[reppucci]

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

I think that an MG M2 will be very much desired due to rarity.

For the M2 comp... black may be the ticket..

For the 1M... black was the rarest (20%) .. with an even split among white and Valencia Orange.....
I have attended several events where multiple 1M showed up... and my car was the only one in it's color.

for prelci m2...black was the rarest in NA 466 cars BSM vs 631 MG

May change with M2 Comp as MG NLA

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[M2_Purist]

Originally Posted by GreatWhiteM2

I thought Black would hide the curves too but it really doesn't mate. On an M4 it does which is strange....

Quite curvaceous in black indeed!!

[blefevre]

Originally Posted by Tag

+2

It's rare, but whenever I see an M car in black they always look amazing and sinister. Love it. Personally I would have gotten it in MG as it's the best of both worlds regarding looks and upkeep, but being MG is no longer available (damn you BMW) black it is. Yeah it's more work, but I think I'll be alright spending more time with her.

Funny, my #1 reason for trading in my 17 BSM M2 for the comp is because I am absolutely sick of the upkeep with BSM. PPF + ceramic coating helped, but I still can't stand how fast it gets dirty. It's my 4th black car so I knew what I was getting into, but maybe it's with age I just can't spend every weekend hand washing the car. BSM is by far my favorite color on the M2 and F80. It looks amazing....when clean. With some dirt it dulls the metallic too much and looks bland. I was excited for HS, but it's somewhat underwhelming. I am hoping that the metallic that isn't coming through in pictures will look great in person when clean and then turn to a nice soft grey/bluish hint when dirty. Or I will just get LBB. AH! Decisions, decisions.

[Destroya]

I would have chosen BSM but for the upkeep. When clean it looks fantastic but who wants to clean it every day? I chose MG, it also looks great and hides dirt much better. It is now a bonus that they eliminated MG on the M2C. Maybe they felt HS was a good alternative.

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by blefevre

Funny, my #1 reason for trading in my 17 BSM M2 for the comp is because I am absolutely sick of the upkeep with BSM. PPF + ceramic coating helped, but I still can't stand how fast it gets dirty. It's my 4th black car so I knew what I was getting into, but maybe it's with age I just can't spend every weekend hand washing the car. BSM is by far my favorite color on the M2 and F80. It looks amazing....when clean. With some dirt it dulls the metallic too much and looks bland. I was excited for HS, but it's somewhat underwhelming. I am hoping that the metallic that isn't coming through in pictures will look great in person when clean and then turn to a nice soft grey/bluish hint when dirty. Or I will just get LBB. AH! Decisions, decisions.

Originally Posted by Destroya

I would have chosen BSM but for the upkeep. When clean it looks fantastic but who wants to clean it every day? I chose MG, it also looks great and hides dirt much better. It is now a bonus that they eliminated MG on the M2C. Maybe they felt HS was a good alternative.

I'm not concerned with it at all.. but don't any of you

" I would like black but for the upkeep " types work near a CAR WASH?

[akkando]

Originally Posted by MR.

I hate black

MR

You're only going to own the car for one year until the CS comes, what difference does it make to you?

[Destroya]

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

I'm not concerned with it at all.. but don't any of you

" I would like black but for the upkeep " types work near a CAR WASH?

CAR WASH!!!!!

[akkando]

Originally Posted by cntzl

I have seen a few 1Ms in white and orange but never seen a black 1M in person. Good decision on your end

A lady in my neighborhood has one, she drives it to the grocery store or wherever, she doesn't give a FUCK.

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

I'm not concerned with it at all.. but don't any of you

" I would like black but for the upkeep " types work near a CAR WASH?

It just depends on how much you "care" about the inevitable swirls and holograms that are most easily seen on a black car.

Even if you use the two bucket method and are very careful, it's almost impossible to be perfect every time you touch the car...and imperfections that are more easily seen are the result.

So if you care, like I do, it's hard to trade the 10% of the time that the paint looks perfect for the 90% that it's dirty or needs paint correction.

Just my $.02....

[M-Pilot]

Originally Posted by akkando

A lady in my neighborhood has one, she drives it to the grocery store or wherever, she doesn't give a FUCK.

She drives a manual, she is a keeper

[fullstack]

Since HKS doesn't seem to be a proper silver then i personally wish it had no metallic in it and just be super glossy. I'd go for the gumball color appeal with a ceramic coat.

