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So glad I didn't go with silver- anyone else?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by spinnsilly, Oct 22, 2009.

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  1. spinnsilly

    spinnsilly New Member

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    I'm sure the quality is the same across colors. The difference is that while lighter colors hide dirt better they show chips and other flaws more. It's a tradeoff no matter what color you choose.
     
    #61 spinnsilly, Oct 25, 2009
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    Maybe he meant Thunder Cloud Metallic which is a brown-grey colour (available on the Sequoia and 4Runner a few years ago and on one special edition Celica)
     
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    This has to be the lamest post ever. So you don't like silver that's fine. Why make a case about a color? There are plenty of people like myself who think silver cars are attractive. Get a life.
     
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    isn't your post kind of hypocritical? ah, yes it is! so now i have another negative association to silver cars..hahaha!
     
    #64 spinnsilly, Oct 29, 2009
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    I'm going to take this as a "I have nothing to contribute to this thread so I'm going to bash someone" post. These are counterproductive and we don't like them. If you don't have anything to contribute to the thread, don't post in it. If you don't have anything to contribute to the site, well, you get the idea.
     
    #65 TonyPSchaefer, Oct 29, 2009
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    My Honda Odyssey is Silver. While the silver has a pretty boring look in my opinion, it does a very good job masking dirt.
     
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    I have always looked at silver cars and said "when are they going to put on the final coat?" It just looks like a primer coat to me.
    Has anyone ever counted the most popular color car on the road? It must be silver. That's all I seem to see.
     
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    Prior to purchase, it came down to either Black or White. Both colors appealed to me, and the dealership had both colors on display. But I eventually ended up with black.
    Im still not certain which color I like the best - hopefully I wont regret on black.

    I have to agree with an earlier post; Practicalities aside, follow your heart.

    There are so many silver metallic cars on the road these days, they all blend in the masses.
     
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    All in all, if the only great deal I could get on a Prius was with a silver model, I'd jump at the chance.
     
    #70 GreenGuy33, Oct 29, 2009
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    I waited months to get exactly what I wanted... silver. And I love it. Looks great with the black (solar) roof. Couldn't be happier! It's all about taste. Hey, I like brocolli too. :)
     
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    Any pics of the silver Prius with the black solar roof?
    I'd like to see that.
     
    #72 GreenGuy33, Oct 29, 2009
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    Okay. I apologize and it won't happen again. peace.
     
    #73 springfield, Oct 29, 2009
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    Even though I wouldn't buy another silver after my silver 2006 Prius, I have to agree that the silver 2010, especially with the solar roof, looks great. Silver really shows off the lines of the car.
     
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    Here are a few pics of our Silver Prius with the black solar roof.
    Enjoy. :)
     

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    BUT all in all it is worth it. Not too many out there and if you keep it up it will be the best of show.
    I have some problem with mine at this time. I will have to wash it again and take care of the issue.
    I waited for Blizzard pearl but it was impossible to get. I waited for 11 weeks and could not get what I wanted. Went for a ride with my wife out of town ( 150 miles) and stopped at a dealer with at least 20 on his lot. He had a couple of V's and she pick out the black. There were lots of color choices but not what I had in mind. I wanted mist gray interior. SO... I got half of what I really wanted. It kink of crazy because I have a Black Lexus GS 430 . Anyhow Black is the best of show.
     
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    BUT all in all it is worth it. Not too many out there and if you keep it up it will be the best of show.
    I have some problem with mine at this time. I will have to wash it again and take care of the issue.
    I waited for Blizzard pearl but it was impossible to get. I waited for 11 weeks and could not get what I wanted. Went for a ride with my wife and she pick out the black. I wanted mist gray interior. SO... I got half of what I really wanted. I have a Black GS 430 too. Black is the best of show.
     
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    i've only seen one black '10 and supposedly i live in the land of prius'..sf/bay area! it is a hot color for sure. blizzard pearl is a dime a dozen here...
     
    #78 spinnsilly, Oct 31, 2009
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    i like the contrast. ok, i take it back, i would have gotten silver IF i could afford the solar roof..lol...enjoy!
     
    #79 spinnsilly, Oct 31, 2009
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    Niiiiice! Thanks for posting.. I have yet to see another silver on the road since I got mine a month ago.
     
    #80 biscuit, Oct 31, 2009
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