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I need to replace my current daily, a X5 30d from 2003 with manual transmission ( ) and was about to go for a 340i Touring when the dealership let me do a test drive of a 340i and a G05 X5 gen. I felt in love again for the X5 space and more "luxury" interior finitions. Then my dealership came up with a deal I can't refuse on the X5 saying bye bye to the 340i Touring. In a couple of days I've to go back to the dealership to order the X5 and I'm puzzled on the color choice: Ametrin Metallic or Phytonic Blue. I do really like the Phytonic blue which looks sporty and it's not that common here around in Switzerland. But now my friends are pushing me to go for the Ametrin Metallic. I'm a huge fan of the amethyst metallic color from Porsche, so when I saw the Ametrin Metallic I started to doubt. For the lucky ones here around who saw an Ametrin Metallic BMW in real, is the Ametrin purple enough? I'm afraid this color has too much "brown" shades (which I'm not a huge fan) and not enough purple ones. There is not that much pictures or vids with this color on the Internet and I feel most of the time the picture doesn't give justice to the purple shades of the color. Any feedback on this will be very appreciated. Attached the two specs I've in my mind.
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I really wanted to like Ametrin and was hoping to have it for my next one. I loved what I saw in pictures but I have seen it twice now in person and just don't care for it. I love it when the sun is shining on it as it brings out the purplish hue that I want. Unfortunately in shadows it looks like a bad shade of brown to me and it turns me off.
The other month I was down at my dealership and they had one and I mentioned it to my sales manager. He said he never noticed the brown so I said we should take a walk out. The sun was on the other side of the X5 so as we were walking towards it he said right away he saw what I meant by it looking like a brown car. Obviously color choices are a personal thing so my experience, or any one else's, shouldn't really effect how you feel about a color. |
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As TurtleBoy mentioned, color selection is subjective and personal. I personally went with Phytonic Blue but also appreciate the uniqueness of Ametrin.
Here are a couple of links to member posts of their Ametrin X5s: My new ametrin metallic baby finally here! https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1735922 Ametrin Metallic https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1718327 Picked up 2020 Ametrin Metallic today https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1661379
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And a couple pics of my PB X5 under different lighting. First photo is from the BMW Performance Delivery Center and factory in Spartanburg, SC.
Also browse the Photos subforum for more member photos: Photos, Videos, Build Journals https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=745
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Ja, I agree. With ultra very bright white LEDs, PB pops nicely... wish lighting could be that nice all day long, ROFL. Otherwise it's lovely medium blue - I like it, not too dark compared to other X5 colors.
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I haven't seen any Ametrin Metallic around, so it would probably turn heads. I do not see it even as an option for my X5 build (US website), so that's is pretty interesting how BMW changes options for each market. |
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First sorry I took so long to answer and thank you a lot for your helpful answers. I ordered my X5 in Phytonic blue at the end two weeks ago now I guess.
Way too much brown shades at the end for me in the Ametrin. It's a shame that without direct lights on it it's not turning black but weird brown. My X5 went already in production, I went for a 30d as the dealearship had already an allocation in the production line. I had a good discount on it (same as if the car was already in physically in stock) and I was able to pick the options I wanted expect the motor. Expecting delivery is on the first week of November. I can't wait Quote:
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Congrats! Great config! I like the colors a lot.
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Was it just the offer that changed your mind to X5? Because M340i touring looks really nice and I heard it's more balanced compared to sedan. Can you describe the ride difference? I know the center of gravity is definitely lower and it's more fun. I do think sometimes that maybe I should've went for the touring.
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It's a great car with great interior quality for its target market. But for me, not enough room for my legs etc. And the interior quality you can have with a X5 is clearly one good step beyond in my opinion. At the end, the X5 discounted was only 6k more expensive than the M340i with already good discount applied. And as it's for daily usage and for fun I've my classic 911, I picked the X5.
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Counting days now. I've no news from the dealership but the car is still planned to arrive beginning of November.
It's even harder as the dealership is on my daily commute so I'm desperately waiting to see it on the parking lot waiting for me. In the meantime it's time to prepare my actual X5 E53 for sale. Maybe I'm the only one but I think the E53 is aging quite well. I will miss the manual gearbox and shifting gears like I'm driving a fast car Few pictures of mine.
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Vehicles FA options list: VIN: WBAJU810609E88XXX Type: JU81 Base type: JU81 Model: X5 XDRIVE30D Body type: GEFZG Steering: LL Doors: 5 Country: EUR Production date: 2020-10-26 Series: G05 F2Date: 2020-10-27 Time criteria: 0720 Color: phytonic-blau metallic(C1M) Upholstery: Leather Vernasca Canberra beige (MCFY) ECode: A090 A090 HOCode: SALAPA: 01CB CO2 equipment 01CE Recuperation system 01TC 20" light-al.whl. star spoke 740M em.op. 0230 Extra package, EU-speciifc 0258 Tyres with runflat properties 02NH M Sport brake 02PA Locking wheel bolt 02TB Sport automatic gearbox 02VB Tyre pressure display 02VF Adaptive M chassis 0302 Alarm system 0322 Comfort access 0337 M Sports package 03AC Trailer coupling 03AT Roof rails aluminium satinated 03KA Acoustic comfort glazing 03MB Indiv. Ext. Line, burnished aluminium 0413 Luggage compartment net 0420 Sun protection glazing 0423 Floor mats velours 0428 Warning triangle and first aid kit 044A Cup holder temperature-adjustable 0456 Electr. BMW front seat with memory 04A2 Glass application Crafted Clarity 04AW Instrument panel Sensatec 04FL Travel & Comfort rail system 04HB Heat comfort package, front 04KR Fine-wood trim Fineline Stripe 04NB Autom. climate control with 4-zone ctrl 04NM Ambient Air Paket 04T8 Outside mirror with auto dip 04UR Ambient interior light 0548 Kilometre speedo 0552 Adaptive LED headlight 05A1 LED Fog lights 05AC High-beam assistant 05AQ Active guard plus 05AU Driving assistant professional 05DN Parking assistance system Plus 0654 DAB tuner 0688 Harman/Kardon surround sound system 06AE TELESERVICES 06AF Statutory emergency call 06AK Connected Drive Services 06C4 Digital professional I 06CP Preparation Apple CarPlay 06DR BMW drive recorder 06U3 BMW Live operating area Professional 0710 M leather steering wheel 0715 M Aerodynamics package 0775 Headlining anthracite 07CG BMW Repair Inclusive 0853 Language version, English 0880 On-board literature, English 08KA Oil service interval 24 mths / 30,000 km 08R9 Refrigerant R1234yf 08S2 Coding, alarm signal 08S3 Automatic locking during starting 08TF Active pedestrian protection 0925 Dummy-SALAPA 09AA Outer skin protection 09WL Gruppierung WLTP |
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I don't have any information or way to follow the status of the car myself unfortunately. I've to relay on my dealership. What is F1 and F2 meaning?
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I've stop by to the dealership for a fake excuse that I needed a part for my current X5, they announced that at best end of next week I can take delivery of the car or beginning of the week after. I was full inside.
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