2012 BMW M5 paint options: A plethora of earth tones and industrial hues

**EKaru** · Mon, Jul-04-2011, 08:59:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSt|G

Yes, I definitely would never buy the M5.

Far more younger people can afford a 03' M5 vs a 2012 M5 $110K+

TheSt|G · Mon, Jul-04-2011, 09:04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by EKaru

Far more younger people can afford a 03' M5 vs a 2012 M5 $110K+

My point is that I know a good number of young people who are interested and capable of buying a M5, and it wouldn't kill them to offer one halfway exciting color.

I had the option of getting an E60 when I got mine, but didn't for a number of reasons, one of which being the dullsville color lineup.

**EKaru** · Mon, Jul-04-2011, 09:11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSt|G

My point is that I know a good number of young people who are interested and capable of buying a M5, and it wouldn't kill them to offer one halfway exciting color.

I had the option of getting an E60 when I got mine, but didn't for a number of reasons, one of which being the dullsville color lineup.

I'm sure BMW individual accommodates those buyers... Most M5 buyers (not message board posters) are probably in their mid to late 40s on up, with more conservative tastes and are less inclined to complain about the lack of bright color choices... Grays, blacks, dark blues = ideal for that type of car

**porschetech** · Mon, Jul-04-2011, 09:22:22 PM

i'm sure you can order it in any colour combo you want. money talks

TheSt|G · Mon, Jul-04-2011, 09:26:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EKaru

I'm sure BMW individual accommodates those buyers... Most M5 buyers (not message board posters) are probably in their mid to late 40s on up, with more conservative tastes and are less inclined to complain about the lack of bright color choices... Grays, blacks, dark blues = ideal for that type of car

I'm not denying the target market is old men. My point is that they aren't the sole market, and very few people know about the individual program, or have the patience to try to find a dealer that will do it. It also generally requires people to buy instead of lease, which is an issue for some.

**Rez** · Mon, Jul-04-2011, 09:27:35 PM

Still can't get over blue calipers on all those colors

I think it will look good in Azurite black, Monte Carlo blue and SilverstoneII

Ben Z. · Mon, Jul-04-2011, 09:30:32 PM

E is right on the money. I bet the number of buyers who want a bright red, blue, or yellow $110k+ M5 are so few that dealers are better off referring them to BMW Individual.. although I'm not sure why anyone would get this car in brown

NiceE46 · Mon, Jul-04-2011, 10:22:32 PM

Black Sapphire or Singapore Grey pwease.

MaleChimp · Tue, Jul-05-2011, 05:41:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSt|G

My point is that I know a good number of young people who are interested and capable of buying a M5, and it wouldn't kill them to offer one halfway exciting color.

I had the option of getting an E60 when I got mine, but didn't for a number of reasons, one of which being the dullsville color lineup.

How is Interlagos "dullsville" compared to Lemans blue on your M5?

And apart from Imola what other exciting colour came on the E39?

Serious · Tue, Jul-05-2011, 06:02:53 AM

bmw stopped painting their cars interesting colors back in 2003.

but hey I am sure they will offer a $9000 slightly matte gray in a few years.

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Mon, Jul-04-2011, 09:22:22 PM	#24
porschetech Cocky Brit Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 45 Posts: 42,353 In the garage: '04 PORSCHE CAYENNE Reputation: 125 Location: why joo wanna know?	Re: 2012 BMW M5 paint options: A plethora of earth tones and industrial hues i'm sure you can order it in any colour combo you want. money talks __________________ I love all gingers 'n Plambers

Mon, Jul-04-2011, 09:27:35 PM	#26
Rez . Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 12,237 Reputation: 637 Location: Philly	Re: 2012 BMW M5 paint options: A plethora of earth tones and industrial hues Still can't get over blue calipers on all those colors I think it will look good in Azurite black, Monte Carlo blue and SilverstoneII

Mon, Jul-04-2011, 09:30:32 PM	#27
Ben Z. Registered Abuser Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 8,366 Reputation: 0 Location: DFW & Central TX	Re: 2012 BMW M5 paint options: A plethora of earth tones and industrial hues E is right on the money. I bet the number of buyers who want a bright red, blue, or yellow $110k+ M5 are so few that dealers are better off referring them to BMW Individual.. although I'm not sure why anyone would get this car in brown

Tue, Jul-05-2011, 06:02:53 AM	#30
Serious Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 4,569 In the garage: '12 BMW S1000rr '07 AUDI RS4 QUATTRO '86 BMW 635CSI Reputation: 0 Location: Seattle	Re: 2012 BMW M5 paint options: A plethora of earth tones and industrial hues bmw stopped painting their cars interesting colors back in 2003. but hey I am sure they will offer a $9000 slightly matte gray in a few years. __________________

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