[Scotty5858]

Originally Posted by Shaun170

I love my BG with black interior. I think in hindsight cognac would have been nicer but I didn't like the contrast with all the black plastic on the M seats.

Everyone that's seen it loves the colour. That probably the most single thing that people comment on.

Nice and easy to keep clean too. I had a black metallic car years ago and swore never again. Absolutely awful colour to wash/dry and keep looking good.

Agree with this, Neve again would I get a black car…. Looking forward to my BG!

[avi66]

Originally Posted by X3Bimmer22

I saw a BG today in person and the color is kinda eh to me.

Having seen BG in the wild on LCI X3 & X4 I'm afraid it does nothing for me.

It's all down to personal choice at the end of the day, but I wish BMW offered the X3 LCI in Donnington rather than BG.

[BobBMWX3]

My personal opinion, if you still want it, I dont like the Brooklyn Grey color. I have not seen it on a BMW yet, but all the other cars out there with it just look drab. To me it seems like a fad color, which can be fun.

I tend to like the classic black colors. I got the Cobalt black, which is definitely not a classic black in typical paint colors. It looks blue at times. If you want something "different" but still in that classic color, look at Cobalt black.

[hooligan_G01]

Originally Posted by AVI8

...I've never had a car receive so many compliments because of the color before. I constantly get compliments on the color, day or night.

Same here. I love the color and have had tons of compliments on it.

YMMV.

[991C2]

We have BG and bought it sight unseen (other than pics) with Mocha interior.
When we ordered it, we were unsure.
Upon seeing it in real life, we're thrilled! Something different. This is the wife's car and she's had a while car for the last 20 years. Honda Civic, VW Passat, BMW 3-series and 2012 X3 with the exception of a Black 2005 Passat.

Yes, it definitely has a blue hue/color component to it (depending on light conditions).
If you're not into blue, I'm not sure you're going to like it.
In darker conditions, it looks completely different.

If you can, try to see one in real life if you're this apprehensive. I can understand why it might not be for everyone.

[BimmerXdrive]

Originally Posted by DanielHazelrigg

Can't say this will help but here is Glacier Silver on Cognac M40i fully coated in Modesta BC Ceramic.

Love this color and while I like BG, I wanted the glossy silver!

Glacier Silver Metallic is my favorite as well. It's no longer offered on X3/X4 models after 2021 as it's been replaced with Brooklyn Grey.

[ParticleStorm]

No regret here! Love the color and I get so many complements. The contrast with the black exterior trim and red interior looks amazing!

[r0gue]

Originally Posted by Geek4Sneaks

... Mine hit 150 the other day so I can’t change it ...

Is that a stage before production or something?

[Geek4Sneaks]

Originally Posted by r0gue

Is that a stage before production or something?

Yeah, production begins. VIN assigned and whatnot.

[TX3M]

I had Carbon Black Metallic on my last X3 M40i and I absolutely love that color. It would go great with Cognac. The way it changes color from almost black to a dark metallic blue in the sunlight is really special. If you are not worried about the hassle of maintaining the dark color, go with CBM!

[X3Bimmer22]

As of now I am going PB/Cognac. Going with the blue calipers as well. I think it’s my final decision. I still have time since I’ll get my allocation next week for a may possibly June build. No hurry here. Glad I was able to get the HK and shadowline. Wasn’t able to get the 718m rims but I did order them from bmw so I’ll use the 20” I’m getting for winter setup. I think the blue goes well with all the black trim. Thanks for all the help and recommendations guys and gals. I’ll be sure to post pics when I pick up in a few months.

[Shaun170]

Originally Posted by X3Bimmer22

As of now I am going PB/Cognac.

That was our second choice combo if my wife hadn’t liked BG.

Your car will look great

[r0gue]

Originally Posted by Geek4Sneaks

Yeah, production begins. VIN assigned and whatnot.

Where do you see the 150? Is that just a behind the scenes number that your dealer shared with you?

I'm planning to call and have them change the order now that drive recorded is available again. And I'm dropping the vented seats to gain the side bolster adjustment. Mine still shows "Order Received". I'm told I'm week 18 production.

[Geek4Sneaks]

Originally Posted by r0gue

Where do you see the 150? Is that just a behind the scenes number that your dealer shared with you?

