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Tanuki · 11-19-2013, 02:33 AM

I actually like the e46 power ban a little more. It has less hp, but it is lighter and more nimble. That being said, I like how this one is modernized. I wanted some creature comforts and a warranty. Car is still a monster too, just a diff torque curve.

Dave-ROR · 11-19-2013, 02:33 AM

Not my style but its not the worst color combo that as been on an m3

boxer 2.5 · 11-19-2013, 04:19 AM

Very unique color. Congrats on your collection!

Guff · 11-19-2013, 04:26 AM

That's awesome! Especially if it's a 1 of 1 factory color! Resale value for days! Or better yet, years!

n2oinferno · 11-19-2013, 10:56 AM

So if it's the only one, did the dealership have it custom painted this color, or did you place a custom order? I thought BMW allowed that sort of thing for a premium but I wasn't sure.

bestwheelbase · 11-19-2013, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by n2oinferno

So if it's the only one, did the dealership have it custom painted this color, or did you place a custom order? I thought BMW allowed that sort of thing for a premium but I wasn't sure.

Sounds like a custom order through the Individual program. It's more common in other countries. Dealerships in the USA generally don't involve themselves with these things... for whatever lame reason. There are a few dealers who are brave enough to order cool stuff like this. I love some of the wacky color combos people put together.

I love being the 2nd owner of such things.

Tanuki · 12-02-2013, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by n2oinferno

So if it's the only one, did the dealership have it custom painted this color, or did you place a custom order? I thought BMW allowed that sort of thing for a premium but I wasn't sure.

Thanks guys. Yeah this car was ordered as an individual color. BMW Portland ordered the car along with a few other things to sell as unique set ups. This car was sold, but the deal fell through, so I took advantage of the situation the second the car became available.

n2oinferno · 12-02-2013, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Tanuki

Thanks guys. Yeah this car was ordered as an individual color. BMW Portland ordered the car along with a few other things to sell as unique set ups. This car was sold, but the deal fell through, so I took advantage of the situation the second the car became available.

That's really awesome. I'd hold onto that thing forever, knowing it's one of a kind.

Tanuki · 12-02-2013, 01:01 PM

Yeah I will drive the piss out of it, but I will keep it as long as I can.

NWFRS · 12-02-2013, 01:13 PM

The fact it's a factory paint makes it pretty badass and I like it.

Throw it up on bringatrailer.com in twenty years and I bet you will get a good portion of your money back out of it, if it's the only one.

All that said, I would never go out of my way to buy any other car in that color, it makes me think of loud Honda Civics.

I love it in this case though. Makes me think of that Polestar C30. :-)

bestwheelbase · 12-02-2013, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Tanuki

BMW Portland ordered the car along with a few other things to sell as unique set ups.

I hope they keep it up. We need more US dealers bringing cool options/colors across the pond.

R.S-HawK · 12-02-2013, 02:16 PM

Dat color...

Sent from my LG G2

gymratter · 12-02-2013, 05:14 PM

odd color but congrats on your new ride

Tanuki · 12-14-2013, 02:58 AM

Thanks. I personally love the color. Biggest issue is that I can't ever drive poorly. Everyone would know it wAs me.

11-19-2013, 02:33 AM	#16
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	Not my style but its not the worst color combo that as been on an m3 __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

11-19-2013, 02:33 AM	#15
Tanuki Turtle Factory Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Mint M3 Location: PDX Posts: 1,286 Thanks: 1,021 Thanked 614 Times in 312 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I actually like the e46 power ban a little more. It has less hp, but it is lighter and more nimble. That being said, I like how this one is modernized. I wanted some creature comforts and a warranty. Car is still a monster too, just a diff torque curve.

11-19-2013, 04:19 AM	#17
boxer 2.5 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2007 Impreza, 2013 BRZ Location: Vernon, CT Posts: 314 Thanks: 240 Thanked 119 Times in 78 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Very unique color. Congrats on your collection!

11-19-2013, 10:56 AM	#19
n2oinferno Praise Helix! Join Date: Jan 2011 Drives: Accord 2.0T, Silverado Location: Upstate SC Posts: 2,859 Thanks: 428 Thanked 2,208 Times in 1,072 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	So if it's the only one, did the dealership have it custom painted this color, or did you place a custom order? I thought BMW allowed that sort of thing for a premium but I wasn't sure.

12-02-2013, 01:01 PM	#23
Tanuki Turtle Factory Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Mint M3 Location: PDX Posts: 1,286 Thanks: 1,021 Thanked 614 Times in 312 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Yeah I will drive the piss out of it, but I will keep it as long as I can.

12-02-2013, 01:13 PM	#24
NWFRS Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: ‘13 FRS Location: USA Posts: 1,298 Thanks: 3,946 Thanked 1,503 Times in 635 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	The fact it's a factory paint makes it pretty badass and I like it. Throw it up on bringatrailer.com in twenty years and I bet you will get a good portion of your money back out of it, if it's the only one. All that said, I would never go out of my way to buy any other car in that color, it makes me think of loud Honda Civics. I love it in this case though. Makes me think of that Polestar C30. :-)

12-02-2013, 02:16 PM	#26
R.S-HawK Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: '13 Gen Coupe 3.8 R Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 387 Thanks: 52 Thanked 151 Times in 73 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Dat color... Sent from my LG G2

12-02-2013, 05:14 PM	#27
gymratter Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: BMW Location: TX Posts: 2,400 Thanks: 1,972 Thanked 1,827 Times in 954 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	odd color but congrats on your new ride

12-14-2013, 02:58 AM	#28
Tanuki Turtle Factory Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Mint M3 Location: PDX Posts: 1,286 Thanks: 1,021 Thanked 614 Times in 312 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Thanks. I personally love the color. Biggest issue is that I can't ever drive poorly. Everyone would know it wAs me.

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