[bluzbra]

I posted this in the general section, but thought I'd post here too since it's technically a build / ordering topic. I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on ordering a 2021 M550i and I have several questions, hoping others can chime in. Thanks in advance!

TIMING:

I live in Los Angeles. Has anyone ordered an M550i recently living in the west coast? Any idea what the ETA is? Is the factory in Germany even open right now for custom builds?

WHEELS:

I'm torn between the 19" Y-Spoke jet black wheels and the 20" Y-Spoke bi-color wheels. Anyone have recommendations? Is the ride quality pretty bad with the 20's? Anyone have any regrets getting one or the other?

Also, does anyone know what brand / size tires come with each configuration?

COLORS:

I'm also torn between the exterior and interior colors.

Exterior - I've always been an Alpine White car guy, but I've been seeing pictures of the Bernina Grey and loving it! Anyone have regrets getting Bernina? Any cons? Easy to keep clean?

Interior - this will depend on what exterior color I choose, but I'm more so torn on the trim. It's between the Aluminum and the Matte Ash Grey. Does anyone have pictures of each of these up close? As always, the pictures on BMW's car configurator don't really show the true color/texture.

Thanks all!

[J50]

Originally Posted by bluzbra

I posted this in the general section, but thought I'd post here too since it's technically a build / ordering topic. I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on ordering a 2021 M550i and I have several questions, hoping others can chime in. Thanks in advance!

TIMING:

I live in Los Angeles. Has anyone ordered an M550i recently living in the west coast? Any idea what the ETA is? Is the factory in Germany even open right now for custom builds?

WHEELS:

I'm torn between the 19" Y-Spoke jet black wheels and the 20" Y-Spoke bi-color wheels. Anyone have recommendations? Is the ride quality pretty bad with the 20's? Anyone have any regrets getting one or the other?

I went with 19s because the roads absolutely suck in NY. Even concerned about the 19s. But def are better than 20s, which are super low profile. You’re asking for it. So it’s really how you feel about roadways.

Color is personal. I like BG, do black wheels, red calipers, shadow line. Would look cool.

[magbarn]

1. Last time I ordered a car from Germany it took about 3 months
Not sure if COVID is still impacting supply lines. Heard there's a semiconductor shortage for auto manufacturing

2. Avoid 20's like the plague here in LA. I've already bent 3 wheels....