Green over Tan G31 530d Touring

muzzalad · 12-08-2021, 03:20 AM

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Wow, that is a spectacular color. I bet it looks even better in person. Congrats.

Thanks!

Yeah it seems to look really different in different lights.
Like the old 80s Malachite under showroom lights, then Oxford Green in certain light and then almost non-metallic in duller light conditions.

Jonny2400 · 12-14-2021, 03:42 PM

This and the Irish green individual paint both look amazing in a world of greys.

muzzalad · 12-16-2021, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonny2400

This and the Irish green individual paint both look amazing in a world of greys.

I've only ever had greys and black to this point (save for a blue Fiat Uno many moons ago). Cognac interior on my last one was my gateway to taking the jump on exterior too, this time.

It's currently a bit grubby following a roadtrip to see family in the Netherlands, but still looks ace (don't tell my detailer). The road muck kind of gives it a matt effect.

muzzalad · 12-19-2021, 02:00 AM

A few more pics from collection under different lighting.

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muzzalad · 12-24-2021, 02:50 AM

In case anyone is curious what Sanremo Green paint looks like with 1300 miles of road crud and salt on it.

Since washed (for the benefit of anyone who is made uneasy by this photo).

Also - running in now complete!

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remmib · 12-24-2021, 02:04 PM

Stunning color combo, and I like the sport seats.

But are those the standard headlights? Guess it's a UK think, here I've only seen the adaptive LEDs and laser headlights.

muzzalad · 12-24-2021, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by remmib

Stunning color combo, and I like the sport seats.

But are those the standard headlights? Guess it's a UK think, here I've only seen the adaptive LEDs and laser headlights.

Yep, standard LEDs.

If I'm totally honest I hadn't clocked there was a different shape when I originally placed my order. I didn't need/want any extra functionality but given every press shot of the LCI / every press car had the upgraded lights, I'd assumed that was the standard shape.

Still. Rarely drive at night and don't see my car with the lights on (I'm inside). Plus it also means they look different to the face-lift Jaguar F Pace

muzzalad · 12-26-2021, 10:04 AM

I know it must be fairly easy to do; but do like how even an individual colour is pulled through on to the internal screens.

(Ignore MPG - average of a short journey in town)

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Jas387 · 12-28-2021, 10:37 AM

Congrats muzzalad, that is a stunning car.

Until today, my 540i was my favourite G31, but I think yours wins. I like the headlights too - not sure the blue lasers would have looked right with that colour.

muzzalad · 12-28-2021, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jas387

Congrats muzzalad, that is a stunning car.

Until today, my 540i was my favourite G31, but I think yours wins. I like the headlights too - not sure the blue lasers would have looked right with that colour.

Thanks Jas387

There is a Verde Ermes 540d with them over in Germany (along with some M Performace bits).

No tan seats though...

igelkotten82 · 12-29-2021, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by muzzalad

I know it must be fairly easy to do; but do like how even an individual colour is pulled through on to the internal screens.

In my green individual car the car is white/silver on the internal screens :-( Did you change it yourself or was it the right color from delivery?

muzzalad · 12-30-2021, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by igelkotten82

In my green individual car the car is white/silver on the internal screens :-( Did you change it yourself or was it the right color from delivery?

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. No coding from me, that was how it came from the factory.

Speculation would be that because it's a production colour on the 4 series, they already have the RGB codes for the screens.

Does yours come through on to the app OK, igelkotten82 ?

muzzalad · 01-01-2022, 11:53 AM

Green v Green.

Comparison to an Isle of Man Green M3 Comp that parked next to me.

Same torque at 650Nm.

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igelkotten82 · 01-01-2022, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by muzzalad

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. No coding from me, that was how it came from the factory.

Speculation would be that because it's a production colour on the 4 series, they already have the RGB codes for the screens.

Does yours come through on to the app OK, igelkotten82 ?

Good for you and you could be right with your speculation. In my case I would prefer to have your green tone on the screens or the Alpina green Color instead of the white/silver if that would be makeable.

On the App it looks correct and wonderful.

430Scud · 01-01-2022, 04:53 PM

WOW

muzzalad · 01-02-2022, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by muzzalad

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. No coding from me, that was how it came from the factory.

Speculation would be that because it's a production colour on the 4 series, they already have the RGB codes for the screens.

Does yours come through on to the app OK, igelkotten82 ?

Good for you and you could be right with your speculation. In my case I would prefer to have your green tone on the screens or the Alpina green Color instead of the white/silver if that would be makeable.

On the App it looks correct and wonderful.

Excellent. That fuel economy doesn't look too bad either for the V8...

Might be worth popping the question on here about coding?

cclcal · 01-02-2022, 08:01 PM

awesome...had an E39 touring here in the states.

what is that ED symbol in the trunk carpet?

muzzalad · 01-03-2022, 03:44 AM

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awesome...had an E39 touring here in the states.

what is that ED symbol in the trunk carpet?

Ah, that's a back to front B...
Birklean detailing https://www.birklean.co.uk/ who did the new car prep.
Gone now, as are the blue protective plastic strips.

This E39 was another source of colour combo inspiration along with the E34 in my original post:
https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/...10-v8s-touring

Such a classic shape both in saloon/sedan and Touring, the E39.

muzzalad · 01-03-2022, 01:08 PM

Camouflaging in the woods.

Fitted 36122455268 Floating Center (Centre?!) Caps - and they're doing their job on the 846M 20" wheels.

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AP · 01-04-2022, 02:23 AM

Have to say I've come back to this thread a few times now , this is a stunning car

cclcal · 01-04-2022, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by muzzalad

Ah, that's a back to front B...
Birklean detailing https://www.birklean.co.uk/ who did the new car prep.
Gone now, as are the blue protective plastic strips.

This E39 was another source of colour combo inspiration along with the E34 in my original post:
https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/...10-v8s-touring

Such a classic shape both in saloon/sedan and Touring, the E39.

so nice.

maybe one day BMW will bring back the touring to the States.

Joe-BMW33 · 01-05-2022, 05:24 AM

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Just a stunning example of a touring you have here. Beautiful!

What are those mats? Are they custom?

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