Monterey Blue vs. Laguna Seca Blue

smurfblu13 · 01-19-2009, 10:01 PM

Hey everyone I've been lurking around here for a little while trying to gain some information on what I hope to be my next car. Honestly right now it's between an e46 M3 or the Z. I tried to search but nothing to really answer it. Now comes my question, I've seen the pics of the monterey blue but I think it's one of those colors you just can't tell the exact shade until you see it in person. So to all of you who either own or have seen this color in person how close is it to BMW laguna seca blue? All the dealers around me just have silver or white. Thanks everyone and sorry for the long post.

G in ny · 01-19-2009, 10:16 PM

its close to it. but not the same exact one.

AK370Z · 01-19-2009, 10:18 PM

RCZ · 01-19-2009, 11:59 PM

Not even close. LSB is completely different. I LOVE LSB so I know what it looks like... saw two lsb M3's today and as always it was gorgeous. The 370z blue is like a metallic smurf blue bubblegum blue type blue. Not that close.

smurfblu13 · 01-19-2009, 11:59 PM

Just two quick pics. The Z from this website and a quick google search for the M. Definitely look different but some pictures they look pretty similar. Just wanted to see what people who have seen them both in person thought. I was thinking Monterey was going to be a little more metallic looking. Thanks for the fast replies everyone!

Namir · 01-20-2009, 12:18 AM

You can make a color look any shade/hue in pictures. It really depends on the lighting and the camera settings. I can tell you it's definitely different than Laguna Seca, and that there is no way for you to know how different unless you see it in person.

Sorry, wish there was a better answer. I hope you are able to find one in your area.

sensi09 · 01-20-2009, 12:21 AM

Passing by the dealer the other day, the MB did remind me of LSB. The thing with LSB though is that it can look completely different depending on the lighting. MB may look a bit a different depending on the light, but not as much as LSB from what I've seen so far.

MB is nice, but LSB has a little more "umph" to it IMO...I can't quite describe it.

FricFrac · 01-20-2009, 06:52 PM

I just noticed that Persimion is an option with the Blue. I know the Frost looks fantastic with the Daytona blue. The Persimion option kind of surprised me with the blue. Persimion/black or charcoal is a very stuning combo - just not sure what it would look like with the blue.. hmmmm

LynxFX · 01-21-2009, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by FricFrac

The Persimion option kind of surprised me with the blue. Persimion/black or charcoal is a very stuning combo - just not sure what it would look like with the blue.. hmmmm

Orange is the complimentary color to blue. It could look pretty hot. Still haven't seen any pictures of the blue with persimion.

smurfblu13 · 01-21-2009, 06:51 AM

I too agree that the permision would look awesome in the MB. One of my all time favorite color combos is the LSB with cinnamon interior for the M3's. I can't wait to finally be able to see this combo in person of what I hope to be somewhat in the same ballpark.

Robert_Nash · 01-21-2009, 09:02 PM

I loved the San Marion blue of my '08 Roadster and was hoping they would continue the color on the 370 - alas, they didn't.

I have the Monterey blue on my 370 and it's growing on me..it's VERY blue...a bit lighter than the Daytona blue and not quite as "electric".

It's been a while since I've seen BMW so I'm not sure how close they are.

OMGWTFBBQ · 01-21-2009, 09:43 PM

I don't think that LSB and MB are anywhere close to each other. LSB is a non-metallic color. It's pretty bright and pops in your face. MB is metallic (or pearl if you want to call it that) and is more refined and less eye-catching.

With that being said, I'd definitely choose LSB over MB.

inTgr8r · 01-21-2009, 09:56 PM

I'm a huge fan of LSB....
I wish I could have ordered it on my Z4 ///M.

The LSB pic above is not representative at all of the color, it's not that 'blue'

....this is still too 'blue', but a little closer.

Supergoji · 01-21-2009, 10:09 PM

Monterey blue is actually Lemans blue.

same paint as this car. the R33 gtr LM

cleaned the car on sunday.....(pics) - GT-R Register - Official Nissan Skyline and GTR Owners Club forum

Namir · 01-21-2009, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supergoji

Monterey blue is actually Lemans blue.

same paint as this car. the R33 gtr LM

cleaned the car on sunday.....(pics) - GT-R Register - Official Nissan Skyline and GTR Owners Club forum

Looks quite a bit different to me. R33 looks darker and more like daytona blue if you ask me.

