Ordering individual color thats not listed

Studntloan · 06-08-2023, 06:32 PM

Hey guys,

Need some help for who knows,

Im currently in process of trying to order an individual M3 in a color thats not listed on the individualized.

My dealership is saying it cant be done, but in the past I know it can.

Not sure if they just dont want to put in the work or dont know how to go about it....

The colors im eying have been done previously by BMW, any advise on how to push the dealership to get it done?

Thanks!

Technic · 06-08-2023, 07:18 PM

If your dealer is not submitting your Individual request to BMWNA before telling you what cannot be done, then find another dealer that needs no push.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Studntloan

Hey guys,

Need some help for who knows,

Im currently in process of trying to order an individual M3 in a color thats not listed on the individualized.

My dealership is saying it cant be done, but in the past I know it can.

Not sure if they just dont want to put in the work or dont know how to go about it....

The colors im eying have been done previously by BMW, any advise on how to push the dealership to get it done?

Thanks!

vj123 · 06-08-2023, 07:58 PM

What color are you trying to order.

nunzo · 06-08-2023, 08:18 PM

It can be done. Your dealer either doesn't know or doesn't want to deal with it.

I believe it's an extra $5k on top of the $4.5k paint charge but you won't know until it gets approved and Individual provides your dealer with the pricing.

Good luck.

1209582 · 06-08-2023, 08:45 PM

calbears

CSahel · 06-08-2023, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meatspin

It can be done. Your dealer either doesn't know or doesn't want to deal with it.

I believe it's an extra $5k on top of the $4.5k paint charge but you won't know until it gets approved and Individual provides your dealer with the pricing.

Good luck.

I believe you are correct, BMW just like Porsche will almost always commission a special color not on the roster (might need to know the special handshake). Just need to pay them more as well.

Studntloan · 06-08-2023, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Technic

If your dealer is not submitting your Individual request to BMWNA before telling you what cannot be done, then find another dealer that needs no push.

I would normally agree, but I like my sales rep, have bought multiple cars, I dont think they get many requests like this, so was just figuring out how far to push,
the last time I did individual was back in 15 so not sure if the process changed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vj123

What color are you trying to order.

Either Ultra violet or olive green, Both have been done by BMW before

Quote:

Originally Posted by meatspin

It can be done. Your dealer either doesn't know or doesn't want to deal with it.

I believe it's an extra $5k on top of the $4.5k paint charge but you won't know until it gets approved and Individual provides your dealer with the pricing.

Good luck.

Thanks!, last time I ordered individual was 2015, It was 5k for individual and 2,500 more if it hadn't been done,

Ultra violet and olive have both been done.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CSahel

I believe you are correct, BMW just like Porsche will almost always commission a special color not on the roster (might need to know the special handshake). Just need to pay them more as well.

Thanks everyone.

calbears · 06-08-2023, 10:15 PM

You're going to need the paint code to start the process. Your CA will need to reach out to their rep to make the request to see if it's possible first. Then you'll have your CA fill out the form with the request and pricing to start the process. If it hasn't been done in a while or not at all, there will be a very long process for approval and testing.

vj123 · 06-08-2023, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Studntloan

Either Ultra violet or olive green, Both have been done by BMW before

Those are some great choices and hope either of them gets approved.

geko29 · 06-09-2023, 06:34 AM

The Google machine says the paint code for Olive Green is 349.

According to this: https://paintref.com/cgi-bin/colorco...purple&rows=50

There are 81 shades of purple in the overall BMW catalog, 38 of which have Violet in the name. None are Ultra Violet.

The Porsche paint code for Ultraviolet is M4A

Technic · 06-09-2023, 07:17 AM

Your CA must contact the VIP Ordering Specialist at BMWNA and submit your special color request for approval, pricing and lead time. Again, there is no push needed - either the CA submit the request or not.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Studntloan

I would normally agree, but I like my sales rep, have bought multiple cars, I dont think they get many requests like this, so was just figuring out how far to push,
the last time I did individual was back in 15 so not sure if the process changed.

