[sealionbeast]

I ordered Pure Metal Silver on my new M5. It was $10,000. My car is on a ship on it's way here. Should be here before Christmas and I will post pics. I am actually going to the LA Auto Show today. I think they have an X5 M in Pure Metal Silver. The cost is relative. It's an expensive car and I am leasing it, so I don't think it's a big deal. If I was concerned about the money I probably wouldn't be getting an M5. With regards to scratches and repairs, I am also not that concerned. My cars are meticulously maintained but I expect a few rock chips, they are unavoidable. Like I said it is a lease and I will drive it and enjoy it and eventually trade it in and get a new one.

[Gate7]

Originally Posted by sealionbeast

I ordered Pure Metal Silver on my new M5. It was $10,000. My car is on a ship on it's way here. Should be here before Christmas and I will post pics. I am actually going to the LA Auto Show today. I think they have an X5 M in Pure Metal Silver. The cost is relative. It's an expensive car and I am leasing it, so I don't think it's a big deal. If I was concerned about the money I probably wouldn't be getting an M5. With regards to scratches and repairs, I am also not that concerned. My cars are meticulously maintained but I expect a few rock chips, they are unavoidable. Like I said it is a lease and I will drive it and enjoy it and eventually trade it in and get a new one.

Like a BOSS!

[Blindside_137]

Originally Posted by psuibmw

I don't see a reason to spend that much $$$ for it ... The SS looks good enough to me

+1 I don't get it

[ORIGIN M.]

Originally Posted by Blindside_137

+1 I don't get it

It is called "Individual" for a reason !

[DooBs]

its looks silver...

[Luminor513]

Great looking color, but hard to justify the price. I'm sure it looks really nice on the 5/6/7 series but 10k is steep.

[Teutonic]

Originally Posted by Schm

If it's a real expression of personality, I want my personality to express something a bit more than "Really expensive silver." That's just boring.

It is not really expensive; is really rare. Total different.
And is beautiful.

I personally love it! And I would buy it in a heart beat. The problem is not me, but the bunch of ignorants that are on the road too. And I would go over that too, but the majority of paint shops are not capable of matching basic colors, how can you leave a such toy in their hands?

[Gray_Panther]

I would love to polish the paint and then give a permanent coating to preserve its awesomeness.

[Zirenz2006]

I understand wanting to go for the Individual Program....I think some of the colors are really great, but honestly this just looks like another silver to me.

[TheBingoBalls]

I'm sure this is something you would have to see in person - in pictures it just looks like another silver paint. Perhaps it's a very small difference but to somebody who can see it, it doesn't matter what it costs if it makes the car feel special to them. It's all about the details.

[Pure]

This information is very interesting. Personally I'm willing to spend the money for this unique and special paint, and on my next car purchase of this color.

[vladberca]

If you like a brand, a model, but because it's good many like it, Individual is the way to go! Chances to see another one like yours are minimum!

[spuntyb]

Originally Posted by Schm

If it's a real expression of personality, I want my personality to express something a bit more than "Really expensive silver." That's just boring.

+1

I mean, if you're going whole hog, just have them paint it a non-BMW color all together. This silver is exceptionally lame. Maybe it works better in person...

[SlickShift]

Kinda looks like Titanium Silver...

[JB14]

Bet you still get orange peel....

[Ezio]

i am not really that impressed with the color. IMO a frozen black or white is better looking, and has a bigger statement.

[Imola.ZHP]

My luck would be that a minor fender bender would occur and the car would never look right again.

[OneMmmm]

Originally Posted by JB14

Bet you still get orange peel....

Extremely valid point. The quality of their paint is a joke. $10k for orange peel is a crime.

I love the colors and applaud those who can afford this upgrade. Just disappointed in BMWs poor quality.

[GOLFFRR]

wow thats pretty neat! ill have to ask David to look into it and see what that cost! Im scared to know, prob 7k-9k if I had to guess. Either way would love to see this color in person one days to see what is so special about it.

[VMRWheels]

Wow, pretty awesome process.

[111R]

I would have paid a little extra just to get rid of the orange peel and trash in my Alpine White paint job that came standard on my car from the Regensburg plant.

I agree with those that wouldn't want the silver color shown above due to the difficulty matching it during a repair. I did see a pretty cool M5 Individual painted Ferrari Red that I really liked:

http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=805241

[The long haul]

Originally Posted by JB14

Bet you still get orange peel....

I was going to mention this, it's disgusting that the price of this car buys you orange peel paint. I was hoping the intense and personal attention involved in this process would eliminate that.
The orange peel shit definitely needs to be addressed. I can't beleive you guys accept delivery without killing someone. When my jag showed up I examined it for about 2 hours before I said ok looks satisfactory lol.