new member -- color cape york green question?

wgspck · 03-09-2023, 03:31 PM

Ordered (yesterday) X1 xDrive 28i U11 ---> color Space Silver Metallic / M Sport / Premium Pkg / 20" Alloy Wheels. We wanted the Cape York Green but the sample (8" x 8") the dealer had was very very dark green nothing like the many videos / pics (outside & showroom) I saw on line. Took some pics of the sample outside of dealer showroom and want to see what y'all think of sample -- compared to on line pics -- or if you have a Cape York Green X1 yourself. We really wanted this CYG color but not as dark as the sample -- other sample color is the Space Silver Metallic we went with. MY first post hope can upload pics.

tex2670 · 03-09-2023, 03:39 PM

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BMWZ4 · 03-09-2023, 05:20 PM

My wife got CYG....looks dark when the sun's not out and much lighter in bright sunlight. Like most paint samples, they don't quite look the same live. Even the silver you've chosen will look different...

SchumiFan · 03-09-2023, 10:06 PM

sample does not look like CYG at all. as mentioned above, it looks light grayish/blueish in shade and light greenish under sun. Gives a nice effect, you cannot go wrong with CYG.

gqbriel · 03-09-2023, 11:34 PM

I have CYG - also have a thread with pics.The color really changes its shade in various conditions.
Really cant go wrong with it

MontyB1 · 03-10-2023, 03:12 AM

As others have said that sample is wrong, does NOT look like colour especially in the sun, dealer or someone has messed up the sample.

gqbriel · 03-10-2023, 03:30 AM

Direct sunlight

sgyX3 · 03-10-2023, 11:30 PM

I have the CYG it is not that dark. Here are different angles on a sunny day.

Speedbird71 · 03-13-2023, 11:10 PM

If you have a Toyota dealer near by they may have a RAV4 or a truck in what they call “lunar rock” on the lot. If you are okay with it then you’ll love CYG. CYG is a bit more saturated, and can look grey-blue in some light, green-grey in others.

wgspck · 03-16-2023, 08:09 PM

Changed my wheels from 20" to 19" (style 871 M with performance non run flat tires) & staying with the Space Silver color. Dealer says est. about July delivery.

cayenne444 · 03-17-2023, 02:21 PM

Here is a Cape York Green with M Sport.

gqbriel · 03-19-2023, 05:31 AM

It all depends what phone is taking the picture..
Thats another CyG in bright sun at noon.
No color edit,No filters,No changes to pictures - all taken by the same phone Iphone 12pro max (because it does matter)

Late in the day same day - sun is lower the 3 pics are at the same time but at a different angle.

jejupods · 03-19-2023, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gqbriel

It all depends what phone is taking the picture..
Thats another CyG in bright sun at noon.
No color edit,No filters,No changes to pictures - all taken by the same phone Iphone 12pro max (because it does matter)

Such a great colour! It was a tough choice between this and the Mineral White Metallic, which is what we eventually went with - along with M Sport and Blackout grill. Can't wait to get it.

ORNessie · 03-22-2023, 06:21 PM

We ordered the CYG based on the dealer's sample (since it's impossible to actually see an X1 at the dealerships across the country, big or small markets). All the video's and pictures I have seen look different. I'm do think it's a pretty color and love that it changes in the light... but it definitely does NOT match the color sample at the dealerships! I remember commenting that it was funny that it was called 'Cape York Green' when the sample looked more like a blue-grey with a touch of green. Anyway, we'll see. Looks like it's going to be mid-late May before it arrives.

