[Bimmerfun82]

Originally Posted by Game

Yep, must've gone live along with the X3 builder.

Now waiting for the M5

[WifeBeforeCar]

Why is Tanzanite Blue almost 3x expensive in the US than in the UK, where it is the same price as other regular metallic paints!

I know Tanzanite Blue is always a $2000 option in the US across different models, but why…

Do people in UK like blue less than people in US, lol

[Bridge1821]

I want to like this car but I just can't. No PHEV option is bad. Grill is worse, but lack of opening sunroof makes this model a non sequitur for me

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by WifeBeforeCar

Why is Tanzanite Blue almost 3x expensive in the US than in the UK, where it is the same price as other regular metallic paints!

I know Tanzanite Blue is always a $2000 option in the US across different models, but why…

Do people in UK like blue less than people in US, lol

Because people pay it. Pricing between countries/regions show nothing since there are different standard features, options, packages, etc. BMWNA, as well as other regional BMW organizations. offer what they think will maximize the profit while also growing market share. They also have different strategies for product differentiation which often accounts for the differences between regions.

[Delmoney335]

The lack of interior color options is disappointing. Black and different shades of beige/brown....

[MidnightLight]

Originally Posted by Delmoney335

The lack of interior color options is disappointing. Black and different shades of beige/brown....

Maybe they'll add more options for the LCI in MY 2029. But don't hold your breath!

[cadman50]

I was surprised when I was reading that the moonroof was a standard feature as well as sport seats on the configurator. I thought it has been said neither were available. So I'm still hoping that BMW doesn't shoot themselves and not have either of those especially in the M50 which is geared to the more sport oriented. I didn't see any references to the pano roof at all. And it looks like if you don't get that woven dash you get sensatec.
What happened to carbon black and better colors for the interior? And the choices of wheels are horrendous!! Did they give a bonus for who could design the worst wheels?

[Flippco]

Originally Posted by Equilibrandt

- What's the dash made of if you don't choose Woven Textile Dashboard option?
- Once again the M Sport Professional Package forces red brake calipers. If you want blue calipers, you'd have to lose out on the MSPP's Shadowline lights and the extended Shadowline trim; and you can't add extended Shadowline trim separately...? Come on, BMW, why do we keep doing this?

Edit: looks like the Buying/Pricing guides show:

ZMQ M Sport Professional Package
* 33B M Sport Package Pro
* 3M2 M Sport Brakes with Red Calipers

* or 3M1 - M Sport Brakes with Blue Calipers
* 3MF M Shadowline Lights
* 552 Adaptive Full LED Lights
* 7M9 Extended Shadowline Trim

Might be a configurator bug that they'll resolve later. Here's to hoping, because Arctic Race Blue looks great with blue calipers.

It’s not a bug, just that the consumer configurator is different than the dealer order system. When I ordered my MY23 drive recorder and PAP were not listed on the configurator but the dealer was able to add them, and that was the same for a few other options (H/K). Be sure to review your VIR against the price guide and don’t be afraid to ask questions!

[avi66]

Originally Posted by WifeBeforeCar

Why is Tanzanite Blue almost 3x expensive in the US than in the UK, where it is the same price as other regular metallic paints!

I know Tanzanite Blue is always a $2000 option in the US across different models, but why…

Do people in UK like blue less than people in US, lol

Cheaper paint costs in South Africa production facility lol.

[avi66]

Originally Posted by cadman50

I was surprised when I was reading that the moonroof was a standard feature as well as sport seats on the configurator. I thought it has been said neither were available. So I'm still hoping that BMW doesn't shoot themselves and not have either of those especially in the M50 which is geared to the more sport oriented. I didn't see any references to the pano roof at all. And it looks like if you don't get that woven dash you get sensatec.
What happened to carbon black and better colors for the interior? And the choices of wheels are horrendous!! Did they give a bonus for who could design the worst wheels?

Clearly people prefer beige to Carbon Black. In the UK you can option Skyscraper grey but not on the M50 model.

There are no “M Sport” seats (the better seats), just the things BMW call Sport Seats, which are the least sporty looking/feeling seat n the M50 they could have imagined lol

[lfdal54]

One more nail in the coffin for me regarding the G45s - no more coding. Given the number of people on the forums that use Bimmercode, professional coding services, OBD Eleven, Carly, etc., that will not be popular. OTOH, it's probably a very small subset of BMW's overall customer base.

[Greyscale]

Dont see Remote Start in the Configurator.

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by Greyscale

Dont see Remote Start in the Configurator.

You must have missed it. It is the first item listed in the Convenience package and of course is also in the Premium package. It is a standard feature in the M50.

[Flippco]

Originally Posted by Bimmerfun82

Now waiting for the M5

M5 Touring for me please! I keep trying to talk myself out of it but that should be one heck of a machine!

[BMW5151]

Originally Posted by Flippco

M5 Touring for me please! I keep trying to talk myself out of it but that should be one heck of a machine!

I was thinking the same thing. I loved BMW 5 Tourings. Had several before they removed from our market in USA. Had to go with the X3. However, the M5's weight is out of control. Something around 5300lbs for the sedan, and Touring will be more. Sure you get over 700hp, but it has to lug around so much more weight.

[JK479]

Where is the option to remove the red on the steering wheel 😩

[internalaudit]

Looks like there's a lot more standard features on the M50 though I only played around the configurator for the G01 in Canada two months ago.

I didn't even have to add more than $4,000 worth of options though I didn't bother selecting additional interior options since I'm not contemplating on ordering one.

If the price bump is only around 2%, it seems to be well worth the money spent.

How are people getting theirs priced at $75,000+, with the expensive paint options? I'm surprised they have those $200 add-ons, they could have just made them standard lol.

[nishantsny]

In the pricing guide, "space-saver spare" was marked as standard. Does that mean no more run-flats?

[Vivalamatt]

Originally Posted by avi66

It’s a single panel that no longer opens, so looks like wording was lifted from the G01, and is inaccurate for the G45. Although I’m not sure what “painted in the vehicle colour” means lol.

The cars being shown with pano roof don’t open.

Sad. I truly enjoy having a sunroof. I don’t have it in my 7 having the LED sky roof. Would much rather being able to open it up tough

[TurtleBoy]

Originally Posted by nishantsny

In the pricing guide, "space-saver spare" was marked as standard. Does that mean no more run-flats?

Correct, all tire options appear to be go-flats.

[Sberron]

Thoughts on the woven textile dashboard?

Not sure if I want to add that on or not - what are you all doing?

[avi66]

Originally Posted by Sberron

Thoughts on the woven textile dashboard?

Not sure if I want to add that on or not - what are you all doing?

It looks naff lol.

It also covers the top half of the door cards, so ideal for rain, greasy fingers, etc.