BMW M5 in Individual Atacama Yellow

Powerbeast · 04-27-2013, 01:29 AM

So so wrong, at least lose the chrome shit

Boss330 · 04-27-2013, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glockperfect

Thank you. Chrome has always looked good on fast cars, and always will. Ironically, the number of people bemoaning the chrome sort of proves that the blacked out look is actually more passé.

So true.

I was in Monaco last weekend (for the Top Marques show) and the amount of cars with matte/frozen colours actually made it uncool. Partly because the number of cars but partly also because it was on every kind of vehicle from scooters, Smart cars, delivery vans, supercars, M5 etc... Proving that to much of the same on every other vehicle isn't good!

Choosing chrome trim is now actually a way of standing out from the crowd of similar looking BMW's with black on black or black trim. Chrome is coming back!

Boss330 · 04-27-2013, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil335

Why does everyone in the UAE try to out do each other by seeing who can have the tackiest, ugliest, most vomit worthy car on the road. Haha! Your car might be chrome but mine is golden shower yellow with chrome trim!

Sure you didn't mean USA instead of UAE

...

best-perf · 04-27-2013, 06:40 AM

guys, guys, guys!

As far as I know, all beemer's in UAE, Qatar, Dubai etc have the chrome accents not because of their owners tasteless choice, but because there's something called GULF SPEC for those countries,and that spec includes EVERY SINGLE option as standard, maybe without CCB's.

M5007 · 04-27-2013, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhirm5

Ugh. And why chrome window trim?

My reaction exactly.

M5007 · 04-27-2013, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boss330

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil335

Why does everyone in the UAE try to out do each other by seeing who can have the tackiest, ugliest, most vomit worthy car on the road. Haha! Your car might be chrome but mine is golden shower yellow with chrome trim!

Sure you didn't mean USA instead of UAE

...

LMFAO. Exactly. We are the GUILTY party when it comes to this shit. Mainly due to the shear volume of cars and mixed taste.

Rolitto · 04-27-2013, 08:20 AM

I like the colour, it makes it look noticeable and unique.

aajami · 04-27-2013, 02:18 PM

Villagio Mall. I've parked in that exact same spot before

While I love Atacama Yellow, I probably wouldn't have chosen that color on a luxury saloon. That said, nothing shows off a car's lines better than that color.

strati1 · 04-27-2013, 02:53 PM

That's an awesome taxi

mikefromMA · 04-27-2013, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chong0

that is one bad ass nyc cab!

Scott_in_FL · 04-27-2013, 03:58 PM

I think it looks great all around with the stock chrome pieces keeping the car "factory" unique. I could do without the chrome window surrounds but the other bits look fine. I may be the only one that thinks the M5 color options are terrible. No true black, no true silver (and titanium silver is bland anyway, bmw should look at MB's heavy metallic silver choices for some inspiration), and certainly nothing that really pops. The M5 colors are great choices for 60-year old men but suck for 30- and 40-somethings.... that's why we all picked AW

It's the only "young" color of the bunch.

Alpine F31 · 04-28-2013, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Budge

As a stay-at-home dad, let me tell ya, I would drive THAT tike taxi every day of the week! I like it, chrome and all.

+1
And to all the posters suggesting it should have black wheels and trim....are you sure? Then it would look like a giant bumble bee!

GT1281 · 04-28-2013, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boss330

Sure you didn't mean USA instead of UAE

...

Good point! The car is still golden shower yellow though.

Aventador97 · 04-29-2013, 09:09 AM

This car is fantastic, the yellow really shows the lines of the car. I think that the M5 doesn't have enough cosmetic differences to the general public to distinguish the car. I don't think it visually looks as expensive as it is, and this color does a lot to fix that problem.

eMvy · 04-29-2013, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SedateMe

560hp Mustard bottle :P

eMvy · 04-29-2013, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hyperboost

On another note, BMW should let owners pick brake caliper colors for those who want individual ordering. That blue caliper looks out of place on this car

+1

IceCold1906 · 05-01-2013, 10:47 AM

Not liking this color at all.

04-27-2013, 01:29 AM	#67
Powerbeast Lieutenant General 5408 Rep 10,825 Posts Drives: F80 M3 RarriRot Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (4)	So so wrong, at least lose the chrome shit
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-27-2013, 06:40 AM	#70
best-perf Enlisted Member 6 Rep 43 Posts Drives: M5 E61 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Poland iTrader: (0)	guys, guys, guys! As far as I know, all beemer's in UAE, Qatar, Dubai etc have the chrome accents not because of their owners tasteless choice, but because there's something called GULF SPEC for those countries,and that spec includes EVERY SINGLE option as standard, maybe without CCB's.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-27-2013, 08:20 AM	#73
Rolitto Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 255 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Beirut and Canada iTrader: (0)	I like the colour, it makes it look noticeable and unique.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-27-2013, 02:18 PM	#74
aajami Brigadier General 432 Rep 4,567 Posts Drives: Space Gray '09 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA iTrader: (4)	Villagio Mall. I've parked in that exact same spot before While I love Atacama Yellow, I probably wouldn't have chosen that color on a luxury saloon. That said, nothing shows off a car's lines better than that color. __________________ '09 E92 M3: Space Gray, Black, Carbon Leather \| ZTP 2MK ZPP 2MT 6FL \| link 1 / link 2 Mods: M Performance exhaust \| ZCP retrofit \| Euro airbox \| GTS DCT flash \| JPN 240 ECU flash \| Euro LCI taillights \| CRT lip \| OEM alarm retrofit \| Space Gray bumper plugs \| BMW Performance: Mk. II spoiler / Mk. II non-electronic steering wheel / mirror caps / front grilles / side gills / intake louvers / emblem
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-27-2013, 02:53 PM	#75
strati1 Lieutenant 30 Rep 457 Posts Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: May 2010 Location: DFW/SoCal iTrader: (0)	That's an awesome taxi __________________ //Mods: Golf Tee, red out tails, smoked fogs, B&G S2 Springs, Adjustable Koni Yellows, Vorshlag Camberplates, PSS 225 square, Macht Schnell 90mm studs, H&R spacers 15mm front 20mm rear (no rubbing), RPI scoops, K&N
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-27-2013, 03:58 PM	#77
Scott_in_FL Private 8 Rep 56 Posts Drives: 2010 Nissan GTR Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Boca Raton, FL iTrader: (0)	I think it looks great all around with the stock chrome pieces keeping the car "factory" unique. I could do without the chrome window surrounds but the other bits look fine. I may be the only one that thinks the M5 color options are terrible. No true black, no true silver (and titanium silver is bland anyway, bmw should look at MB's heavy metallic silver choices for some inspiration), and certainly nothing that really pops. The M5 colors are great choices for 60-year old men but suck for 30- and 40-somethings.... that's why we all picked AW It's the only "young" color of the bunch.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-29-2013, 09:09 AM	#80
Aventador97 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 214 Posts Drives: Mustang Cobra and Mustang V6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kentucky iTrader: (0)	This car is fantastic, the yellow really shows the lines of the car. I think that the M5 doesn't have enough cosmetic differences to the general public to distinguish the car. I don't think it visually looks as expensive as it is, and this color does a lot to fix that problem.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-01-2013, 10:47 AM	#83
IceCold1906 Private 5 Rep 65 Posts Drives: E46 ///M...I finally did it! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Seattle, WA \| Houston & Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Not liking this color at all.
	Appreciate 0 Quote