Visit to M Studio in Garching (BMW M HQ). Compared Yas Marina Blue w/ San Marino Blue

Pure · 04-25-2014, 05:55 AM

I would go by without thinking San Marino 2 times.
The color is amazing !

spool twice · 04-25-2014, 06:33 AM

San Marino Blue FTW, I parked my Interlagos Blue M3 next to an M6 GC in San Marino Blue, I'm amazed at how much "depth" the color has, the clearcoat seems substantially thicker, like the paint was given an extra polishing before being sent off to shipping.

Interestingly, I feel the same way about Interlagos versus Lemans. Interlagos has a clearcoat that appears thicker than Lemans based on the depth of the shine on it. I'm not sure if the real reason behind this, may it's just the type of paint? Metallic qualities? Clearcoat thickness?

However, I think I would still rock YMB, so long as the interior is that silver color; looks like a show car.

WAY · 04-25-2014, 06:48 AM

I've had Monte Carlo on a X5M, Estoril in a M135i, so Yas Marina must be the logical choice???

bradleyland · 04-25-2014, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by neverbeentoofast

Mine is an Omega Speedmaster "Racing" in yellow - do I need to go with AY for that?

Now there's a young man's watch! And yes, you absolutely should

What color should I pair with my Milgauss?

Tonymiabmw · 04-25-2014, 09:07 AM

Pesonally I think San Marino looks like a old farts color.

ake · 04-25-2014, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by parky1215

Join our YMB group

Haha... I was one of the YMB "group" founders I guess.
Then I switched to MG... but I'm back!
This time I'll be sticking around

ake · 04-25-2014, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jwasson68

I changed my color from SO to YMB and my production date slipped from week 25 to week 48! not cool.

Just changed too, or reverted back to the original color.
But no shift in production week for me (at least as far as I can foresee it)... I'd be in rage if they had to move my ED date!

parky1215 · 04-25-2014, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ake

Haha... I was one of the YMB "group" founders I guess.
Then I switched to MG... but I'm back!
This time I'll be sticking around

Cool. Your config is similar to mine but I didn't select adaptive m suspension and driver assisyance.
passive suspension running somewhere between sport and sport+ on adaptive is perfect for me.
I don't need comfort mode on this car ever.

Zirenz2006 · 04-26-2014, 07:46 AM

Yas Marina looks awful in those photos

stealth.pilot · 04-26-2014, 09:29 AM

Has anyone ordered a Frozen Grey yet?

ake · 04-26-2014, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by stealth.pilot

Has anyone ordered a Frozen Grey yet?

Frozen colors are not available until next year.

MpowerLex · 04-26-2014, 07:44 PM

My 2015 M3 Order is in. Tell me what y'all think.

EuroBlu · 05-05-2014, 10:58 PM

I've got a YMB M3 on order for ED in June.

Blue cars always rule in my book, this one replaces the Montego Blue 335i I've had since '07. I don't mind cars that stand out but YSB appears a tad light to be a good shade in most of the pics here.

Does anyone know if there's SoCal dealer that has one to check out?

Now if it looks just like it does on the cover on May's Automobile then that's another story!

tuareg67 · 05-06-2014, 08:24 AM

you cann not get any frozen colors yet ;-)

tuareg67 · 05-06-2014, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by NCSU2WFU

How much extra is the San Marino Blue going to cost you?

unfortunatly in germany its really expensive: 1450 € more than the normal metallic paint!

M4ever? · 05-06-2014, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by tuareg67

unfortunatly in germany its really expensive: 1450 € more than the normal metallic paint!

Would you please tell me when you placed your order, and how di that color finally affected the delivery?

jc05e46m3 · 05-06-2014, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ElLoCoM3

My 2015 M3 Order is in. Tell me what y'all think.

My exact order except F80 vs. F82. Solid Choices.

LSM · 05-11-2014, 03:49 PM

San Marino Blue is an amazing color in sunlight not well captured in those photos...YMB not my taste, too baby blue...

tooch · 05-11-2014, 08:53 PM

I really like that SM blue. wish they offered more colors at launch

jc05e46m3 · 05-13-2014, 11:22 AM

I went with YMB, but man, I really wish they had released Santorini Blue for these.

rubber_ducky · 05-21-2014, 11:36 AM

I'd love to see a YMB car parked next to a P-car in gulf blue.

boogie1 · 06-17-2014, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by mashoutposse

Next to a more serious blue, YMB looks especially bad. LSB is BMW's best "crazy" blue.

I'm with you on this, and why if i go that route i feel like id have to do the ccb as I've seen pics and when u look at the blue brake and then go back to the car its hard to take the color serious, but i do really like it and its between that and mineral grey for me.

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LSM Lieutenant Colonel 1118 Rep 1,809 Posts Drives: 2024 Porsche 911 GTS Cab Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	San Marino Blue is an amazing color in sunlight not well captured in those photos...YMB not my taste, too baby blue... __________________ 2024 Porsche 911 GTS Cabriolet
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