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I like your signature. Some very good points!
Best color for '17 CX-5?
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I like your signature. Some very good points!
Yes but it also has to do a practicality. Silver cars you don't have to wash that often
boandlkramer
US Specs in Europe
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- '17 CX-5 GT AWD; '18 BMW X3
Soul Red FTW! But I might be a bit biased. [emoji41]
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I like any of the colors minus the Blue Reflex and Silver.
But black is the best. I may be biased.
But black is the best. I may be biased.
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I love German streets, they always seem to keep things looking right even with new buildings.
I'm rather fond of SRC too. Somebody on Facebook described it as candy apple red and rou can see why especially in the shade.
.....and then when the sun shines it shows off a bit.
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I'm a sucker for silver. Gray was my next choice but for an extra $300 no thank you. Black is always sharp no matter what.
I'm a sucker for silver. Gray was my next choice but for an extra $300 no thank you. Black is always sharp no matter what.
Looks stunning!
GJ-Molestor
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this, although my favourite colour for this car is the machine gray.
I would opt for the beige/almond interior, the inside will stay cooler during hot weather. that interior would look amazing with any of the three exterior colours you mention.
What about showing dirt and stains with beige/almond interior (uhm)
GJ-Molestor
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- 2011 BMW 528i, 2015 Mazda 6, 1995 Nissan Maxima Manual
it is not as big of an issue as everybody thinks. I have 75k miles on the very light beige leather in my BMW and it looks new.
having owned both black and beige interiors, I can tell you that I like both, but beige is much more pleasant to sit in if the cars been parked outside on a hot day. it simply required marginally more care (wipe the leather down with good conditioner monthly) and the leather will always look great. it is nowhere near as bad as you think.
with every single Mazda coming out the factory with black leather, it's refreshing to see beige interiors because it looks quite amazing with some exterior colours especially white or whatever OP is looking for.
now, if you arent a careful car owner and dont know how to maintain your interior, don't even think of getting the light interior. although the amount of effort to keep it looking good is childs-play.
GJ-Molestor
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have you ever had to own and maintain a black car for an extended period of time?
We had an Infiniti FX35 in Liquid Platinum, in IMO it was too bright. It was almost white. I like the fact that Sonic Silver is a darker silver in certain lights but it does pop in the sunlight. You can see that in my signature pic. I don't find it blah at all, but to each his/her own. Congrats anyway!
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boandlkramer
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I use some turtle wax brand..
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2 actually. My wife's 2010 Nissan Maxima, which we had for 5+ years then traded it in for her current 2015 Nissan Rogue. I'm a detail fanatic so I don't mind owning a black vehicle at all. Gives me a challenge. Here's some pics.
I use Adam's Polishes and AmmoNYC products for my detailing arsenal. Checkout my detailing account on Instagram @drivecleancny
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Turborascal
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A wit on another forum stated that black isn't a color; it's a responsibility.
After owning several black cars over the years, most recently a Subaru BRZ, a BMW, and a Porsche; I heartily concur.
Black is stunning immediately after paint correction and sealant; but can be a bear to maintain.
As with all of my cars regardlesss of color; I carry a California Car Duster, detail spray, and microfiber towels that are used most frequently on the black vehicles.
For one willing to devote time to finish maintenance, black is fantastic.
As for my new CX-5; I chose Soul Red Crystal Metallic for its stunning "pop" even in shade.
I claybarred and sealed the finish on Saturday ... and it practically glows.
I also chose the almond interior to help cope with the Texas heat ... easily maintained by regular cleaning with the leather product of your choice.
Different colors appeal to different preferences ... and each purchaser determines what works best for them. (yes)
After owning several black cars over the years, most recently a Subaru BRZ, a BMW, and a Porsche; I heartily concur.
Black is stunning immediately after paint correction and sealant; but can be a bear to maintain.
As with all of my cars regardlesss of color; I carry a California Car Duster, detail spray, and microfiber towels that are used most frequently on the black vehicles.
For one willing to devote time to finish maintenance, black is fantastic.
As for my new CX-5; I chose Soul Red Crystal Metallic for its stunning "pop" even in shade.
I claybarred and sealed the finish on Saturday ... and it practically glows.
I also chose the almond interior to help cope with the Texas heat ... easily maintained by regular cleaning with the leather product of your choice.
Different colors appeal to different preferences ... and each purchaser determines what works best for them. (yes)
GJ-Molestor
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- 2011 BMW 528i, 2015 Mazda 6, 1995 Nissan Maxima Manual
Exactly. Just marginally more effort required then black leather and it will always look great. This is a common misconception and concern about beige/stone leather.
I have heard to avoid anything armor all.
Nice! Well Ive had the opportunity to borrow my friends black car for about three weeks now, and I am still undecided as to whether I would own this colour paint or not. Like someone else said, its not a paint, but a job to take care of. waterspots, scratches, dirt and imperfections are shown super easily compared to the silver paint I am used to, which always looks new/clean because it hides EVERYTHING. Not so with black paint. It looks awesome when its waxed and maintained but it gets dirty so easily and quickly and scratches are easily shown.
