individual color

enwhykiid · 08-09-2006, 02:46 PM

i dont get the concept of an individual color--what does this mean?

inTgr8r · 08-09-2006, 02:49 PM

It's BMWs "Individual" program.
Custom order special colours and materials..... $$$$ cha ching

nmulax · 08-09-2006, 02:50 PM

Someone correct me if I'm wrong; but I think it's basically ordering a non-standard color on a vehicle. In theory, you could choose from any color on BMW's paint palette... for instance a Phoenix Yellow Metallic 325i.

enwhykiid · 08-09-2006, 02:51 PM

how much more would a different color cost?

nmulax · 08-09-2006, 02:53 PM

I think it's $2k plus for a different exterior color.

KL2DC · 08-09-2006, 03:05 PM

BMW Individual is an independent arm of BMW AG, just like BMW Motorsport...

In a nutshell, they're the official 'pimp your ride' department of BMW and they do a lot of custom work. We see BMW Individual equipment packages offered on different models (paint, interior trim etc) but their work really aren't limited to that...

It seems that you can order non-standard colors at a $2,500 premium but it does involve some paperwork, back and forth with Germany.

enwhykiid · 08-09-2006, 10:06 PM

it is available in the U.S right?

Chesmu · 08-09-2006, 10:19 PM

check it out....

http://www.bmw.com/com/_shortcuts/individual/

astra · 08-09-2006, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nmulax

Someone correct me if I'm wrong; but I think it's basically ordering a non-standard color on a vehicle. In theory, you could choose from any color on BMW's paint palette... for instance a Phoenix Yellow Metallic 325i.

that's spot on...

enwhykiid · 08-10-2006, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moocow

check it out....

http://www.bmw.com/com/_shortcuts/individual/

are the colors on the website the only ones available?

Dante · 08-10-2006, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nmulax

Someone correct me if I'm wrong; but I think it's basically ordering a non-standard color on a vehicle. In theory, you could choose from any color on BMW's paint palette... for instance a Phoenix Yellow Metallic 325i.

Funny you mention that.

Actually, I've seen a 320d touring, bone stock though, in Phoenix Yellow Metallic. Was a bit of an ugly sighting...

Didn't have my camera along, but it didn't look good anyway.

A61 · 08-10-2006, 01:44 PM

I've always liked carbon black metallic which is a color option on the E46 M3. I almost ordered it on my E90 330i but my sales rep kept discouraging me.. that it was too close to metallic black and it's just a waste of $$. I end up ordering TiAg. Now that I look back on it, I should have done it. Perhaps my next bimmer.

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