[T_U_D]

I was unable to record these myself, but a gentleman that I met at the event yesterday was able to get them and stated that he would post them on YouTube. He stated that he was allocation number one at his center and has been since June of 2021. He was clearly excited to see the car, but was obviously having difficulty coming to terms with ZB as well as the jet black wheels. That seemed to be the consensus with a lot of individuals though. He did state that he was set to order Toronto Red until he saw a G82 painted in it out in the performance center parking lot. He stated that he would greatly prefer BMW Individual paint and actually already had various colors selected, but he would prefer to get the vehicle ASAP so he is currently planning to settle for one of the standard colors.

G87 Cold Start:

G87 Exhaust in Sport Mode:

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I came here to post a reply to CSBM5's photos (thanks for sharing BTW!) but now I find myself out of focus after seeing THIS. Wtf is going on here?? 😂😂😂

[ElHeffe]

Originally Posted by T_U_D

I was unable to record these myself, but a gentleman that I met at the event yesterday was able to get them and stated that he would post them on YouTube. He stated that he was allocation number one at his center and has been since June of 2021. He was clearly excited to see the car, but was obviously having difficulty coming to terms with ZB as well as the jet black wheels. That seemed to be the consensus with a lot of individuals though. He did state that he was set to order Toronto Red until he saw a G82 painted in it out in the performance center parking lot. He stated that he would greatly prefer BMW Individual paint and actually already had various colors selected, but he would prefer to get the vehicle ASAP so he is currently planning to settle for one of the standard colors.

Why didn't he like Toronto Red? Was it too loud for him personally or was it something else? I think it's a very sharp color but it does draw a lot of attention.

[ttvetdoc]

Originally Posted by atl_1M

What was your opinion seeing it in person? Better or worse than your opinion going into it?

Also, how's zandvoort blue in person? Is it a washed out color that hides body lines?

I was at the event yesterday as well. I'm #1 on my allocation list and spent a lot of time trying to determine if I'm going with ZB or TR. The car yesterday was parked next to a building, and as a result, a lot of the pictures being posted are in the shade. The blue doesn't look bad in the shade, however when the sunlight hits it (the hood was getting hit yesterday) - the blue does become very washed out and that really changes it for me. I just couldn't come to terms with how the blue looked in bright sunlight and therefore I'll be going with TR

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by ElHeffe

Why didn't he like Toronto Red? Was it too loud for him personally or was it something else? I think it's a very sharp color but it does draw a lot of attention.

He mentioned it looked dull to him. He did mention that previously owned a ZHP in Imola Red and would greatly prefer a red similar to it, if not actually it. It sounded as if he is seeking something a little more in your face as he loved the Fire Orange G82 in the parking lot.

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by ttvetdoc

I was at the event yesterday as well. I'm #1 on my allocation list and spent a lot of time trying to determine if I'm going with ZB or TR. The car yesterday was parked next to a building, and as a result, a lot of the pictures being posted are in the shade. The blue doesn't look bad in the shade, however when the sunlight hits it (the hood was getting hit yesterday) - the blue does become very washed out and that really changes it for me. I just couldn't come to terms with how the blue looked in bright sunlight and therefore I'll be going with TR

That is my personal take on ZB too.

BTW, I did notice that this car was built in March of this year and that it only 12 miles on it. It did not have the tri-color M seatbelts. Strange as in other countries they are getting them standard.

I have the VIN to the car and have attempted to decode it. I have not been successful so if anybody else thinks they can let me know.

[CSBM5]

Originally Posted by T_U_D

He mentioned it looked dull to him. He did mention that previously owned a ZHP in Imola Red and would greatly prefer a red similar to it, if not actually it. It sounded as if he is seeking something a little more in your face as he loved the Fire Orange G82 in the parking lot.

