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      03-24-2021, 07:44 AM   #23
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“I’ve always leased my cars...”

Sounds like buying a car that is notorious for not holding its value is a bad purchase for a consistent leaser. You’ll be getting rid of the 5 for something in the near future, so why would you want to be holding the bag?
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Update: I'm reeeeeaaaallllly close......


What do you all think of this color combo? It's the Barcelona Blue w/cognac interior. I actually have a deposit holding this car for me.
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Update: I'm reeeeeaaaallllly close......


What do you all think of this color combo? It's the Barcelona Blue w/cognac interior. I actually have a deposit holding this car for me.
Personally, I like it!
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      04-29-2021, 02:25 PM   #26
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It's a really nice colour and all but...i dunno....has wanker written all over it for some reason.
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It's a really nice colour and all but...i dunno....has wanker written all over it for some reason.
As in, it's a feminine color combination....or it's pretentious and what a wanker would drive? Not getting what you mean, but that's the reason I ask.

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It's a really nice colour and all but...i dunno....has wanker written all over it for some reason.
LMAO!
Might be begging to be keyed by some d-bag?

BMWGUYinCO,
I too think it looks really nice and classy, but Alfisti somehow has a point that I can't disagree with for some reason. I wouldn't say it's feminine, it's just classy but perhaps an air of someone that would drive with a scarf around their neck? Haughty? Lol.

In all seriousness, this will be YOUR car so don't get caught up on what others think. Having said that, this is certainly a totally different ride than your M550i. Clearly you don't need the space if you're seriously considering this. Which version of the 8 is this?

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LMAO!
Might be begging to be keyed by some d-bag?
I think to some degree, d-bags wanting to key BMWs comes with the territory, but I've never had any issues.

I was going to custom order the M850 convertible but would have chosen either the carbon black or davit grey exterior....but then my dealer called me with this option available right now.

Personally, I don't think the M850 is a wanker's car at all, but was wondering if colors can influence that opinion.
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In all seriousness, this will be YOUR car so don't get caught up on what others think. Having said that, this is certainly a totally different ride than your M550i. Clearly you don't need the space if you're seriously considering this. Which version of the 8 is this?
Yeah, the whole reason I even asked about what people think of the color is because deep down, I think that occurred to me too (haughty). But seeing it in person, I didn't feel that.

This is a 2022 M850i Convertible.
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I think to some degree, d-bags wanting to key BMWs comes with the territory, but I've never had any issues.

I was going to custom order the M850 convertible but would have chosen either the carbon black or davit grey exterior....but then my dealer called me with this option available right now.

Personally, I don't think the M850 is a wanker's car at all, but was wondering if colors can influence that opinion.
No, it's definitely not a wanker's car. If you're willing to wait it out, go for the carbon black or Dravit Gray one. Those will be much meaner and aggressive looking than this one. I have a feeling you may regret this if you get it and always be thinking about what could've been if you went for the darker shade. I totally get why you might be on the fence with this knowing you could be driving it immediately, but think about it carefully.
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Yeah, the whole reason I even asked about what people think of the color is because deep down, I think that occurred to me too (haughty). But seeing it in person, I didn't feel that.

This is a 2022 M850i Convertible.
Makes sense to me. You have the advantage of having seen this very car in person, so you should know. We're limited to seeing a single photo. Just trust your instinct on it. But as I said earlier, if you were really thinking about those darker colors, I can't help but think you'd be better off ordering one exactly how you want it. After all, this is a major investment. Those aren't cheap!
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I'd recommend keeping the buying the 5, saving 2 years and buying an off-lease 8 once the two years of savings is complete.

