Is Estoril blue no longer available?

shoptb · 04-02-2015, 06:50 PM

RIP EBII, Long Live EBII

Pauleebe · 04-02-2015, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Unit_5

Heard from a dealer who reached out to the factory -- EBII will be back in production later this year. According to BMW NA, it was due to the color requiring a special process and that the factory's planned allocation for the 2015 model had been filled. Guessing it'll be back for 2016 models?

As to why the 4 GC's continue to have the option is beyond me

Yep, people need to relax.

TopgearLA · 04-02-2015, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dwalls90

Yep, people need to relax.

Just a talking point I don't think anyone other than potential buyers are concerned. But if I had to get a car right now and I'd have to wait til the 2016 model that seems a cause to be annoyed. They're just trying to sell the red ones

Unit_5 · 04-02-2015, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TopgearLA

Just a talking point I don't think anyone other than potential buyers are concerned. But if I had to get a car right now and I'd have to wait til the 2016 model that seems a cause to be annoyed. They're just trying to sell the red ones

Anyone know when these are slated for? I'm sadly in this situation.

Vegetable · 04-02-2015, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dwalls90

Yep, people need to relax.

yea, relax people.. and by the way, the N55 is currently de-tuned to 220 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque.

MickAv8r · 04-03-2015, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Unit_5

As to why the 4 GC's continue to have the option is beyond me

Think the 2's still have it as well. Its probably a factor of the color popularity in specific models vs their projected supply.

Glad its only temporary.

Haven't they had supply chain issues with this color before? Wasn't touch up paint impossible to get for awhile?

Unit_5 · 04-03-2015, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by MickAv8r

Think the 2's still have it as well. Its probably a factor of the color popularity in specific models vs their projected supply.

Glad its only temporary.

Haven't they had supply chain issues with this color before? Wasn't touch up paint impossible to get for awhile?

Limiting the restriction to the US is too much of a tease though :P

Yeah, that sounds familiar.

Pauleebe · 04-03-2015, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Unit_5

Anyone know when these are slated for? I'm sadly in this situation.

2016's are due to start production 7/15/15, meaning the first batch will start hitting the states in August. I'm guessing most of these will be customer orders that will be spoken for.

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Originally Posted by MickAv8r

Think the 2's still have it as well. Its probably a factor of the color popularity in specific models vs their projected supply.

Glad its only temporary.

Haven't they had supply chain issues with this color before? Wasn't touch up paint impossible to get for awhile?

The 2 series and 4 series aren't getting a Facelift, so they're probably letting the "keep" the paint scheme as to not interrupt order continuity. Not sure why the 4 series coupe doesn't have the option, but the gran coupe does.

keylime503 · 04-03-2015, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dwalls90

The 2 series and 4 series aren't getting a Facelift, so they're probably letting the "keep" the paint scheme as to not interrupt order continuity. Not sure why the 4 series coupe doesn't have the option, but the gran coupe does.

The 3 series and 4 series coupe are built in Munich. The 4 series grand coupe is built at another factory in Germany (forget the name), and the 2 series is built in the Leipzig plant. It seems like just the Munich plant is running low on EBII paint, which would explain this situation.

GAS428 · 04-03-2015, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by keylime503

The 3 series and 4 series coupe are built in Munich. The 4 series grand coupe is built at another factory in Germany (forget the name), and the 2 series is built in the Leipzig plant. It seems like just the Munich plant is running low on EBII paint, which would explain this situation.

428GC built in Dingolfing Germany

E90Fleet · 04-03-2015, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by keylime503

The 3 series and 4 series coupe are built in Munich. The 4 series grand coupe is built at another factory in Germany (forget the name), and the 2 series is built in the Leipzig plant. It seems like just the Munich plant is running low on EBII paint, which would explain this situation.

F30 3 Series is built in Munich, Regensburg, Rosslyn South Africa and in China (but only for Chinese market).
US cars supplied from both Germany and South Africa.

The paint used on all Rosslyn South Africa cars is made locally in Port Elizabeth South Africa and not imported.
So a totally independent source than the German Factories.

Standox is the paint technology provider.

fshubert · 04-03-2015, 08:20 PM

Got EB for my 335. Build date 3/2/15 out of Bimmer Heaven. Picked her up today.

drexplode · 04-04-2015, 11:49 AM

Visited local dealer today and learned that EBII is no longer available starting end of March. :-(

Pauleebe · 04-04-2015, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by drexplode

Visited local dealer today and learned that EBII is no longer available starting end of March. :-(

If you get a 7/15 order allocation, you'll be able to order it on your 2016 F30 LCI.

Unit_5 · 04-04-2015, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by dwalls90

If you get a 7/15 order allocation, you'll be able to order it on your 2016 F30 LCI.

What about on 2016 F32s?

MSport_Jon · 04-04-2015, 03:30 PM

damnit.... i wish i would have ordered my car sooner.... i didn't know BMW had the tendencies and practices of such... if will demand EB. if they don't i am canceling my order..!

BDWonder · 04-04-2015, 04:11 PM

I love my 435 eb colorway. My next choice would be metallic black. Eb is very versatile. Great during the day and nice and dark during the night. Really happy i ordered mine with this exterior color. As far as resale...folks will be fighting for this. True gear heads...not someone who just wants a bmw as simply a car.

ronanz · 04-04-2015, 04:13 PM

Just order white and Wrap it EBII...problem solved....

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TopgearLA · 04-04-2015, 05:41 PM

My guess is their going back to a darker blue like montego. Some thought eb2 was too light, I guess we will see

Pauleebe · 04-04-2015, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Unit_5

What about on 2016 F32s?

Same thing, F32 follows same SOP for 2016 models it appears:

http://www.carscoops.com/2015/01/201...ap-for-us.html

joewalton · 04-04-2015, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TopgearLA

My guess is their going back to a darker blue like montego. Some thought eb2 was too light, I guess we will see

Edgy, limited, trendy colors are exactly that. So when the trends end, the color dies. Dies ugly.

I remember the Miami Vice Camaro. One minute, it's the hot color everyone wants, a year later it feels dated and embarrassing. Not just for cars, but fashions too, the price one pays for being cutting-edge is that passe is right around the corner.

No knock on EBII or those who love it. It's just inevitable that it's going to be outdated and unwanted, just a matter of when the worm turns.

Pauleebe · 04-04-2015, 09:29 PM

EBII is still available on the German configurator.

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drexplode Brigadier General 1781 Rep 3,064 Posts Drives: G26 i4x Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Walled Lake Michigan iTrader: (17)	Visited local dealer today and learned that EBII is no longer available starting end of March. :-(
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TopgearLA Lieutenant 120 Rep 478 Posts Drives: 2018 Med Blue 530e M Sport Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	My guess is their going back to a darker blue like montego. Some thought eb2 was too light, I guess we will see
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Pauleebe Colonel 380 Rep 2,290 Posts Drives: Inbetween BMW's. Join Date: May 2013 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	EBII is still available on the German configurator.
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