I'm planning to call and have them change the order now that drive recorded is available again. And I'm dropping the vented seats to gain the side bolster adjustment. Mine still shows "Order Received". I'm told I'm week 18 production.

Here is a list of common status codes and their meanings, taken from another thread:

0 Order deleted by NA
17 Order not Specified
37 Order is at BMW NA
87 Production Week Assigned
97 Order sent to AG
100 Order deleted by AG
101 Error in data transmitted
102 Special Order (no Prod Week)
105 Order out of Prod. Period
111 Order Accepted at AG
112 Order scheduled for Production
**** Up to this point you can still make changes to the car such as options, colors, etc. However, once the car goes to status 150, you cannot make any changes since the car is now in production!
150 Production Started
151 Body Shop Started
152 Paint Shop Started
153 Assembly Started
155 Production Completed
160 Released to Distribution
168 AG Stock
170 Waiting Workshop
172 Planned for Workshop
174 Workshop Entry
176 Workshop Complete
180 Waiting for Export Dispatch
181 Waiting for Domestic Dispatch
182 Schedule for Carrier
190 In transit to port of exit
191 Returned to BMW AG
193 Arrived at Port of Exit
194 Selected for Shipment
195 Shipped from Port of Exit
196 Shipment Arrival at destination port

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by r0gue

Where do you see the 150? Is that just a behind the scenes number that your dealer shared with you?

Yes, got mine from the dealer. Can not be track through your "Garage" in Canada.

18 Sep, took over dealer allocation, order sent to BMW

20 Sep, @ 111 (order accepted at AG) fm dealer

22 Sep, @ 112 (order schedule for production) fm dealer

24 Sep, @ 150 (production started) fm dealer

12 Oct, in transit fm BMW Canada Genius

18 Oct, in Dealer Inventory, fm BMW Canada Genius (crossing the border)

21 Oct, on train in Montréal, fm SA

25 Oct, delivered to Dealership in Ottawa

[vipergt831]

Picked up the BG with red interior sight unseen and as others have said it's gets a ton of compliments on the road. It's a color that when seen in person and in different lighting really pops. I love.

[kipsate]

I was about to order my new X3 or i4 in that color. I had a test car in BG for one day and I was done with it. In my opinion it's a color that gets old quickly.

[kipsate]

Originally Posted by BimmerXdrive

Glacier Silver Metallic is my favorite as well. It's no longer offered on X3/X4 models after 2021 as it's been replaced with Brooklyn Grey.

You should check Skyscraper grey out. It's a good successor of Glacier Silver.

[AlekSC]

Stay away from carbon black tho, as that color is black after sunset only. Maybe y'all knew that, I know someone who didn't SMH 😭

[JoelEDC]

When I first saw BG I thought it looked interesting (in a good way). But then I saw one in person and I honestly thought it looked like primer, kind of like when you see one of those tuner cars that's painted like that or has sections in need of painting. The more I see BG and similar colors from other manufacturers now (since it's not just BMW that's jumped on the primer gray bandwagon) I just feel like it's a fad and in two years it'll be gone. I'm also curious to know who all these compliments on the color are coming from (per some of the comments here). Are they coming from 22 yr olds w slammed Civic Si's or something?

[X3Bimmer22]

Originally Posted by JoelEDC

When I first saw BG I thought it looked interesting (in a good way). But then I saw one in person and I honestly thought it looked like primer, kind of like when you see one of those tuner cars that's painted like that or has sections in need of painting. The more I see BG now (and it's not just BMW that's jumped on the primer gray bandwagon) I just feel like it's a fad and in two years it'll be gone. I'm also curious to know who all these compliments on the color are coming from (per some of the comments here). Are they coming from 22 yr olds w slammed Civic Si's or something?

my thoughts exactly. loved it so i ordered it, then saw it in person and looks like primer to me. I immediately called my salesman and switched to PB/Cognac, was debating on black sapphire but i have had many black cars and blue just pops.. cannot wait!!

[miro9]

To each it's own...I love my BG. Made a few trips to BMW dealerships in the area to see the color in person before my X3 M40i arrived. It's very interesting...kinda flat, kinda metallic. Looks awesome in shadowline package. looks almost white in a direct sunlight. Got light bluish tone but I love light blue. Love it or hate it? JMO.