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CANADA spec questions

I've ordered an M50 and am trying to finalize my specs before rolling into production. Two questions:

1. I've selected the premium package but am slightly confused about the parking options. Am I correct in understanding that I do NOT need to order the Parking Assistant PRO package for an additional $500 to get the 360 degree panoramic cameras?

2. Has anyone seen a Dark Graphite Metallic or X50 in the flesh at a GTA dealership? Or any BMW whatsoever in Vegas Red? The configurator is useless and I'd like to lay eyes on them in person.

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360° cameras are part of the Parking Assistant Plus. The PA PRO is for remote parking from outside the car, reversing automation and recording a path the car would than replicate.

Dark graphite looks extremely good on the G45 M50. Vegas Red wasn't to my personal taste as it had some bordeaux undertone when not in bright daylight. To my personal taste darker colors fit better for the boxy design of the X3 G45.

Got mine in Tanzanite Blue. Dark Graphite would have been my second choice but as my X3 G01 was Dark Graphite I wanted something different for the new car.
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360° cameras are part of the Parking Assistant Plus. The PA PRO is for remote parking from outside the car, reversing automation and recording a path the car would than replicate.

Dark graphite looks extremely good on the G45 M50. Vegas Red wasn't to my personal taste as it had some bordeaux undertone when not in bright daylight. To my personal taste darker colors fit better for the boxy design of the X3 G45.

Got mine in Tanzanite Blue. Dark Graphite would have been my second choice but as my X3 G01 was Dark Graphite I wanted something different for the new car.
Thanks, that's very helpful!

Yes, I'm concerned that Vegas almost verges on maroon in overcast conditions. Stodgier than I'm looking for unless it somehow really dazzles in direct sunlight. Agreed on the darker colors. I'm coming from a string of BSM and looking for a change, and while the Tanzanite has incredible depth it irks me that it's an additional charge.
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360° cameras are part of the Parking Assistant Plus. The PA PRO is for remote parking from outside the car, reversing automation and recording a path the car would than replicate.

Dark graphite looks extremely good on the G45 M50. Vegas Red wasn't to my personal taste as it had some bordeaux undertone when not in bright daylight. To my personal taste darker colors fit better for the boxy design of the X3 G45.

Got mine in Tanzanite Blue. Dark Graphite would have been my second choice but as my X3 G01 was Dark Graphite I wanted something different for the new car.
Ravenous666 Is that the 20" factory snow package? They look great on your vehicle but awful in the image on the configurator, and I had dismissed them earlier. Specifically, these:
20" M Performance Y-spoke style 911 M Jet Black matt, winter wheel set
$6,059

The sporty 20" M Performance light alloy wheels Y-spoke style 911 M are designed in Jet Black matt. Winter wheel set with tyre pressure monitor, wheel size 9J x 20 with tyre size 255/45 R20 105V XL at the front and wheel size 10.5J x 20 with tyre size 285/40 R20 108V XL at the rear.

Technical parts: 2 (pc.) 5B4E9E6 2 (pc.) 5B4E9E9

Benefits at a glance:

Winter wheel set with tyre pressure monitor
wheel colour: Jet Black matt
wheel dimensions: 9J x 20 IS:24 front and 10.5J x 20 IS:44 rear
tyre sizes: 255/45 R20 105V XL front and 285/40 R20 108V XL rear
tyres: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3
includes: four wheels with tyres, sensors with tyre pressure monitor and hub caps, mounted/balanced

EU label values, front / rear:

fuel efficiency class: C / C
wet grip class: B / B
external rolling noise class: B / A
measured value for external rolling noise: 72 dB / 72 dB
use in extreme snow conditions: yes / yes
ice tyres: no / no
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From all the extras I paid for the one I value most is the color.

After other customers have seen my car on delivery day at the dealership they instantly ordered it in Tanzanite Blue.

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Yes those wheels on my car are the satin black 911M staggered 20" winter wheels.

They look realy great in reality.
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From all the extras I paid fot the one I value most is the color.

After other customers have seen my car on delivery day at the dealership they instantly ordered it in Tanzanite Blue.
Very sharp!

And I'm definitely getting those winter wheels.

Thanks for your guidance - it's much appreciated!
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That looks really good. I need to track one down in person here in Toronto.
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I’m happy with it. I feel the gloss black trim, the tinted rear windows, and the wheels and tires contrast nicely with the color. Like Tanzanite, it looks best when the metallic flake shimmers in direct light.



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