Do You Prefer A Color That Stands Out In The Crowd Or A Stealthy One?

There are a few manufacturers selling vehicles in this country that seemingly don’t want everyone to drive something painted a dull shade of grey or white. Large, teutonic sedans from Ingolstadt or Munich all seem to be on the greyscale (when was the last time you saw an A6 or 5 Series in any sort of bright color?), but even these manufacturers let loose with their sportier offerings. The natty Turbo Blue found on a TT RS is particularly eye-popping.

What’s your take? Given the option, if you were to buy a new car today, would it blend with the pavement — or would it be visible from space?

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 3/23/2020 10:06:27 AM

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I really like seeing candy coloured 911's or other German cars on the road. But I would never pull the trigger on one for myself. I would be too afraid I would tire of the colour after a few months.

MDarringer - 3/23/2020 10:28:01 AM

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Depends...

If we're talking TVR, the more garish the better.

If we're talking sleeper, the more blend-in the better.

atc98092 - 3/23/2020 12:33:07 PM

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I actually prefer silver, as it doesn't look dirty as quickly and the metallic can add a nice shimmer if applied well. But the white pearl that my '18 Outback had was beautiful in the sunlight.

focal - 3/23/2020 12:56:52 PM

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I buy the car for the car and not the colour. White and silver work for me.

Foncool - 3/23/2020 1:18:39 PM

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Depends on the car, Italian cars have always been very vibrant colors not always red. Lamborghini especially. American cars of the 30’s with a pause until the late 50s through the 70s. The English somewhat but were usually subdued in their shading. The Japanese were too busy copying the German 50 Shades of Gray.