[F80] Official YAS MARINA BLUE F80 M3 Sedan Thread

[Lups]

Originally Posted by finnishjoe

Haha Kyllä herätti ihmetystä, kun yksi auto seurasi varmaan 20 kilsaa perässä. Säät on tosiaan ollut täysin roskaa lähiaikoina, mutta tämä viikko on ollut täyttä hellettä!

Sspyrops sorry for causing confusion - I travel a lot

No lol, mitä luulet että mä olisin tehny Ei ihan jokapäiväistä herkkua verolandiassa nämä ole.

It's still blue. and Spy this is what we from the north do, each of us speak at least three languages.

[GBPackerfan1963]

Originally Posted by Lups

No lol, mitä luulet että mä olisin tehny Ei ihan jokapäiväistä herkkua verolandiassa nämä ole.

It's still blue. and Spy this is what we from the north do, each of us speak at least three languages.

Voitko kaksi saat huoneen?

[Lups]

Originally Posted by GBPackerfan1963

Voitko kaksi saat huoneen?

Lol google can't translate Finnish at all

[GBPackerfan1963]

Originally Posted by Lups

Lol google can't translate Finnish at all

Dammit! WTH did I tell you?

[Lups]

Originally Posted by GBPackerfan1963

Dammit! WTH did I tell you?

Well, we won't be getting a room for sure!

finnishjoel let's give the old man his mystery, we Finns are cool like that!

[GBPackerfan1963]

Originally Posted by Lups

Well, we won't be getting a room for sure!

finnishjoel let's give the old man his mystery, we Finns are cool like that!

I'm sure @sedan_clan will be happy to hear that.

[finnishjoe]

Originally Posted by Lups

Well, we won't be getting a room for sure!

finnishjoel let's give the old man his mystery, we Finns are cool like that!

I was about to reserve one.. jokes, but in all seriousness we Finns do not take ourselves too seriously

[GBPackerfan1963]

Originally Posted by finnishjoe

I was about to reserve one.. jokes, but in all seriousness we Finns do not take ourselves too seriously

Damn, I must have some Finnish in me.

[Lups]

Originally Posted by finnishjoe

I was about to reserve one.. jokes, but in all seriousness we Finns do not take ourselves too seriously

Yup, we rock.

[MpowerLex]

I have a YMB/SO M3 available for immediate delivery! $500 off MSRP for all bimmerpost members!
321-377-0350 Lex

[jc05e46m3]

Originally Posted by MpowerLex

I have a YMB/SO M3 available for immediate delivery! $500 off MSRP for all bimmerpost members!
321-377-0350 Lex

^This is nice. And great color choices.

[Arcoril]

Originally Posted by finnishjoe

Test drove this yesterday for the whole day. I am at a loss for words so here are a few photos instead (Identical to my spec on order). iPhone pics only sorry!

Wow, YMB looks ridiculously good in those shots. Is that pretty representative of how it looks in real life? Or do the photos have a bit of saturation/processing?

[finnishjoe]

Originally Posted by Arcoril

Wow, YMB looks ridiculously good in those shots. Is that pretty representative of how it looks in real life? Or do the photos have a bit of saturation/processing?

That is how the color pics up on my iPhone 5S. I kept all photos totally stock with no processing to show how it looks raw through the camera. It was a very, very bright day.

[Blindside_137]

Originally Posted by finnishjoe

That is how the color pics up on my iPhone 5S. I kept all photos totally stock with no processing to show how it looks raw through the camera. It was a very, very bright day.

Wow. Truly outstanding! I love that color on the F80. Probably wouldn't have anything else.

[STooK]

I finally got to see YMB in person yesterday, however in a M4. It was love at first site in pictures for me, but after seeing it in person now I'm on the fence. Like some have said in the past, it was too baby blue...almost like the Tar Heels color. I have to see it on a F80 before I completely rule it out because I never liked it on the F82, only on F80.

If I were ordering a new M3 without seeing the car in person, my #1 choice was YMB. Now it's somewhere near the bottom with AY. So I STRONGLY suggest seeing the car in person before checking that box. Photos can't truly capture this color and it'll seem a lot lighter in person.

[Divio]

Driven by fellow Bimmerpost member @Arbee on Saturday in Pretoria, South Africa

:-)

[Arbee]

Originally Posted by Divio

Driven by fellow Bimmerpost member @Arbee on Saturday in Pretoria, South Africa

:-)

Thanks for posting @Divio and for taking the pics! You captured a lifetime memory for me.

