F82 M4 in Individual Macao Blue Metallic

435MSport6Speed · 12-21-2015, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sakson

For the person who pays 5k for a color, just one thing:

I can't believe people argue over whether wrestling is real. Of course it is.

sh55 · 12-21-2015, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Colinv6

That is a let down for sure,

Mineral grey for free over that for $5000 lol

Mineral Grey is $500, but yes, I agree an extra 4.5K for a color that everyone will think is MG is a waste.

Vintage · 12-21-2015, 01:02 PM

MG

M3 Adjuster · 12-21-2015, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by pups06112003

I do believe it is Macao Blue though... It looks like this one E30..
I'll take a photo of the hood paint sticker when I got the chance

The picture of the E30 is what Macao Blue should look like.... I've seen a Macao Blue E30 M3 and it is a unique color.

Perhaps it has a lot to do with the camera/lens/ lighting/sun/ photographer/photography.. but the application of this color on the M4 is lifeless and dull in comparison. While it may have the same name.. it certainly doesn't look special, unique, or particularly dramatic.

yawn....

IEDEI · 12-21-2015, 02:08 PM

it's amazing that people spend $5k for such ordinary colours.....

desertfox73 · 12-21-2015, 02:10 PM

On another note...is the bunching of leather in the drivers' seat shoulder common? Looks like someone at the factory was in a hurry, almost like aftermarket leather seats with poor fitment.

FriskyDingo · 12-21-2015, 02:32 PM

Call me crazy, but I really like the color. Looks significantly different from Mineral Grey, imo. It's like saying LSB and YMB look the same. Or LBB and EB.

Warranty P · 12-21-2015, 03:05 PM

$5K for a boring grey color? Are there really people out there who will buy this? Lol

r3dbimmer89 · 12-21-2015, 03:08 PM

I can't see the blue at all....probably much more noticeable in the sun

adamn1 · 12-21-2015, 03:20 PM

Hi all!

The car is definitely not Mineral but from these pics I could see why it would give you that impression.

Its subtle, another color that needs to be seen in sunlight - like champagne quartz IMHO. Sunlight is one thing we are sorely lacking up here in Seattle.

There is blue, silver and purple undertones in the paint - its pretty special... but subtle.

All that being said its nothing like the computer images of the clients anniversary M car and is not the same shade as the E30 - although I'm assured it is. I had one. I know it isn't

But, its the only one done for the US so far. Which has to add cool points, which adds at least 10 more horsepower, right?

Thanks for all the feedback!

e92_m3 · 12-21-2015, 03:51 PM

Basing on the posted pics, there's a huge hint of purple that I notice...

M3 Adjuster · 12-21-2015, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Warranty P

$5K for a boring grey color? Are there really people out there who will buy this? Lol

Macao Blau on the E30 was very dark. It was a dark black with a purple hue and if anything could be considered a predecessor to colors like carbon black.

A quick search of Google images will show the way it appears much better than this example. Why it looks so ordinary on this car I have no idea.

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Originally Posted by IEDEI

it's amazing that people spend $5k for such ordinary colours.....

Macao Blau is NOT an ordinary color.

It came on some e30 models and most importantly was one of the few colors on the E30 M3 EVO 2 cecotto edition.

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Originally Posted by adamn1

Hi all!

The car is definitely not Mineral but from these pics I could see why it would give you that impression.

Its subtle, another color that needs to be seen in sunlight - like champagne quartz IMHO. Sunlight is one thing we are sorely lacking up here in Seattle.

There is blue, silver and purple undertones in the paint - its pretty special... but subtle.

All that being said its nothing like the computer images of the clients anniversary M car and is not the same shade as the E30 - although I'm assured it is. I had one. I know it isn't

But, its the only one done for the US so far. Which has to add cool points, which adds at least 10 more horsepower, right?

Thanks for all the feedback!

Agree with you, what we are seeing is totally different from how it looked on an e30

raysspl · 12-21-2015, 06:15 PM

Color is alright, I guess.

tlp · 12-21-2015, 07:14 PM

Looks like a 5k...

to me.

chris s · 12-21-2015, 07:56 PM

Boringggggg. MG over that and keep the 4500!!

BMWCAT · 12-21-2015, 07:57 PM

*Disclaimer*
The car I believe will look hell a lot better under profession lenses, again these photos are taken by iPhone 6s no filter, lightning was just ok
We shall be waiting adamn1 for more professional photos (hopefully weather clear up in Seattle soon!)

shivaswrath · 12-21-2015, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Brosef

I'd much rather have Tanzanite

Exactly!

MSport28 · 12-21-2015, 10:44 PM

Debating on whether one shade of blue is worth $5k versus another is pointless - everyones' color choice is a subjective opinion. I personally really like this color and can imagine it 'changes" in different lights, kind of like the 2004 Mystichrome Cobra Mustangs (which I realize actually were color-changing).

Side note - how many M3/M4 variants does BMW Seattle have sitting there?! Goodness there are many to pick from!

Falafel Combo · 12-22-2015, 04:11 AM

Some of these individual colors are getting ridiculous. Grey car. Easy one. Sorry about your $5,000.

Falafel Combo · 12-22-2015, 04:13 AM

If you have to take that many up close pictures, and "explain to me" why your car is blue. When clearly it's grey. Well, ... yah.

Falafel Combo · 12-22-2015, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Brosef

I'd much rather have Tanzanite

I'd rather have 5,000 pizza slices! Num num num ...

Pure · 12-22-2015, 04:26 AM

I think this paint scheme is a combination of 2. Singapore gray and gray Arctic.

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adamn1 Private 42 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 318i Convertible Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle,WA iTrader: (0)	Hi all! The car is definitely not Mineral but from these pics I could see why it would give you that impression. Its subtle, another color that needs to be seen in sunlight - like champagne quartz IMHO. Sunlight is one thing we are sorely lacking up here in Seattle. There is blue, silver and purple undertones in the paint - its pretty special... but subtle. All that being said its nothing like the computer images of the clients anniversary M car and is not the same shade as the E30 - although I'm assured it is. I had one. I know it isn't But, its the only one done for the US so far. Which has to add cool points, which adds at least 10 more horsepower, right? Thanks for all the feedback!
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