Are you happy with your color?
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From: Tysons Corner, VA
Are you happy with your color?
I was dead set on getting a red one, but when I went to the dealer I could only find a Sunlight Silver one equipped the way I wanted. I'm not into ordering one and waiting so I got the silver one. I'm soooo happy that I did!
Essential Speed
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From: cambridge,ont. Canada
was set on siver until..
I was set on silver till i saw the "winning blue RX8GT"...
I got lucky,someone ordered the GT took delivery... then one month later fell into finacial problems.The local dealer called me at the shop and told me about the situation..i bought it before it was brought back.
The winning blue looks even great in the snow:-)
I got lucky,someone ordered the GT took delivery... then one month later fell into finacial problems.The local dealer called me at the shop and told me about the situation..i bought it before it was brought back.
The winning blue looks even great in the snow:-)
Mr. Blue Man
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From: Carmel, IN
There are other colors besides Winning Blue ??? 
This seemed appropriate ...
Car color:
What’s it say about you?
Ancient Egyptians believed in chromatherapy, the ability to heal with colors: Red stimulates mental energy, yellow stimulates the nerves, blue heals organic disorders such as colds and hay fever, etc.
Modern car manufacturers believe in a version of the same thing: the ability to sell with colors. Psychiatrists analyzed car-color choices for a survey reported on K-LOVE radio, and here’s what your car color says about you:
Black: First choice of ambitious drivers who want to project an image of success.
Red: You’re outgoing and impulsive with a youthful attitude, but easily bored.
Silver: You have great style and are often successful, but you tend to be pompous.
White: The first choice of doctors and drivers who are reliable and methodical.
Gray: Expresses understated good taste and indicates a safe, cautious driver.
Blue: A team player who’s sociable and friendly, yet lacks imagination.
So, if that’s how the colors break down, just which colors will you see most frequently on the road? According to a 1999 report from Dupont Herberts Automotive Systems, the top sellers in the following categories were:
SUVs, trucks and vans
1. White
2. Black
3. Dark/medium green
4. Dark/medium blue
5. Silver
Full/intermediate-size cars
1. White
2. Silver
3. Light brown
4. Medium/dark green
5. Black
Sport or compact cars
1. Silver
2. Black
3. White
4. Medium/dark green
5. Medium/dark blue
“But wait,” you cry, “where’s red on those lists?”
You thrill-seekers know there’s no other color choice for impact and excitement, and rest assured, red did show up in the Top 10 in those categories. Why not the Top Five? It takes a certain type of personality (as opposed to gender or age) to commit to red, and not every driver is bold enough to go with it.
Car-color trends follow the fashion and decorating world. Hunter green was a popular upholstery and wall accent a few years back, and, big surprise, out came a number of cars — particularly rugged, woodsy wheels like SUVs — in hunter green. I, personally, think it’s **** to match your automobile to your wainscoting, but hey, Martha Stewart’s a bazillionaire, so who am I to judge?
When choosing a car color, however, be sure to consider more than its ability to match your wardrobe. Certain colors require particular care. Keep this list handy when you choose:
White: Although grime looks terrible on a white car, it’s the easiest color to care for.
Black (and other dark colors): These are most susceptible to sun damage because of their heavy absorption of ultraviolet rays.
Red: This also shows sun damage, so keep your car in a garage or shady port whenever possible.
Pearl colors: These are the most difficult to work with. If the paint needs to be re-touched, it must be matched to look right from both the front- and side-angle views.
FYI, bird droppings do a real job on your car’s paint, no matter what the color. Clean bird bombs immediately or live with a near-impossible-to-remove stain.
And while we’re talking about car color, rest assured that no insurance company will cop to charging more for certain car colors — although some drivers of red cars staunchly maintain that they are pulled over for traffic violations more frequently.
If you’re in the market for a new car and you’re thinking about trying a new color, consider my personal favorites:
Luxury car: Any Mercedes in black.
Sports car: A Mazda Miata, and it must be red.
SUV: I’m a Blazer fan, and I like the trendy dark greens.
Family car: A Volvo in silver or tan says slick, but responsible.
Truck: A Dodge in dark blue, solid and strong.
Compact: A new VW Bug in yellow is fun, flirty and easy to find in a parking lot.
Whatever color you choose, wear it with style — and keep it clean. No car looks cool with “Wash Me” scrawled in grime on the side.
This seemed appropriate ...
Car color:
What’s it say about you?
Ancient Egyptians believed in chromatherapy, the ability to heal with colors: Red stimulates mental energy, yellow stimulates the nerves, blue heals organic disorders such as colds and hay fever, etc.
Modern car manufacturers believe in a version of the same thing: the ability to sell with colors. Psychiatrists analyzed car-color choices for a survey reported on K-LOVE radio, and here’s what your car color says about you:
Black: First choice of ambitious drivers who want to project an image of success.
Red: You’re outgoing and impulsive with a youthful attitude, but easily bored.
Silver: You have great style and are often successful, but you tend to be pompous.
White: The first choice of doctors and drivers who are reliable and methodical.
Gray: Expresses understated good taste and indicates a safe, cautious driver.
Blue: A team player who’s sociable and friendly, yet lacks imagination.
