07-10-2020, 03:30 PM | #1 |
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Marina Bay Blue Metallic...
I am purchasing an X5M sight unseen and it is in MBBM. Can anyone on here tell me which blue it is the most similar too or a photo comparison? (Estoril, LBB, etc.)
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07-10-2020, 04:02 PM | #2 |
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To my eye it seems similar to Le Mans Blue (LMB)... Where would MBBM fit in the color scheme below?
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07-10-2020, 05:03 PM | #3 |
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I would say it’s very close to Lemans blue but with a little more pop. It’s like a mix of Lemans Blue and San Marino Blue. Its simply the best BMW blue in my opinion.
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I agree with Alan. You won't be disappointed with MBB, the color is incredible!
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07-11-2020, 09:08 AM | #5 |
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To my eye, it’s virtually the same at SMB.
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07-11-2020, 09:31 AM | #6 |
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Thanks for the input, I appreciate it. I went to three dealerships and none of them had a MBBM in stock but they did have the little plastic swatches that do not do any good in showcasing what it actually looks like a vehicle. Comparison:
SMB: LMB:
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07-11-2020, 10:24 AM | #7 |
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Yeah you won’t be disappointed. MBB is such a beautiful color in person. San Marino has this almost chrome like pop to it under the sun with the green/silver flakes. MBB has some of that but less and with more blue tone. It’s the perfect combination imo.
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Either way you’ll be fine. Most cars on the road are white, grey or black. You’ll stand out.
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07-11-2020, 12:38 PM | #9 |
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Thank you. I just wanted to have a better visual image and do not want to end up with something similar to LBB or MCB. Both are a bit too vibrant for my taste.
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Congratulations, you're getting close! .
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Marina Bay Blue M5 next to a San Marino Blue M4
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Nailed it! This is exactly what I was looking for. Something that really shows the difference or lack thereof. Thank you! I appreciate the help.
From what you saw does the Shadowline trim color clash with the blue or does it all flow and come together well?
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The shadowline trim looks great with the MBB!
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Nobody does blue like BMW.
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It looks even better in person I've got so many compliments on my mbb m5
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Here is the $140k question... Anyone on here regret this color? Since it is a daily driver... Did the novelty wear off?
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I've only had my X5M for a few weeks, but I am in love with MBB.
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MBB makes the F95 as far as I’m concerned. I switched from my original M50i order mostly because I wanted MBB color. I get so many looks with this car. I think if you want to be low key and incognito then maybe this color isn’t the best option. The F95 is a big car with a lot of mass so it stand out in a color like this.
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UK X5M MBB - drool!
UK BMW enthusiast my X5M MBB is on order, due mid-August, my dealer has the 1st X5M as a demo and asked me if i wanted a look (I refused a test drive as i've already got my own X5M MBB on order and don't want to drive it before i receive it!!)
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for the eagle-eyed reader ... my X5 40i bought in December 2018 is in the top-right of the final photo!!
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