(F30) Official TANZANITE BLUE F30 Photo Thread - Page 3 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

bimmerswede · 10-22-2012, 03:19 PM

I got my F31 M sport two weeks ago, and the weather just hasn't done the car and color justice since. Well today I took some pics with my iphone at the gas station.

My thoughts of the car so far is that I like almost every bit of it. My E91 with 19" was nice to drive, but the F31 is just better at everything. Better handling, yet it is less "nervous" on the road than the E91, better comfort and less noisy. Personally I like the steering much better than in the E91. I didn't have adaptive steering in the E91 though. The new navi pro is really fast and the HUD is amazing (not only speed limit and current speed is shown in the window, but it also allows you to control your phone, radio, spotify etc.).

About the color. When I ordered the car I thought the color would be lighter and was kind of disappointed when images showing a really dark shade, almost like imperial blue started to show up. In reality, when the sun (not that we have any of that in Sweden these days) hits the car, it is a more exciting color than Imperial blue. But if you are looking for something instantly eye catching independent of weather, I'd recommend EB II. With that said, I don't regret my choice.

bimmerswede · 10-22-2012, 03:19 PM

I got my F31 M sport two weeks ago, and the weather just hasn't done the car and color justice since. Well today I took some pics with my iphone at the gas station.

My thoughts of the car so far is that I like almost every bit of it. My E91 with 19" was nice to drive, but the F31 is just better at everything. Better handling, yet it is less "nervous" on the road than the E91, better comfort and less noisy. Personally I like the steering much better than in the E91. I didn't have adaptive steering in the E91 though. The new navi pro is really fast and the HUD is amazing (not only speed limit and current speed is shown in the window, but it also allows you to control your phone, radio, spotify etc.).

About the color. When I ordered the car I thought the color would be lighter and was kind of disappointed when images showing a really dark shade, almost like imperial blue started to show up. In reality, when the sun (not that we have any of that in Sweden these days) hits the car, it is a more exciting color than Imperial blue. But if you are looking for something instantly eye catching independent of weather, I'd recommend EB II. With that said, I don't regret my choice.

dbonline · 11-12-2012, 10:07 AM

BMW 3-series touring (F31) M-sport in Tanzanite Blue (tansanitblau)

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rjberry · 11-12-2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dbonline

BMW 3-series touring (F31) M-sport in Tanzanite Blue (tansanitblau)

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Looking good!!

Nice colour, nice car, nice choice

MaestroAl · 11-12-2012, 11:08 AM

That is gorgeous mate

rjberry · 11-12-2012, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmerswede

About the color. When I ordered the car I thought the color would be lighter and was kind of disappointed when images showing a really dark shade, almost like imperial blue started to show up. In reality, when the sun (not that we have any of that in Sweden these days) hits the car, it is a more exciting color than Imperial blue. But if you are looking for something instantly eye catching independent of weather, I'd recommend EB II. With that said, I don't regret my choice.

I think that's what I like most about the Tanzanite. Although it may not have that instant eye catching appeal it does have a greater depth and that added understated majesty about it.

I was surprised by how dark it was too when I saw the first photos come through but that darkness gives it that extra which I think EBII falls down on. I've seen a few EBII around where I live and although the first few times it was a great colour to see, that hasn't remained the case. The instant wow has worn off.

I may be biased as it's my car, but every time I see the Tanzanite it still makes me smile. It doesn't matter if the sky is grey or the sun is out, the Tanzanite has that longevity that I love

bimmerswede · 11-12-2012, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dbonline

BMW 3-series touring (F31) M-sport in Tanzanite Blue (tansanitblau)

You sir have excellent taste ...

MaestroAl · 11-12-2012, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by rjberry

I may be biased as it's my car, but every time I see the Tanzanite it still makes me smile. It doesn't matter if the sky is grey or the sun is out, the Tanzanite has that longevity that I love

I couldn't agree more

If it were my car, I'd have ordered the exact same colour combo as yourself. Just doesn't make sense on a lease car though

EBII and Crazy-mofo-red will just have to do

keith_p · 11-14-2012, 06:55 PM

taken with my iPhone hence the poor quality, once I get a free sunny day & a clean car! I'll take some better shots....