I too had that feeling about Toronto Red yesterday as I was paying more close attention to than before. Specifically I was looking at the M4C in the M4 lineup for the lapping sessions, and a fellow with a guards red 911 and I were talking about how Toronto looked a bit "milky" and had an unfortunate sheen on it compared to a nice true red like Guards, or Imola, Electic (Japanrot), etc. About that time I looked even closed at a stopped M4C to see the horrific condition of the paint from going through the PC's automated car wash -- massive swirling all over along with what appeared to be overall clearcoat marring creating that sheen at some sun angles. I could hear Larry Kosilla talking about it in my head.

Hence, I'm reserving finalizing an opinion until I can see a car in paint corrected condition. However, if BMW would just offer a non-metallic pure red color, I can't fathom that hardly anyone would be disappointed. What if the red choice for the G87 M2 was Ferrari Red or Imola Red (or preferably both offered to choose between).

[CSBM5]

Here's the G87 M2 flanked by an M4 CSL and G80 M4 (beside being an interesting grouping overall!):

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by CSBM5

Here's the G87 M2 flanked by an M4 CSL and G80 M4 (beside being an interesting grouping overall!):

I wish I could have made that this morning. I had to get back home last night. Hopefully there are more photos to come from this morning‘s cars and coffee event at the BMW CCA HQ.

BTW, that Fire Orange G82 looks 2-3 shades lighter it person. I saw it yesterday. Nice spec!

[atl_1M]

Originally Posted by CSBM5

Here's the G87 M2 flanked by an M4 CSL and G80 M4 (beside being an interesting grouping overall!):

Not gonna lie, the M2's design looks really awkward even next to the g80/82.

[T_U_D]

The full specs to yesterday’s M2 at The Performance Center. Credit to BMWGirlFL for discovering them. I quickly noticed that the production date does not correlate with the production date on the doorjamb VIN sticker which again was 03/22.

https://bimmer.work/vin/8f033f2a77a7...020f7f22c43a2/

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by atl_1M

Not gonna lie, the M2's design looks really awkward even next to the g80/82.

Sadly, I have to agree.

[DSTR]

Originally Posted by atl_1M

Not gonna lie, the M2's design looks really awkward even next to the g80/82.

Quite pleased it is distinctive in comparison.

IF I wanted the car to look like one of them, Id purchase one of them.

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by DSTR

Quite pleased it is distinctive in comparison.

IF I wanted the car to look like one of them, Id purchase one of them.

Valid.

[T_U_D]

Some more YouTube videos discovered via one of the gentleman that I spoke with yesterday

[W///]

Originally Posted by CSBM5

Here's the G87 M2 flanked by an M4 CSL and G80 M4 (beside being an interesting grouping overall!):

Was there this morning (I'm assuming you came in the M2?) And apart from the M1, I couldn't stop looking at that E36 M3 LTW out of that group. That was a boxy design done right

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by t_u_d

the full specs to yesterday’s m2 at the performance center. Credit to bmwgirlfl for discovering them. I quickly noticed that the production date does not correlate with the production date on the doorjamb vin sticker which again was 03/22.

https://bimmer.work/vin/8f033f2a77a7...020f7f22c43a2/

"901" vehicle produced on Jan 26, 2022.

[W///]

A few pics I took from this morning's C&C:
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Got to see ZB fully in the sun and it's just not for me (and I happen to like crazy/bright colors)

[CSBM5]

Originally Posted by W///

Was there this morning (I'm assuming you came in the M2?) And apart from the M1, I couldn't stop looking at that E36 M3 LTW out of that group. That was a boxy design done right

Yep, drove the M3 yesterday and the M2C today, lol.

[W///]

Originally Posted by CSBM5

Yep, drove the M3 yesterday and the M2C today, lol.

I was parked a few cars behind you. I brought the LBB M2C with the 50 year anniversary roundels

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by W///

Got to see ZB fully in the sun and it's just not for me (and I happen to like crazy/bright colors)

I am right there with you.

[T_U_D]