Sunstone X3M

Mrgunfun · 12-03-2019, 11:02 AM

Reminds me this

iM3an · 12-03-2019, 12:06 PM

I've seen this color a few times on X3M's and some X5's it looks really nice in person, pictures don't do it justice. I can see people hating it because it reminds me of kashmir beige or champagne silver which were a god awful colors.

GOLFFRR · 12-03-2019, 12:07 PM

looks good in that color. classy

bjcarls · 12-03-2019, 12:33 PM

Classy color

F80_M · 12-03-2019, 12:42 PM

Wow that's a stunning color! Congrats

kingmonkeyjr · 12-03-2019, 12:44 PM

Favorite color on the X3M. It's different. Subtle but bold. It's just like Mojave silver on the GLC63

Mani59 · 12-03-2019, 12:55 PM

I like quite the colour, looks similar to Orion Silver.

TX3M · 12-03-2019, 01:18 PM

I like it! Is that a red interior (pics please)?

535i MSport · 12-03-2019, 01:47 PM

Some comments on what you think of the car compared to your M3, would be interesting

supershaft · 12-03-2019, 01:59 PM

reminds me of those gold/beige buicks people used to drive back in the day

oz555 · 12-03-2019, 04:22 PM

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Problem with this color is that it cannot be combined with chrome accents. This way with black details looks perfect and very sporty

Silver and gold do not clash .. unless it's a personal issue.

Search cashmere silver or BMW.. you'll find chrome accents with it from 1982 to 2019

Search on this color sunstone and you will see most of the time it's matched with a chrome grille and looks classy. The 2019 BMW X5 looks great in this combo

It looks a bit odd for me. Too much Lexus look with chrome accents.

M5_M3_X3M · 12-03-2019, 05:05 PM

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I like it! Is that a red interior (pics please)?

No, it’s black interior. I only ever have black interior - not sure why!

M5_M3_X3M · 12-03-2019, 05:21 PM

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Some comments on what you think of the car compared to your M3, would be interesting

I had an F80 M3 (non CP). I had AC Schnitzer springs fitted before delivery so not experienced the stock springs. The ACS springs are amazing - as well as just lowering the stance a tad they manage to give a perfect balance of compliant ride and control. With the San Marino Blue it was stunning. I went form an F10 M5 to the M3 and I MUCH preferred the M3. If driving on the autobahn then I’m sure the M5 would be amazing but for my general city driving with a few longer journeys the M3 was much more fun.

Only done 400 miles in X3M so haven’t been able to push it too much. I read much about a hard ride (it was slated in a few road tests). I don’t see it at all. Going from M3, the X3M, ride is great. Ok, its not soft and floating over bumps like some luxury rides but that isn’t what this car is. So for me, the ride for driving around city with some dubious quality roads and then a blast through country roads I think the X3M will be perfect. It feels/sounds a bit more refined than the M3. Maybe after the RIS that will change a bit. From the limited exposure to date on country roads it certainly does not disappoint going from the M3. I wanted something more practical and this is it - a higher up M3!

russellg · 12-03-2019, 05:38 PM

Looks tidy. Were you initially considering Toronto Red by any chance?

seattlespeights · 12-03-2019, 05:51 PM

Beautiful color! You'll stand out for sure

SteveInfante · 12-03-2019, 05:56 PM

Looks similar to my F31. Orion Silver Metallic. AKA that white gold.

M3 Adjuster · 12-03-2019, 06:00 PM

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Problem with this color is that it cannot be combined with chrome accents. This way with black details looks perfect and very sporty

Silver and gold do not clash .. unless it's a personal issue.

Search cashmere silver or BMW.. you'll find chrome accents with it from 1982 to 2019

Search on this color sunstone and you will see most of the time it's matched with a chrome grille and looks classy. The 2019 BMW X5 looks great in this combo

It looks a bit odd for me. Too much Lexus look with chrome accents.

Agree one million percent its a total Lexus RX 300/330/350 color combo.

cfm56d7b · 12-03-2019, 07:51 PM

Sunstone color looks great. Congratulations!

drurka · 12-03-2019, 08:30 PM

I think if it were a base trim or M40i it would look awful with the chrome and cerium. With the black trim, and the fact it can smoke most cars on the road, I think it's great if you are willing to be different. My wife had a base trim X5 in "atlas cedar" and we called it grandma gold.

motex · 12-03-2019, 08:53 PM

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It appears a bit of an unloved colour here but took a quick 'snap' of my week old Sunstone X3M....