03-09-2023, 03:31 PM	#1
wgspck New Member 3 Rep 6 Posts Drives: X1 2023 (ordered) Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Louisiana (USA) iTrader: (0)	new member -- color cape york green question? Ordered (yesterday) X1 xDrive 28i U11 ---> color Space Silver Metallic / M Sport / Premium Pkg / 20" Alloy Wheels. We wanted the Cape York Green but the sample (8" x 8") the dealer had was very very dark green nothing like the many videos / pics (outside & showroom) I saw on line. Took some pics of the sample outside of dealer showroom and want to see what y'all think of sample -- compared to on line pics -- or if you have a Cape York Green X1 yourself. We really wanted this CYG color but not as dark as the sample -- other sample color is the Space Silver Metallic we went with. MY first post hope can upload pics. Attached Images Last edited by wgspck; 03-09-2023 at 03:57 PM.. Reason: pics
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03-09-2023, 03:39 PM	#2
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03-09-2023, 05:20 PM	#3
BMWZ4 Major General 1911 Rep 5,107 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	My wife got CYG....looks dark when the sun's not out and much lighter in bright sunlight. Like most paint samples, they don't quite look the same live. Even the silver you've chosen will look different... __________________ '11 Z4 30i (retired);'11 X3 28i (retired); '15 M235i Stage 1 Dinan (recalled & crushed); '16 M235i Stage 3 Dinan (retired); '15 X3 28i (retired); '14 328i (retired), 2019 X3M40i (retired); Loaded '18 X1 (retired); Loaded '20 X3MC DG, Black/Tan Merino (retired); Loaded '23 X1 Cape York green and Red/Black interior; '23 Audi A4 Allroad Progressiv
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03-09-2023, 10:06 PM	#4
SchumiFan New Member 16 Rep 27 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW X1 28i Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	sample does not look like CYG at all. as mentioned above, it looks light grayish/blueish in shade and light greenish under sun. Gives a nice effect, you cannot go wrong with CYG.
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03-09-2023, 11:34 PM	#5
gqbriel Lieutenant 315 Rep 441 Posts Drives: X1 U11 30e Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bulgaria iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 X1 U11 [9.75] 2006 325xi previous ... [0.00]	I have CYG - also have a thread with pics.The color really changes its shade in various conditions. Really cant go wrong with it
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03-10-2023, 03:12 AM	#6
MontyB1 Lieutenant Colonel 1416 Rep 1,814 Posts Drives: BMW X3 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	As others have said that sample is wrong, does NOT look like colour especially in the sun, dealer or someone has messed up the sample.
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gqbriel Lieutenant 315 Rep 441 Posts Drives: X1 U11 30e Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bulgaria iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 X1 U11 [9.75] 2006 325xi previous ... [0.00]	Direct sunlight
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sgyX3 Private First Class 106 Rep 124 Posts Drives: BMW X3, BMW 320xi Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Long Island, New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW 320xi [0.00] 2023 BMW x1 [10.00] 2020 BMW x3M40i [0.00]	I have the CYG it is not that dark. Here are different angles on a sunny day. Attached Images
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Speedbird71 Second Lieutenant 179 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 2023 X1 xDrive28i Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: California iTrader: (0)	If you have a Toyota dealer near by they may have a RAV4 or a truck in what they call “lunar rock” on the lot. If you are okay with it then you’ll love CYG. CYG is a bit more saturated, and can look grey-blue in some light, green-grey in others.
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03-16-2023, 08:09 PM	#10
wgspck New Member 3 Rep 6 Posts Drives: X1 2023 (ordered) Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Louisiana (USA) iTrader: (0)	Changed my wheels from 20" to 19" (style 871 M with performance non run flat tires) & staying with the Space Silver color. Dealer says est. about July delivery.
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03-17-2023, 02:21 PM	#11
cayenne444 Private First Class 193 Rep 112 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Here is a Cape York Green with M Sport. Attached Images
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03-19-2023, 05:31 AM	#12
gqbriel Lieutenant 315 Rep 441 Posts Drives: X1 U11 30e Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bulgaria iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 X1 U11 [9.75] 2006 325xi previous ... [0.00]	It all depends what phone is taking the picture.. Thats another CyG in bright sun at noon. No color edit,No filters,No changes to pictures - all taken by the same phone Iphone 12pro max (because it does matter) Late in the day same day - sun is lower the 3 pics are at the same time but at a different angle. Last edited by gqbriel; 03-19-2023 at 11:54 AM..
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03-22-2023, 06:21 PM	#14
ORNessie New Member 5 Rep 25 Posts Drives: BMW X1 on order Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	Cape York Green We ordered the CYG based on the dealer's sample (since it's impossible to actually see an X1 at the dealerships across the country, big or small markets). All the video's and pictures I have seen look different. I'm do think it's a pretty color and love that it changes in the light... but it definitely does NOT match the color sample at the dealerships! I remember commenting that it was funny that it was called 'Cape York Green' when the sample looked more like a blue-grey with a touch of green. Anyway, we'll see. Looks like it's going to be mid-late May before it arrives.
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