Does anyone regret getting Dravit Gray?

zazzau · 03-26-2022, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jg4c

Not only is it not black, it does not appear to be
the same Dravit Grey as the body panels and bumper. It looks like another metallic grey entirely with no gold flake in it at all. Odd design choice.

You're totally right. I looked at mine and it does not appear to be Dravit at all - even though it sort of blends in. Just never noticed it before.

Sparch · 03-26-2022, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by zazzau

Can anyone confirm whether the lower trim on the rear bumper is black? I replaced my bumper and I honestly don't remember. Just not sure is the shop painted mine but I always thought it was black.

It was grey on my 2021 M340i.

I switched it out for a gloss black trim/diffuser I found on ebay

zazzau · 03-27-2022, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Sparch

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Originally Posted by zazzau

Can anyone confirm whether the lower trim on the rear bumper is black? I replaced my bumper and I honestly don't remember. Just not sure is the shop painted mine but I always thought it was black.

It was grey on my 2021 M340i.

I switched it out for a gloss black trim/diffuser I found on ebay

Could you please share a photo? Curious to see how it contrasts at the rear.

RRoccoT · 03-30-2022, 05:37 PM

Just don't wear unwashed dark jeans on your white seats....you'll be sorry.

turnsignalslol · 03-31-2022, 01:47 AM

Dravit Gray is the best metallic color that BMW offers right now, no regrets.

Sparch · 04-01-2022, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by zazzau

Could you please share a photo? Curious to see how it contrasts at the rear.

This best I have right now.

Definitely an improvement from the original grey one, but subtle.

jg4c · 04-01-2022, 08:54 PM

That does look good. Nice contrast and matches the dark window tint. Thanks for posting.

Sparch · 04-01-2022, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jg4c

That does look good. Nice contrast and matches the dark window tint. Thanks for posting.

If you look through the DRAVIT GREY pic thread you will see some better pics posted by other members.

That is where I got my inspiration.

ergarza · 04-01-2022, 09:46 PM

Dravit grey is great color until you need to repaint and match a panel =S only my 2 cents from my last experience (on a bmw certified body shop) with my rear bumper repaint and my ocd noticing the slight color difference.

Ereim · 04-02-2022, 07:13 AM

No regret! Just picked up X7 in Dravit Gray. Love the color.

RRoccoT · 04-03-2022, 01:41 PM

IMO. When you choose dark color for either the exterior or interior, you need a contrasting color. Dark brown never goes with black. Would you wear brown shoes with a tuxedo?

SoCalM340i · 04-03-2022, 01:53 PM

Correct 💯. Black and Grey go well together. Which is why I went with the ShadowLine package on the outside. For the interior, I went with the red leather

RRoccoT · 04-03-2022, 01:56 PM

Nice. Glad you didn't put all black wheels on it.

G35TOG20 · 04-08-2022, 07:58 PM

Just got mine today, the color is crazy.
So happy i picked it

zazzau · 04-08-2022, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by G35TOG20

Just got mine today, the color is crazy.
So happy i picked it

Wow - looks like you stole my car. LOL. Congrats and welcome to the club!

jg4c · 04-09-2022, 10:12 AM

Beautiful. Liking the red calipers. Enjoy!

mlj1975lsu · 08-16-2022, 07:29 PM

honestly, kind of. though i haven't even seen mine yet (its currently sailing across the pond). i still like the dravit grey, but in photos something about the sheen seems weird. it's still obviously very nice, but if i could have a do-over i might get tanzanite or portimao. mostly its just the wait making me crazy, second guessing everything.

mlj1975lsu · 08-16-2022, 07:30 PM

dravit definitely looks fabulous in this photo. it seems the appearance varies wildly with conditions (?).

jg4c · 08-16-2022, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mlj1975lsu

honestly, kind of. though i haven't even seen mine yet (its currently sailing across the pond). i still like the dravit grey, but in photos something about the sheen seems weird. it's still obviously very nice, but if i could have a do-over i might get tanzanite or portimao. mostly its just the wait making me crazy, second guessing everything.

I assume you haven’t seen Dravit in person on any model?
If you like a grey car, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed.

It’s a dynamic color with multiple personalities.
Photos don’t do it justice. It’s the best of all worlds.
It’s Audi Nardo, BMW Brooklyn and Bernini rolled into one.
Plus the gold metallic flake is unique to Dravit.

Don’t expect Mineral Grey, which is very neutral.

jg4c · 08-16-2022, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mlj1975lsu

dravit definitely looks fabulous in this photo. it seems the appearance varies wildly with conditions (?).

