Lack of colours for new 8

ianstewarts · 09-23-2018, 03:52 AM

I’m ordering a M850i in the UK
I really liked the concept 8 colour and if not fancied one of the frozen colours from the individual program
Asked my dealer about this
BMW UK sent this reply below

Also wanted night vision but apparently this is also not available in the UK
I’ve got the option of picking from the limited colours available or waiting about ten months :-(

Dear Sir
Unfortunately Individual are not accepting paint requests for the 8 Series at the moment and is not expected to start an Individual paint programme until May 2019. Due to this, we are unable to confirm which paints will and won’t be available at this stage.

In regards to your query, there are potentially four individual colours and a frozen colour planned for the 8 Series however we cannot confirm which colours these actually are as of yet.

Barcelona Liquid Grey was the paint on the 8 Series Concept car and is not available. The production version of the paint is Barcelona Blue.

Kind regards,
********

BMW Group
United Kingdom

Tejael · 09-23-2018, 02:51 PM

Wow that truly sucks!

You would think with all the teasing and pre development BMW would have this situated. i say wait never get something under duress you will regret it.

ianp622 · 09-23-2018, 03:42 PM

Sucks about the individual paint. If you do wait, Orinoco Metallic is really close to the concept color.

AwesomeM3 · 09-27-2018, 08:44 AM

Same issue with the new i8 Coupe and Roadster...only 3 colors available...E-Copper, Sophisto Grey and Crystal White (I think Donington Grey is a special order color) and no Individual option.

SCOTT26 · 09-30-2018, 04:45 PM

I wonder why this is being done for some markets like the U.K. And US but there is no issues in Germany for the Individual programme

Pure Metal Silver Individual M850i Coupe.

ianstewarts · 10-03-2018, 02:52 AM

Just watched the PARIS unveiling of the new 3
One of the board previews the 8 saying the individual program for it is available immediately:-/
He wants to mention that to his colleagues in the UK

ianp622 · 10-03-2018, 09:37 AM

Can you do European Delivery?

09-23-2018, 03:52 AM	#1
ianstewarts Private 4 Rep 58 Posts Drives: BMW M6 Gran Coupe Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sheffield iTrader: (0)	Lack of colours for new 8 I’m ordering a M850i in the UK I really liked the concept 8 colour and if not fancied one of the frozen colours from the individual program Asked my dealer about this BMW UK sent this reply below Also wanted night vision but apparently this is also not available in the UK I’ve got the option of picking from the limited colours available or waiting about ten months :-( Dear Sir Unfortunately Individual are not accepting paint requests for the 8 Series at the moment and is not expected to start an Individual paint programme until May 2019. Due to this, we are unable to confirm which paints will and won’t be available at this stage. In regards to your query, there are potentially four individual colours and a frozen colour planned for the 8 Series however we cannot confirm which colours these actually are as of yet. Barcelona Liquid Grey was the paint on the 8 Series Concept car and is not available. The production version of the paint is Barcelona Blue. Kind regards, ******** BMW Group United Kingdom
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Tejael Private First Class 64 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 07 328i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW M850i [0.00]	Wow that truly sucks! You would think with all the teasing and pre development BMW would have this situated. i say wait never get something under duress you will regret it.
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09-23-2018, 03:42 PM	#3
ianp622 Private First Class 52 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 2017 M240i Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Sucks about the individual paint. If you do wait, Orinoco Metallic is really close to the concept color. Attached Images
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SCOTT26 Major General 5306 Rep 5,824 Posts Drives: A big F-off German Truck. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: WORLDWIDE iTrader: (0)	I wonder why this is being done for some markets like the U.K. And US but there is no issues in Germany for the Individual programme Pure Metal Silver Individual M850i Coupe. Attached Images __________________ The M850i is evidence that BMW have got their mojo back when it comes to dynamic sports cars...
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ianstewarts Private 4 Rep 58 Posts Drives: BMW M6 Gran Coupe Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Sheffield iTrader: (0)	Just watched the PARIS unveiling of the new 3 One of the board previews the 8 saying the individual program for it is available immediately:-/ He wants to mention that to his colleagues in the UK
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10-03-2018, 09:37 AM	#7
ianp622 Private First Class 52 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 2017 M240i Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	Can you do European Delivery?
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