You may think Austin Yellow was a common color on the F80 M3 (because it was a launch color specific to that M3/4) but it wasn't:
1102 Austin Yellows out of 34677 global F80 M3s = 3.17%
Even Yas Marina Blue wasn't really that common (despite the launch color designation):
3937 Yas Marina Blues out of 34677 global F80 M3s = 11.35%
We BMW enthusiasts tend to notice the launch-color versions of these cars because we're watching for them / seeing BMWs all the time. Some of your perception that the launch colors are common may be a function of where you live. Big metropolitan areas tend to have more M3/M4s in general (more concentrated income in populated areas). Smaller cities/towns and rural areas that have less concentrated income will have fewer M3/4s and hence, less chance to see ANY of these cars (including the launch colors!) I almost NEVER see a Yas Marina Blue or Austin Yellow M3/4 in the flesh!
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2023 M3: Isle of Man Green
2021 X7 40i: Phytonic Blue
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