Feeling blue... Azurite Black?

[Rocnic]

Anybody's two cents on Azurite Black?

There is an X5 and 435i GC at my local dealership in Carbon Black but nothing in Azurite Black. How do they compare and contrast?

[Deja_Vu]

I like Azurite Black. Some don't like the blue tint it has in the sun. If you like it, who cares? Just be warned that all blacks are a pain in the ass to keep clean and free of swirls. It'll be a while before I get another black vehicle.

[afadeev]

I saw Azurite Black car in person, and the color is gorgeous when clean: it's mostly dark blue in direct sunshine, but black-ish in shade or under overcast skies. The difference in hues works well to accentuate gorgeous F80 body shape.

If you are leaning towards darker colors, I would recommend seeking out a AB car on a dealer's lot, even if that requires driving a few hours. Or just go for it.

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Disclaimer: I would also vote to go with a fun color for the fun car (e.g.: SO ;-), but AB would have been my second choice.

[Brosef]

Azurite is one of the best colors available for this car without going full individual. because it has blue flakes instead of silver metallic flakes like Sapphire black, it has a much richer and nicer color in indirect lighting conditions (i.e. it looks like an inkier black), and then in direct light the blue flakes really come through. awesome combination

[Rocnic]

Thank you for all of the great feedback. The more thought I put into it, and the more pics I see, I'm leaning towards Azurite. Any members have pics they can share?

[SakhirM4]

Originally Posted by rocnica

Thank you for all of the great feedback. The more thought I put into it, and the more pics I see, I'm leaning towards azurite. Any members have pics they can share?

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1184230

[Orjan]

Pics of Azurite black (and a lot of other colors) on M3s and M4s is found here; http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=953954

[x.shell]

My 2 cents. Would I pay $2k extra for Azurite Black? Sure. Would I pay $5k extra for Carbon Black? No way jose.

[rr006rbc]

Azurite is similar to carbon only in the sense that it's a black w/ blue flakes. The Azurite just displays them more and shines better. Think of it as a diamond that has a higher clarity of color haha.

I would pay the add-on for Azurite. It looks spectacular under the sun (when it's clean for that one day after it is washed)

[s0ul]

Tanzanite Blue is really nice imo if you pair it with SS or OW. Cannot go wrong with either

[IM2C]

Originally Posted by ex o

My 2 cents. Would I pay $2k extra for Azurite Black? Sure. Would I pay $5k extra for Carbon Black? No way jose.

Unless op is considering Alpine White at no cost, Azurite Black is really only $1,400 more. Since were talking money, this is my 2c.

[nicknaz]

I'd go azurite over carbon black, but would want to compare closely to black sapphire first to make sure there was enough difference...

[AlpineE92M3]

My buddy just painted his project '84 Porsche 911 in Azurite black...needless to say the color is amazing! It is black but in the sunlight is where the color really comes through. The blue pearl pops in the sunlight. Black/blue, best of both worlds.

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by nicknaz

I'd go azurite over carbon black, but would want to compare closely to black sapphire first to make sure there was enough difference...

My guess is hes calling Black Sapphire Carbon Black. Azurite is way different and awesome!

[RickFLM4]

I have not seen Azurite in person but I have seen Carbon. Nice color but as others have stated no way would I spend $5K on it.

[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by dmk08

My guess is hes calling Black Sapphire Carbon Black. Azurite is way different and awesome!

Incorrect. Carbon black is another color. Been popular on F1x M Sport models. It is like carbon paper, the color that pops is purplish.

[PodDoc]

Here's another member's azurite. Looks stunning in the sun. I think its worth the assitional $1400 over Black Sapphire, but only if you have time to keep it clean and if you dont need to pass on another option to get it.

[997usa]

Originally Posted by rocnica

Anybody's two cents on Azurite Black vs Carbon Black?

There is an X5 and 435i GC at my local dealership in Carbon but nothing in Azurite. How do they compare and contrast?

I had Azurite black on my M5 - LOVE LOVE LOVE the color.

[RobbyMack]

BMW Monterey had an azurite f80 with Cohiba interior a few months back. It was epic. I almost bought it on the spot until the Mrs reminded me Id never be able to keep it clean enough. IMHO I'd pay the up charge for azurite as its "different" enough from the standard colors to be worth a slight premium.

[64-bit]

Man the only color I would pay $2k for is Atlantis Blue (if that is the correct name)

[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by 64-bit

Man the only color I would pay $2k for is Atlantis Blue (if that is the correct name)

You'll have to pay $5k for that color.

[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by rocnica

Anybody's two cents on Azurite Black?

There is an X5 and 435i GC at my local dealership in Carbon Black but nothing in Azurite Black. How do they compare and contrast?

I think that you're missing the boat on paying for individual colors. The two that you've brought up are way too close to colors you can get for the normal metallic paint charge, or the "discounted individual" paints currently on offer.

I sent you a PM.