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I have been waiting to order my 2023 Z4 since June. I was certian I was going to order the Misano blue, but then BMW killed it. I have looked at all the colors except for the Portimao blue & Thundernight. However, I have seen both on different cars. I know you can’t compare, but I have not been impressed. I find the Portimao to be dull.
So, I think I am down to either the Black Sapphire Metallic (with black wheels & moonlight top) or Portimao blue (black wheels & moonlight top). I live in the PNW, so black is not a concern for heat. I have had two black cars, and my current 335is is in Black Sapphire, so I can’t hardly believe that I am considering a 3rd black car (and it’s even the same color)! But, I keep being drawn to how sharp the Z4 is with the moonlight top and black wheels in Black Sapphire Metallic. I know opinions are like ***, and everyone has one, but I am opening up Pandora’s box anyway. What’s everyone thoughts? |
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Biased but will comment. Only change had I ordered instead of taking a lot car would be a Moonlight top. Not a fan of black wheels.
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Not what you asked, but take a hard look at SSG. That is such a nice color and think it would be a nice change from black while still being in the same general pallet.
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I have looked at SSG, and I just can’t seem to love it. Too bad there is no Z4 to actually look at it in. I might totally change my mind.
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I hear ya. I'm torn between Portimao andThundernight (though Misano would have been my first choice). What color interior are you considering? I like the Magma, so it has me leaning more towards the Portimao.
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I think after a huge amount of back and forth we're going with the Frozen Grey II Metallic, moonlight top and cognac seats. It's the one combo that both my partner and I unequivocally love. Portimao blue is a close second though (and probably the smart choice).
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That one is easy. I am going to get black with the blue stitching. I am slightly curious if my opinion of Thundernight changes when I see it in person.
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Just remember the frozen paint colors require special handling when you wash the car.
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I have that now in my M340i and I get tons of compliments. Good choice! That'll go with pretty much any of the exteriors, so that doesn't help narrow it down
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Unfortunately, it doesn’t. I really don’t want black again, but man does it seem so sharp every time I see it.
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This is a similar post someone else posted, but I’m looking to trade up to an M40i and this is what I’m going for.
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I do own a black Z4 but that's how I found it (used from the dealership) but I would've probably gone for black anyway. The red was tempting and so was the blue, but something about the Z4 in black makes it look Batmobile-esque somewhat. So it'd be an easy choice for me. |
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They all look good but if I had to reorder my Z4 today, I'd get the same color scheme; black and magma with the cerium (yes, I like it)
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I think the blue stitching would play nicely with the blue exterior color and calipers...others opinion may vary...
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You will get many compliments on the Frozen Grey. It is just an awesome color for the Z. I've even astounded people who thought it was a wrap. Clean, the frozen grey turns plenty of heads. Enjoy.
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My first choice would be Frozen Grey with Magma seats and red calipers. But spending an extra $3k on Frozen Grey is a little steep.
If it was only between BSM and PB, I'd go with PB with the black with blue stitching you indicated you liked. However, you shouldn't take my advice since I've only owned black cars for the last 18 years!
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