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Tag: BMW Individual

  • Market Find: BMW Individual Long Beach Blue M3 Sedan

    Market Find: BMW Individual Long Beach Blue M3 Sedan

    What: 2016 BMW M3 Sedan
    Color: BMW Individual Long Beach Blue Metallic (metallic UNI; C16/5; BMW)
    VIN:  WBS8M9C50G5E68760
    Mileage: 72,500 miles
    Price: $51,500
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Irwin, PA
    Listing: Autotrader.com

    I’ll level with you- Long Beach Blue is not the first color that comes to mind when I think BMW Individual, but maybe it should be. Lifted from the first generation M2 among others, Long Beach looks absolutely stunning on this M3 sedan. One of a claimed 3 in this color, this Tailored Driver features Competition pack wheels, a carbon roof, and Silverstone interior, as well as a 7 speed DCT. Having covered 72,000 miles without any claimed modifications (although we can see some aero has been added), this is a very interesting proposition for the right buyer who’s looking to enter the world of Tailored.

  • Market Find: BMW Individual Wildberry Metallic M3 Competition

    Market Find: BMW Individual Wildberry Metallic M3 Competition

    What: 2024 BMW M3 Competition
    Color: BMW Individual Wildberry Metallic (metallic UNI; T09; BMW)
    VIN: WBS43AY06RFR72756
    Mileage: 22,138 miles
    Price at Time of this Writing: $96,000
    CarFax: Link
    Location: Federal Way, WA
    Auction listing: West State Motorsport

    In our minds, BMW Individual’s Wildberry Metallic is just about as good as it gets. Not too serious, yet absolutely sinister, it’s a juxtaposition that works incredibly well on M cars across the Tailored spectrum. And while this is an incredibly attractive hue, we do wonder if pairing it with Fiona Red interior was the move. Generally speaking, we like to pick a lane- either the outside is loud, or the inside is loud. The M3 Competition doesn’t exactly follow that ethos, which to be fair is not everyone’s cup of tea. So it begs the question, is this $96,000 M3 a 10 out of 10 or will you wait for the next Wildberry?

  • Market Find: BMW Individual Maritime Blue i4 M50 Gran Coupe

    Market Find: BMW Individual Maritime Blue i4 M50 Gran Coupe

    What: 2023 BMW i4 M50 Gran Coupe
    Color: BMW Individual Maritime Blue  (maritimblau; non-metallic UNI; P7P; BMW)
    VIN: WBY33AW06PFP94302
    Mileage: 11,600 miles
    Price at Time of this Writing: $26,666
    CarFax: Link
    Location: Utica, NY
    Auction listing: Cars and Bids

    Regardless of where your allegiance lies when it comes to mobility- electric, combustion, hybrid, or maybe a little of all the above- we think this Tailored Driver shows that with the right options anything can be exciting. BMW’s version of Maritime Blue is used brilliantly to spice up this i4 M50 Gran Coupe, and it’s currently for sale on Cars and Bids. It’s a welcomed change from your standard greyscale electric, set off nicely with H&R suspension and 21″ aftermarket wheels. Is this enough to make you consider a Driver outside of your comfort zone? Let us know in the comments below.

  • EU Market Find: BMW Individual Dakar Yellow M5

    EU Market Find: BMW Individual Dakar Yellow M5

    What: 2000 BMW M5
    Color: BMW Individual Dakar Yellow 2 (dakargelbii; non-metallic uni; 337; BMW)
    VIN: Unknown
    Mileage: 285,000 km
    Price: €32,000
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Jihlava, Czech Republic
    Listing: Link

    One of a claimed 11 produced over the span of production, and one of 4 said to be in Europe, this E39 M5 represents peak BMW in more ways than one. Tailored brilliantly in Dakar Yellow 2 paired with the incredibly cool M Texture cloth and without a sunroof, it’s an emphatic book-end to what some traditionalists call the golden era of BMW. And importantly for us, the price point is seemingly reasonable- even once you factor exchange rate, shipping and whatever tariff awaits its arrival.

  • Market Find: Isle of Man Green BMW X6M

    Market Find: Isle of Man Green BMW X6M

    What: 2024 BMW X6M
    Color: BMW Individual Isle of Man Green (Isle of Man grün; metallic UNI; C4G; BMW)
    VIN: 5YM23ET04R9T33164
    Mileage: 16,892
    Price at Time of this Writing: $114,300
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: Pictured below
    Location: Ultimo Motors, Northbrook, IL
    Dealer listing: Link

    There’s something about a low mile and recent year tailored build from a top luxury manufacturer. Letting someone else pay the premium to make something spectacular is a great way to get a shrewd price on a modern offering, and we think this Isle of Man Green X6M fits the bill.

    Inside, is a handsome and equally tailored cockpit. The main leather color is BMW Individual Ivory White, contrasted with Atlas Grey – a $3,500 option when ordered new.

