[terraphantm]

Originally Posted by ericthiele

Under the hood it says Schwartz 2. I am trying to figure out if the color is Jet Black or Carbon. This is a car im looking at purchasing, but can't quite tell form the photos. And the dealership is helpless.

I think that's Jet Black. My carbonblack M3 says "Carbon Schwarz" under the hood

[Dizzeep]

here i did a quick google search and found this: http://www.bmwinfo.com/23430.html hope this helps

[indohan]

Originally Posted by Dizzeep

I highly doubt that.... i found out mine along with the code in my engine bay like i previously stated in my previous post....

Provide the BMW dealer with VIN, they can tell you the ORIGINAL FACTORY color of the car.
Other than that, NO.
Because owner of the car has no legal obligation to report to dealer/DMV after repainting the car with any color he/she desires.

But yes, if you ask DMV what color is the car based on the given VIN, they won't be able to tell.
And yes, VIN has nothing to do with color code.
I did not disagree with you on that.

OP, easiest way to spot the difference is, inspect the color under the sun.
Carbon Black - under the sun, it's navy. After sunset, it's black.
Jet Black - under the sun, it's still black.

Good luck with the purchase!
Pick your color right!

[roadtrip1098]

Strut tower drivers side has the color and color code. If you want to know the original color, that's where you will find it.