Not a big fan of the color but my opinion doesn't matter. Do YOU like it?
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I like the interior colour a lot. I think it's quite eligant. The exterior, not so much. I like the darker blues (reference my user name ) but this one is not dark enough for my taste. But that is my taste and I won't be the one looking at it as I walk up to it in a parking lot, that's going to be your job. It seems to me that you aren't quite sure in your heart so I suggest you order the one you really want and just wait a little longer, after all you've waited this long what's another couple of months?
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I like the interior colour a lot. I think it's quite eligant. The exterior, not so much. I like the darker blues (reference my user name ) but this one is not dark enough for my taste. But that is my taste and I won't be the one looking at it as I walk up to it in a parking lot, that's going to be your job. It seems to me that you aren't quite sure in your heart so I suggest you order the one you really want and just wait a little longer, after all you've waited this long what's another couple of months?
My thoughts exactly. I was one of the people originally that said he should keep his M550i but look how that went. Lol. Other evil forces convinced him to go down this road. I do think MKSixer has a good point as well but I get the feeling OP wants this car sooner than later.

Get a darker one man!
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I am indeed in the company of wise and sage men, thank you all for the input.

As usual, there are a couple more factors to consider:

My dealer informed me they actually don't have any available build slots for another 2022 M850 convertible, so it's either this one or I will really have to wait more than a couple of months...

The lease is up on my M550 in August, but they will buy me out early and are giving me a discount off this car. But if I wait until a build slot becomes available, I will most likely be out of a car for a few months as it will be well beyond August before they can even place the order.

None of these mean I need to make a final commitment now, but as you can see it is advantageous for me to act now. Other dealers are not making me this kind of offer structure...believe me, if this was a slam dunk (i.e. carbon black) I would be posting pictures of it in my driveway already.
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I'd recommend keeping the buying the 5, saving 2 years and buying an off-lease 8 once the two years of savings is complete.

Not a big fan of the color but my opinion doesn't matter. Do YOU like it?
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My thoughts exactly. I was one of the people originally that said he should keep his M550i but look how that went. Lol. Other evil forces convinced him to go down this road. I do think MKSixer has a good point as well but I get the feeling OP wants this car sooner than later.

Get a darker one man!
I know, and I freakin' love my M550 but as others also pointed out, - if I buy it and keep it for another couple of years I'll take a monstrous hit on depreciation. Damned if I do, ....
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I am indeed in the company of wise and sage men, thank you all for the input.

As usual, there are a couple more factors to consider:

My dealer informed me they actually don't have any available build slots for another 2022 M850 convertible, so it's either this one or I will really have to wait more than a couple of months...

The lease is up on my M550 in August, but they will buy me out early and are giving me a discount off this car. But if I wait until a build slot becomes available, I will most likely be out of a car for a few months as it will be well beyond August before they can even place the order.

None of these mean I need to make a final commitment now, but as you can see it is advantageous for me to act now. Other dealers are not making me this kind of offer structure...believe me, if this was a slam dunk (i.e. carbon black) I would be posting pictures of it in my driveway already.
There is another option to get the carbon black right now. It's called a wrap. Just planting a seed. You can thank me later.
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I have watched this video at least 25 times...it provides a better perspective of the car from different angles in that color. And that is one of those colors that changes so much depending on lighting and viewing angle:

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Beautiful 850, that color combo looks very nice- you will have lots of top down driving fun cruising in that sweet ride. The wheels look fantastic too- a major design step up over the 550.
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There is another option to get the carbon black right now. It's called a wrap. Just planting a seed. You can thank me later.
Yes! I've thought of that also, but thank you.
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It's a really nice colour and all but...i dunno....has wanker written all over it for some reason.
I get it, but i think the car is just an extension of the driver. I like this combo… reminds me of a ferrari california
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What is the problem to wait for a custom ordered M850 when you like your M550i so much? If you will order a custom M850i convertible I would choose an individual paint and make it really unique. The biggest problem then is just to choose one of over hundreds possible colors.
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What is the problem to wait for a custom ordered M850 when you like your M550i so much? If you will order a custom M850i convertible I would choose an individual paint and make it really unique. The biggest problem then is just to choose one of over hundreds possible colors.
https://visualizer.bmw-individual.com/
Because his lease is up on his M5550i in August and his dealer doesn't have another slot for a new M850 order until well beyond that so he'd be out of a car for a while. That's one reason. At this stage it doesn't sound like he wants to buy out the M550i and he seems enamored with this Barcelona Blue one.....
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