Help! Color Change

Look at the first post concerning the numbers. I could get it AW with what I need in it for actually $56k drive out bc of it being a MY spec demo and I my having purchased 2 other vehicles prior. I will have it repainted the original color IF I sell it...INSIDE and OUT...not too difficult.

SamS wrote

How are you going to get it back to the original color when you sell it?

How are you saving $14K with ED?

You're gonna know that it was painted in North Dakota every time you open the door, hood, or trunk and see the original color poking out, that's how.

Nutinup wrote

Look at the first post concerning the numbers. I could get it AW with what I need in it for actually $56k drive out bc of it being a MY spec demo and I my having purchased 2 other vehicles prior. I will have it repainted the original color IF I sell it...INSIDE and OUT...not too difficult.

Hey if you can get a great deal on a demo, go for it.

But I don't think anyone here will tell you that an AW car painted MCB, then repainted AW is a wise decision, either financially or aesthetically. You car will look like a Bavarian flag!

If you've got your mind made up, then go for it. But resale will be a pain, and just remember to have the proper expectations for the repaint job(s).

same spot right? If so, I can do a signe and release same day...then back stateside to see family.

SamS wrote

If you do ED, you must be present to pick up and drop off the vehicle. They'll only release it to you.

I here you SamS. I will most likely take the best scenario and find me another color choice bc I have been going back and forth between this AW...bc I owned ax AW X5...loved that color and have seen it on an M (beautiful in person IMO). I hjave only seen it in AW and SG...so I need to SEE more colors bc it seems pictures dont do ANY of the M colors justice IMO. thx

Nutinup

Do think about it very carefully ... in the end your imaginary savings will all be spend with the paint and re-paint exercises.

Also you mentioned the MCB colour might be too dark for you, it does change with the light exposure (sun or no sun etc.). Photos taken with my iPhone of my car in my garage for my 2012 are evidence to that fact.

Still craziness. Do you really know what's involved with a respray? Removing every piece of trim, the entire interior not to mention the entire engine. Seems like a completely impulsive move. White would be the worst choice to use as a base. If you are dead set on spending $10k+ on a repaint, it would be smart to start with a dark color. Cause unless the place that paints it does a PERFECT job, you will know it's been painted. More or less orange peel in paint has nothing to do with quality of the job. Do a wrap. At least that's reversible with no negative effects.

Rolf ur killing me my friend! I had almost convinced myself to not get it!

Rolf-Dieter wrote

Here is a thread from Mark's M when he took delivery ... beautiful colour ... some great shots in this thread.

My 2012 is MCB and I love it ... colour changes with the light ... sun etc. as all colours do.

Here is Mark's link ===>CLICK

Here is Mark's former car during his ED trip ... I love that shot and made it one of my desktops

constructive and duly noted Tech! Thx....

THE TECH wrote

Still craziness. Do you really know what's involved with a respray? Removing every piece of trim, the entire interior not to mention the entire engine. Seems like a completely impulsive move. White would be the worst choice to use as a base. If you are dead set on spending $10k+ on a repaint, it would be smart to start with a dark color. Cause unless the place that paints it does a PERFECT job, you will know it's been painted. More or less orange peel in paint has nothing to do with quality of the job. Do a wrap. At least that's reversible with no negative effects.

Nutinup wrote

Rolf ur killing me my friend! I had almost convinced myself to not get it!

Get what your heart desires ... you deserve it ... anything less you will regret later on ... it's only money what is $5K more or less if one is not happy in the end .... so follow your heart

Live is short ...

After looking in your garage and back at Mark's car....not THAT much of diff....I may go LMB! thx Rolf!

Rolf-Dieter wrote

Here is a thread from Mark's M when he took delivery ... beautiful colour ... some great shots in this thread.

My 2012 is MCB and I love it ... colour changes with the light ... sun etc. as all colours do.

Here is Mark's link ===>CLICK

Here is Mark's former car during his ED trip ... I love that shot and made it one of my desktops

Nutinup wrote

same spot right? If so, I can do a signe and release same day...then back stateside to see family.

Yes, you can sign to pickup and give it right back to them. I know you've lived in Germany, but picking up an ///M at the Welt and taking it for a spin on the Autobahn was one of the most incredible adventures I've ever had.

