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MELBOURNE RED OR NOT
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I am in the process of buying a March 2016 Z4 2.0i in red.
The garage tell me the car is in Melbourne Red non metallic.
I always thought Melbourne Red was a metallic colour and
that this Z4 might be just crimson red. The vehicle document
just gives red.
Can anyone advise me on this matter?
Thank you.
The garage tell me the car is in Melbourne Red non metallic.
I always thought Melbourne Red was a metallic colour and
that this Z4 might be just crimson red. The vehicle document
just gives red.
Can anyone advise me on this matter?
Thank you.
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If you can get the VIN number from the garage there are web sites that will give you the full build spec and options from the VIN.
There should also be a sticker on the car giving the paint code (I think it’s under the bonnet)
There should also be a sticker on the car giving the paint code (I think it’s under the bonnet)
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Melbourne red isn't metallic
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Ask them to confirm the paint code (door shuts/under the bonnet)
Paint code for Melbourne Red is A75
Paint code for Crimson Red is A61
Paint code for Melbourne Red is A75
Paint code for Crimson Red is A61
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My F20 1 series was Melbourne Red and it most definitely was metallic.
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My F22 is Melbourne red and in normal (dull) conditions you would think it’s non metallic but on the rare occasions the sun shines up here then it does pick up the metallic elements in the paint.
You don’t see many E89’s in red. I like the colour but wanted something different from my ‘daily’ so went orange (the best colour)
You don’t see many E89’s in red. I like the colour but wanted something different from my ‘daily’ so went orange (the best colour)
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Silverstar wrote: ↑Sat Feb 15, 2020 12:06 amMy F20 1 series was Melbourne Red and it most definitely was metallic.
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On my programme Melbourne and Crimson come up as normal reds,
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Ask the question on Google and the answer is that A75 (which is what mine is) is Melbourne Red Metallic. Could there also be a Melbourne Red which is non metallic just to cause confusion?
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Melbourne Red is Metallic, i had 35is in it.
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My 335d is Melbourne Red.
In normal light you can't really tell, but on a sunny day, especially with my nose up close polishing, I can see the metallic fleck.
Kind of a ninja metallic
In normal light you can't really tell, but on a sunny day, especially with my nose up close polishing, I can see the metallic fleck.
Kind of a ninja metallic
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I think the Crimson red was discontinued on the Z4 about 2011, Melbourne red is definitely metallic
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Lynchy wrote: ↑Sat Feb 15, 2020 12:48 amWhat programme are you using? it most definitely is metallic but as others have pointed out it's quite a mild metallic sometimes when you look at it you can't see the metallic flakes. It's a gorgeous colour though. It's the only thing I miss from my 1 SeriesSilverstar wrote: ↑Sat Feb 15, 2020 12:06 amMy F20 1 series was Melbourne Red and it most definitely was metallic.
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On my programme Melbourne and Crimson come up as normal reds,
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Silverstar wrote: ↑Sat Feb 15, 2020 11:17 amIt does have a pearl tint to it I agree but isn't classed as a metallic colourLynchy wrote: ↑Sat Feb 15, 2020 12:48 amWhat programme are you using? it most definitely is metallic but as others have pointed out it's quite a mild metallic sometimes when you look at it you can't see the metallic flakes. It's a gorgeous colour though. It's the only thing I miss from my 1 SeriesSilverstar wrote: ↑Sat Feb 15, 2020 12:06 am My F20 1 series was Melbourne Red and it most definitely was metallic.
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On my programme Melbourne and Crimson come up as normal reds,
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Lynchy wrote: ↑Sat Feb 15, 2020 11:26 amWhen I ordered my 1 Series the brochure stated metallic, so I think it is. It also appears in the configurator under metallics.Silverstar wrote: ↑Sat Feb 15, 2020 11:17 amIt does have a pearl tint to it I agree but isn't classed as a metallic colour
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Ok, let's agree to disagree