2014 Gran Coupe Moonstone

Krash7172 · 10-02-2013, 01:34 PM

Picked up my GC this week. I shot a few pics to try to compare what Moonstone looks like in different lighting. It seems to pickup colors around it but definitely blue in sunlight and close to what I remember to be Mineral Silver without sun.

Direct sun light

Shade

Overcast

wzj519 · 10-02-2013, 01:38 PM

Nice color choice Man. Love it. Enjoy your new ride.

Ryan@IND · 10-02-2013, 01:42 PM

That is a perfect color for the Gran Coupe. Enjoy!

bjayfan · 10-02-2013, 01:56 PM

After seeing so many dark ones, that really looks excellent!

JerseyChris · 10-02-2013, 03:09 PM

Looks great, looking forward to seeing one in person

SpokenHands · 10-03-2013, 12:11 AM

Enjoy your car, Fantastic colour - seems to show off the swage lines on the car well.
Better than rep-mobile Titanium Silver

Betting a contrast roof (black vinyl wrap) would show off the sweeping coupe profile to maximum effect as the car has a sunroof.

neversummer78 · 10-03-2013, 12:32 AM

24601 · 10-03-2013, 05:28 PM

Best color hands down. Congrats!

datbimmerdoe · 12-06-2013, 10:25 AM

Vervain · 12-06-2013, 10:30 AM

Seriously one of the best colours! Congrats!

bmwjpn · 12-10-2013, 07:42 AM

Nice!

vladberca · 12-11-2013, 04:14 PM

Great color! What interior do you have?

DR1er · 12-12-2013, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krash7172

Picked up my GC this week. I shot a few pics to try to compare what Moonstone looks like in different lighting. It seems to pickup colors around it but definitely blue in sunlight and close to what I remember to be Mineral Silver without sun.

Direct sun light

Congrats!

May I ask, how are you liking the ride of the 19" wheels? did you get all season or performance tires and did you consider the 20"s when ordering?

BMWMilan · 12-12-2013, 12:53 PM

Congrats!

Krash7172 · 12-12-2013, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DR1er

Congrats!

May I ask, how are you liking the ride of the 19" wheels? did you get all season or performance tires and did you consider the 20"s when ordering?

19 v 20" was the toughest decision for me. 20's look amazing on 6's. This is my only car so I went with the 19" all season tires which is the same I had on my previous car (535M xdrive). I am pleased with the ride and all season performance.

Krash7172 · 12-12-2013, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by vladberca

Great color! What interior do you have?

Black Dakota / Gray Poplar

DR1er · 12-12-2013, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Krash7172

19 v 20" was the toughest decision for me. 20's look amazing on 6's. This is my only car so I went with the 19" all season tires which is the same I had on my previous car (535M xdrive). I am pleased with the ride and all season performance.

Good, I haven't tried the all season 19s but I would think they are still a bit more comfortable than the performance 19s and definitely more noticeable if comparing to the 20s. 19s all season is what I have now on my order and on the fence about the 20s. I still have a couple weeks to decide. Thanks for the feedback.

Krash7172 · 12-12-2013, 03:42 PM

Some will tell the all season tires are not good but I have had no trouble until the snow gets deep enough to turn your car into a plow. Ground clearance is more of a factor if you are a sensible driver IMO. I live in the midwest and there were only 2 days in the last 3 years that I couldn't drive. Both were 10" snow days.

DR1er · 12-12-2013, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Krash7172

Some will tell the all season tires are not good but I have had no trouble until the snow gets deep enough to turn your car into a plow. Ground clearance is more of a factor if you are a sensible driver IMO. I live in the midwest and there were only 2 days in the last 3 years that I couldn't drive. Both were 10" snow days.

Makes a lot of sense! here we only get heavy rain quite often, specially in the summer... or any given day without apparent reason

but I wouldn't like to have a really bumpy ride. I'm not planning to drive it hard, so I prefer to have a good balance between sportiness and comfort as this will also be my daily driver.

WWnyc · 12-12-2013, 08:01 PM

Just as an aside DR1er, ordered my DSB 640 ix vert a week ago today. Was told it would be a second week of Jan build for late Feb delivery. Both the website and the 800 number told me TODAY construction started sched for completion Dec 20!!!!!!!!
Very excited but the point is, you may have less time than you think to change your mind.

DR1er · 12-12-2013, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by WWnyc

Just as an aside DR1er, ordered my DSB 640 ix vert a week ago today. Was told it would be a second week of Jan build for late Feb delivery. Both the website and the 800 number told me TODAY construction started sched for completion Dec 20!!!!!!!!
Very excited but the point is, you may have less time than you think to change your mind.

Oh ok! thanks a lot for the heads up WWnyc. My SA (who has done a lot EDs, so I think he knows what he is talking about) told me that the factory closes for Christmas and then re-opens at the beginning of January, so it wouldn't surprise me that they are already producing the orders that have been confirmed and I would think there is not a big queue for the 6s. I just tried the 800 number but didn't get any information... the automated system apparently didn't find anything about my production number and tried to transfer me to an agent and then said the offices are closed and in MYBMW.COM the order only shows as documented. I'll call first thing tomorrow morning to confirm.

Did you order 19" or 20" wheels?

WWnyc · 12-12-2013, 09:55 PM

Went with the 19s, all season
Live in NYC, long weekends (winter and summer) in northern Vermont.
One car family. Kids now done with college. Trading 5 GT for the vert.
Still not sure if I'll dump the run flats for Michelin AS 3s or Conti DWS or just try the OEMs to start
But I'll be driving it in snow so we'll see.

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Krash7172 Second Lieutenant 63 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 2018 530e, 2020 X4 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	2014 Gran Coupe Moonstone Picked up my GC this week. I shot a few pics to try to compare what Moonstone looks like in different lighting. It seems to pickup colors around it but definitely blue in sunlight and close to what I remember to be Mineral Silver without sun. Direct sun light Shade Overcast
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Krash7172 Second Lieutenant 63 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 2018 530e, 2020 X4 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Some will tell the all season tires are not good but I have had no trouble until the snow gets deep enough to turn your car into a plow. Ground clearance is more of a factor if you are a sensible driver IMO. I live in the midwest and there were only 2 days in the last 3 years that I couldn't drive. Both were 10" snow days.
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WWnyc First Lieutenant 31 Rep 324 Posts Drives: 2014. 640 ix Vert Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 640 ix Con ... [0.00] 2014 BMW 640 ix Vert [0.00]	Went with the 19s, all season Live in NYC, long weekends (winter and summer) in northern Vermont. One car family. Kids now done with college. Trading 5 GT for the vert. Still not sure if I'll dump the run flats for Michelin AS 3s or Conti DWS or just try the OEMs to start But I'll be driving it in snow so we'll see. Last edited by WWnyc; 12-12-2013 at 09:56 PM.. Reason: Spelling
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