  • Filmed: BMW Individual Ruby Red Metallic 2003 BMW 330Ci M Sport

    Filmed: BMW Individual Ruby Red Metallic 2003 BMW 330Ci M Sport

    This E46 330Ci Convertible has already found a new home, but we wanted to bring back this older video from Shooting Brake for one standout reason: the color. Finished in BMW Individual Ruby Red Metallic (rubinrot; metallic; S03; BMW), this spec is a rare sight and suits the E46 perfectly. Paired with a two-tone black and red Nappa leather interior, it gives the whole build a bespoke feel. The BMW Individual door sill is one of those rare options we don’t see often, and it adds just the right detail to set this car apart. Rare, tasteful, and aging with grace. Scott gives a quick walkaround and drive, showing off just how timeless and sorted this build still feels today.

    Color Check – Ruby Red Metallic (rubinrot; metallic; S03; BMW)
    Ruby Red Metallic is one of those low-production BMW Individual colors that rarely shows up, but when it does, it has our full attention. It’s since been modernized as Ruby Red II Pearl Effect Metallic, now available through the BMW Individual program. Always exciting to spot the original in the wild. It’s a rich, deep red, think cherry wine, with a fine metallic finish that comes alive in the sunlight.

    Check out the full gallery on this 2003 BMW 330Ci M Sport on their website and watch the video below.

  • Market Find: BMW Individual Mint Green M850i xDrive Gran Coupe

    Market Find: BMW Individual Mint Green M850i xDrive Gran Coupe

    What: 2022 BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupe
    Color: BMW Individual Mint Green (mintgrun; non-metallic UNI; W97/6; BMW)
    VIN:  WBAGV8C07NCH27393
    Mileage: 18,694 miles
    Price: $69,990
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
    Listing: Coast to Coast Imports

    Originally ordered in Canada but spiritually destined for South Florida ownership, this M850i Gran Coupe is pretty damn bold. A whole lot of BMW Individual Mint Green is used here, combined with the black appearance package and Tan leather seats, and it is apparent that once again- bold really pays off.

  • Market Find: BMW Individual E36 M3 Coupe in Daytona Violet

    Market Find: BMW Individual E36 M3 Coupe in Daytona Violet

    What: 1994 BMW M3 Coupe
    Color: BMW Individual Daytona Violet (daytonaviolett; metallic uni; 283; BMW)
    VIN: N/A
    Mileage: 150,000 km
    Price: €36,999
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Görlitz, Germany
    Link: Mobile.de

    If an E36 BMW M3 Coupe isn’t on your bucket list of 1990s cars then we need to have an intervention. If you already like E36 M3s then read ahead with interest. If you’re not, well, be prepared to be won over.

    What’s that, purples like Daytona Violet aren’t your thing? Okay, we’ll give you a pass on that one. Purple’s aren’t for everyone. But, if they were, then we suspect BMW Individual Daytona Violet is up there when it comes to likable purples.

    Now throw in a manual transmission, well-kept vader seats and black leather and you have a really incredible specification. This one’s located private party in Europe, so you’ll need to import it.

  • Market Find: BMW Individual Atlantis Metallic E36 328i Touring on Bring a Trailer

    Market Find: BMW Individual Atlantis Metallic E36 328i Touring on Bring a Trailer

    What: 1998 BMW 328i Touring
    Color: BMW Individual Atlantis Metallic (atlantisblau; metallic uni; 322; BMW)
    VIN:  WBACF11090EV10413
    Mileage: 160,000 kilometers, ~99,000 miles
    Price: GBP £3,800 at time of publication
    CarFax: N/A
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Gussage All Saints, United Kingdom
    Listing: Bring a Trailer

    Here’s an interesting long roof we’ve found on Bring a Trailer. The car is a BMW Individual 328i wagon from the E36 era. Special painted Atlantis Metallic over black leather, it sports the European specification M52 inline six-cylinder with five-speed manual transmission.

    The car is a great specification, including left-hand-drive configuration. Even though it’s in the UK, it’s under a Polish registration. So, any American buyer will need to import it, but at least the steering wheel is on the proper side.

  • Market Find: BMW Individual Santorini Blue X5 M Competition

    Market Find: BMW Individual Santorini Blue X5 M Competition

    What: 2024 BMW X5 M Competition
    Color: BMW Individual Santorini Blue (santorinblauii; non-metallic uni; 327; BMW)
    VIN:  5YM13ET06R9S32784
    Mileage: 9,000 miles
    Price: $119,990
    CarFax: Link
    Window Sticker: N/A
    Location: Ridgefield, CT
    Listing: BMW of Ridgefield

    When seeking out new Tailored Drivers for feature on this site, there are few better phrases than “Corporate Fleet Vehicle.” While some could dismiss that as a rare form of abuse by jaded OEM employees, we see it as the opportunity to get into something taken to new heights by those internal folks who had a chance to spec a vehicle without finance asking about take-rates and forcasting depreciation. This $141k sticker X5 M Competition is just that- fresh from 9,000 internal-use miles wearing the stunning Santorini Blue paired with Taruma Brown seats. Found currently at BMW of Ridgefield, Connecticut, we think this would be a great way to check the family hauler box in a hypothetical 3 car solution game.