I am ordering a 550i in the next few weeks. I love an M5 color "Indianapolis Red Metallic". Unfortunately, it is not listed on the E60 colors (nor is any red). Any way to get it? Special order, throw $$$ at the dealer, anything?

Intro: First time poster, long time lurker. Bought my first BMW in 1986, a 325es. Since then have owned a 325i, 525i, 540i, another 540i. My current car is a 2003 E39 540i, the special sports edition they made that last year of the E39 (with the M spoiler, etc). I then Dinan'ed it, and now it is the sweetest driving BMW I have ever had. BUT . . . my four years are coming up, and it's time for something new. So the 550i has caught my eye (what else? ). I've pretty much spec'ed out what I want, the color is one of my few decisions left.

My last three cars have been sterling gray, titanium silver, and something-champagne-ish. Typical 5 colors. Time for something new! That Indy Red is my first choice, if not avail, prolly the dark blue.

Ok, enough rambling . . .

Stuart in Houston

PS: Great forum. I have read it for years, and feel like I know many of you, even though I have never posted. Thanks for a great community!