[allachie9]

My current 328i Luxury GT will be 2 years old in September and I'm starting to think about the next one already. Probably with a view to changing it next March, so ordering late this year.
I love the colour of my present car, Midnight Blue, but obviously want something different next time.
I had Platinum Bronze on a previous model and liked that, so I'm thinking maybe Kalahari Beige for the new one.
Has anyone seen it in the flesh ?
If so, does it shade, like Midnight Blue, and like this image below seems to show ?



I've asked the dealership to see if they know of one anywhere around that I could see, but have not yet had a response.

I like the spec of my current car and will probably just add folding mirrors to the new one, and maybe go for 19" wheels.
Any comments, thoughts and opinions would be welcome.
Thanks.

[KneeDragr]

Ive seen it, but didnt care for it as it reminded me of my wifes tan Prius. If you like lighter colors I think Glacial Silver looks nice.

[Billfitz]

It would have been the color for me if I'd done a special order. I like my Midnight Blue, I don't like having to wash it twice a week. The Kalahari is similar to the color of my 07 Altima, which you could never tell if it was dirty.
I'd avoid 19s and low profiles if you deal with potholes every spring.
I only have sunroof, Nav and rear camera, and am happy. The only other option I'd get if I special ordered would be the active cruise.

[markbridge]

I think the Kalahari beige is sorta classy looking myself. Wish it was available on the M-Sport.

[Billfitz]

Originally Posted by markbridge

I think the Kalahari beige is sorta classy looking myself. Wish it was available on the M-Sport.

The name 'beige' implies femininity. It would do better if they called it Titanium.

[smithf80]

looks like every gold Hyundai

[RJGBMW]

When I went looking at colors a year ago, I found there was only one kalahari beige GT in stock the entire US! I happened to be in that state at the time and drove to the dealer to see it and liked it. When I placed my European delivery order, I was between KB and midnight blue. Went for the MB because in looked so special in bright sunlight with it unique shading of other colors, and the contrast with my saddle tan interior was stunning! I've had beige cars before and they are the best for always looking clean. If there hadn't been a MB to consider, I would have gone with KB and probably been very happy. So thats my story- go to go out and wash my MB car now! Good luck!

[BrasWien]

I have a neighbor (some blocks from here) that has a KB. In bright daylight it didn't impress me too much. Yet in darker days it glows nicely.

It looks quite sophisticated in the launchfilm:

https://youtu.be/NfLIzRicSrY

[markbridge]

Originally Posted by RJGBMW

When I went looking at colors a year ago, I found there was only one kalahari beige GT in stock the entire US! I happened to be in that state at the time and drove to the dealer to see it and liked it.

That wasn't Dave Walters BMW in Akron, OH, by any chance? When I placed my order from them a year ago they had one sitting on the showroom floor.

[RJGBMW]

It was BMW of Annapolis, MD. Interesting how 2 dealers, quite far away, ordered a KB GT for their stock!

[allachie9]

Thanks for all your, mainly positive, input. The term 'beige' is a bit of a downer, but it doesn't affect the colour.
Thanks to BrasWien for that link too, I hadn't previously seen that.

So, at the moment, it's going to be Kalahari Beige for the next one.

[RJGBMW]

Spot on about how the term "beige" is a downer. Kalahari TAN sounds much more contemporary!

[Billfitz]

Originally Posted by RJGBMW

Spot on about how the term "beige" is a downer. Kalahari TAN sounds much more contemporary!

FWIW the metallic beige on my Altima is called 'Pebble Beach'. Every self respecting golfer knows that should refer to a shade of green.

[allachie9]

Originally Posted by RJGBMW

Spot on about how the term "beige" is a downer. Kalahari TAN sounds much more contemporary!

Or even 'Kalahari Sand'

[Billfitz]

Originally Posted by allachie9

Or even 'Kalahari Sand'

[Pleaseenterpassword]

It's difficult to get a real Impression of that Color on a photo. I've tried, but it's always different, than Reality. It's the same with other pictures i've found on the internet.

Kalaharibeige really does have a shadow effect, depending on the light situation. I like it. Here's one of my pictures

[allachie9]

Thanks for your picture, I think it shows the shading effect rather well.

[Pleaseenterpassword]

Here's another one. If you compare the two pictures, you wouldn't believe it's the Same car/Color.

[allachie9]

Yes, you're right, thanks. And looking closely at your picture, the colour on the rear quarter looks a bit more grey.

[Tameautumn]

Originally Posted by Pleaseenterpassword

Here's another one. If you compare the two pictures, you wouldn't believe it's the Same car/Color.

Damn it looks nice

[Pleaseenterpassword]

Originally Posted by allachie9

Yes, you're right, thanks. And looking closely at your picture, the colour on the rear quarter looks a bit more grey.

In direct intensive sunlight, the color has more of a bronce-beige touch, the grey tone is in the background. The less direct sunlight there is, the more greyish it becomes. That's probably that shade effect.

Btw: Regarding dirt, this color is very forgiving.

@ Tameautumn
Thank you :-)

[allachie9]

A short update to this thread.
My Midnight Blue 328i went to the dealership today for it's first service.
While I was there, and talking to one of the salesmen, he mentioned that he had a sample of Kalahari Beige to look at.
I like it.
I've brought the sample home and, importantly, my wife also likes the colour.

So that's it, all sorted, next one will be Kalahari Beige.
Do I go for another 328i Luxury, or a 335i Luxury ? It might all boil down to available discounts.