[f82fanatic]

Originally Posted by gofast182

There's no question Tanzanite looks stunning in the sun but as soon as the ideal lighting conditions go away it looks very flat and you'll be wondering what you spent the extra money on. For that reason I'd pick Phytonic.

I had a Tanzanite blue M3. Can confirm. Amazing in the sun, especially when clean.

Very flat and muted otherwise.

Would definitely take it over Pythonic though.

[wj100]

Currently deciding between Tanzanite and Phytonic blue for an X3 M40i. I'm leaning towards Tanzanite but am a bit worried about the upkeep. Obviously I know it's a darker color and what goes along with that trade off, but I've also seen some conversations about Tanzanite being "soft"?

I used to wash my cars by hand, but the reality is that this one will spend some time at the car wash. For Tanzanite blue owners, any additional feedback about living with the color that may be helpful?

Much appreciated...

[CGG]

I have Tanzanite blue - certainly do not find it to be a "soft" paint. To date, I have not found any swirl marks on the paint although I generally hand wash my cars.

If you intend to use a car wash with automatic brushes you can rest assured that you will get swirl marks - it is inevitable. Tanzanite blue is a dark colour and the swirls will definately show. I would suggest you either anticipate you will live with the marring or get a white car which does not show swirls as much.

[JayInVa]

As many have said, at the end of the day it's a personal preference. If you prefer the more traditional blue route, then Phytonic blue is the way to go. It will always be that "blue vehicle" no matter what, and many want that.

However, with the Tanzanite Blue, you're going to get a color shifting blue of sorts. Depending on the lighting, you may get a dark blue, a deep violet blue. a flat dark blue, or even a black. The metallic in the paint really pops in the sun as many have said. Having had this color myself for the past several years, I have zero complaints and wouldn't have changed my decision if given another chance.

Honestly, both colors of blue are on the darker side, so the upkeep in terms of washing is probably going to be the same. Softer paint? I'd say from my own experience and from what I've read around here that's the case with all the 2019 X5s and on. But maybe BMW has corrected that in 2021/2022? I'm guessing not though - I have no idea.

[speedyman]

Originally Posted by ikheetleon

I was in doubt between mineral white and tanzanite blue. Dealer had the blue on the lot. I liked it a lot and went with Tanzanite. Will pick it up friday.

Both great colors. For me it was a coin toss and ended up with Mineral White which works well here in SW FL.

[Watboy]

The forums made me want Tanzanite, but only Phytonic blue was available. I was worried the lighter blue would not look good on a big X5. But I will say the Phytonic looked much better in person than in the photos. Its darker than I thought it would be, and in dark/overcast/ golden hour settings, it looks fantastic. Its also unmistakably blue in every lighting condition, in a good way.

[Luminor513]

Tanz is a special color. Definitely looks best in sunlight, looks much darker in shade. Almost looks like a bluer version of carbon black. Is it work 2k? That's a personal choice. If I was choosing between Tanz or Phytonic, I would definitely go Tanz, in a lease you are talking about a trivial amount extra in the monthly payment, so the cost is almost a moot point.

[JimVR4]

I have the Phytonic and I love it.

[Nnagiub]

Phytonic blue

[Nnagiub]

Phytonic blue with different lighting conditions and cleaner

[khal]

Originally Posted by Kief

Here's both side by side...my X3M40i was Phytonic and my M3 was Tanzanite. I would go Tanzy all day long!! I have more if interested. Don't mind Stanley!

Hi there
I know you post this in 2020 , I ordered this color tanzanite it’s Beautiful color how’s with now after 2 years now ???

[cellarrat]

Originally Posted by JimVR4

I have the Phytonic and I love it.

I have the same combo, in and out, and love it. Very happy with the choice

[eelnoraa]

Hmm based on side by side pictures, I will take phytonic. I do like deeper blue, but The purpleish tint is not my favorite. Maybe something like Topaz will be my optimal color for a family car.

[cellarrat]

Originally Posted by eelnoraa

Hmm based on side by side pictures, I will take phytonic. I do like deeper blue, but The purpleish tint is not my favorite. Maybe something like Topaz will be my optimal color for a family car.

in person there is no purple tint to my eye

[goobies818]

Here's my tanzanite parked next to a phytonic in a shopping mall garage

For a second…you'd think my car in the foreground looks black

[khal]

Originally Posted by FishJ

I've got a 2020 in tanzanite and I can also attribute it doesn't look like purple. Pretty much everyone who comments on the car also comments on how much they love the colour.

At night or even out of the sunlight it is dark. Not black, but very dark. In the light it is amazing look. The colour is just so deep.

I was comparing the different blues and I was worried I spent money on a colour upgrade that wouldn't be worth it but now I am so happy with it. Would not change it for anything. Just looks classy.

Would you mind to tell me after 2 years how the tanzanite blue doing with you ???????????

[buckybadger]

Mineral white.

[Kief]

Originally Posted by khal

Hi there
I know you post this in 2020 , I ordered this color tanzanite it's Beautiful color how's with now after 2 years now ???

I tend not to keep my cars very long, about a year, so I can't speak to how well TBM held up on the M3. But as a testament to how great TBM looks, I ordered it again with my M4

[Mojobaggins]

Picked up a 2019 X5 50i in Tanzanite just a couple of weeks ago.

[M40i4me]

A little over two years now with my wife’s Tanzanite blue X5 and paint still looks new with no swirls.