GOLFFRR · 06-09-2023, 08:40 AM

like all indiv its a simple process for the most part with no guarantees lol

Your dealer just needs to submit the request to BMW indiv. Indiv will either accept it or deny it. There is no secret path its just the way it is. Your dealer can be very very persistent and maybe (not likely since dealers have no control over indiv).

some times even indiv will deny colors they have done in the past. I was the first ever to get Grigio Medio back in the day and just had to pay a R&D fee on top of the std indiv color cost so if its a color thats never been done before you will have to pay an extra fee as well FYI

MugenNeuspeed · 06-09-2023, 08:41 AM

I asked for Laguna seca and got denied

nunzo · 06-09-2023, 08:58 AM

I asked for Techno on a non Jahre and got denied.

Somehow a few of them were specced in Europe so who knows.

gc.g80brg · 06-09-2023, 09:10 AM

Individual program is getting very restricted for MY24 and further. I won't be surprised you won't be even able to order any individual color soon. From my engineer friend working at ///M factory.

Technic · 06-09-2023, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gc.g80brg

Individual program is getting very restricted for MY24 and further. I won't be surprised you won't be even able to order any individual color soon. From my engineer friend working at ///M factory.

Very interesting considering that most models are offered in Individual colors as part of the Individual colors availability expansion of 2018.

gc.g80brg · 06-09-2023, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Technic

Very interesting considering that most models are offered in Individual colors as part of the Individual colors availability expansion of 2018.

They wanna keep individual colors for special edition ones, from my understandings... but there are always surprises with bmw ! ^^

nunzo · 06-09-2023, 10:20 AM

Porsche makes a huge profit from PTS and Sonderwunch. BMW is missing out if they are considering restricting.

chris s · 06-09-2023, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Studntloan

Hey guys,

Need some help for who knows,

Im currently in process of trying to order an individual M3 in a color thats not listed on the individualized.

My dealership is saying it cant be done, but in the past I know it can.

Not sure if they just dont want to put in the work or dont know how to go about it....

The colors im eying have been done previously by BMW, any advise on how to push the dealership to get it done?

Thanks!

Alex, if the color has been done....then it's really nothing outside of the normal process to request the color, although it CAN be denied.

If it's never been done, it's more of a process. It requires 4 or 5 months for BMW to research and approve, at which point, they could still deny it. Then you're back at stage 1.

Text me bro, I have a contact email of an individual specialist with BMWNA who can work through the whole process with you and assist.

vj123 · 06-09-2023, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meatspin

Porsche makes a huge profit from PTS and Sonderwunch. BMW is missing out if they are considering restricting.

BMW might restrict individual options as it takes additional effort and coordination in manufacturing.

In most OEMs, bean counters take the final call. They could very well manufacture more regular builds with the same effort and gain more profit.

'Cane · 06-09-2023, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MugenNeuspeed

I asked for Laguna seca and got denied

Every request for LSB has been denied. They must be saving it for some reason. Maybe M4CS? Maybe something on the LCI horizon? Who knows.

gc.g80brg · 06-09-2023, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'Cane

Every request for LSB has been denied. They must be saving it for some reason. Maybe M4CS? Maybe something on the LCI horizon? Who knows.

I tried LSB also at first to match the E46 M3 haha ! Pretty happy with the color I chose finally ^^

06-08-2023, 06:32 PM	#1
Studntloan Studntloan 581 Rep 620 Posts Drives: M4 GTS / E30 M3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (4)	Ordering individual color thats not listed Hey guys, Need some help for who knows, Im currently in process of trying to order an individual M3 in a color thats not listed on the individualized. My dealership is saying it cant be done, but in the past I know it can. Not sure if they just dont want to put in the work or dont know how to go about it.... The colors im eying have been done previously by BMW, any advise on how to push the dealership to get it done? Thanks!
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

