Brooklyn Gray or Portimao Blue??

Lightngsvt · 10-15-2021, 08:30 PM

Sounds like you've made up your mind. But I'll throw in one more vote for BG / red. I'm biased though as that's the combo of my order. I hope it's the same shade of red as my current 18' 340i, Not super bright and not maroon-ish.

Quadruple VANOS · 10-18-2021, 08:59 PM

I prefer the Brooklyn Gray. It's more mature and classy IMO.

TJZ67201 · 10-18-2021, 09:06 PM

Thanks for all of the insights y'all! After seeing some additional pics of the colors in different lighting, although I respect the Brooklyn Gray, my choice is Portimao Blue over Black w/blue contrast stitching. Now to decide on the brake caliper colors! 🤣😂

mblaucoupe135 · 10-18-2021, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TJZ67201

Thanks for all of the insights y'all! After seeing some additional pics of the colors in different lighting, although I respect the Brooklyn Gray, my choice is Portimao Blue over Black w/blue contrast stitching. Now to decide on the brake caliper colors!

great choice as that is exactly what I'm getting!

as for the brake calipers I decided to go red for a bit of a contrast and because I think they stand out more.

gp_solo2 · 10-18-2021, 10:39 PM

BG looks great under this lightning condition

willin11 · 10-20-2021, 07:24 AM

I would go with gold brake caliper. It blends with blue well!

e36uulm · 10-21-2021, 01:34 PM

I have ordered one in Portimao Blue. +1 for the blue team :-)

zipstic · 10-21-2021, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by willin11

I would go with gold brake caliper. It blends with blue well!

Is a gold caliper an option from BMW? I thought it was just blue or red.

yanks1 · 10-21-2021, 04:32 PM

I only saw Blue & Red also... no Gold, was available on other BMW models I think

mblaucoupe135 · 10-21-2021, 06:00 PM

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I would go with gold brake caliper. It blends with blue well!

Is a gold caliper an option from BMW? I thought it was just blue or red.

yeah I think it's only blue or red and red was added just recently as an option.

FrankieNuo · 10-21-2021, 08:31 PM

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Portimao blue has lavender tones. I thought I liked it until seeing in person and there is no way I would get that color. Some like it but hard pass from me.

I cannot wait for the day they get rid of this color. Really hope the next blue hits the mark.

n55f15 · 10-22-2021, 10:55 AM

Not sure if this video has already been posted on the forum, but still a good comparison of the two

702MoxyBMW · 10-25-2021, 11:50 AM

I prefer the Midnight Metallic first, then Portimao Blue second. Alpine White is pretty sharp on this too. Purple and Blue all day long for me. I ordered the Purple one since it looks sick!

JDM_240 · 10-25-2021, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Lightngsvt

Sounds like you've made up your mind. But I'll throw in one more vote for BG / red. I'm biased though as that's the combo of my order. I hope it's the same shade of red as my current 18' 340i, Not super bright and not maroon-ish.

Definitely more on the maroon side. Not the coral red on the m8

Game · 10-26-2021, 12:08 PM

PM'd.

Another thing of note, make sure you go and see tacora red in person. The online configurator does a poor job of showing the actual shade of red. It's way more of a bordeaux wine than a vibrant red.

Lightngsvt · 10-26-2021, 12:38 PM

I'm sure it's going to look great, but I'm a little bummed to hear that the tacora Red is maroon. I have the Coral Red in my current car and really like it, it "pops".

I currently have the Dakota leather, how does it compare to the Vernasca, is it basically the same? The Dakota isn't very soft, but its been very durable and still looks new after 3 years.

Game · 10-26-2021, 01:38 PM

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Definitely more on the maroon side. Not the coral red on the m8

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Originally Posted by Lightngsvt

Sounds like you've made up your mind. But I'll throw in one more vote for BG / red. I'm biased though as that's the combo of my order. I hope it's the same shade of red as my current 18' 340i, Not super bright and not maroon-ish.

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Originally Posted by Lightngsvt

I'm sure it's going to look great, but I'm a little bummed to hear that the tacora Red is maroon. I have the Coral Red in my current car and really like it, it "pops".

I currently have the Dakota leather, how does it compare to the Vernasca, is it basically the same? The Dakota isn't very soft, but its been very durable and still looks new after 3 years.

Definitely softer. Looks better too.

And yeah, the tacora is still plenty nice...just much more subdued compared to the other reds in the lineup.

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10-18-2021, 08:59 PM	#24
Quadruple VANOS Captain 1161 Rep 809 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: America iTrader: (0)	I prefer the Brooklyn Gray. It's more mature and classy IMO.
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TJZ67201 Captain 843 Rep 746 Posts Drives: '23 M240i Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Naperville, IL iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all of the insights y'all! After seeing some additional pics of the colors in different lighting, although I respect the Brooklyn Gray, my choice is Portimao Blue over Black w/blue contrast stitching. Now to decide on the brake caliper colors! 🤣😂
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10-20-2021, 07:24 AM	#28
willin11 Second Lieutenant 162 Rep 257 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I would go with gold brake caliper. It blends with blue well!
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10-21-2021, 01:34 PM	#29
e36uulm Private 93 Rep 63 Posts Drives: E36, E46, G42 Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	I have ordered one in Portimao Blue. +1 for the blue team :-)
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10-25-2021, 11:50 AM	#35
702MoxyBMW Private First Class 80 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW M240i purple Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Las Vegas, NV iTrader: (0)	I prefer the Midnight Metallic first, then Portimao Blue second. Alpine White is pretty sharp on this too. Purple and Blue all day long for me. I ordered the Purple one since it looks sick! __________________ "Life is Short, Drive fun cars"
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Game ------ 7395 Rep 10,208 Posts Drives: G87 M2 (sold) Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Chicago'ish iTrader: (25)	PM'd. Another thing of note, make sure you go and see tacora red in person. The online configurator does a poor job of showing the actual shade of red. It's way more of a bordeaux wine than a vibrant red. __________________ Last edited by Game; 10-26-2021 at 12:22 PM..
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