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      09-22-2020, 02:31 AM   #67
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SO is one of those colours that looks really good in person- photos don't do justice. Was thinking about going SO but in the end decided against it as I felt it was a bit too loud for my personal taste
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      09-22-2020, 03:22 AM   #68
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Hi, love the car- I'm getting one delivered this Sat - have a couple of questions:
  1. is that 20% tint?...I have the option of 35% or 20%...I'm inclining towards the 20%
  2. love the M-performance side-skirt + decal...can you post a closeup...also a link for purchase would be appreciated

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      12-07-2020, 05:08 AM   #70
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I love my SO 330i, it's such a different colour depending on the light/weather and as said before a rare sight on UK roads
Hi there, just some constructive feedback... the coloured struts don't work (for me at least)....

I am in the UK too and when you see those it's looks a little tacky and lessen the class of the car... it is already fantastic as a car
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      12-07-2020, 05:33 AM   #71
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I love my SO 330i, it's such a different colour depending on the light/weather and as said before a rare sight on UK roads
Hi there, just some constructive feedback... the coloured struts don't work (for me at least)....

I am in the UK too and when you see those it's looks a little tacky and lessen the class of the car... it is already fantastic as a car
That's a fair point, I know a lot of people don't like them. Personally I think they go well with the m performance kit and wouldn't put them on a non m sport car as you often see
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I feel you need black wheels to complete the look. With the normal silver wheels it's meh to me.
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I feel you need black wheels to complete the look. With the normal silver wheels it's meh to me.
It’s all a matter of taste. Personally, I hate black wheels. It looks like you have a black hole at each corner of the car. It also reminds me of an unmarked police cruiser.
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Based on photos I didn't consider Sunset Orange but after I got my car (Portimao Blue, which I love) I saw one in Sunset Orange for the first time and it was stunning. Had I seen it earlier it would've been in the running for sure. I think it looks best with Cerium Gray or Black wheels.
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It’s all a matter of taste. Personally, I hate black wheels. It looks like you have a black hole at each corner of the car. It also reminds me of an unmarked police cruiser.
I just feel the orange doesn't suit the 3-series, or really any BMW that well on it's own. The contrast with black wheels would hit it off.

All personal preference of course. On a blue car I like the silver wheels.
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      12-16-2020, 08:30 AM   #76
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I feel you need black wheels to complete the look. With the normal silver wheels it's meh to me.
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I feel you need black wheels to complete the look. With the normal silver wheels it's meh to me.
I want to coat mine dark grey as a contrast to the Orange, black looks too lost imo
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I went with SO, blind and unseen. Id had grey and black cars previously so i wanted something a bit brighter this time. Blue is lovely, but theres so many i see daily that i decided to go with orange. I was sure on the interior colour for it, i really really like Oyster but my kids would have destroyed that in 5 secs, then it was Cognac, but that wouldnt have gone with the orange at all. In the end I went for Mocha and its turned out to be a cracking combo. I added open pore oak aswell, Its come together nicely.

I do think the G20 benefits from the black or cerium grill though, the chrome does it no favours.
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I've been in F30 Estoril Blue now for 7 years and am looking for a change. I still like something that stands out so I am not interested in white, black, gray, etc.


That leaves Sunset Orange. It has really grown on me, but some people I show the build to will say "not sure about that color....maybe it looks different in person". So I'm asking what your thoughts have been of Sunset Orange...especially from any members who have picked one up.


I love that it is more rare to see it on the streets, but that also makes it harder to see in person. I'm driving to my dealer this Saturday to get an appraisal on my F30 and put in the order for the G20. Just curious what you guys think.
I just got a 2020 330i M pkg in Sunset Orange Metallic $ black 19” wheels. It is an absolute head-turner. I get compliments every time I take it out. I have had all blue 3s in the past. This was a change for me, and not one I regret in the least. I don’t believe that you will either.
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      02-15-2021, 06:27 AM   #79
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Pics of my 330i in SO

Dealer pics prior to purchase. Havn’t gotten any of my own yet due to excessive snow!
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I considered both SO and OG2 quite seriously 🤔. There is an SO M Sport+ locally that looks stunning when clean and in the sun, however I needed to keep the consistency 🙈

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It's the wife, not me, I just clean them
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I love my SO 330i, it's such a different colour depending on the light/weather and as said before a rare sight on UK roads
Just a question, did you fit the front spoiler yourself? I have a 330e arriving soon, and bought a spoiler... just thinking about screw points and anything avoid or be aware of, cheers
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I love my SO 330i, it's such a different colour depending on the light/weather and as said before a rare sight on UK roads
Just a question, did you fit the front spoiler yourself? I have a 330e arriving soon, and bought a spoiler... just thinking about screw points and anything avoid or be aware of, cheers
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I love my SO 330i, it's such a different colour depending on the light/weather and as said before a rare sight on UK roads
Just a question, did you fit the front spoiler yourself? I have a 330e arriving soon, and bought a spoiler... just thinking about screw points and anything avoid or be aware of, cheers
Yes, it's fixed to existing points under the bumper with 3 small screws at the centre, really easy to fit but takes a little care to get lined up correctly
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I test drove a Sunset Orange M340i during the M Town Tour and I like the color. If you like something flashy and stands out you’ll definitely like it. I feel people that aren’t sure about this color are ones that generally don’t like loud flashy colors.
Spot on. I think other peoples car in this color looks amazing. I love the color on black or oyster,. Very pretty.
Was very close to ordering, pulled the trigger on Mineral Grey instead. Lol.
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Would you wear an orange suit to begin with?
If I went with SO, I'd go black. But SO and dark brown looks very nice.
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Yes, it's fixed to existing points under the bumper with 3 small screws at the centre, really easy to fit but takes a little care to get lined up correctly
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I think SO is an acquired taste
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I think SO is an acquired taste
It certainly stands out, I wasn't sure I could live with it, especially having not seen the colour in real life but I love it and it's no brighter than the blue
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If I went with SO, I'd go black. But SO and dark brown looks very nice.
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