A few more pics for anyone interested. Not the best quality (just from my phone) but not many photos out there so thought I'd post.

That's a great color, fits perfect on the X3M, sadly an X3M down here has a sticker price of $160k USD .

RaslDasl · 12-03-2019, 10:36 PM

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It appears a bit of an unloved colour here but took a quick 'snap' of my week old Sunstone X3M....

A few more pics for anyone interested. Not the best quality (just from my phone) but not many photos out there so thought I'd post.

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Did BMW finally get the driver assist features working with that color?

M3 Adjuster · 12-04-2019, 01:10 AM

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It appears a bit of an unloved colour here but took a quick 'snap' of my week old Sunstone X3M....

A few more pics for anyone interested. Not the best quality (just from my phone) but not many photos out there so thought I'd post.

That's a great color, fits perfect on the X3M, sadly an X3M down here has a sticker price of $160k USD .

OY!

they sticker for 70-80k USD here plus options , which is the same as the F8X M3 and M4 and now apparently is also M2 CS territory. An M5 begins at 105 or so and X5M slightly less. Definitely feel sorry for mates in OZ that's crazy sick money for a grocery getter/soccer mom mobile/sports SAV.

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12-03-2019, 12:06 PM	#24
iM3an Private 59 Rep 67 Posts Drives: G05 17 i3 E36 M3 vert E46 M3 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: SC iTrader: (0)	I've seen this color a few times on X3M's and some X5's it looks really nice in person, pictures don't do it justice. I can see people hating it because it reminds me of kashmir beige or champagne silver which were a god awful colors. __________________ 2019 X5 40i (current) 2020 330i (current) 2017 i3 (Sold) 2005 M3 6MT (Totaled) 1997 M3 Vert (Sold)
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12-03-2019, 12:33 PM	#26
bjcarls Lieutenant 459 Rep 576 Posts Drives: 22 Tahoe, 22 R1S, 23 Z07 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Hog Country iTrader: (0)	Classy color
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12-03-2019, 12:42 PM	#27
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12-03-2019, 12:44 PM	#28
kingmonkeyjr Lieutenant 455 Rep 477 Posts Drives: X3M40i, GLC63, E63s, Trackhawk Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Favorite color on the X3M. It's different. Subtle but bold. It's just like Mojave silver on the GLC63
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12-03-2019, 12:55 PM	#29
Mani59 BMW Miniature Collector! 13468 Rep 7,986 Posts Drives: E38 735i SE Individual Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Leicestershire iTrader: (1)	I like quite the colour, looks similar to Orion Silver. __________________ Visit my (mainly) BMW gallery http://jetone.co.uk
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12-03-2019, 01:18 PM	#30
TX3M Car guy 1039 Rep 1,323 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	I like it! Is that a red interior (pics please)?
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supershaft Lieutenant 786 Rep 555 Posts Drives: 992 GT3, Cayenne Turbo Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: nj iTrader: (0)	reminds me of those gold/beige buicks people used to drive back in the day
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russellg Private First Class 23 Rep 105 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Looks tidy. Were you initially considering Toronto Red by any chance?
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seattlespeights New Member 16 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2020 X3M Competition - 2000 M5 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Washington iTrader: (0)	Beautiful color! You'll stand out for sure
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SteveInfante NewFinishColumbia/detailer 604 Rep 2,096 Posts Drives: 2015 F31 xDrive Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Columbia, SC iTrader: (0)	Looks similar to my F31. Orion Silver Metallic. AKA that white gold. Attached Images __________________ 328 F31 xDrive/OSM/Venetian Luxury Line/Cold Weather/Premium/Driving Assist/Nav/Tech "Golden Goose" 78' Honda CB400A project http://www.instagram.com/steve_inf31
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12-03-2019, 07:51 PM	#40
cfm56d7b Lieutenant General 5876 Rep 10,249 Posts Drives: 2017 440i Gran Coupe & 2015 X5 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	Sunstone color looks great. Congratulations!
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drurka Enlisted Member 21 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2020 X3 M40i Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Powell, OH iTrader: (0)	I think if it were a base trim or M40i it would look awful with the chrome and cerium. With the black trim, and the fact it can smoke most cars on the road, I think it's great if you are willing to be different. My wife had a base trim X5 in "atlas cedar" and we called it grandma gold.
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