DireMuse · 12-10-2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dbonline

BMW 3-series touring (F31) M-sport in Tanzanite Blue (tansanitblau)

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Ordered the same!

ZMM_OMG · 12-10-2012, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by keith_p

taken with my iPhone hence the poor quality, once I get a free sunny day & a clean car! I'll take some better shots....

Wowsers! The color + grills + M-Sport make this look so aggressive and beautiful! Congratulations!

DrivenByE30 · 12-10-2012, 10:19 PM

i love this thread !

MNBart · 12-10-2012, 10:29 PM

i really like that combination! congrats. I have yet to see that color in person actually

i like the beige

bimmerswede · 03-12-2013, 11:08 AM

With studded winter tires (18")

sakis · 03-12-2013, 11:23 AM

^Very nice car! Just pondering with my order between Tanzanite and Moonstone.

BartB · 03-14-2013, 04:55 PM

Color looks very good!

Matthyssie · 03-14-2013, 05:11 PM

Actually expected it to look better when I saw it on the BMW configurator.

But still, it's a beautiful color! Possibly one of the, if not the most beautiful for the F3x!

rjberry · 03-15-2013, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Matthyssie

Actually expected it to look better when I saw it on the BMW configurator.

But still, it's a beautiful color! Possibly one of the, if not the most beautiful for the F3x!

I think the Tanzanite is a colour that loves the light and on the configurator it does look like it is in the right light. I was parked up in an underground car park a few weeks ago and the colour seemed to really come out in the lighting they had in there. The colour still has the potential to surprise me even now after about 7 months of owning my car.

I would agree though that it is the most amazing colour although of course I am biased

jon_russ5 · 03-21-2013, 01:40 AM

Hi guys,

After ordering my 320i M Sport back in December, I finally collected it on Monday, I thought I'd share her with you:

Essentially, it's a UK spec in Tanzanite Blue with everything except HUD, lane departure warning and SatNav.

She's a beaut - I wish I'd ordered a year ago!

10-22-2012, 03:19 PM	#45
bimmerswede Enlisted Member Drives: BMW E91 -09 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sweden Posts: 35 iTrader: (0)	(F30) Official TANZANITE BLUE F30 Photo Thread I got my F31 M sport two weeks ago, and the weather just hasn't done the car and color justice since. Well today I took some pics with my iphone at the gas station. My thoughts of the car so far is that I like almost every bit of it. My E91 with 19" was nice to drive, but the F31 is just better at everything. Better handling, yet it is less "nervous" on the road than the E91, better comfort and less noisy. Personally I like the steering much better than in the E91. I didn't have adaptive steering in the E91 though. The new navi pro is really fast and the HUD is amazing (not only speed limit and current speed is shown in the window, but it also allows you to control your phone, radio, spotify etc.). About the color. When I ordered the car I thought the color would be lighter and was kind of disappointed when images showing a really dark shade, almost like imperial blue started to show up. In reality, when the sun (not that we have any of that in Sweden these days) hits the car, it is a more exciting color than Imperial blue. But if you are looking for something instantly eye catching independent of weather, I'd recommend EB II. With that said, I don't regret my choice. __________________ BMW F31 328i M-sport Tanzanite Blue

