MY22 G80 Tanzanite Blue II vs MY23 G80 San Marino Blue - side by side comparison pics

damnitBobby · 01-31-2023, 10:25 AM

Nice love the OEM 18 inch wheels. If price was no concern SMB for sure.

Really though I would choose the standard Portimao Blue that's only $650 extra. That's a great blue too and save the $5k.

SteveBucks · 01-31-2023, 12:57 PM

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SMB! Sun, no sun … it’s a head turner.

Couldnt agree more - SMB worth every penny - looks good in all lights

MachinesWithSouls · 01-31-2023, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by damnitBobby

Nice love the OEM 18 inch wheels. If price was no concern SMB for sure.

Really though I would choose the standard Portimao Blue that's only $650 extra. That's a great blue too and save the $5k.

I agree, which is what I did with mine. SMB is nicer but I couldn’t justify the price, or the wait.

Here’s mine with IB and Le Mans.

Asmedbeats · 01-31-2023, 08:52 PM

I have always loved BMW blues. San Marino Blue is the one color that no matter what lighting I saw it in it always stopped me in my tracks. So when I had the chance to order mine I sprung for it. Definitely a bit pricey but so worth it. Here are a bunch of pics in different lighting. Such a dynamic color!

docjavier · 02-01-2023, 12:24 PM

Can't wait for mine to get here.

MachinesWithSouls · 02-01-2023, 02:34 PM

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I have always loved BMW blues. San Marino Blue is the one color that no matter what lighting I saw it in it always stopped me in my tracks. So when I had the chance to order mine I sprung for it. Definitely a bit pricey but so worth it. Here are a bunch of pics in different lighting. Such a dynamic color!

It’s really the best blue. It took 6 months to get mine and I just couldn’t extend the wait any longer for individual. Beautiful!

Art__Vandelay · 02-02-2023, 06:55 AM

It's really just a matter of what you prefer. For those who want a popping color, SMB is definitely the better choice and TB is probably too understated or even dull for them. However, not everyone wants that and for those who prefer dark colors but miss the color effect in black and want a classy blue glow, TB is an excellent choice.

I love both colors in their own way.

ComingInHot · 02-02-2023, 05:17 PM

I love both colors

I have a TBII currently in the lineup. It’s tough to keep clean as all dark colors tend to be. It looks understated in the dark and pops in the light. Feels like you own two different vehicles

sahajesh · 02-03-2023, 10:55 AM

TB suits the SUV shape more, SMB for saloon/estate (wagon).

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damnitBobby Major 992 Rep 1,370 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Nice love the OEM 18 inch wheels. If price was no concern SMB for sure. Really though I would choose the standard Portimao Blue that's only $650 extra. That's a great blue too and save the $5k.
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docjavier Captain 1108 Rep 706 Posts Drives: G80 M3 F10 535i Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Key West iTrader: (0)	Can't wait for mine to get here. __________________ 2023 G80 M3 C/XD SMB, 2012 F10 535i M-Sport, BM3 stage 2. 2014 Porsche Cayenne GTS.
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Art__Vandelay Lieutenant Colonel 1952 Rep 1,511 Posts Drives: 2023 G80 M3 xDrive Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	It's really just a matter of what you prefer. For those who want a popping color, SMB is definitely the better choice and TB is probably too understated or even dull for them. However, not everyone wants that and for those who prefer dark colors but miss the color effect in black and want a classy blue glow, TB is an excellent choice. I love both colors in their own way.
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sahajesh Brigadier General 2294 Rep 4,451 Posts Drives: 2021 G05 X5 40i Tanzanite Blue Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sheffield, UK iTrader: (0)	TB suits the SUV shape more, SMB for saloon/estate (wagon).
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