Nutinup wrote

I here you SamS. I will most likely take the best scenario and find me another color choice bc I have been going back and forth between this AW...bc I owned ax AW X5...loved that color and have seen it on an M (beautiful in person IMO). I hjave only seen it in AW and SG...so I need to SEE more colors bc it seems pictures dont do ANY of the M colors justice IMO. thx

If you really like MCB, go for it. But smart money (and aesthetics) should lead you to getting it factory painted.

You're right about the colors. I don't think any of the metallic colors really photograph well. I never saw Jerez Black up close until I picked my car. I fell in love with it, and have no regrets.

Nutinup wrote

After looking in your garage and back at Mark's car....not THAT much of diff....I may go LMB! thx Rolf!

That is what I call a sound decision ... Congratulations ... you will not regret it

We look forward of the photos when you take delivery

BTW. I get compliments on the colour in gas stations ... mostly from ladies 3 so far in the past 3 weeks that I have the car .... just past the 500 mile point on the odometer

Some serious conversation hopscotch going on here...

If you scroll down in this thread, there are some side-by-side LMB and MCB pictures (e90 and e92):
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=507435

I've got an LMB e90 and the color is great. MCB is definitely lighter, and IMHO flashier and sportier. LMB is a little stealthier. Depends on the look you're going for. If I'd been able to get MCB at the time of my order (ordered too close to the end of e90 production for an individual color), not sure what I would have gone for.

Sorry if I just made the decision harder

Rolf-Dieter wrote

Get what your heart desires ... you deserve it ... anything less you will regret later on ... it's only money what is $5K more or less if one is not happy in the end .... so follow your heart

Live is short ...

THE TECH wrote

Still craziness. Do you really know what's involved with a respray? Removing every piece of trim, the entire interior not to mention the entire engine. Seems like a completely impulsive move. White would be the worst choice to use as a base. If you are dead set on spending $10k+ on a repaint, it would be smart to start with a dark color. Cause unless the place that paints it does a PERFECT job, you will know it's been painted. More or less orange peel in paint has nothing to do with quality of the job. Do a wrap. At least that's reversible with no negative effects.

This

A full color change is serious business. Do you really want someone to completely take your new car apart and then try to remember where everything went? I'll bet they'd have a bucket of 'extra parts' when they are done assembling your new car.

I'd personally only consider a color change on a track car build.

ottoblotto wrote

Some serious conversation hopscotch going on here...

Otto, hopscotch is like Kaffeeklatsch it's all good in the end I guess

There is only one shop I would trust to do a full color change and it is IND.
Here is the thread of a full color change from Alpine White to Individual Atlantis Metallic: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=383197

If you are seriously considering performing a color change on a brand new car, do your self a favor and call IND first. They will let you know everything that will be involved in doing this properly, including what color to order your car in to make the process easiest and least expensive for you. Please realize you at looking at a minimum of 12k to have this type of procedure performed correctly.

Best of luck on getting the color you want! To me a car must be exactly like I want it. Take a look at the link to my Individual M3 which IND helped me make perfect!

BMRLVR wrote

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=383197

Dayum that is nuts. I can't even imagine what that costs. More than another car, I'm sure.

SamS wrote

Dayum that is nuts. I can't even imagine what that costs. More than another car, I'm sure.

If I remember correctly Nate told me the paint alone was about $17k

BMRLVR wrote

There is only one shop I would trust to do a full color change and it is IND.
Here is the thread of a full color change from Alpine White to Individual Atlantis Metallic: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=383197

If you are seriously considering performing a color change on a brand new car, do your self a favor and call IND first. They will let you know everything that will be involved in doing this properly, including what color to order your car in to make the process easiest and least expensive for you. Please realize you at looking at a minimum of 12k to have this type of procedure performed correctly.

Best of luck on getting the color you want! To me a car must be exactly like I want it. Take a look at the link to my Individual M3 which IND helped me make perfect!

The link is a good find .... confirming what I said earlier .... anything for money

I venture to guess this episode with the engine change etc is around $70K man that is insane ... still it demonstrates what a good repaint job would entail removal of trim and components etc. etc. etc.

BMRLVR wrote

If I remember correctly Nate told me the paint alone was about $17k

Wow! And I used to think Individual Paint was sooo expensive from the factory. Helps put everything in perspective.