[akkando]

Originally Posted by cntzl

She drives a manual, she is a keeper

I'm pretty sure she's a lesbian based on the vibe I was getting but I'll pass along your info if you want.

[M-Pilot]

Originally Posted by akkando

I'm pretty sure she's a lesbian based on the vibe I was getting but I'll pass along your info if you want.

I don't think my wife would like that lol.

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by Destroya

CAR WASH!!!!!

LOL.. apparently soft touch car washes don't exist in your area...

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by 3rdPedalAddict

Since HKS doesn't seem to be a proper silver then i personally wish it had no metallic in it and just be super glossy. I'd go for the gumball color appeal with a ceramic coat.

Originally Posted by dmboone25

See I always thought that VO looked like a dirty or brownish color - I used to see one in my town pretty regularly when I had my second 135. When I think of orange, I think of a bright color - neither VO or SO are that in my opinion.

I think I love HKS - can’t wait to see real world pictures of it.

HS.. Hockenheim Silver .... not HKS..

[norMcal]

It's a tough call with HS. I want to love it, and I generally like the Nardo or Grigio Grey's on other cars, just not sure adding metallic goes with that color. It's neither silver nor gray.......it almost looks a like champagne white on a 90's Lexus

I agree that these pictures don't do the color, or the car, justice. I also agree that other colors seem to show off the fender flares way better, which is why I don't dig white on the M2.

I don't know why so many are gaga over Mineral Gray. As much as I love silver grey colors on cars (both my current cars are that color) I find MG to be way too dark. BMW missed the mark on both MG and HS and should have gone with Lachssilber from e30 M3 fame, or Silver Gray from the e46 M3.

The way I see it right now:

Black, too much maintenance
White, same issues as HS, doesn't enhance the curves
Blue, is too common and not the best BMW blue by a long shot
HS, maybe, need to see more pictures of it in real world, not studio
Sunset Orange, becoming a real contender with all others not hitting the mark

I really wish there were some other options. Then again, the color is not what makes this car.

[Sideshow]

Originally Posted by norMcal

The way I see it right now:

Black, too much maintenance
White, same issues as HS, doesn't enhance the curves
Blue, is too common and not the best BMW blue by a long shot
HS, maybe, need to see more pictures of it in real world, not studio
Sunset Orange, becoming a real contender with all others not hitting the mark

I really wish there were some other options. Then again, the color is not what makes this car.

^this

[akkando]

Originally Posted by norMcal

It's a tough call with HS. I want to love it, and I generally like the Nardo or Grigio Grey's on other cars, just not sure adding metallic goes with that color. It's neither silver nor gray.......it almost looks a like champagne white on a 90's Lexus

I agree that these pictures don't do the color, or the car, justice. I also agree that other colors seem to show off the fender flares way better, which is why I don't dig white on the M2.

I don't know why so many are gaga over Mineral Gray. As much as I love silver grey colors on cars (both my current cars are that color) I find MG to be way too dark. BMW missed the mark on both MG and HS and should have gone with Lachssilber from e30 M3 fame, or Silver Gray from the e46 M3.

The way I see it right now:

Black, too much maintenance
White, same issues as HS, doesn't enhance the curves
Blue, is too common and not the best BMW blue by a long shot
HS, maybe, need to see more pictures of it in real world, not studio
Sunset Orange, becoming a real contender with all others not hitting the mark

I really wish there were some other options. Then again, the color is not what makes this car.

MG looks great on M2 and strangely looks shit on the M4.


Every MG M2 I have seen looks awesome! Really shows the flared fenders off!

Sunset Orange looks terrible.....

[mtoosexy]

Originally Posted by Tag

Haven't had a black car in years. That's about to change.

P.S. Whomever did away with MG should be shot.

Right!!?!?! its almost enough of a reason for me to pick up the 2018... best looking color on the M2! RIP MG

[mtoosexy]

Originally Posted by GreatWhiteM2

It may look better with full exterior carbon add ons and a CF roof wrap and CURRENT M2 wheels.

that's what I am counting on. Carbon roof replacement for me... hoping to find a power hood as well. Spoiler is a no brainer. I always liked the "winglet" things but... probably pass on those.

[M3_WC]

Close up of Hockenheim Silver.

[mtoosexy]

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

Always bet on Black!

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