depth of the lines on the car to really get the big picture. TL-DR - Grey __________________ Present BMW: 2023 M2 BSM W/Carbon everything, 6 Speed Past BMWs: 2020 M2C HS Executive, 6 Speed 2017 M3 YMB Executive, 6 Speed, ZCP Everything else: 2024 Wrangler 4Xe 2020 MK 7.5 GTI
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