01-19-2009, 10:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
smurfblu13 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 2,584 Drives: cars Rep Power: 380	Monterey Blue vs. Laguna Seca Blue Hey everyone I've been lurking around here for a little while trying to gain some information on what I hope to be my next car. Honestly right now it's between an e46 M3 or the Z. I tried to search but nothing to really answer it. Now comes my question, I've seen the pics of the monterey blue but I think it's one of those colors you just can't tell the exact shade until you see it in person. So to all of you who either own or have seen this color in person how close is it to BMW laguna seca blue? All the dealers around me just have silver or white. Thanks everyone and sorry for the long post.

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01-20-2009, 12:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
Namir Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OH and VA Posts: 627 Drives: 09 G37S 6MT Rep Power: 256	You can make a color look any shade/hue in pictures. It really depends on the lighting and the camera settings. I can tell you it's definitely different than Laguna Seca, and that there is no way for you to know how different unless you see it in person. Sorry, wish there was a better answer. I hope you are able to find one in your area. __________________ Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in. G37S\|6MT\|PREM\|NAV\|Eibach\|Ichibia\|Injen

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Robert_Nash Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle TN/Savannah GA Posts: 762 Drives: '14 Q60IPL/'14Armada Rep Power: 17	I loved the San Marion blue of my '08 Roadster and was hoping they would continue the color on the 370 - alas, they didn't. I have the Monterey blue on my 370 and it's growing on me..it's VERY blue...a bit lighter than the Daytona blue and not quite as "electric". It's been a while since I've seen BMW so I'm not sure how close they are. __________________ Robert -My Basset Hound Is Smarter Than Your Honor Student and Barack Obama - Last edited by Robert_Nash; 01-21-2009 at 09:27 PM.

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01-19-2009, 10:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
G in ny Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 396 Drives: 2006 g35 coupe Rep Power: 228	its close to it. but not the same exact one.

01-19-2009, 11:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Not even close. LSB is completely different. I LOVE LSB so I know what it looks like... saw two lsb M3's today and as always it was gorgeous. The 370z blue is like a metallic smurf blue bubblegum blue type blue. Not that close.

01-20-2009, 12:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
sensi09 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: so cal Posts: 449 Drives: _ Rep Power: 17	Passing by the dealer the other day, the MB did remind me of LSB. The thing with LSB though is that it can look completely different depending on the lighting. MB may look a bit a different depending on the light, but not as much as LSB from what I've seen so far. MB is nice, but LSB has a little more "umph" to it IMO...I can't quite describe it.

01-20-2009, 06:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 229	I just noticed that Persimion is an option with the Blue. I know the Frost looks fantastic with the Daytona blue. The Persimion option kind of surprised me with the blue. Persimion/black or charcoal is a very stuning combo - just not sure what it would look like with the blue.. hmmmm

01-21-2009, 06:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
smurfblu13 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 2,584 Drives: cars Rep Power: 380	I too agree that the permision would look awesome in the MB. One of my all time favorite color combos is the LSB with cinnamon interior for the M3's. I can't wait to finally be able to see this combo in person of what I hope to be somewhat in the same ballpark.

01-21-2009, 09:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4549	I don't think that LSB and MB are anywhere close to each other. LSB is a non-metallic color. It's pretty bright and pops in your face. MB is metallic (or pearl if you want to call it that) and is more refined and less eye-catching. With that being said, I'd definitely choose LSB over MB.

01-21-2009, 09:56 PM	#13 (permalink)
inTgr8r Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 92 Drives: 08 G35S 6MT Rep Power: 474	I'm a huge fan of LSB.... I wish I could have ordered it on my Z4 ///M. The LSB pic above is not representative at all of the color, it's not that 'blue' ....this is still too 'blue', but a little closer.

01-21-2009, 10:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
Supergoji Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Westchester NY Age: 36 Posts: 311 Drives: Z32tt / Supra tt Rep Power: 257	Monterey blue is actually Lemans blue. same paint as this car. the R33 gtr LM cleaned the car on sunday.....(pics) - GT-R Register - Official Nissan Skyline and GTR Owners Club forum