It sure does with different lighting.
Something to get used to if haven’t had a
car in a color with multiple personalities.

Personally, I love the differences.
The photos above,and the ones I posted on 3/24
back in this thread, look the closest to real life IMO.

mlj1975lsu · 08-16-2022, 08:25 PM

i ordered it without seeing it first, which took like 7 years off my life from how anxious it made me. in all seriousness though when i have seen them on the road (about 4 times now) it always looks awesome and re-affirms my choice.

i guess i need to stop looking at pictures obsessively and just chill until my car arrives.

edit: i'll say this, the visualizer on the website makes it look quite dark (which i like). some brands have a daytime/nighttime option to help overcome these dynamics. im sure alot of customers would be appreciative to have this same feature on the bmw website.

jg4c · 08-16-2022, 08:31 PM

Yeah, stop looking. 😆
Takes guts to order a car in a color you’ve never seen before.
It was the only color I wanted but had to see it in person before ordering. Lucky I found an M8 GC at a dealership in my area. Sit tight.

03-30-2022, 05:37 PM	#136
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03-31-2022, 01:47 AM	#137
turnsignalslol Captain 275 Rep 617 Posts Drives: '24 G87 M2 Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Dravit Gray is the best metallic color that BMW offers right now, no regrets.
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04-01-2022, 08:54 PM	#139
jg4c Captain 361 Rep 601 Posts Drives: 2022 M340i XDrive Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	That does look good. Nice contrast and matches the dark window tint. Thanks for posting.
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04-01-2022, 09:46 PM	#141
ergarza Private First Class 104 Rep 149 Posts Drives: BMW 340 M Sport Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Mexico iTrader: (0)	Dravit grey is great color until you need to repaint and match a panel =S only my 2 cents from my last experience (on a bmw certified body shop) with my rear bumper repaint and my ocd noticing the slight color difference.
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04-02-2022, 07:13 AM	#142
Ereim Private 44 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW X7 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	No regret! Just picked up X7 in Dravit Gray. Love the color.
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04-03-2022, 01:41 PM	#143
RRoccoT Enlisted Member 11 Rep 40 Posts Drives: BMW 2022 M440i Gran Coupe Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	IMO. When you choose dark color for either the exterior or interior, you need a contrasting color. Dark brown never goes with black. Would you wear brown shoes with a tuxedo?
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04-03-2022, 01:53 PM	#144
SoCalM340i Enthusiast 51 Rep 84 Posts Drives: '22 BMW M340i xDrive Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Correct 💯. Black and Grey go well together. Which is why I went with the ShadowLine package on the outside. For the interior, I went with the red leather Attached Images __________________ '22 BMW M340i xDrive \| Dravit Grey \| Tacora Red Interior \| Shadowline \| M Suspension \| 19" 791 Wheels
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04-03-2022, 01:56 PM	#145
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04-08-2022, 07:58 PM	#146
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04-09-2022, 10:12 AM	#148
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08-16-2022, 07:29 PM	#149
mlj1975lsu Enlisted Member 19 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW m440 Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Louisiana iTrader: (0)	honestly, kind of. though i haven't even seen mine yet (its currently sailing across the pond). i still like the dravit grey, but in photos something about the sheen seems weird. it's still obviously very nice, but if i could have a do-over i might get tanzanite or portimao. mostly its just the wait making me crazy, second guessing everything.
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08-16-2022, 07:30 PM	#150
mlj1975lsu Enlisted Member 19 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW m440 Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Louisiana iTrader: (0)	dravit definitely looks fabulous in this photo. it seems the appearance varies wildly with conditions (?).
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08-16-2022, 08:25 PM	#153
mlj1975lsu Enlisted Member 19 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW m440 Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Louisiana iTrader: (0)	i ordered it without seeing it first, which took like 7 years off my life from how anxious it made me. in all seriousness though when i have seen them on the road (about 4 times now) it always looks awesome and re-affirms my choice. i guess i need to stop looking at pictures obsessively and just chill until my car arrives. edit: i'll say this, the visualizer on the website makes it look quite dark (which i like). some brands have a daytime/nighttime option to help overcome these dynamics. im sure alot of customers would be appreciative to have this same feature on the bmw website. Last edited by mlj1975lsu; 08-16-2022 at 08:32 PM.. Reason: additional thought
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08-16-2022, 08:31 PM	#154
jg4c Captain 361 Rep 601 Posts Drives: 2022 M340i XDrive Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Yeah, stop looking. 😆 Takes guts to order a car in a color you’ve never seen before. It was the only color I wanted but had to see it in person before ordering. Lucky I found an M8 GC at a dealership in my area. Sit tight.
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