The agony of choosing color! Tanzanite or Yas Marina?

gatorfast · 03-14-2018, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

That's pretty unlikely. Here is the final breakdown for the E9x generation. Interlagos Blue - a color that, more than likely, has greater mass appeal than Yas Marina Blue - was handily outsold by white, black, gray, silver (as is typically the case with most production vehicles). We can expect the F8x generation to turn out similarly.

Color is obviously very subjective but I think the main gripe people had with interlagos blue was it was too purplish. I know I didnt like it for that reason. Lemans blue on the other hand was beautiful and truly "blue".

mkoesel · 03-14-2018, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by gatorfast

Color is obviously very subjective but I think the main gripe people had with interlagos blue was it was too purplish. I know I didnt like it for that reason. Lemans blue on the other hand was beautiful and truly "blue".

Sure. Although Le Mans sold even less than Interlagos. However, it did have a slight disadvantage since it wasn't available until the second model year.

In any case, even when you combine the sales of both of those blues, they are still outsold by white, black, gray, and in the case of the E90, silver as well.

Ibiza · 03-14-2018, 10:06 AM

My biased vote is for Tanzanite, and if ordering ZCP then BLACK 666M rims, otherwise the black ZCP trim bits will clash with the silver wheels. Ibiza'swife is an interior designer and was very impressed with black 666M with X10. Attached some biased photos from ED and then PCD in the sun, last photo is a comparison to the silver front X5M 21" rim, Long Beach Blue under the SC coastal sun. Both vehicles have IND painted front reflectors.

jschulz79 · 03-14-2018, 10:35 AM

Obviously this all comes down to personal preference. But in my opinion, the question is what kind of personality you have. If you like your car to grab people's attention...YMB is the way to go. If you want to fly more under the radar, go with Tanzanite. I went back and forth on the YMB for a while before I finally pulled the trigger back in December. I absolutely love it now. It looks amazing with carbon fiber and I constantly get comments on how beautiful it is. To me, the Tanzanite is closer to black / gray / silver, in that it still looks great, but doesn't really standout.

IM2C · 03-14-2018, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by f80

Could you please elaborate, especially since we are both in FL and see our cars under same lighting conditions. Thanks!

lol dont read too much into it, I am just saying I like Tanz more than YMB. I bought my car CPO and color wasnt that important to me. A YMB one popped up at the right price so I got it. But if I was ordering new it wouldnt have been my first choice. I have just seen a lot of Tanz pics on here lately and with silver or brown interior and silver wheels I think it looks awesome and classy.

I will say though the best part about YMB is it certainly shows the lines very well and makes it obvious it is an M car whereas dark colors like black tend to blend in and make the unique M features such as the wheel arches and hood bulge difficult to see, especially from a distance.

That makes sense. I was curious if you had YMB regrets.

IM2C · 03-14-2018, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jschulz79

Obviously this all comes down to personal preference. But in my opinion, the question is what kind of personality you have. If you like your car to grab people's attention...YMB is the way to go. If you want to fly more under the radar, go with Tanzanite. I went back and forth on the YMB for a while before I finally pulled the trigger back in December. I absolutely love it now. It looks amazing with carbon fiber and I constantly get comments on how beautiful it is. To me, the Tanzanite is closer to black / gray / silver, in that it still looks great, but doesn't really standout.

My personality is 100% TB, but every time I saw YMB I thought this is THE color I want my next car to be.
That's why I'm on the fence.

IM2C · 03-14-2018, 11:32 AM

So what's the consensus on the wheel color? Silver with TB, right?

IM2C · 03-14-2018, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Ibiza

My biased vote is for Tanzanite, and if ordering ZCP then BLACK 666M rims, otherwise the black ZCP trim bits will clash with the silver wheels. Ibiza'swife is an interior designer and was very impressed with black 666M with X10. Attached some biased photos from ED and then PCD in the sun, last photo is a comparison to the silver front X5M 21" rim, Long Beach Blue under the SC coastal sun. Both vehicles have IND painted front reflectors.

I'm loosing sleep over wheel color now. I think my life was easier when I was into black cars...

N52 Moistenor · 03-14-2018, 01:16 PM

Tanzanite without even thinking about it.

DML · 03-14-2018, 02:59 PM

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And yes, the silver wheels go better - wish they offered the 19s in silver with the CP. Would be a stunning car.

Noooooooo! That's another dilemma I had. Silver vs black 666 on TB.

God damn it.

Silver much easier to clean, black 666ers, difficult.

gatorfast · 03-14-2018, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

In you combine the sales of both of those blues, they are still outsold by white, black, gray, and in the case of the E90, silver as well.

I have no doubt about that as most cars on the road fall into the black/white/gray spectrum. Look no further than BMW's color pallets on many of the models it offers and you will have 10 different shades of black/white/gray available compared to maybe one red or one blue. Obviously "neutrals" if you want to call them that are the safe/preferred color choice of most people.

Time Lord · 03-14-2018, 04:09 PM

I’m surprised people even picked yas, they are everywhere! 5 our of 4 M3s in my area are YAS!

