Silverstone F80 M3 and Yas Marina Blue F82 M4 at DC Auto Show

[MrSmileyDC]

Originally Posted by S3RI35

Wow, might have to make a trip too. Thanks for the info!

Is it just me, or do the new seats do not appear to have the leg extenders?

No leg extenders. Though it felt like the seats had a little extra length to support your legs when I was sitting in it.

[E30 Racer]

Saw them both yesterday. IMO Silverstone is really nice, but as others have mentioned it's very understated. If you're not into calling much attention to yourself, it may be the perfect color. To me the car deserves something more unique...make mine Fire or Valenca Orange.

I was also pleasantly surprised by the interior; it's much nicer than that of the other F30s.

[Golfgeek]

Originally Posted by E30 Racer

Saw them both yesterday. IMO Silverstone is really nice, but as others have mentioned it's very understated. If you're not into calling much attention to yourself, it may be the perfect color. To me the car deserves something more unique...make mine Fire or Valenca Orange.

I was also pleasantly surprised by the interior; it's much nicer than that of the other F30s.

"Understated"
Yes, that's the word I was looking for to describe my feeling of...it's perfect!

[TTG]

Those ceramic brake calipers look like crap with those colors.

One should only order black or AY if they are going to with Ceramics…… hate to say it but they just don't work with remaining colors………maay be SO

[Alpine F31]

Originally Posted by 48Laws

It appears that the differences between a regular 4 series and the M4 are minimal. Most prospective buyers want a noticeable, distinctive look. I know I do. That's the point.

I totally agree. That's why I want Austin Yellow, a color that is only available on a real M. Love it or hate it, you cant miss it. It's M specific and does NOT blend in!

When either the M3 or M4 is painted silver, white, black or gray, it will disappear in traffic. That's not to say they wont look good, it's that they will not stand out. Not everyone wants to stand out and I respect that, but best believe you will see me coming.

[Sir Loin]

I had not seen an M car with Silverstone II in person until today. Looked good to me!

[AlteredBe4st]

They both look good, loving the SSII.

[US///M3]

The door interior panels and the seats look really good.

[Jaguar]

Originally Posted by jbockrd

Silverstone loses all the cool lines of that car. Now the silverstone interior is pretty damn sharp!!

Silverstone loses the lines? Are you kidding me? It does the exact opposite and shows the lines better than any other color offered on the vehicle

[Gastoys]

Omg, I love the Silverstone, I want one now, that color sold me! Now if only you can get it with all black interior

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Gastoys

Omg, I love the Silverstone, I want one now, that color sold me! Now if only you can get it with all black interior

Why wouldn't you be able to? Black is always available.

[Sir Loin]

Here a couple videos of Silverstone II M5 and M6 I found that could serve as reference of how SII looks under outdoor lighting:

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Sir Loin

Here a couple videos of Silverstone II M5 and M6 I found that could serve as reference of how SII looks under outdoor lighting:

Damn! That blue ///M3 looks great.

[Sir Loin]

Come on! Focus! My eyes are up here!

[secret agent]

They look so ordinary

[positiveions]

SSII on M3 looks good.

[535DMSport]

Silverstone but not even high gloss shadowline.

[Art__Vandelay]

Here are some more pictures:

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=938722

Too bad the M3 is without the CF roof, since it would look better especially with such bright colors. But the SS II still looks good to me, I even think it should look better under "more natural" lighting conditions.

[JTO24]

I'm loving the SSII here! With the CF roof it will be awesome.. I'd still get SO full leather too.

[Black Gold]

Originally Posted by Croatian test driver

Here are some more pictures:

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=938722

Too bad the M3 is without the CF roof, since it would look better especially with such bright colors. But the SS II still looks good to me, I even think it should look better under "more natural" lighting conditions.


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thanks for this

I agree, I saw the m3 in person last night in AY (which I hate personally) and the SS II is definitely a contender to me. I really love AW, but the SS II is nice. What it does tell me is that I will definitely be picking a silver or a white. The details of the car look great in these colors.

[NYCM3ryder]

wow as i see more and more photos of the new m3 compared to the m4 it def looks way better in sedan then coupe. that silver looks great... i might actually change for the new one lol.

[MRV99]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

I am really liking the SSII. I guess it is not for everyone. I like the fact that it is (mostly) an ///M exclusive colour, that it is very easy to maintain and does have that sort of "sleeper" aspect to it.

I do receive a lot of compliments for the colour of my E92(SSII).

I can't seem to decide about the wheel colour though. I did not like the black wheels in pictures but found them really nice in real life. Now seeing the SSII M3 with the silver wheels, I am back at preferring the silver ones .

I have a SSII E90 and have 220M(silver) for my summers and 219M(gun metal grey) for my winters. I have a hard time deciding which color I like more. I guess I have the best of both worlds 1/2 the year silver other 1/2 dark gray. It is going to be hard to decide which color to order on the F80.