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      03-08-2020, 05:48 AM   #1
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X4 2020 ordered but color doubts

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I am new here, after an F31 , F36, MB W213, now ordered a X4.
The X4 is ordered in Saphir Black and M package but i am in doubt about the color. I also like the color dark graphite ( sophisto grey) together with the shadow line, black grill and maybe even black rims?

What do you think of those 3 options:

1. Black saphire with shadowline buth with an Chrome grill and 699M rims
2. Black saphire with shadowline and shadowline extended and 699M rims
3. Dark Graphite with shadowline and shadowline extended and 695 Black rims

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      03-08-2020, 05:51 AM   #2
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Option 3 for sure. Otherwise the X4 will look a bit clunky
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      03-08-2020, 08:09 AM   #3
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The black is gorgeous but a bitch to keep clean and scratches easily,
. I have to hand wash and dry car with blower.If u don't mind this youre ok. Otherwise go with the grey. Either wheel is fine.
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      03-08-2020, 10:20 AM   #4
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Nice shot! Looks great with the gloss black grilles and boomerangs. Are those mirror caps carbon fiber? Hard to tell in this particular image.
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      03-08-2020, 10:26 AM   #6
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Shadowline comes with body painted miror cap in canada
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      03-08-2020, 10:28 AM   #7
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I find I hate hearing about other countries' ordering options. So jealous...
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      03-08-2020, 10:53 AM   #8
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Thanks for your reply,s , you Guys almost convinced me to change the order to dark graphite... I will make an choice tomorrow
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      03-09-2020, 03:01 AM   #9
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Another vote for Graphite.
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      03-09-2020, 06:40 AM   #10
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I got the Graphite also. Looks black at night anyway. Black looks great for the first hour after you detail it..............
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      03-09-2020, 06:48 AM   #11
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I was debating between these two colors too when purchasing my 2019 X4 m40i. I ultimately had the dealer that had both in stock give them both a wash and park them next to each other. It still wasn't an easy decision but I went with dark graphite.

Been happy with the choice until I moved from TX to OH and learned that the guy across the street from me also has a 2019 X4 m40i in dark graphite. What are the odds?
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      03-09-2020, 07:45 AM   #12
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Its an M sport, high executive, 695 20" rims, dark coated glass, shadowline, venesca black leather, black roof rails
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      03-09-2020, 07:23 PM   #13
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Another vote for graphite here - love the color.
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      03-09-2020, 09:02 PM   #14
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Graphite here, but I’m biased. I blacked out all the cerium bits too, looks good!
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      03-10-2020, 12:18 AM   #15
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Graphite here, but I’m biased. I blacked out all the cerium bits too, looks good!
Do you have soms pictures
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      03-10-2020, 01:08 PM   #16
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I know it’s not the same, but here is my X3MC in dark graphite with black bits.

I got it because I wanted black but didn’t want the maintenance. Is it easier to keep clean? Not really sure but the front PPF and full ceramic help. If you have the budget I would recommend full PPF and full ceramic.

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      03-10-2020, 01:11 PM   #17
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I know it’s not the same, but here is my X3MC in dark graphite with black bits.

I got it because I wanted black but didn’t want the maintenance. Is it easier to keep clean? Not really sure but the front PPF and full ceramic help. If you have the budget I would recommend full PPF and full ceramic.

Looks good. What brand of ceramic did you get?
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Looks good. What brand of ceramic did you get?
They used 3M Xpel and Ceramic Pro.

In retrospect I should have done more research as a poster in Long Island where I’m from had a shop do full PPF and Ceramic for $5500. I paid about $3800 for just front PPF and full ceramic. The place I went to wanted $5500 for just the PPF and the 5 year coat of ceramic was about $1800 for me.

They did a good job though but so did the other member’s place. He has an X4M

https://www.tintingmotors.com/automotive-ceramic-coatings/
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