Will a dealer let me order a Dakar Yellow 135i?

mile2424 · 06-27-2008, 12:12 PM

I have searched the forums and see people referring to the different P1 interior options. Will a dealer allow me to select an individual color option as well? All info and help is appreciated.

mistermojorizin · 06-27-2008, 12:19 PM

no, you can't get dakar. wasn't that an m3 thing? what's the attraction to yellow cars? seriously, i never understood why so many exotics and porsches come in yellow

ecap18 · 06-27-2008, 12:27 PM

I used to own a yellow VW GTI 20th AE, loved the yellow.

oneaabe · 06-27-2008, 12:29 PM

yellow yellow
dirty fellow

hehe... just kidding !

mile2424 · 06-27-2008, 12:36 PM

Yeah I own an e36 Dakar Yellow M3 so I wanted to carry on the tradition. I have seen an e92 Dakar 3 series picture on the web somewhere, so wasn't sure how they got that color.

Spook · 06-27-2008, 12:47 PM

No. You can't get yellow. They will protect your from yourself

enzo65 · 06-27-2008, 12:50 PM

I've only heard that you can order any color in the current BMW line-up but that it costs big bucks. I've never heard that its possible with past BMW colors, though.

ucbsupafly · 06-27-2008, 12:54 PM

Yes, you probably can. I've seen quite a few Darkar Yellow and Estoril Blue E46 M3s. I've also seen these colors on non-Ms like 330i and X5. In fact, I have a friend who ordered an Aegean Blue E46 M3 with Kiwi interior through BMW individual program. You just have find a CA who is in the know to pull some strings. It'll probably be extermely difficult, but it can be done. Be prepared to shell out big bucks though. I believe the paint is a $2K option and probably the same for interior.

RastaGurl · 06-27-2008, 12:58 PM

I tried, unsucessfully, to get the 1 in Imola. I was told that since the 1 is so new, custom colours aren't being offered just yet. Should they ever offer custom colours, the price I was quoted was $2000.

Jumpman · 06-27-2008, 01:15 PM

I love yellow cars but the car has to have the right shape to pull it off and I don't think the 1-series has it.

Sherifftruman · 06-27-2008, 01:21 PM

I would be all over a yellow 135. IMO, the colors they have on pretty much all BMW products now are too bland. No need for 3 or 4 shades of grey.

dbtheo · 06-27-2008, 01:42 PM

I actually tried to order a daker yellow 135i for a customer, couldn't do it. But he happened to know a big shot with bmw in germany, 1 phone call & he did it.

mile2424 · 06-27-2008, 04:32 PM

any pics of the dakar yellow he ordered? I would love to see it!

Tijuana · 06-27-2008, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mile2424

any pics of the dakar yellow he ordered? I would love to see it!

Yes, you can't tell us this and not get pics!

RobLS · 06-27-2008, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by oneaabe

yellow yellow
dirty fellow

hehe... just kidding !

haha what? I didn't get it at all, just made me chuckle for no reason.

dbtheo · 06-27-2008, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Tijuana

Yes, you can't tell us this and not get pics!

I'll email him & try and get some

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mistermojorizin Lieutenant Colonel 40 Rep 1,657 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	no, you can't get dakar. wasn't that an m3 thing? what's the attraction to yellow cars? seriously, i never understood why so many exotics and porsches come in yellow __________________ "KOPEYKA" /// Titanium Silver / Black Leather / Gray Poplar / Sport Package / Premium Package / 6MT / Feb 08 Production
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ecap18 Private First Class 4 Rep 193 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	I used to own a yellow VW GTI 20th AE, loved the yellow. __________________ Ordered 135i May12th Production started May 23rd Production Completed June 2nd At the port June 4th In Transit June 7th (Asian Chorus) Discharged June 20th Picked up June 26th! BlackSapphireMetallic\|BlackLeatherette\|AluminumTrim\|StickShift\|SportsPackage\|IPOD/USB
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oneaabe Private First Class 5 Rep 139 Posts Drives: E82 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (0)	yellow yellow dirty fellow hehe... just kidding ! __________________ 135i 6 speed, Sapphire black, Coral Red, Gloss black trim, ZSP, ZPP, ipod/6FL, Hi-Fi Timeline: Ordered (got prod. #): April 12 '08; Scheduled for production: July 10 '08; DoB: July 18 '08; ED Pickup: 1st Aug '08; ED Dropoff: 4th Aug '08; Arrived at Port Hueneme: 5th Oct '08; At VPC: 10th Oct '08; Pickup at local dealer: 14th Oct'08; Current Status:
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mile2424 Second Lieutenant 199 Rep 217 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	Yeah I own an e36 Dakar Yellow M3 so I wanted to carry on the tradition. I have seen an e92 Dakar 3 series picture on the web somewhere, so wasn't sure how they got that color.
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Spook Bring Bail Money 12 Rep 492 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (0)	No. You can't get yellow. They will protect your from yourself
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enzo65 Private First Class 7 Rep 106 Posts Drives: MCS, 135i, F348ts SS Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	I've only heard that you can order any color in the current BMW line-up but that it costs big bucks. I've never heard that its possible with past BMW colors, though.
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ucbsupafly Private First Class 5 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	Yes, you probably can. I've seen quite a few Darkar Yellow and Estoril Blue E46 M3s. I've also seen these colors on non-Ms like 330i and X5. In fact, I have a friend who ordered an Aegean Blue E46 M3 with Kiwi interior through BMW individual program. You just have find a CA who is in the know to pull some strings. It'll probably be extermely difficult, but it can be done. Be prepared to shell out big bucks though. I believe the paint is a $2K option and probably the same for interior.
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RastaGurl Private 1 Rep 90 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	I tried, unsucessfully, to get the 1 in Imola. I was told that since the 1 is so new, custom colours aren't being offered just yet. Should they ever offer custom colours, the price I was quoted was $2000.
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Jumpman Lieutenant 19 Rep 437 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: . iTrader: (0)	I love yellow cars but the car has to have the right shape to pull it off and I don't think the 1-series has it.
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Sherifftruman Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 295 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2007 iTrader: (0)	I would be all over a yellow 135. IMO, the colors they have on pretty much all BMW products now are too bland. No need for 3 or 4 shades of grey.
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dbtheo 1addicts CA 82 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: 2005 330i ZHP cic, 2021 X5 40i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tampa, Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 330i cv ZHP [0.00]	I actually tried to order a daker yellow 135i for a customer, couldn't do it. But he happened to know a big shot with bmw in germany, 1 phone call & he did it.
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mile2424 Second Lieutenant 199 Rep 217 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 iTrader: (0)	any pics of the dakar yellow he ordered? I would love to see it!
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