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      05-04-2011, 04:04 AM   #1
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does anyone know why the graphite color combination is no longer available on the bmw canada site? they still have it on the the usa one.. does this mean we will no longer be able to oder this color?
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On another forum, this color's manuf. ingredient can no longer be sourced (speculation is due to Japan earthquake), but there will be another similar to the original granite color due out for MY2012.



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does anyone know why the graphite color combination is no longer available on the bmw canada site? they still have it on the the usa one.. does this mean we will no longer be able to oder this color?
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On another forum, this color's manuf. ingredient can no longer be sourced (speculation is due to Japan earthquake), but there will be another similar to the original granite color due out for MY2012.
Stopped by the dealership and that is exactly what they told me. Said they had received a bulletin from BMW Canada and that the new replacement colour would be close to the original.
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^^
Mike, it does not affect your order, right ?

Better stock up some touch up paint as Graphite 1 may no longer be available down the road.

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Here is the blog that they were talking about Graphite 1 & 2 ..... esp. post # 11 & # 18

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=535770

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      05-04-2011, 06:31 PM   #6
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just confirmed with my dealer as well... he said that the new paint will be under the code B90 while the original was A90.

was told that this only affects cars produced in may onwards and that there would be practically no way to tell the difference in color
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So are we with the original sophisto gray going to have problems down the road if for example we had an accident or needed some paint job??

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      05-05-2011, 05:44 AM   #8
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Good question but no real answer for now. If not, take my suggestion .... stock up the touch up paint stick
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