Crap.. I can't decide between Palladium Silver and Steel Grey

Familycar · 06-01-2008, 10:33 AM

Well, I put in an order several wks ago for steel grey. Now I'm starting to waffle. I've been looking at pics of the palladium silver, which I saw and liked before, and now it's growing on me more. I obviously like steel grey a lot too. I can't decide! ! I've got a July 1 build date so I'm sure I can change what's on my build sheet.

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shaker · 06-01-2008, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Familycar

Well, I put in an order several wks ago for steel grey. Now I'm starting to waffle. I've been looking at pics of the palladium silver, which I saw and liked before, and now it's growing on me more. I obviously like steel grey a lot too. I can't decide! ! I've got a July 1 build date so I'm sure I can change what's on my build sheet.

Help!

I was torn between the 2 as well. So to solve the issue I had the dealer pull up one of each in C class trim and looked at them in the garage and outside in the sun light.... I chose Palladium for my Decade 2 June build MY09 C63!!

1st amg · 06-01-2008, 11:21 AM

I did the same thing, but outside under different conditions, sunny and then overcast...yes I broke my dealers nuts with this dilemma, then I had to decide on the interior, another nutcracker of a decision, so I went with the Tenorite Grey(in canada as in the states it is steel grey) and the sahara beige/black interior, but you better hurry, as my build date is early to mid july and my dealer wanted to finalize the colors this week. Good luck as I dont think i had such a chore to decide on colors for a car. I had a much easier time naming my first born!!

yaymitch · 06-01-2008, 11:35 AM

I like the Palladium Silver better.

gsrjc · 06-01-2008, 11:51 AM

I would recommend that you go and see the Palladium and Steel Grey in person. I thought the Palladium would look good based on the pictures I've seen on the internet but once I saw it in person, I didn't particularly like it that much anymore. The color was too light for me and just didn't seem good to me. Maybe others have a difference preference though.

Familycar · 06-01-2008, 11:56 AM

Yah. I'm usually pretty decisive. Been to the dealer back lot thrice looking at colors. Am I really going down there again? Haha.

NORTH 44 C63 · 06-01-2008, 12:46 PM

I was undecided between Steel Grey/Tenorite and Palladium, as well. Deciding factor for me, after seeing both live was the cleaning factor.
Palladium will be far easier to keep clean and thats what I ultimately ordered.

dlbello · 06-01-2008, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Familycar

Well, I put in an order several wks ago for steel grey. Now I'm starting to waffle. I've been looking at pics of the palladium silver, which I saw and liked before, and now it's growing on me more. I obviously like steel grey a lot too. I can't decide! ! I've got a July 1 build date so I'm sure I can change what's on my build sheet.

Help!

If you can't decide then change it all up and go for plain Black... Best looking!

dlbello · 06-01-2008, 01:16 PM

I recommend everyone on this forum Not to rely on Colors you see online... They do Not show up as being true to life color description. Even if you see a color you like (live) on a different model car its tough. I'd say call/ search dealerships and see them live... I looked around and found a dealership which had a 2008 plain black sitting in the show room, I was sold. My order for a 2009 C63 will be black.

Merc-Skycap · 06-01-2008, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Familycar

Well, I put in an order several wks ago for steel grey. Now I'm starting to waffle. I've been looking at pics of the palladium silver, which I saw and liked before, and now it's growing on me more. I obviously like steel grey a lot too. I can't decide! ! I've got a July 1 build date so I'm sure I can change what's on my build sheet.

Help!

I would say go with the Steel Grey because during the day the color slightly changes which is nice and at night it give that dark effect aswell but more importantly it won't show the dirt or dust as much with the steel grey.

Its your choice in the end, go with what you really like the most. Good Luck!

Merc-Skycap

yaymitch · 06-01-2008, 08:46 PM

I saw the Palladium Silver and Steel Grey in person today and now prefer the Steel Grey.

Derek@DRI · 06-01-2008, 09:10 PM

Definitely take the advice given and go check out the colors in person, I did and opted for Palladium. Now the waiting game...

Phill B · 06-02-2008, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by shaker

I was torn between the 2 as well. So to solve the issue I had the dealer pull up one of each in C class trim and looked at them in the garage and outside in the sun light.... I chose Palladium for my Decade 2 June build MY09 C63!!

Be aware that the the C in one colour i.e. steel grey looks different on the C63. I had a steel grey on order having seen the regular C in daylight but after seeing the 63 in steel grey in daylight a few times I swapped to capri blue. (NOTE: Colour is indeed a personal choice, good luck with it!)

WAY · 06-02-2008, 02:24 AM

I have a Palladium C63 and it is nice. When I picked up my car I saw a tenorite 63 there too, and I kinda wished I could have both!!!