Dime a dozen

knepsterd · 03-14-2018, 04:38 PM

Yas is so played out go with TB

Rollrate · 03-14-2018, 05:08 PM

Go ahead, make my day with YAS . My TB gets more valuable.

espho · 03-14-2018, 06:07 PM

I have an 2018 t-blue comp pack with silver wheels and silver stone extended. You know my choice. Here are 3 different photos in 3 different light scenarios... this should help your decision [IMG][/IMG][IMG][/IMG]

IM2C · 03-14-2018, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by espho

I have an 2018 t-blue comp pack with silver wheels and silver stone extended. You know my choice. Here are 3 different photos in 3 different light scenarios... this should help your decision [IMG][/IMG][IMG][/IMG]

Pure class! Thank you.

espho · 03-14-2018, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by f80

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Originally Posted by espho

I have an 2018 t-blue comp pack with silver wheels and silver stone extended. You know my choice. Here are 3 different photos in 3 different light scenarios... this should help your decision [IMG][/IMG][IMG][/IMG]

Pure class! Thank you.

I also like to be super low key... this blue is just that.

hinckley · 03-14-2018, 07:42 PM

Tanzanite with Golden Brown interior is simply beautiful. A very classy combo.

rakusak · 03-14-2018, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Rollrate

Go ahead, make my day with YAS . My TB gets more valuable.

Haha, I was going to have the same but opposite answer. I picked Yas for the Texas heat, though I love both. BMW has a lot of good blues to be honest.

Nikolas · 03-14-2018, 08:09 PM

Yas is a dedicated M color. Tanzanite is very nice, but maintenance will be higher. I went through the exact same thing and ordered Yas. ED getting closer!

Nikolas · 03-14-2018, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by hinckley

Tanzanite with Golden Brown interior is simply beautiful. A very classy combo.

I ordered Yas & golden brown!

ImGoingPlaces · 03-14-2018, 10:33 PM

YAS is so played out

View Poll Results: YMB or Tanzanite
Tanzanite Blue	186	60.59%
Yas Marina Blue	121	39.41%
Voters: 307. You may not vote on this poll

03-14-2018, 10:06 AM	#25
Ibiza Colonel 3599 Rep 2,858 Posts Drives: 22 G83 comp & 2024 X5 M60 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: On the run.... iTrader: (0)	My biased vote is for Tanzanite, and if ordering ZCP then BLACK 666M rims, otherwise the black ZCP trim bits will clash with the silver wheels. Ibiza'swife is an interior designer and was very impressed with black 666M with X10. Attached some biased photos from ED and then PCD in the sun, last photo is a comparison to the silver front X5M 21" rim, Long Beach Blue under the SC coastal sun. Both vehicles have IND painted front reflectors. Attached Images __________________ 2022 G83 PCD & 2024 G05 S68 PCD Retired:2021 F95 ZCP PCD,2018 F85 PCD,2018 F83 ZCP- ED/PCD, 2015 X5 50i PCD, 2015 435 vert ED, 2011 X3 PCD, 2011 335is vert ED/PCD, 2007 X3is PCD, 2007 335i vert PCD, 2004 328i vert PCD
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jschulz79 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Troy, MI iTrader: (0)	Obviously this all comes down to personal preference. But in my opinion, the question is what kind of personality you have. If you like your car to grab people's attention...YMB is the way to go. If you want to fly more under the radar, go with Tanzanite. I went back and forth on the YMB for a while before I finally pulled the trigger back in December. I absolutely love it now. It looks amazing with carbon fiber and I constantly get comments on how beautiful it is. To me, the Tanzanite is closer to black / gray / silver, in that it still looks great, but doesn't really standout.
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03-14-2018, 01:16 PM	#31
N52 Moistenor Banned 20 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 2011 528i RWD Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Tanzanite without even thinking about it.
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Time Lord BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 125 Rep 698 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 ZCP Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NW Florida iTrader: (5)	I’m surprised people even picked yas, they are everywhere! 5 our of 4 M3s in my area are YAS! Dime a dozen
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03-14-2018, 04:38 PM	#35
knepsterd Major 376 Rep 1,168 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 BSM Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Yas is so played out go with TB
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Rollrate Private 99 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 ZCP Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Go ahead, make my day with YAS . My TB gets more valuable.
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espho Lieutenant 169 Rep 535 Posts Drives: 17 f80 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: philadelphia iTrader: (0)	I have an 2018 t-blue comp pack with silver wheels and silver stone extended. You know my choice. Here are 3 different photos in 3 different light scenarios... this should help your decision [IMG][/IMG][IMG][/IMG] Attached Images __________________ -espho
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hinckley Brigadier General 3493 Rep 3,213 Posts Drives: '24 M4C Conv Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (1)	Tanzanite with Golden Brown interior is simply beautiful. A very classy combo. __________________ CURRENT: '24 M4C Conv RETIRED : '23 M8C Conv \| '20 X4 M40i \| '18 M4 6MT \| '13 M5 6MT \| '08 550i 6MT \| '04 545i 6MT \| '98 540i 6MT \| '94 530i 5MT \| '84 528e 5MT Other retirees from Chevrolet, Buick, Subaru, Honda, Acura, Merkur(!), Volvo, Saab, Audi and Porsche
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03-14-2018, 08:09 PM	#42
Nikolas Colonel 313 Rep 2,576 Posts Drives: 996 TT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sierra Mountains iTrader: (0)	Yas is a dedicated M color. Tanzanite is very nice, but maintenance will be higher. I went through the exact same thing and ordered Yas. ED getting closer!
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ImGoingPlaces First Lieutenant 185 Rep 379 Posts Drives: AMG GTS Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	YAS is so played out
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