12-16-2022, 10:04 AM | #155 |
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How many times have we been over the fact that TR changes significantly under different lighting? The photos are 100% accurate in that lighting. In bright sun there will be an orange hue but I would argue that's the best light for this color as it totally pops like few reds can. If you absolutely loathe any degree of orange then yes this isn't the color for you but if you like a red that can look dark red in dark settings and pop bright in the sun then you will be extremely happy with this color. I got way more paint complements of my TR X3M than I ever received from my LBB M2. In fact the only other vehicle I have owned that got more paint comments was my Grabber Blue Mustang in the day.
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12-16-2022, 10:54 AM | #157 | |
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The red thankfully brings the shape to life. It has life. Its a sportscar. Red is perfect! |
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12-16-2022, 11:10 AM | #158 |
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I really don't understand how anyone can take the choice of car color so personally or even worse wish for compliments from others.
Having seen the TR in person many times and having some experience with photo retouching, I can say with sufficient certainty that the latest photos of the TR M2 have been heavily edited, as have 99.9% of the photos on the official channels/websites. But retouching has a MUCH greater impact on a red car than on a white or black one, that's why the TR will hardly look as good as in the latest photos, most of the time it will appear faded/orangish. I really like it in photos, but in person there has never been a light condition in which I liked it, and it wouldn't be nice to buy a car in one color and then find it in another, that's all. That said, I will finally see the M2 in person tomorrow, hoping it will be ZB just to be 100% sure that it is not the color for me, since I have already seen all the other ones. Unfortunately, the poor color choice (both exterior and interior) is a serious problem. |
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12-16-2022, 11:13 AM | #159 | |
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I mean no offense to those planning to order AW or BSM or currently own a black and white auto. I currently have an Alpine White demo myself. |
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12-16-2022, 11:23 AM | #160 |
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My wife told me the same thing after seeing that TR X3M Comp the other morning. TR definitely stands out unlike a white or black car...
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12-16-2022, 11:27 AM | #161 |
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These days I much prefer to standout versus blending in. I have spent much of my life blending in or following what was trendy. No more!
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12-16-2022, 11:29 AM | #162 | |
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12-16-2022, 11:38 AM | #163 | |
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12-16-2022, 02:54 PM | #165 | |
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I think this pic i took of an X5M at the M event is closer to what the color really looks like but i agree that anyone considering ordering it should see it in person first. |
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12-16-2022, 02:54 PM | #166 |
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I saw a TR X5M at my dealer last week - it’s an awesome color !
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12-16-2022, 02:56 PM | #167 |
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I think a bold color like TR does not work well in a large vehicle like the G05 but it actually suits a smaller car like the G87.
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It's not about nice or ugly, because tastes are absolutely personal, or seeking people's approval, but just describing the facts (the colours, in this case) for what they are. This X5 shows how the TR looks like in most situations, the M2 seen so far does not, that's all. If you buy a TR M2 based on the photos shown so far by BMW you risk being disappointed when you’ll see your car in person, and it might not be nice. Quote:
BG on the G42 looks great, on the X3 not that much, VO was perfect on the 1M, but horrible on the X1, HS was great on the M2, but really boring on the M8, same as IOMG which is amazing on the G80/2 but definitely “too much” on the M8. At least for my tastes, of course. Last edited by VIERsr; 12-16-2022 at 04:24 PM.. |
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12-16-2022, 05:07 PM | #169 | |
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As aforementioned, the only two colors that you are guaranteed of knowing what you are going to get, sight unseen, is with AW and BSM. Last edited by T_U_D; 12-16-2022 at 05:27 PM.. |
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12-16-2022, 05:23 PM | #171 | |
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Currently my build is a TR. Generally I see four of the five colors offered on a daily basis. Obviously ZB would be the one excluded, but I have seen it in person and at length in direct sunlight and shaded. |
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12-16-2022, 05:43 PM | #172 | |
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I think I've seen a BG and SBM on person on a BMW but not the others. Hopefully I can see some locally |
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I just checked their inventory. They have three BG X3s. Zero in TR new or preowned. Plenty of new models in AW and BSM. Last edited by T_U_D; 12-18-2022 at 09:27 AM.. |
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