08-24-2011, 09:46 PM | #1 |
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Ruby Black BMW Individual color
Did anyone here try to order their X5 or X5M in Ruby Black Individual color? I am having a very hard time placing my order for it. I know that another member of this forum was able to order an X5 last year after writing a letter to the CEO of BMW NA, but I wanted to know if anyone else had any experience with ordering this color.
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10-21-2011, 08:16 PM | #3 | |
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Long story short, I am currently in my 5th week of trying to order an X5M Individual and the amount of red tape, people's stupidity and ignorance I had to deal with so far is UNREAL. I will post my experience when/if this nightmare is over and I am given an official confirmation of production. Regardless of the outcome, I will stay away from BMW Individual as far as I can for a very, very long time. |
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10-23-2011, 09:33 PM | #4 |
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The fact that they rape you on the price turned me off to the whole individual idea. Is a color or different piping on leather really worth it?
If you have that much silly money make a donation to a local food bank. It will make you feel better than having a different fleck in your black paint. |
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Get an individual interior. I'd say it's worth a lot more than a silly exterior paint job. |
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10-24-2011, 09:55 AM | #7 |
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The Individual paint shows up as an $1800 upcharge. Certainly a better deal than the $5k others paid before. The Individual Composition package is $7700 includes, paint, upgraded leather and some other bits.
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10-25-2011, 12:26 AM | #8 |
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hi there,
i was going to order a special color too, but was quoted $5k. Didnt think that was a good idea so i passed. but for $1800, thats not too bad. is there anywhere i can confirm this price and show it to my CA. thanks!! |
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01-29-2012, 11:02 PM | #11 |
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I finally got my Ruby Black X5M about 2 weeks ago. It was a long and painful struggle with the dealership and BMW factory. The color is beautiful, but its only visible if A.) The car is very clean and B.) It's a really bright and sunny day. Otherwise it looks black. Do NOT think it looks anything like whats printed in BMW brochures - it looks completely black from more than 10ft away. I am going to post some pictures when the car is clean and its sunny outside. |
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01-29-2012, 11:33 PM | #12 |
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Wow, sounds really interesting. Please post pics when you can!
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01-30-2012, 08:33 AM | #14 |
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I own a ruby black X5 and a carbon black F10 as well. When I park both next to each other, the difference is subtle but definitely noticeable.
I think that the ruby black X5 has a hint of extremely dark brown (overcast conditions). Very classy and unusual color though. I will post some comparo pics ruby-carbon later this year when the sun is back (april? )
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01-31-2012, 05:11 PM | #15 |
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I've seen it one time, on an M6. It was hard photographing the color shift but a neat color.
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01-31-2012, 10:18 PM | #16 |
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Pics do not justify this colour... I saw one yesterday at the dealer... He told me it was "Black Cherry"...
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