So, if that’s how the colors break down, just which colors will you see most frequently on the road? According to a 1999 report from Dupont Herberts Automotive Systems, the top sellers in the following categories were:
SUVs, trucks and vans
1. White
2. Black
3. Dark/medium green
4. Dark/medium blue
5. Silver
Full/intermediate-size cars
1. White
2. Silver
3. Light brown
4. Medium/dark green
5. Black
Sport or compact cars
1. Silver
2. Black
3. White
4. Medium/dark green
5. Medium/dark blue
“But wait,” you cry, “where’s red on those lists?”
You thrill-seekers know there’s no other color choice for impact and excitement, and rest assured, red did show up in the Top 10 in those categories. Why not the Top Five? It takes a certain type of personality (as opposed to gender or age) to commit to red, and not every driver is bold enough to go with it.
Car-color trends follow the fashion and decorating world. Hunter green was a popular upholstery and wall accent a few years back, and, big surprise, out came a number of cars — particularly rugged, woodsy wheels like SUVs — in hunter green. I, personally, think it’s **** to match your automobile to your wainscoting, but hey, Martha Stewart’s a bazillionaire, so who am I to judge?
When choosing a car color, however, be sure to consider more than its ability to match your wardrobe. Certain colors require particular care. Keep this list handy when you choose:
White: Although grime looks terrible on a white car, it’s the easiest color to care for.
Black (and other dark colors): These are most susceptible to sun damage because of their heavy absorption of ultraviolet rays.
Red: This also shows sun damage, so keep your car in a garage or shady port whenever possible.
Pearl colors: These are the most difficult to work with. If the paint needs to be re-touched, it must be matched to look right from both the front- and side-angle views.
FYI, bird droppings do a real job on your car’s paint, no matter what the color. Clean bird bombs immediately or live with a near-impossible-to-remove stain.
And while we’re talking about car color, rest assured that no insurance company will cop to charging more for certain car colors — although some drivers of red cars staunchly maintain that they are pulled over for traffic violations more frequently.
If you’re in the market for a new car and you’re thinking about trying a new color, consider my personal favorites:
Luxury car: Any Mercedes in black.
Sports car: A Mazda Miata, and it must be red.
SUV: I’m a Blazer fan, and I like the trendy dark greens.
Family car: A Volvo in silver or tan says slick, but responsible.
Truck: A Dodge in dark blue, solid and strong.
Compact: A new VW Bug in yellow is fun, flirty and easy to find in a parking lot.
Whatever color you choose, wear it with style — and keep it clean. No car looks cool with “Wash Me” scrawled in grime on the side.
Registered User
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From: Indiana
Personally I went to the dealer planning on Red - but walked away with Winning Blue. Wha a colour !!!!
The Velocity Red is fine - but would perfer a non-metallic red - such as on my Miata snd SLK320. The porotypes were non-metallic - I believe.
John
The Velocity Red is fine - but would perfer a non-metallic red - such as on my Miata snd SLK320. The porotypes were non-metallic - I believe.
John
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From: Arlington, Virginia, USA
After going back and forth on colors for over a week, I finally decided on the NORDIC GREEEN.
I am very, very happy with this color. It appears different in different lighting conditions.
I am very, very happy with this color. It appears different in different lighting conditions.
Int'l Man of Mystery
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From: Central Florida
Originally posted by Lock & Load
Hachi = 8????
As i live in a sunny warm climate yellow really is well suited , silver and titanium are more of a winter type colour IMO.
MICHAEL
Hachi = 8????
As i live in a sunny warm climate yellow really is well suited , silver and titanium are more of a winter type colour IMO.
MICHAEL
No no that would be too simple.
Hachi= 8
Hachi = bee
:D
Kinda cheezy, but I kinda like that. I'm just afraid that yellow is too attention getting... i.e. like buying a red car... all the cops love you.
AYYYY....I mean....ARRRR!
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From: Dracut, MA
I'm buying my 8 next weekend and unitl recently, I wanted the silver, but now I'm getting the green. I'm having a bear of a time finding a Nordic Green with black/chapparal interior.........
Bebop driver
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From: Alexandria, VA
Originally posted by FONZIE
I'm having a bear of a time finding a Nordic Green with black/chapparal interior.........
I'm having a bear of a time finding a Nordic Green with black/chapparal interior.........
tyranosaurus rex-8
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From: los angeles
i'm really happy w/ my yellow. i think it really does take a different kind of person to take on the yellow. really a love/hate thing as far as the people i've spoken to.
the only other choice i would have taken would've been black with red interior but i'm more of a yellow personality anyhow =)
i saw a silver one the other day, and being in sunny socal, it looked phenomenal in the day time. which is another reason i chose yellow, being that it looks really good in bright ilght and it's often bright here.
the only other choice i would have taken would've been black with red interior but i'm more of a yellow personality anyhow =)
i saw a silver one the other day, and being in sunny socal, it looked phenomenal in the day time. which is another reason i chose yellow, being that it looks really good in bright ilght and it's often bright here.
Not so Super right now
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From: Beyond that there swamp.
I originally went to the dealer looking for a black car, but after seeing the gray in person I changed my mind. I still think the black is cool, but to my eye the gray is the best color.
Like vivid said, it looks like a glock on wheels :D
Like vivid said, it looks like a glock on wheels :D
