Official SAN MARINO BLUE G80 M3 / G82 M4

jpsimon · 09-18-2022, 07:24 AM

It was $4500 for me, maybe it differs by market.

moonluv810 · 09-18-2022, 08:52 AM

Some of us lucked out and got the $3,750 discounted rate during the 50 Jahre celebration. Not sure if they're still running this.

geko29 · 09-18-2022, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by moonluv810

Some of us lucked out and got the $3,750 discounted rate during the 50 Jahre celebration. Not sure if they're still running this.

My understanding is the discount applies to any car built between March 2022 and March 2023, that is equipped with the 50th anniversary badges. Those badges are free on M cars, so you get the full $750 discount. On non-Ms, there's a $200 upcharge for the badges, so the effective discount drops to $550.

inmidoutsole · 09-20-2022, 01:47 PM

currently on holidays in switzerland, in love with the mountain passes

moonluv810 · 09-20-2022, 04:07 PM

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currently on holidays in switzerland, in love with the mountain passes

Amazing!

FranckF1 · 09-22-2022, 10:39 AM

Oh my.... this is stunning! Love the combo with the wheels...

bmw noob · 09-23-2022, 10:37 AM

Mmmmm

Game · 09-23-2022, 12:17 PM

I have thoroughly enjoyed this thread. Gorgeous color. Wish I could see it next to MBB in the flesh.

bmw noob · 09-23-2022, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Game

I have thoroughly enjoyed this thread. Gorgeous color. Wish I could see it next to MBB in the flesh.

Lots of threads around showing them next to each other, just have to search the entire forum. They both look better in person, but at least you can compare them in a given picture.

MBB appears as slightly a lighter shade, and is absolutely pure blue. I would say both are equally saturated pigments, just a difference in undertones.

SMB appears a few shades darker because of the purple hints. The flake in SMB includes more "non-pure" blue shades which make it vary much more in different lights. There is a strong purple tint in many situations.

Can't go wrong with either.

Game · 09-23-2022, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Game

I have thoroughly enjoyed this thread. Gorgeous color. Wish I could see it next to MBB in the flesh.

Lots of threads around showing them next to each other, just have to search the entire forum. They both look better in person, but at least you can compare them in a given picture.

MBB appears as slightly a lighter shade, and is absolutely pure blue. I would say both are equally saturated pigments, just a difference in undertones.

SMB appears a few shades darker because of the purple hints. The flake in SMB includes more "non-pure" blue shades which make it vary much more in different lights. There is a strong purple tint in many situations.

Can't go wrong with either.

Yeah I've seen the comparisons and both in person, but a side by side in person would be ideal!

But I do appreciate the input.

bmw noob · 09-23-2022, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Game

Yeah I've seen the comparisons and both in person, but a side by side in person would be ideal!

But I do appreciate the input.

You're totally correct, in person is the only way. Cameras just can't capture the changes in color tint due to the flake. For instance, that last closeup of my trunk doesn't represent any of the purple hue that was very visible in person.

Barathon · 09-24-2022, 09:52 AM

I still need to do a good photo shoot day, but agree cameras don't capture how great this color is.

Here are a couple pics.

Joachim · 09-24-2022, 10:45 AM

Two beauties in a beautiful environment! An eye candy for someone like me living in a bread-and-butter district.

moonluv810 · 09-24-2022, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Barathon

I still need to do a good photo shoot day, but agree cameras don't capture how great this color is.

Here are a couple pics.

Beautiful!

inmidoutsole · 09-25-2022, 08:56 AM

random stop on Grimselpass

moonluv810 · 09-25-2022, 09:00 AM

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random stop on Grimselpass

Amazing!!!!

jpsimon · 09-25-2022, 09:46 PM

Soon a front lip will compliment this rear.

bmw noob · 09-26-2022, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsimon

Soon a front lip will compliment this rear.

What did you end up ordering?

jpsimon · 09-26-2022, 01:45 PM

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What did you end up ordering?

I went with a replica 3D Design lip from RW Carbon (I had a replica 3D-Design rear diffuser on my previous F80 that fit perfectly from them). I'm not going to spend $2500+ on the real thing when it's going to get pummeled by rocks/salt/etc.

bmw noob · 09-26-2022, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsimon

I went with a replica 3D Design lip from RW Carbon (I had a replica 3D-Design rear diffuser on my previous F80 that fit perfectly from them). I'm not going to spend $2500+ on the real thing when it's going to get pummeled by rocks/salt/etc.

Oh man! That's awesome. I am very happy with the Unit17, but to be honest I prefer the look of the 3d design. I wish o was patient enough to wait for a replica of it.

jpsimon · 09-26-2022, 05:47 PM

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Oh man! That's awesome. I am very happy with the Unit17, but to be honest I prefer the look of the 3d design. I wish o was patient enough to wait for a replica of it.

I wasn’t in love with a lot of the options out there so I just waited. This lip is about 3 weeks out or so. Obviously will post pics asap once it’s in

R44 Performance · 09-27-2022, 08:30 AM

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I'm finding out that San Marino is a gorgeous color, but SMB owners are a bunch of slackers. Can't believe we don't have an official thread for our color yet.

😂😂😂😂

Let's get this thing going!

It is a great colour! Really suites the G80's

09-18-2022, 07:24 AM	#23
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09-18-2022, 08:52 AM	#24
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09-20-2022, 01:47 PM	#26
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09-22-2022, 10:39 AM	#28
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09-23-2022, 10:37 AM	#29
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09-24-2022, 09:52 AM	#34
Barathon Lieutenant 579 Rep 455 Posts Drives: 2022 M3 Comp xDrive Join Date: May 2016 Location: Dayton, OH iTrader: (0)	I still need to do a good photo shoot day, but agree cameras don't capture how great this color is. Here are a couple pics. Attached Images __________________ Current: 2022 ///M3 San Marino Blue, Comp, xDrive, Fjord Blue/Black --plus-- 2022 ///M440i Gran Coupe, Aventurin Red, Cognac Vernasca Past '20 X4 ///M Competition Toronto Red -- '16 ///M3 Tanzanite Blue, ZCP -- '15 ///M3 Mineral Grey
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