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

[NCSU2WFU]

Originally Posted by tuareg67

i d rather have a color that looks nice all the time.
i changed the order to san marino blue individual.
might take 2 weeks longer... but should be fine.
MG is a good choice also in my opinion....

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

[Ryan@IND]

Wow, having seen Yas Marina in person it looks nothing like any of those photos

[pb12]

Originally Posted by Andrew@IND

Wow, having seen Yas Marina in person it looks nothing like any of those photos

Andrew

Have you seen a photo that does capture it well? I have it on order, but reluctantly at this point.

Thanks!
M

[E36 PWR]

soccer moms are going to love it.

[parky1215]

Originally Posted by Andrew@IND

Wow, having seen Yas Marina in person it looks nothing like any of those photos

Originally Posted by pb12

Andrew

Have you seen a photo that does capture it well? I have it on order, but reluctantly at this point.

Thanks!
M

Does this picture look close to what ymb looks like in real life?
If it does, I made right choice. I love color and stance in this pic.

[imserious]

YMB reminds me of a blue I saw on a 2002 once. It was stunning and appropriate for the retro vibe of the car.

Even with the best inaccurate saturated photos of YMB, it doesn't look good on the M3/4.

[AJM4]

Originally Posted by EMpunker

It is interesting how much YMB changes with different lighting conditions.

This can be both a good thing and a bad thing.

Im waiting to see it in person this weekend at the NY show. EMpunker your garage is fully stocked, congrats on the amazing lineup

[ake]

Originally Posted by AJM3

Im waiting to see it in person this weekend at the NY show.

Nice. I need more pictures... if it wasn't a 10-12 hour drive I'd join you right away. Maybe I should just fly up to see the YMB and hope the trip is worth it.
Or just go back to the dealer and order it... what the heck, I take it and just know that it's going to be awesome.

[parky1215]

Originally Posted by ake

Nice. I need more pictures... if it wasn't a 10-12 hour drive I'd join you right away. Maybe I should just fly up to see the YMB and hope the trip is worth it.
Or just go back to the dealer and order it... what the heck, I take it and just know that it's going to be awesome.

Join our YMB group

[TheOne]

Boy! Oh boy !
YMB looks like the color of a very old bathtub in a very old house!!!

[TRD-PDX]

Hi, first time poster, long time lurker .

Spent some time at BMW World in Munich the other day, caught the F80 and F82 outside before being brought inside to the exhibition again after being washed/waxed I guess. Took a couple of photos (colors could be a little saturated, iPhone 5S)







Here's one from after they brought it back in:

[Jockey]

Looks great in those shots TRD. I especially like the one where it's half in the sun. Shows the color change really well.

If I decide to go crazy, it's YMB. If I chicken out, it'll be either SS or MW.

[Hello World]

Originally Posted by Tonymiabmw

Welcome to the club

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

[M3ryder55]

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.

congrats. SO is hideous

[M3ryder55]

Originally Posted by TRD-PDX

Hi, first time poster, long time lurker .

Spent some time at BMW World in Munich the other day, caught the F80 and F82 outside before being brought inside to the exhibition again after being washed/waxed I guess. Took a couple of photos (colors could be a little saturated, iPhone 5S)







Here's one from after they brought it back in:

these pics should get fused into the officially photo thread, great pics

along w/ the various other ones posted

color starting to grow on me

the F8X needs a crazy color.. I'm too pussy though

[Wah]

Originally Posted by AJM4

Im waiting to see it in person this weekend at the NY show. EMpunker your garage is fully stocked, congrats on the amazing lineup

No YMB at the NY auto show... only Black Sapphire M4, Silverstone M3, and a Mineral Grey M4 Convertible.

[Wah]

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.

wtf. thats crazy.

[spiney]

Having seen YMB both indoor and outside with sun and without; the color def changes; in direct sunlight it is very baby blue with subtle metallic grayish tint; when its cloudy; its a deeper blue. Either way its a interesting color.

[Tonymiabmw]

Originally Posted by E36 PWR

soccer moms are going to love it.

Yeah glad I will have back seats, me and the soccer moms have somewhere to lay down in the back.

[positiveions]

San Marino is one hot color. ANd it looks so hot on an M6.

[M3 n X5M]

The YMB has nothing on the San Marino Blue.

[neverbeentoofast]

Originally Posted by bradleyland

Exactly, SMB reminds me of a blue, two-tone Rolex Sub. Never seen one on a guy under 60 lol

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