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07-29-2014, 03:25 PM | #23 | |
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To separate the customer from his desire for individual color, BMW instituted some ridiculous cost for individual paint, $5,000. What they soon discovered, however, was lot's customer were willing to pay the absurd amount - and they kept the cars! Then the light went on at BMW - "Let's make money on this thing." Voila - the individual paint program. The only thing left for them to do was to create plausible fictions about why it costs so much. Which is what the dealers, when asked, provide. Profit, not exclusivity, is what its all about. IMO |
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$5000 compared to a 85K car is not by any means unreasonable to have something unique. I actually think it isn't enough, Lamborghini charges $15k+ for this, but they do throw in a pair of matching hand made loafers! No, it is not profit or greed, its exclusivity. Profit and greed is having to spend $4300 on an executive pack when all I am looking for is satilite radio. But we all know where you are coming from bro…
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I apologize if I came across as angry. I'm not.
I, actually, came close to getting my E92 painted an individual color, Blue Water Metallic. I loved that color on my e39. Good thing I didn't do it because, ultimately, I found LMB to be even better looking. Care to reveal the color you are leaning towards? |
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I ordered one two weeks ago as a week 39 build. I then changed to tanzanite blue. My order actually moved up to week 38. So ordering individual did not change my delivery.
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I was quoted $7,200 and an additional 8-12 weeks build time, for a non BMW color.
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I'm week 40 - but changed from BSM to Tanzanite Blue once I found out my car was delayed from week 25 to week 40 due to CCB shortage. Since there was a gap I was able to change my color to TZB - didn't add any delay since the CCBs already did that.
Although - now wondering if I can get some of the M Performance Parts done at the VPC and included with my total purchase - ie the diffuser or performance exhaust. Seen either September or November timetables for availability since the parts were unveiled. |
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For those who ordered with individual color, did you see that color (or a mention of it) when adding your BMW to our BMWUSA profile? Mine does not show the color I chose and just shows Mineral White.
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It will not show the correct color for your individual build. It should show up on your dealer's status check though.
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Shouldn't BMWUSA at some point be able to see the color (My color)? This is what I see online now: |
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yes, see above. i suspect in a few weeks if you did Tanzanite it will change.
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So I do have a production number, and this is how I am able to add it to my BMWUSA profile. My issue is that BMWUSA said "If the car goes into production, there is no going back on the paint color" and they don't show anything about my individual color.
I understand that this may just be a non-issue as their system is not updated but because I can't get a hold of my dealer, I'm worried it goes into production w/ wrong color. |
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PM me your production number and I'll have my guy check for you if you want.
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