BSM or Carbon Black?

blinkme323 · 04-19-2022, 06:50 PM

Going through the ordering process right now and trying to decide between BSM and Carbon Black. BSM seems to be a more traditional black while Carbon has a bit more depth. Leaning Carbon, but would love everyone's input on the two.

F87LUV · 04-19-2022, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by blinkme323

Going through the ordering process right now and trying to decide between BSM and Carbon Black. BSM seems to be a more traditional black while Carbon has a bit more depth. Leaning Carbon, but would love everyone's input on the two.

I'm quite partial to black and I think most people will prefer carbon black but I prefer BSM. The carbon has a blue hue to it.

Pix from other members.

mcjohnsonsg · 04-19-2022, 07:43 PM

I would vote for Carbon Black because I like colors that change with different lighting, but I'm probably biased as I just ordered an X3MC in Carbon Black with Tartufo interior!

pluckydks · 04-19-2022, 07:49 PM

My vote is for Carbon Black. I was hoping CB would be an option for MY20

bear1m · 04-19-2022, 10:54 PM

I went BSM as I didn't want the blue tinge. Carbon black will probably have slightly better contrast with the black elements (side gills, kidney grilles, etc). More pics in this thread:

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1916310

z335is · 04-20-2022, 07:05 AM

Both great choices, but Carbon Black IMO is the best black that BMW makes

moff · 04-20-2022, 07:58 AM

Both a nightmare to maintain, but in the sun Carbon wins and all year round BSM overall better.

My previous 440i was BSM but my wife's new X3 due in June is Carbon. Not looking forward to cleaning it!

Spoonhead · 04-20-2022, 08:54 AM

I’ve had both. I think on the X3M, BSM is nicer IMHO. Carbon is nice and lovely in the sun. Both are a pain to keep clean.

mmmmm235i · 04-20-2022, 01:43 PM

I've owned a BSM 235 and a CB 440. Both colors are great, albeit misnamed. CB is a gorgeous color, but it is dark blue. If you are a black car person, you will only ever see the blue in the CB. I loved the CB but I always replace all chrome bits with black, and I didn't think it looked as clean on CB vs. BSM. My 440 also had the black/blue interior which I thought made it a more appealing package. Can't go wrong with either, just my .02.

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blinkme323 Captain 509 Rep 791 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 CS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Philly iTrader: (1)	BSM or Carbon Black? Going through the ordering process right now and trying to decide between BSM and Carbon Black. BSM seems to be a more traditional black while Carbon has a bit more depth. Leaning Carbon, but would love everyone's input on the two. __________________ 2018 SMB M3 CS
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mcjohnsonsg First Lieutenant 386 Rep 315 Posts Drives: M340 xdrive Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: New York City iTrader: (0)	I would vote for Carbon Black because I like colors that change with different lighting, but I'm probably biased as I just ordered an X3MC in Carbon Black with Tartufo interior!
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pluckydks Lieutenant 622 Rep 581 Posts Drives: 2005 M3 ZCP, 2020 X3MC Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: DEU --> SATX iTrader: (0)	My vote is for Carbon Black. I was hoping CB would be an option for MY20 __________________ 2005 Estoril Blue M3 ZCP, OEM CSL bootlid, AC Schnitzer everything else 2020 Phytonic Blue X3M Competition, Remus Race exhaust, AC Schnitzer everything else Instagram
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bear1m Private 87 Rep 99 Posts Drives: 2022 X3MC Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	I went BSM as I didn't want the blue tinge. Carbon black will probably have slightly better contrast with the black elements (side gills, kidney grilles, etc). More pics in this thread: https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1916310 Attached Images
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z335is Lieutenant 356 Rep 503 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newark iTrader: (0)	Both great choices, but Carbon Black IMO is the best black that BMW makes
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moff Colonel 1364 Rep 2,495 Posts Drives: X4M Competition Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nottingham GB iTrader: (0)	Both a nightmare to maintain, but in the sun Carbon wins and all year round BSM overall better. My previous 440i was BSM but my wife's new X3 due in June is Carbon. Not looking forward to cleaning it! __________________ Arrived! 2022 X4M Competition, SPY + Black Merino Gone: 2019 X3M Competition, Toronto Red, Adelaide Grey.
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Spoonhead Captain 363 Rep 912 Posts Drives: X3M Competition Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: not close enough to Old Trafford iTrader: (0)	I’ve had both. I think on the X3M, BSM is nicer IMHO. Carbon is nice and lovely in the sun. Both are a pain to keep clean. Attached Images __________________ Current Black Sapphire X3M Comp LCI Gone: X3 M40i BM3 / 330d M Sport PPK / 320 Efficient Dynamics / 123d MSport (Superchipped).
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mmmmm235i Captain 104 Rep 835 Posts Drives: 440xi GC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NY -> CO iTrader: (12)	I've owned a BSM 235 and a CB 440. Both colors are great, albeit misnamed. CB is a gorgeous color, but it is dark blue. If you are a black car person, you will only ever see the blue in the CB. I loved the CB but I always replace all chrome bits with black, and I didn't think it looked as clean on CB vs. BSM. My 440 also had the black/blue interior which I thought made it a more appealing package. Can't go wrong with either, just my .02. __________________ 2020 X3M Comp., Alpine White on Black/Beige RETIRED: 2018 440xi GC, Carbon Black on Black/Blue 2014 M235i Black on Black, DINAN Stage 2
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