01-29-2023, 11:21 AM | #1 |
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MY22 G80 Tanzanite Blue II vs MY23 G80 San Marino Blue - side by side comparison pics
Featured on BIMMERPOST.com Before getting my car I test drove a used M3 in TBII and loved the color on a bright sunny day. I'm glad I went SMB but still think TBII is gorgeous. Shot with my Samsung S21, default settings.
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01-29-2023, 12:08 PM | #2 |
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Thanks for the photos.
I originally ordered mine TBII but changed my mind and switched to SMB in Nov, that pushed my production from WK3 to WK8. I think I will be happy with my choice, can't wait.
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01-29-2023, 04:11 PM | #3 |
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TBII here, wished I had gone with SMB, TBII is a nice color, but just doesn't pop like SMB.
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01-30-2023, 09:37 AM | #4 |
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Color being such a personal choice - there is only a decision which leads one to smile and appreciate the choice.
For me, SMB is an incredible color. Thanks for sharing! |
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01-30-2023, 09:47 AM | #5 |
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TB II is a nice color but SMB is better IMHO
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01-30-2023, 10:29 AM | #6 |
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I had the same for my build; initially I chose TBII but moved to Individual SMB. I think you made the right choice and you'll love it!
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01-30-2023, 02:44 PM | #7 |
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I owned an F80 in San Marino and now have an M340i in TB II... Tanzanite can look very flat a lot of the time, it needs direct sunlight to come alive, whereas San Marino looks special in all lights.
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01-30-2023, 02:51 PM | #8 |
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Doth mine eyes deceive me or do we have two G80s sitting next to each other both on 824Ms? They look great.
(TB II and SMB also look great 👍 |
01-30-2023, 02:53 PM | #9 |
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Had the same dilemma when I ordered my M5 went with tanzanite, sometimes think did I make the right choice but I think I did
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Agree. San Marino comes alive in all light. It is very close to Portimao Blue which I got on my car, after much deliberation between the PB and the TB II. Luckily my dealer got a TB II and PB at the same time in May 22 and I had them do the same thing as you did with SM and TB II. The online colors in Configurator just don't do these awesome BMW colors justice IMHO.
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01-30-2023, 02:53 PM | #11 |
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Thanks for posting, OP. Both lovely hues. I had Tanz in a M340i and was in the market for G80 until the dreaded imposition of ID8, so ended up in a Marina Bay F90 (which resembles SMB under certain lights). Tanz is exquisite and classy, but a true labour of love to keep in condition!
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TB ll here as well. Coming from an F90 M5 in Marina BB, I love the way San Marino catches your eye. I really wish I pressed the button on it.
Don't I get me wrong, I really love how my TB II really pops in the sun, on overcast days and dusk however not so much...that's when the San Marino want/ jealously really kicks in!🤢 (hence the stadium floodlights in garage!🤣
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01-30-2023, 03:07 PM | #13 |
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I went with TB II for my I4 M50.
The other choices required individual pain. Although SMB is great, it wasn't enough to get me to drop another $3k on top of what TB II costs. Now merino leather, I sprung for that. I saw a 8 series with TB II and cognac leather.
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I love BMW Blues!! A few of the ones we owned to compare.
Tanzanite, SMB, Estoril and Portimao along with Alfa Misano Blue. |
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TB can be very pretty. I like it better on the X cars like my M40i.
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San Marino Blue reminds me a lot of Interlagos Blue.
Not the best lighting, but you can see IB is a few shades darker than SMB, while still a lot lighter than TBII. |
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TB is so hard to keep looking good and clean. Great color, but the upkeep wasn’t worth it. Here’s mine getting PPF and ceramic when I first got it years ago. Never looked that good again!
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I slightly prefer the SMB. It’s grown on me a lot lately. It’s classy yet still has a nice blue shine to it that isn’t missed.
TB II loses more of the blue but that also gives it more of a subtle and sophisticated presence. There’s a bit of the Carbon Black effect to it. A little less aggressive than the SMB but more classy. That would go well with the white or silverstone interior. They’re both absolutely gorgeous and suit the car perfectly.
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SMB is indeed much more vibrant. Here’s IB on an E90. I feel like the new IB on the G80 is a little lighter.
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TBII is the win for me. Absolutely love the color. The only other one I might have considered is Carbon Black....maaaaaaybe Hera Mica....but I didn't want to shell out for the extra full individual package. TBII scratches the itch something fierce and I love the color.
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SMB! Sun, no sun … it’s a head turner.
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