[TORGUE]

Im debating of the color Sapphire or Carbon, in some photos i like the sapphire in others i don't like. i know it how the picture was taken but im don't know in a regular sunny day how it the color mayor of the time.

My dealer doesn´t have either.

[plutnicki]

Well, I can tell you that my M550 is Sapphire Black and my wifes 2017 X3 was Carbon Black. My car looks metallic black in pretty much all conditions. Her car looked dark blue in most conditions. She would argue that, despite BMW calling it "black", it was blue. The darkness and depth of that blue would change, but it always looked blue to her.

My car always looks black to me.

[MystroX5]

Carbon Black has a midnight blue way back in the paint behind layers of black and clear coat. It changes color depending on the light. Black at night and Batman blue in the day in direct sun but the curves and angels will be darker to black. It changes as you move. It’s BMW’s most stunning color and will look 10’ deep but it comes at a cost of showing dust more. There are no free rides.

Carbon Black:

[TORGUE]

Having both which one do you like more ?

Originally Posted by plutnicki

Well, I can tell you that my M550 is Sapphire Black and my wifes 2017 X3 was Carbon Black. My car looks metallic black in pretty much all conditions. Her car looked dark blue in most conditions. She would argue that, despite BMW calling it "black", it was blue. The darkness and depth of that blue would change, but it always looked blue to her.

My car always looks black to me.

[TORGUE]

Do you have video in a sunny day ?

Originally Posted by MystroX5

Carbon Black has a midnight blue way back in the paint behind layers of black and clear coat. It changes color depending on the light. Black at night and Batman blue in the day in direct sun but the curves and angels will be darker to black. It changes as you move. It’s BMW’s most stunning color and will look 10’ deep but it comes at a cost of showing dust more. There are no free rides.

Carbon Black:

[OzJedi]

My friend got a Sapphire black and I got Carbon black. I would any day go for Carbon black again. I like the way Carbon black changes shades in different lighting conditions whereas Sapphire black is always black no matter what!!

[TORGUE]

I don't like the purple "effect" this effect are for real or just in some pictures ?

Originally Posted by OzJedi

My friend got a Sapphire black and I got Carbon black. I would any day go for Carbon black again. I like the way Carbon black changes shades in different lighting conditions whereas Sapphire black is always black no matter what!!

[MystroX5]

Originally Posted by TORGUE

I don't like the purple "effect" this effect are for real or just in some pictures ?

No purple. Deep blue.

[MystroX5]

Originally Posted by TORGUE

Do you have video in a sunny day ?

sorry, no videos on a sunny day just garage cold and warm video starts.

[OzJedi]

Originally Posted by TORGUE

Do you have video in a sunny day ?

Not a full sunny day, taken in morning

https://1drv.ms/v/s!Ak5TdW0kOBnfmWW1UCns-DxUelpP

[plutnicki]

Originally Posted by TORGUE

Having both which one do you like more ?

Tough question, because one is black and one is (imo) dark blue.

They both look great freshly clean and waxed. They both show every single little bit of dirt, dust and scratch if you look a them hard. I lease, so I don't spend extra $ on PPF or anything like that.

I actually prefer my wife's 2019 Phytonic Blue X3 over either of them.

Carbon Black is a more interesting, complex color.

I have sworn an oath to myself that this Sapphire Black car will be my last Black car.

[330dMSXD]

Personal choice, but if you want a 'Black' Black it is Sapphire Black all the way.....which would be my choice

[Xeno]

To help the OP compare colors, here is black Sapphire that will finally get wax next weekend:

[Tim2189]

Carbon black all day

[Firstm31993]

Originally Posted by Tim2189

Carbon black all day

I just this conversation with my sales guy yesterday. My current 2017 X6 is black sapphire metallic. If you take care of the paint with a good wax and cleaning maintenance, it stays looking awesome even between washes. That said, we talked about the carbon blue fighting / clashing with the black too much. I've seen it on the road, and the only time it looks black is at night. I see a lot of the blue color during the daylight, which told me black is the way to go for me. The elegance of the black is what I'm going for.

[Tek-dad]

I ordered black sapphire with the shadowline trim. Dealer had one on the lot and I loved the way it looked.

Knowing me I will change my mind fifteen times and wish I got red.

[dubsesd]

Carbon black on my X5

[MystroX5]

Originally Posted by dubsesd

Carbon black on my X5

Great pics. What wheels and tires??

[dubsesd]

OEM wheels with spacers

[TORGUE]

What color its in this video ? i think is carbon black, if its the carbon black looks FANTASTIC !!!.

[ted920]

Originally Posted by MystroX5

Great pics. What wheels and tires??

As always, love your ride and pics.

Is that your winter wheel and tire setup?
What size and tire brand?

Btw, love the side mirrors? Which ones are they and where are they available and cost?
Thanks for the help.
PM me if you prefer.

Peace.

[TORGUE]

Do you use effects o edit the photos ?

Originally Posted by dubsesd

Carbon black on my X5