Finally got an allocation and now I am having second thoughts

[dalto]

Finally got an allocation and now I am having second thoughts on my color choices.

I am little worried I will not like SO in person since I never got an opportunity to see it on a full car. I also tend to like brown or red interiors. I completely lack the courage to go SO/SO.

That being said, I don't really love any of the other colors except MG and I have had a ton of grey cars and am somewhat sick of them. I will probably keep the car for at least 5 years.

I thought I had my mind made up until my allocation came in and I started doubting my choices. I have a week 5 production date.

For the record, here is what I ordered:
F80
B50 - SO Exterior
X3SW - Black Full Leather Interior
ZDB - Driver Assistance Plus
ZEC - Executive Package
ZLP - Adaptive LED Lighting
2MK - DCT
2VF - Adaptive Suspension
415 - Power Rear Sunshade
5DP - Parking Assistant
6NS - Enhanced BT

[SakhirM4]

I have SO with full black interior and love it. Have never regretted the SO color choice, however there are times that I wish I had gotten Amaro brown interior.

SO FTW

[///M-er-gized]

Watch this video and you probably won't have any second thoughts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1JCrvzv31I

[SakhirM4]

Originally Posted by ///M-er-gized

Watch this video and you probably won't have any second thoughts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1JCrvzv31I

I have never seen my M4 look cherry red like the M3 in that video does. Also some bad information about roof rack mounts with the CF roof.

This is what Sakhir Orange looks like:

[kamichael]

I had the same concerns. My F80 order matches yours exactly. It will arrive at my dealer center this week. I did see one in person recently and it really looks great - It immediately erased my concern. The color looks great and varies from dark to light depending on the sun. Don't worry, you'll love it. Go with your first choice, I did.

[CRtoE92]

Originally Posted by kamichael

I had the same concerns. My F80 order matches yours exactly. It will arrive at my dealer center this week. I did see one in person recently and it really looks great - It immediately erased my concern. The color looks great and varies from dark to light depending on the sun. Don't worry, you'll love it. Go with your first choice, I did.

You can always change your color before your car goes into status 151

[330cibimmer]

If I can do a do over with color. I'll get SO on silver stone or Amaro brown.
Color pops in person..

[BwoodBMW]

Get the silver 19s on it and it'll be a beauty

[Kortho]

When I decided on getting an M3 I purposefully waited for the 2016 release specifically for the Sakhir exterior option. It is a magnificent M color and have absolutely zero regrets. I also wanted a bit of a bolder interior but wasn't brave enough for matching leather so I ended up getting cohiba Brown and now could imagine having any other combination, for me it's perfect.

Bottom line is go with something that makes you a little nervous because you will be excited to see it every time

[mrduder]

SO is what made me finally get my M4 after years of wanting a M3 and not having the guts to do it. the color is amazing. first time I saw SO at my dealership on the M4 they had I knew I had to have it. that being said, if I got any other color it would have been MG. not sure if have the guts to do SO interior... it's so bright. But MG with Sonoma beige...... yes please.

[Blksnowflake]

Originally Posted by SakhirM4

I have never seen my M4 look cherry red like the M3 in that video does. Also some bad information about roof rack mounts with the CF roof.

This is what Sakhir Orange looks like:

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I have a Yas M3 but if there were another color from the stock options it would be SO. In my experience all the SO cars I've seen look mostly reddish. Only at different angles on bright sunny sunny days or direct sunlight did it look more orange. That video represents my experience with the color, the first time I saw it which was a cloudy day under an underpass at a dealer, I actually thought it was a red car.

It is a fascinating and dynamic color. Stay the course, you'll severely regret the change to grey. I've seen the MG also and when completely clean with mods, it looks conservatively nice, but as a standard M3 in need of a nice wash, the color looks dull and boring, and if your goal is to disappear in the Walmart parking lot that is the color to get, I'd even get black before MG.

[Overlord73]

I just did ED at end of November went with SO M3 based only from pics and I have no regrets this color is truly incredible and for me was the only color that I would pick over AW! You will not regret SO!!!

