"I see you bought a black Prius ..."

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Pugsy, Oct 4, 2009.

Page 2 of 2
  1. Thai

    Thai Prius Neophyte

    Joined:
    Oct 23, 2009
    1,197
    89
    0
    Location:
    Texas
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    V
    WGM...i am OK with the color. But, interior misty gray is my favorite!
     
    #21 Thai, May 12, 2010
  2. Penny's Dad

    Penny's Dad New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 2, 2009
    421
    46
    0
    Location:
    Orlando Fla
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    II
    At first I was dissapointed with the Winter Grey but like fine wine (or bad sangria) I have come to appreciate it. It does definitely change depending on light and viewing angle and it definitley makes the car look more expensive i.e. German.

    I notice many German makes BMW's, MB's and Audis are offered in a very similar color (and it is very popular according to my MB dealer friend). I think Toyota may have had this in mind when choosing to offer this color.

    It is hard to keep clean though.
     
    #22 Penny's Dad, May 12, 2010
  3. theprius

    theprius Junior Member

    Joined:
    May 26, 2011
    34
    3
    0
    Location:
    NY
    Vehicle:
    2011 Prius
    Model:
    III
    I have the black prius and people have commented that it looks grey at night, funny.

    I really liked the 2008 grey prius color. Was it called graphite or something?
     
    #23 theprius, Jun 21, 2011
  4. macmaster05

    macmaster05 Senor Member

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2009
    4,050
    730
    5
    Location:
    USA
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    Magnetic gray, and they are bringing it back for the Prius v. :)
     
    #24 macmaster05, Jun 21, 2011
  5. billnchristy

    billnchristy Active Member

    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2009
    924
    123
    11
    Location:
    GA
    Vehicle:
    2016 Chevy Volt
    Model:
    N/A
    That's ok, everytime my winter grey is in service at the dealer who I bought it from, the work order comes back saying its blue.
     
    #25 billnchristy, Jun 21, 2011
  6. RRxing

    RRxing Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 2009
    2,526
    1,801
    0
    Location:
    NEPA
    Vehicle:
    Other Hybrid
    Model:
    Limited
    Through my eyes, the WGM does have a purplish hue...
     
    #26 RRxing, Jun 21, 2011
  7. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2004
    45,128
    16,359
    41
    Location:
    Canada
    Vehicle:
    Other Non-Hybrid
    Model:
    N/A
    According to the colour code, it is blue-based. The "8" as the first digit indicates that it's in the blue family (same as Blue Ribbon)
     
    #27 Tideland Prius, Jun 24, 2011
  8. Skoorbmax

    Skoorbmax Senior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 19, 2010
    2,641
    264
    0
    Location:
    Western NY
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    II
    Our is winter gray. Anybody who thinks that's black has terrible eyes.
     
    #28 Skoorbmax, Jun 24, 2011
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 2 of 2