Here is my review on the F80 M3:

The above smileys depict my exact reaction yesterday when a certain, kind hearted BMWFanatic handed me the keys to his few day old F80 M3. Firstly, thank you Babyboss for allowing me to drive your car. Your humbleness is greatly appreciated. Its not often someone you hardly know hands you the keys to his 1mil+ vehicle, heck anything for that matter.

Anyways, i had been nagging AK for some time to come visit him, he had been out of town etc and by coincidence he was available yesterday. Seeing that he lives down the road from the Dyno Venue, i had asked him to pop by.

Just as the last car was loaded onto the dyno, Yas Marina Blue drove in. There wasnt much of crowd, but everyone that was their was in WOW mode. The car was quickly surrounded by fanatics, Divio was in awe and started snapping away. The car is beautiful. I had seen a fellow fanatics in DBN, but at night. To be honest, i was not ecstatic about the colour until seeing it yesterday in sunlight. Although, still a little less glossy for me (i feel its a flat colour). Its blue, but those little gold sparkles just make it a whole lot special. To me, it was as if i was looking through the water of a clear blue ocean with the sand beneath sparkling into the sunlight.

The lines of the F80 M3 are aggressive, especially the front bumper. The huge air ducts on either side, that signature bulge on the bonnet and the carbon fibre roof. Not forgetting the M designed side mirrors. All nothing short of aggressive beauty. The stance is great on this car, although it could do with a bigger wheel. The wider fenders give it a sexy figure.

And then, Yas Arbee was handed the keys to Yas Marina!

I drove with AK in the passenger seat. Doc and Bilal jumped into the back. Started up and felt a little dissapointed, i expected a rumble or a bark. This was just, well, yeah its on!

DCT gearbox, engaged Reverse and turned the car. I must say, i am not use to the DCT gearbox at all but i got the hang of it quick. Especially as i needed to do a 5 point turn to get out of the parking lot.

As i drove out, Bernard335 was leaving so Divio snapped a couple a pics, i am sure he will post them up soon. I know he has one of me smiling from ear to ear.

Anyways, drove out of the complex and onto John Voster. Now, i must warn you, i dont have the money to replace this car so i drove it with respect. Also, being a few days old, with 150km on clock i didnt want to really man handle someone else's pride and joy.

Was in 2nd gear, pulled the car to 5000rpm, that instant feel of turbo power pushing you into your seat and then click to 3rd and she pops and revs more into the spot again. Click into and she just climbs up the speed levels. Literally, breathless!!!

From the dig, in 1. All necessary aids in check and switched ON. Feather the throttle and TC bites, car bogs and i change to second. I was feathering and TC was kicking in. Praise

Here is where my perception of where the exhaust changed completely. It barks, screams and shouts music to an enthusiasts ears. Even Doc said the sound and ease of driving makes him want to sell his F10 M5 for one of these. Literally, music to my ears. Windows were all up btw!

Through the gears, even at low speed in high gear she just picks up speed with ease. All this in comfort mode!!!

This particular one has and extra suspension pack (AK can confirm), didnt really get a chance to take it on bends but i did manage to make a U-Turn and power up as i got out of the turn, the car was well planted, i felt in control. Although it was not fast, the exit of the u-turn was executed with some increase in pressure from the right leg. All was good, she did exactly what i wanted her to, get out of their quick and easy.

I fell in love on the spot, one day, God Willing, i will own one!

The interior, Silverstone colour leather. Never seen it before but it really does compliment exterior colour well, i suppose its different as well. Those seats are dam comfy, when you jump in it grabs you and holds you tight. Probably a safety feature cos you need to be held tight in here. That feeling of safe and secure immediately wrapped around me.

Maybe Bilal and Doc can provide some info on the leg room and comfort from the back seat?

Again, a huge thanks to AK. You are a real gem of a person. Appreciate it.

Divio has a couple pics. Im sure he will share them.

Still Smiling!!!
Arbee

[HXL]

[smedin]

That is some sweet, sweet, sweetness, right there.

[gthirtyfizle]

YMB is DEFF the most photogenic color of them all. Pictures look much better than real life.

[serieD]

Originally Posted by gthirtyfizle

YMB is DEFF the most photogenic color of them all. Pictures look much better than real life.

I wholeheartedly disagree with you. Pictures don't do the color justice, not even at all. Can't stand when people want to make their opinions concrete.

[zmastaz]

Agreed. Pictures don't do this color even remote justice.