06-08-2023, 07:58 PM	#3
vj123 Brigadier General 3795 Rep 3,626 Posts Drives: 2022 M3c - sold Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: The Detroit iTrader: (0)	What color are you trying to order.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-08-2023, 08:18 PM	#4
nunzo Peanut Butter and Jelly 773 Rep 394 Posts Drives: germans Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: PA/CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1994 BMW 318i [10.00] 2023 BMW M3 [10.00] 1997 BMW M3 [10.00] 1994 BMW M3 [9.87]	It can be done. Your dealer either doesn't know or doesn't want to deal with it. I believe it's an extra $5k on top of the $4.5k paint charge but you won't know until it gets approved and Individual provides your dealer with the pricing. Good luck. __________________ 1994 M3 - hellrot / m-rain vaders 1997 M3 - boston / modena vaders 2023 M3 - belladonna / tartufo buckets 1994 318i - alpine white / Super Touring Project
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-08-2023, 08:45 PM	#5
1209582 First Lieutenant 796 Rep 314 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	calbears
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-08-2023, 10:15 PM	#8
calbears Colonel 4317 Rep 2,506 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 M3 CS,2017 F87 LBB M2 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 M3 [10.00] 2017 M2 [10.00] 2018 M3 CS [10.00]	You're going to need the paint code to start the process. Your CA will need to reach out to their rep to make the request to see if it's possible first. Then you'll have your CA fill out the form with the request and pricing to start the process. If it hasn't been done in a while or not at all, there will be a very long process for approval and testing. __________________ 2018 F80 M3 CS 2017 M2, LBB, DCT, exec, car play, MPE, diffuser 2011 E90 M3 ZCP Past: E90 328i, F10 535i, F80 M3 (murdered)
	Appreciate 3 chicagofan0019325.50 vj1233794.50 1209582795.50 Quote

06-09-2023, 06:34 AM	#10
geko29 Major 1578 Rep 1,440 Posts Drives: 2023 M3 6MT Join Date: May 2012 Location: Illinois, USA iTrader: (2)	The Google machine says the paint code for Olive Green is 349. According to this: https://paintref.com/cgi-bin/colorco...purple&rows=50 There are 81 shades of purple in the overall BMW catalog, 38 of which have Violet in the name. None are Ultra Violet. The Porsche paint code for Ultraviolet is M4A __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-09-2023, 08:40 AM	#12
GOLFFRR BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 10876 Rep 27,645 Posts Drives: GOLFFRR cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: we sell BMWs to "ALL" US states iTrader: (4)	like all indiv its a simple process for the most part with no guarantees lol Your dealer just needs to submit the request to BMW indiv. Indiv will either accept it or deny it. There is no secret path its just the way it is. Your dealer can be very very persistent and maybe (not likely since dealers have no control over indiv). some times even indiv will deny colors they have done in the past. I was the first ever to get Grigio Medio back in the day and just had to pay a R&D fee on top of the std indiv color cost so if its a color thats never been done before you will have to pay an extra fee as well FYI __________________ BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, EMAIL OUR GUY KOTE FIRST! Kote M Sales:Kotem@bmwofcamarillo.com Cell:805-368-9101 vipfinance@bmwofcamarillo.com for warranties!
	Appreciate 1 'Cane8732.50 Quote

06-09-2023, 08:41 AM	#13
MugenNeuspeed Private First Class 37 Rep 182 Posts Drives: 13 M3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Tri State iTrader: (0)	I asked for Laguna seca and got denied
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-09-2023, 08:58 AM	#14
nunzo Peanut Butter and Jelly 773 Rep 394 Posts Drives: germans Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: PA/CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1994 BMW 318i [10.00] 2023 BMW M3 [10.00] 1997 BMW M3 [10.00] 1994 BMW M3 [9.87]	I asked for Techno on a non Jahre and got denied. Somehow a few of them were specced in Europe so who knows. __________________ 1994 M3 - hellrot / m-rain vaders 1997 M3 - boston / modena vaders 2023 M3 - belladonna / tartufo buckets 1994 318i - alpine white / Super Touring Project
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-09-2023, 09:10 AM	#15
gc.g80brg Captain 1175 Rep 926 Posts Drives: BMW G80 M3C Individual Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Quebec iTrader: (1)	Individual program is getting very restricted for MY24 and further. I won't be surprised you won't be even able to order any individual color soon. From my engineer friend working at ///M factory. __________________ Instagram : @gc.g80brg 2023 M3C Xdrive British Racing Green 2009 M3 Alpine white DCT 2001 M3 Laguna seca 6 speed
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-09-2023, 10:20 AM	#18
nunzo Peanut Butter and Jelly 773 Rep 394 Posts Drives: germans Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: PA/CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1994 BMW 318i [10.00] 2023 BMW M3 [10.00] 1997 BMW M3 [10.00] 1994 BMW M3 [9.87]	Porsche makes a huge profit from PTS and Sonderwunch. BMW is missing out if they are considering restricting.
	Appreciate 0 Quote