Fangster · 06-02-2008, 02:39 AM

Way - do regret no LSD now. I read your thread about getting up your driveway. Lucky it doesn't rain too much here!

mcc3456 · 06-02-2008, 03:35 PM

I saw Steel gray and Black. Black is probably the best, but too difficult to keep clean. The one I saw was washed the day before, totally dirty with dust & pollen.

On that note, I ordered Palladium Silver. For me, it was between Palladium and White, both great colors, just felt vents would look better in Palladium.

Lastly, Mars Red is pretty hot, if you like red on sedans. Going through a divorce at the moment, so felt Palladium was more stealthy.

Hans Delbruck · 06-02-2008, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mcc3456

Going through a divorce at the moment, so felt Palladium was more stealthy.

uhoh, next thing we know you'll be buying a convertible.... in red.

NCE500 · 06-02-2008, 09:29 PM

I was going to get either Pallidium Silver or Capri Blue until I looked at real cars with various colors at my dealer. I concluded that Black, Mars Red, White, and Iridium Silver look the best on this car.

After about an hour of debate, I ordered mine in Iridium Silver with Grey leather seats, classic Benz color combo, really shows the lines, and also easy to maintain.

Suggest that you look at some real C-Classes and then decide what works best for you.

yaymitch · 06-02-2008, 10:39 PM

I went to the dealer again today and looked at White, Steel Grey and Palladium Silver. I was dead set on White and now I want Steel Grey. My sales guy liked the Palladium Silver the best. Anyway, it is all personal preference. I am probably going with the Steel Grey. You definitely have to see these cars in person to make the right choice.

dlbello · 06-02-2008, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by yaymitch

I went to the dealer again today and looked at White, Steel Grey and Palladium Silver. I was dead set on White and now I want Steel Grey. My sales guy liked the Palladium Silver the best. Anyway, it is all personal preference. I am probably going with the Steel Grey. You definitely have to see these cars in person to make the right choice.

I'm sure they all look great but have you seen plain Black yet?

dlbello · 06-02-2008, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by yaymitch

I went to the dealer again today and looked at White, Steel Grey and Palladium Silver. I was dead set on White and now I want Steel Grey. My sales guy liked the Palladium Silver the best. Anyway, it is all personal preference. I am probably going with the Steel Grey. You definitely have to see these cars in person to make the right choice.

BTW... some people have said Black is the best color but its hard to keep clean, I dont know about you or the others but this is going to be my fun car which will always be spotless... In other cases, silver will hold up best if you dont like to clean your car much... just my 2 sense

Familycar · 06-03-2008, 02:50 AM

I decided not to go back to the dealer to check out the two colors again; I'll just confuse myself. I just like both. I'm going with my 1st impression, steel grey...by a hair.

yaymitch · 06-05-2008, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dlbello

I'm sure they all look great but have you seen plain Black yet?

I did see the plain black and it looks awesome as well. I have a black car now and just want a change.

WAY · 06-05-2008, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Fangster

Way - do regret no LSD now. I read your thread about getting up your driveway. Lucky it doesn't rain too much here!

Yes, definitely regret it! But it was a choice between waiting for 4 more months or getting the car available now...

individualsole · 06-06-2008, 02:38 AM

I really don't want to see another Palladium, but it is an awesome color.

Here's my car:

06-01-2008, 11:56 AM	#6
Familycar Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 75 Drives: C63 AMG	Yah. I'm usually pretty decisive. Been to the dealer back lot thrice looking at colors. Am I really going down there again? Haha. __________________ Pat 07 A4 Avant -- kid hauler 03 Turbo Bug -- wife's toy car & errand machine 93 RS America -- track car

06-01-2008, 12:46 PM	#7
NORTH 44 C63 MBWorld Fanatic! 2009 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: 43°38'N / 79°52'W Posts: 1,723 Drives: EuroCharged 2012 C63 BS Coupè	I was undecided between Steel Grey/Tenorite and Palladium, as well. Deciding factor for me, after seeing both live was the cleaning factor. Palladium will be far easier to keep clean and thats what I ultimately ordered. __________________ ///EuroCharged C63 BS COUPÉ - DIAMOND WHITE/// + B25 http://www.youtube.com/user/c63me

06-01-2008, 01:16 PM	#9
dlbello Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 850 Drives: 2009 C63 AMG Black on Black PP Package CF fully loaded	I recommend everyone on this forum Not to rely on Colors you see online... They do Not show up as being true to life color description. Even if you see a color you like (live) on a different model car its tough. I'd say call/ search dealerships and see them live... I looked around and found a dealership which had a 2008 plain black sitting in the show room, I was sold. My order for a 2009 C63 will be black. __________________ 2009 C63 AMG FULL PP Package Fully Loaded CF Black on Black

