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      02-11-2023, 09:24 AM   #89
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I cannot argue with that, but I will state that there was not a whole lot of love for Laguna Seca Blue or Phoenix Yellow 22 years ago on the E46 M3. That has since changed. The reality, there not many here that will still own their pre-LCI G87 by the time values begin to slowly climb.
That would only apply to LSB.Don’t see many people wanting to do an individual color in PY except that guy that ordered it for the original M2.A total waste for what turned out to be the only original M2 painted in an individual color.
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      02-11-2023, 09:51 AM   #90
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The only thing that comes to mind for me is when I found Pirelli makes p-700 period correct tires for the E30 M3 which I put on my Cecotto. It’s something I found to be the coolest small detail ever, but again, I’m sort of obsessive about crap like that.

Are they being reproduced and if so do you mind sharing where you sourced them? Feel free to PM if needed.


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It stings to see a purple M240 knowing you can't get the M2 in that color. Come on! Why is the M2 color palette so boring?

Marketing wise, upsell to a G8X with a vastly better color palette as well as the availability of individual paint. Which by the way is very popular.


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That would only apply to LSB.Don’t see many people wanting to do an individual color in PY except that guy that ordered it for the original M2.A total waste for what turned out to be the only original M2 painted in an individual color.
LSB and PY were offered on the S54 M Roadster and M Coupe at the same time. Either color will bring good money today.

I would be delighted to have an individual color and it be the only one produced in the world. One would have to pick something rather disgusting for that to happen.

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      02-11-2023, 12:18 PM   #91
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It stings to see a purple M240 knowing you can't get the M2 in that color. Come on! Why is the M2 color palette so boring?
I love the Thunder Night Metallic on my M240i. I would have the M2 on order in this color as well. Sadly we are denied such joy and suffer ZB lol. The TR will be ok. At least we have that. My second choice was black.
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      02-11-2023, 01:11 PM   #92
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Came here for the pics of new cars in transit, stayed for the tire fight.
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      02-11-2023, 01:18 PM   #93
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I cannot argue with that, but I will state that there was not a whole lot of love for Laguna Seca Blue or Phoenix Yellow 22 years ago on the E46 M3. That has since changed.
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I would argue there still is not much love for either color in a truly wide dispersion. Maybe for a handful of collectors.
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      02-11-2023, 01:23 PM   #94
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I would argue there still is not much love for either color in a truly wide dispersion. Maybe for a handful of collectors.
Agree completely and over time there are fewer of any models available due to accidents etc. So a clean, documented ugly metallic yellow suddenly is 'collectible' or worthy. 30 years after a model is available tastes and perception change.
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      02-11-2023, 01:24 PM   #95
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I would argue there still is not much love for either color in a truly wide dispersion. Maybe for a handful of collectors.
As a collector I watch the BMW Classic market rather closely. Neither color pop up that often, but when they do, well-kept examples bring exceptional money.
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      02-11-2023, 03:04 PM   #96
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Pictures of 1 of the 2 G87s currently rolling on the streets in Mexico right now:

The other one is a Toronto Red
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      02-11-2023, 03:21 PM   #97
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Pictures of 1 of the 2 G87s currently rolling on the streets in Mexico right now:

The other one is a Toronto Red
That's pretty sharp. Really like it with the bicolor wheels and blue calipers. I'd spec mine with Vernasca for a little contrast, but don't mind the black leather, either.
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      02-12-2023, 10:44 AM   #98
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      02-12-2023, 11:07 AM   #99
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Nah, they are being made in the non-Mexican Potosi Factory
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      02-12-2023, 12:08 PM   #100
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Yas is not what I’d consider a proper blue… It’s a Smurf blue IMO
Pair it with Silverstone interior like I did to complete the package
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      02-12-2023, 08:16 PM   #101
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Love seeing these kind of pictures. Come on AW where are you!
It looks its best in black very sinister looking
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Look out your window - within 5sec you should see white cars
I can’t stand cars in white anymore. They look like appliances to generic looking for me.
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      02-12-2023, 08:19 PM   #103
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They should have covered the cars. Smh last thing we need are rock chips hitting them.
Have you not seen the cars come out of Spartanburg none of them are covered not even in the winter
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      02-12-2023, 08:42 PM   #104
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Have you not seen the cars come out of Spartanburg none of them are covered not even in the winter

Probably blame covid...material unavailability, employee shortage, etc.
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      02-13-2023, 03:23 AM   #105
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Finally received confirmation my unit is at the VPC in Brunswick GA, one week after boat actually anchored. My CA contacted me they're awaiting shipping details but at least it is officially updated to that location in the system.

I'll share timeline here if given.

Edit: and yeah that black car looks great - just no way I'm going to be polishing that every three days.
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      02-15-2023, 11:30 AM   #107
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Finally received confirmation my unit is at the VPC in Brunswick GA, one week after boat actually anchored. My CA contacted me they're awaiting shipping details but at least it is officially updated to that location in the system.

I'll share timeline here if given.

Edit: and yeah that black car looks great - just no way I'm going to be polishing that every three days.

Fingers crossed that no transit damage occurred during the boat ride to Brunswick that would require repair. FYI, your CA has the means to check for this.
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      02-16-2023, 08:34 PM   #108
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These cars are probably shipping to China. The dealerships there told the buyers they are expecting delivery in late Feb / early March.
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