10-22-2012, 03:19 PM	#46
bimmerswede Enlisted Member Drives: BMW E91 -09 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sweden Posts: 35 iTrader: (0)	(F30) Official TANZANITE BLUE F30 Photo Thread I got my F31 M sport two weeks ago, and the weather just hasn't done the car and color justice since. Well today I took some pics with my iphone at the gas station. My thoughts of the car so far is that I like almost every bit of it. My E91 with 19" was nice to drive, but the F31 is just better at everything. Better handling, yet it is less "nervous" on the road than the E91, better comfort and less noisy. Personally I like the steering much better than in the E91. I didn't have adaptive steering in the E91 though. The new navi pro is really fast and the HUD is amazing (not only speed limit and current speed is shown in the window, but it also allows you to control your phone, radio, spotify etc.). About the color. When I ordered the car I thought the color would be lighter and was kind of disappointed when images showing a really dark shade, almost like imperial blue started to show up. In reality, when the sun (not that we have any of that in Sweden these days) hits the car, it is a more exciting color than Imperial blue. But if you are looking for something instantly eye catching independent of weather, I'd recommend EB II. With that said, I don't regret my choice. __________________ BMW F31 328i M-sport Tanzanite Blue

11-12-2012, 10:07 AM	#47
dbonline Sentratech Racing Drives: BMW 320D (E90) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Belgium Posts: 46 iTrader: (0)	Tanzanite BMW F31 M-sport BMW 3-series touring (F31) M-sport in Tanzanite Blue (tansanitblau)

11-12-2012, 11:08 AM	#49
MaestroAl Major Drives: Superman 330D M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 1,195 iTrader: (0)	That is gorgeous mate __________________ "Superman 330D M Sport" Estoril Blue / Coral Red 2PF\|ZAP\|ZMP\|ZVI\|2VF\|3AP\|420\|488\|494\|5DC\|688\|6NR IT ARRIVED!

11-14-2012, 06:55 PM	#53
keith_p New Member Drives: F30 330d MSport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: UK Posts: 11 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW F30 330d M ... [5.00]	330d with black BMW M performance grilles taken with my iPhone hence the poor quality, once I get a free sunny day & a clean car! I'll take some better shots.... Attached Images __________________ Active - F30 - 330d MSport - Tanzanite Blue - Black Dakota Leather Retired - E92 - 330i SE - Azurite Black - Platinum Leather E81 - 120d Sport - Quartz Blue / E46 Coupe - 330i SE - Steel Blue

12-10-2012, 10:19 PM	#56
DrivenByE30 Colonel Drives: '12 F30 Lux 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OC - SoCal Posts: 2,174 iTrader: (0)	i love this thread ! __________________ all 3 are MT > F30 Luxury 335i 6MT- The dream driven... _..._4/12/12 ED trip MASSIVE photo thread here <<<

12-10-2012, 10:29 PM	#57
MNBart Private Drives: F30 335ix Sport Line - Alpine Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 68 iTrader: (0)	i really like that combination! congrats. I have yet to see that color in person actually i like the beige

03-12-2013, 11:08 AM	#58
bimmerswede Enlisted Member Drives: BMW E91 -09 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sweden Posts: 35 iTrader: (0)	With studded winter tires (18") __________________ BMW F31 328i M-sport Tanzanite Blue

03-12-2013, 11:23 AM	#59
sakis Private First Class Drives: see above Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Finland Posts: 171 iTrader: (0)	^Very nice car! Just pondering with my order between Tanzanite and Moonstone. __________________ Ordered: 328iA xDrive M-Sport F31 Glacier Silver

03-14-2013, 04:55 PM	#60
BartB New Member Drives: BMW F31 330D M/BMW Z4M Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 22 iTrader: (0)	Color looks very good!

03-14-2013, 05:11 PM	#61
Matthyssie Junior BMW fan Drives: E90 325iA High Executive Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Netherlands Posts: 4 iTrader: (0)	Actually expected it to look better when I saw it on the BMW configurator. But still, it's a beautiful color! Possibly one of the, if not the most beautiful for the F3x!

03-21-2013, 01:40 AM	#63
jon_russ5 Registered Drives: 320i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Salisbury, UK Posts: 4 iTrader: (0)	(F30) Official TANZANITE BLUE F30 Photo Thread Hi guys, After ordering my 320i M Sport back in December, I finally collected it on Monday, I thought I'd share her with you: Essentially, it's a UK spec in Tanzanite Blue with everything except HUD, lane departure warning and SatNav. She's a beaut - I wish I'd ordered a year ago!

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