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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 07:02 PM
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I´m interested in hearing opinions on Mars red, is it a fitting color for a C230K or should I wait for the dealer to get another color. Also does anyone have any experience on non-metallic paints and whether they are as durable as metallic paints are.
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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 07:20 PM
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mars red all the way!



^^ thats my car lol.

i love the color, but i loved almost all the colors the 230 comes in. its all personal pref.
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Old Mar 27, 2005 | 12:45 AM
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I'm not a "red" guy - never have been - never will be.

But I saw a red 230k in person at Calabasas - and really thought it looked good.
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Old Mar 27, 2005 | 02:12 AM
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I personally think red is AWSOME . Especially when it is a fire red like that, not a dull red. My old truck was red, looked beautiful.


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Old Mar 27, 2005 | 06:01 AM
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I really like the sedan in Mars red. You dont see many at all and thats one of the reasons I like it. I say GET IT!!!
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Old Mar 27, 2005 | 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by BMore
I´m interested in hearing opinions on Mars red, is it a fitting color for a C230K or should I wait for the dealer to get another color. Also does anyone have any experience on non-metallic paints and whether they are as durable as metallic paints are.
Go for it, they are a rarity
I will be picking up a red one (European Delivery) on April 11
The only down side maybe resale, most people seem to like the silvers and greys.
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