Color advice

Wdh777 · 04-17-2014, 07:05 PM

Sorry to poll folks but I'm really on the fence. I'm trying to buy an in stock car so can't get the exact match. I currently have a m3 with orange interior as a reference point. I can get a Singapore grey with orange extended interior (really wish it was full) or a black on black full interior (since already black not sure if the full adds much). What I the popular opinion on these. Interestingly the in stock inventory seems like it is 80% black and one dealer said black on black is the most popular color combo but is this too much black. Thanks

stealth.pilot · 04-17-2014, 07:38 PM

Not good choices. Wait for something else to come up.

Black black is boring.

Singapore/Full Sakhir is really nice. But I wouldn't compromise with extended. There are plenty of cars if you shop around.

Wdh777 · 04-17-2014, 07:54 PM

so do you think can get a Singapore grey with full orange on a lot someplace that is fully loaded or will i need to wait to build it.

Mbdurham17 · 04-17-2014, 07:56 PM

Sounds like the dealership is trying to push your toward what they have of course instead of searching inventory for something you want. If you pass they will most likely start checking inventory for you to still make the sell.

Wdh777 · 04-17-2014, 07:56 PM

although the black and black is growing on me but is that old school?

mwlmd · 04-17-2014, 07:58 PM

what are the options on each car?

I think extended sakhir is fine.

DukeCapitalM3 · 04-17-2014, 08:02 PM

Advantage BMW in Houston has about 6 sitting on the lot, singapore grey on black for several of them, a few others. May want to check them out.

They also have...get this, 14 M6's on the lot, not kidding

I just ordered a frozen silver on full black from Steve Thomas, can't wait! Good Luck!

stealth.pilot · 04-17-2014, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Wdh777

so do you think can get a Singapore grey with full orange on a lot someplace that is fully loaded or will i need to wait to build it.

It's a pretty common configuration.

Wdh777 · 04-17-2014, 08:44 PM

I will try Houston. Ideal build would be Singapore grey, full orange, competition package, executive, drivers assist, led lighting, and b&0 stereo so everything except night vision. Everyone is trying to to stay on the east coast since I am in ny but can I really search nationally and also incoming to the port?

Mbdurham17 · 04-17-2014, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Wdh777

I will try Houston. Ideal build would be Singapore grey, full orange, competition package, executive, drivers assist, led lighting, and b&0 stereo so everything except night vision. Everyone is trying to to stay on the east coast since I am in ny but can I really search nationally and also incoming to the port?

My dealer searched incoming to port and nationally and found exactly what I wanted minus full leather coming into port so I took it. I kinda regret not getting full but didn't want to wait. They had 3 others on the lot at the time.

Bluehorseshoe · 04-17-2014, 08:51 PM

Dealer about an hour north of NYC in Ridgefield, CT has a loaded Singapore Grey with full Silverstone leather that you could probably get a sweet deal on.

Wdh777 · 04-17-2014, 10:07 PM

Thanks. Silverstone is too light for me. Options are both the same. looking for Singapore grey, dot, full orange, competition,drivers, executive, lighting, b&o so everything except the night time drivers.

M5essex · 04-18-2014, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Mbdurham17

My dealer searched incoming to port and nationally and found exactly what I wanted minus full leather coming into port so I took it. I kinda regret not getting full but didn't want to wait. They had 3 others on the lot at the time.

That's my spec...

delivery next week. Can't wait

Bimmer6 · 04-18-2014, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Wdh777

Sorry to poll folks but I'm really on the fence. I'm trying to buy an in stock car so can't get the exact match. I currently have a m3 with orange interior as a reference point. I can get a Singapore grey with orange extended interior (really wish it was full) or a black on black full interior (since already black not sure if the full adds much). What I the popular opinion on these. Interestingly the in stock inventory seems like it is 80% black and one dealer said black on black is the most popular color combo but is this too much black. Thanks

No black on black too boring over time. Have the dealer work for a dealer trade.

Bluehorseshoe · 04-18-2014, 06:13 AM

Have you considered Black Sapphire Metallic with full SO leather?

Wdh777 · 04-18-2014, 06:18 AM

The back with full SO could be pretty interesting actually. I think the priority is the full SO and any of Singapore, space or black metallics and fully loaded.

6spdterror · 04-21-2014, 06:15 AM

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The back with full SO could be pretty interesting actually. I think the priority is the full SO and any of Singapore, space or black metallics and fully loaded.

Which dealership are you getting it from if you dont mind me asking? Im in the business and my very close friend is a fleet manager at Hassel BMW so let me know if you need my help

AAMC · 04-21-2014, 06:43 AM

I like the contrast of the extended SO as opposed to the full SO, but wish they would do the black parts in leather.

dhirm5 · 04-21-2014, 07:03 AM

Black on black is classy - I'm a fan of it. I'd pick black full over s.o. extended.

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DukeCapitalM3 Private 1 Rep 83 Posts Drives: E93 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NOLA iTrader: (0)	Advantage BMW in Houston has about 6 sitting on the lot, singapore grey on black for several of them, a few others. May want to check them out. They also have...get this, 14 M6's on the lot, not kidding I just ordered a frozen silver on full black from Steve Thomas, can't wait! Good Luck!
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Wdh777 Private First Class 32 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 2014 Competition Package M5 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Westchester New York iTrader: (0)	I will try Houston. Ideal build would be Singapore grey, full orange, competition package, executive, drivers assist, led lighting, and b&0 stereo so everything except night vision. Everyone is trying to to stay on the east coast since I am in ny but can I really search nationally and also incoming to the port?
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Bluehorseshoe Lieutenant 305 Rep 497 Posts Drives: M5 CS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Fairfield County, CT iTrader: (0)	Dealer about an hour north of NYC in Ridgefield, CT has a loaded Singapore Grey with full Silverstone leather that you could probably get a sweet deal on.
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Wdh777 Private First Class 32 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 2014 Competition Package M5 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Westchester New York iTrader: (0)	Thanks. Silverstone is too light for me. Options are both the same. looking for Singapore grey, dot, full orange, competition,drivers, executive, lighting, b&o so everything except the night time drivers.
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Wdh777 Private First Class 32 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 2014 Competition Package M5 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Westchester New York iTrader: (0)	The back with full SO could be pretty interesting actually. I think the priority is the full SO and any of Singapore, space or black metallics and fully loaded.
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