[Kossos]

I got to see a SO M6 in the Florida sun and it's spectacular. It has real depth to it and is quite complex looking. I went back and forth between SO and AW for about two weeks and settled on AW. Just like how clean it looks with the carbon fiber and black kidney grilles. I'm actually having 2nd thoughts on if I should have went for SO

[Overlord73]

My previous car was e92m3 AW with all the cf goodies and fox red interior. I loved it white is so clean and classy but also so common. Not that there is anything wrong with that!!! I decided if I was going to deviate SO was the only choice for me!!

[dalto]

Thanks for the SO support everyone.

Originally Posted by CRtoE92

You can always change your color before your car goes into status 151

I know, that is the dilemma

Originally Posted by Kortho

When I decided on getting an M3 I purposefully waited for the 2016 release specifically for the Sakhir exterior option. It is a magnificent M color and have absolutely zero regrets. I also wanted a bit of a bolder interior but wasn't brave enough for matching leather so I ended up getting cohiba Brown and now could imagine having any other combination, for me it's perfect.

Bottom line is go with something that makes you a little nervous because you will be excited to see it every time

Do you have any pics of SO with Cohiba? I really like Cohiba but I thought it would look awful with SO. However, since I have never actually seen SO that could be unwarranted.

Did choosing Cohiba delay your production?

[Acree]

Originally Posted by dalto

Finally got an allocation and now I am having second thoughts on my color choices.

I am little worried I will not like SO in person since I never got an opportunity to see it on a full car. I also tend to like brown or red interiors. I completely lack the courage to go SO/SO.

That being said, I don't really love any of the other colors except MG and I have had a ton of grey cars and am somewhat sick of them. I will probably keep the car for at least 5 years.

I thought I had my mind made up until my allocation came in and I started doubting my choices. I have a week 5 production date.

For the record, here is what I ordered:
F80
B50 - SO Exterior
X3SW - Black Full Leather Interior
ZDB - Driver Assistance Plus
ZEC - Executive Package
ZLP - Adaptive LED Lighting
2MK - DCT
2VF - Adaptive Suspension
415 - Power Rear Sunshade
5DP - Parking Assistant
6NS - Enhanced BT

Make sure you look at it in person, in the shade and sunlight! I was going to go with SO but decided against it afterwards.

If it was a super rich reddish copper like some photoshoots potray, I would have gone with it. But in person it looks much closer to a boring burnt orange to me personally.

[dalto]

Originally Posted by Acree

Make sure you look at it in person, in the shade and sunlight! I was going to go with SO but decided against it afterwards.

If it was a super rich reddish copper like some photoshoots potray, I would have gone with it. But in person it looks much closer to a boring burnt orange to me personally.

The problem is I don't have access to it in person. The dealership doesn't really stock SO cars.

[Acree]

Originally Posted by dalto

The problem is I don't have access to it in person. The dealership doesn't really stock SO cars.

You've gotta do some research. Ask around locally. Call around to different dealership and ask if any of the employees have one. M owners are always eager to show them off.

I saw one because an old buddy of mine had a coworker who parked close to him. So I just creeped in the parking lot one day and saw it.

[Jim B]

Go for SO bu order the full SO interior and the silver 19" wheels. I've had mine a year now. It's SO, SO nice!!

[afadeev]

Originally Posted by dalto

The problem is I don't have access to it in person. The dealership doesn't really stock SO cars.

If you are serious, you will put some effort into calling other local dealers and will drive to see an SO car in person.

No-one else can tell you what color you will, or will not, like.

If you are planning to make an 80K purchase decision based on anonymous internet feedback, I have a brooklyn bridge for sale... real cheap... in just the color you will LOVE!

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[Kortho]

Originally Posted by dalto

Thanks for the SO support everyone.


I know, that is the dilemma


Do you have any pics of SO with Cohiba? I really like Cohiba but I thought it would look awful with SO. However, since I have never actually seen SO that could be unwarranted.

Did choosing Cohiba delay your production?

I have some pictures on another computer, I will see if I can upload them later tonight.

As for any delay, not that I know of, maybe a week, but mine was one of the first runs of the 16's and I took delivery of it maybe two weeks after the first ones showed up on the west coast. But what is a week or two, or even three for getting exactly what you want.

Also in the absence of physically seeing one, I suggest you peruse through this thread, I think I posted some pictures on the last page.

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=953306

cheers

[Bluesun]

FWIW, I drove a SO/black M4 at my PCD, and it was beautiful in person. Actually had my second guessing my color choice.