06-02-2008, 09:29 PM	#18
NCE500 Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 798 Drives: 2007 E63, 2006 C55	RE: Color I was going to get either Pallidium Silver or Capri Blue until I looked at real cars with various colors at my dealer. I concluded that Black, Mars Red, White, and Iridium Silver look the best on this car. After about an hour of debate, I ordered mine in Iridium Silver with Grey leather seats, classic Benz color combo, really shows the lines, and also easy to maintain. Suggest that you look at some real C-Classes and then decide what works best for you. __________________ 2007 E63 Silver/Ash, P2, Pano, Parktronic, trunk closer, loaded 2006 C55, Black/Black, Premium and Lighting Packages, Navi 2011 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible, Silver/Gray/Blue, every option 2005 SL600 Capri Blue/Ash, AMG Package, Distronic, Keyless Go, Pano, Parktronic, TPMS - Sold

06-03-2008, 02:50 AM	#22
Familycar Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 75 Drives: C63 AMG	I decided not to go back to the dealer to check out the two colors again; I'll just confuse myself. I just like both. I'm going with my 1st impression, steel grey...by a hair. __________________ Pat 07 A4 Avant -- kid hauler 03 Turbo Bug -- wife's toy car & errand machine 93 RS America -- track car

06-01-2008, 11:21 AM	#3
1st amg MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,675 Drives: 2011 SLS Irridium silver,2011 GL350 BT Palladium, 2011 White Dodge RAM Hemi Quad	I did the same thing, but outside under different conditions, sunny and then overcast...yes I broke my dealers nuts with this dilemma, then I had to decide on the interior, another nutcracker of a decision, so I went with the Tenorite Grey(in canada as in the states it is steel grey) and the sahara beige/black interior, but you better hurry, as my build date is early to mid july and my dealer wanted to finalize the colors this week. Good luck as I dont think i had such a chore to decide on colors for a car. I had a much easier time naming my first born!!

06-01-2008, 11:35 AM	#4
yaymitch Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 431 Drives: 2009 C63 K1	I like the Palladium Silver better.

06-01-2008, 11:51 AM	#5
gsrjc MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,308 Drives: 2011 GLK350, 2010 ML350, 2008 C63 AMG	I would recommend that you go and see the Palladium and Steel Grey in person. I thought the Palladium would look good based on the pictures I've seen on the internet but once I saw it in person, I didn't particularly like it that much anymore. The color was too light for me and just didn't seem good to me. Maybe others have a difference preference though.

06-01-2008, 08:46 PM	#11
yaymitch Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 431 Drives: 2009 C63 K1	I saw the Palladium Silver and Steel Grey in person today and now prefer the Steel Grey.

06-01-2008, 09:10 PM	#12
Derek@DRI Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 91 Drives: 2001 Ford Lightning/2003 Mustang Cobra	Definitely take the advice given and go check out the colors in person, I did and opted for Palladium. Now the waiting game...

06-02-2008, 02:24 AM	#14
WAY Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 52 Drives: 997.2 GT3, E90 M3	I have a Palladium C63 and it is nice. When I picked up my car I saw a tenorite 63 there too, and I kinda wished I could have both!!!

06-02-2008, 02:39 AM	#15
Fangster Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 68 Drives: Lotus 7 S4, 09 C63 Palladium with Black leather interior	Way - do regret no LSD now. I read your thread about getting up your driveway. Lucky it doesn't rain too much here!

06-02-2008, 03:35 PM	#16
mcc3456 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 82 Drives: 2010 E63 - Palladium Silver/Black	I saw Steel gray and Black. Black is probably the best, but too difficult to keep clean. The one I saw was washed the day before, totally dirty with dust & pollen. On that note, I ordered Palladium Silver. For me, it was between Palladium and White, both great colors, just felt vents would look better in Palladium. Lastly, Mars Red is pretty hot, if you like red on sedans. Going through a divorce at the moment, so felt Palladium was more stealthy.

06-02-2008, 10:39 PM	#19
yaymitch Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 431 Drives: 2009 C63 K1	I went to the dealer again today and looked at White, Steel Grey and Palladium Silver. I was dead set on White and now I want Steel Grey. My sales guy liked the Palladium Silver the best. Anyway, it is all personal preference. I am probably going with the Steel Grey. You definitely have to see these cars in person to make the right choice.

06-06-2008, 02:38 AM	#25
individualsole Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Bruno Posts: 83 Drives: 2008 C63, 2002 BMW X5 4.4i	I really don't want to see another Palladium, but it is an awesome color. Here's my car: __________________ '08 C63 Palladium Silver /////AMG '02 C32 Capri Blue (SOLD) Northern California

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