Can't pick a damn colour!
Can't pick a damn colour!
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I think that, for the ccoupe, the less obvious colors work very well.
I really like the citron green, bordeaux, capri blue, and desert silver. Black, magma, and brilliant silver make the car blend in with the other millions of cars. White and obsidian black aren't bad either.
I'd recommend Orion, but it's gotten too popular, so don't get it.
I really like the citron green, bordeaux, capri blue, and desert silver. Black, magma, and brilliant silver make the car blend in with the other millions of cars. White and obsidian black aren't bad either.
I'd recommend Orion, but it's gotten too popular, so don't get it.
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My advice is spend the money and get what you want. I was cheap and stuck with black. It's fine, but it's not as nice as bordeaux, capri blue, and desert silver which are the colors I would have choosen.
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Solid darker colors shine the best but show dirt the most. Metallic colors do a good job of hiding dust but you won't get the intense, see yourself in the paint shine that you would get out black. The issue I have with metallic colors in general is that if you get into an accident, they can never match the way the metallic flakes lay down and in the right light always looks touched up or repainted. Most people don't notice but it bugs me. I have black but I woudn't do it again. I like the silver in the showroom but when I see one on the road it's kinda dull. Also silver is what teal was in the early/mid 90's. That means if you get silver now because it's popular, in 5 years nobody will like it just as not many like teal now. The analysts say that blue is the new silver.
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2002 C230K Coupe
Originally posted by tommy
I think that, for the ccoupe, the less obvious colors work very well.
I really like the citron green, bordeaux, capri blue, and desert silver. Black, magma, and brilliant silver make the car blend in with the other millions of cars. White and obsidian black aren't bad either.
I'd recommend Orion, but it's gotten too popular, so don't get it.
I think that, for the ccoupe, the less obvious colors work very well.
I really like the citron green, bordeaux, capri blue, and desert silver. Black, magma, and brilliant silver make the car blend in with the other millions of cars. White and obsidian black aren't bad either.
I'd recommend Orion, but it's gotten too popular, so don't get it.
I cruise around in DC, VA, and MD area and I see lot of coupes, but i rarely see Orion. In fact i only saw one.
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Originally posted by harpax
I think Orion is popular depends on where you live, but it's quiet rare in where I live.
I cruise around in DC, VA, and MD area and I see lot of coupes, but i rarely see Orion. In fact i only saw one.
I think Orion is popular depends on where you live, but it's quiet rare in where I live.
I cruise around in DC, VA, and MD area and I see lot of coupes, but i rarely see Orion. In fact i only saw one.
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Subjective
Color is purely a personal preference. This is a small sporty car so I would stay away from Bordeaux or Desert Silver - which are usually associated (seen) with the larger sedans. Citron - will go out of style in a year or two - the basic traditional sporty colors (I think) are black, silver and red. The Orion, being a lighter shade of blue, looks good on this car. Haven't seen the Capri.
But like I opined, it is a matter of personal taste
Good luck
But like I opined, it is a matter of personal taste
Good luck
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Yes, Magma "Arrest Me" Red will stand up and shout - look at me!
It is also, as my wife put it, very cute. And for safety, people will see it.
If I was in college, it would be black or red.
Also, with darker colors, including the red, you can see the results of your great wax job better - more like a bright mirror - with white or silver or desert silver, you won't get that OMG it's so bright look. Not as dramatic.
It is also, as my wife put it, very cute. And for safety, people will see it.
If I was in college, it would be black or red.
Also, with darker colors, including the red, you can see the results of your great wax job better - more like a bright mirror - with white or silver or desert silver, you won't get that OMG it's so bright look. Not as dramatic.
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Re: Can't pick a damn colour!
Originally posted by SuDs
I know this is a pure opinion question, but what colour should i get for my c230 k? they all look damn good!
I know this is a pure opinion question, but what colour should i get for my c230 k? they all look damn good!
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Originally posted by galaxygrrl
Orion is not popular anywhere except on this board
Orion is not popular anywhere except on this board
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Originally posted by MsMercedes
I love the Capri blue.....very dark blue. Nice!
I love the Capri blue.....very dark blue. Nice!
And, Buellwinkle, I'd venture to say although it's metallic, it's every bit as shiny as straight black (IMO!), and almost as hard to keep clean :o.
BTW, Capri is a special order color for the 2002 C230, but it looks like it's a standard metallic for 2003. (It was a standard metallic for the sedans in 2002).
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Originally posted by MarkL
BTW, Capri is a special order color for the 2002 C230, but it looks like it's a standard metallic for 2003. (It was a standard metallic for the sedans in 2002).
BTW, Capri is a special order color for the 2002 C230, but it looks like it's a standard metallic for 2003. (It was a standard metallic for the sedans in 2002).
thx
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Originally posted by galaxygrrl
Mark how do you know this about the coupe?
thx
Beth
Mark how do you know this about the coupe?
thx
Beth
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Originally posted by MarkL
I thought this would interest you. .
I thought this would interest you. .
No I had not seen it. Thank you! What is interesting, is they are going with wood in the coupe too.
And, while the listing mentions the the c7 package has been eliminated for the sedans and wagans, implying it has not for the coupe, but the c7 is not mentioned under options for the coupe.
Guess time will tell. Hooray for Capri Blue though!
Cheers,
Beth
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2002 C230 K
Originally posted by galaxygrrl
And, while the listing mentions the the c7 package has been eliminated for the sedans and wagans, implying it has not for the coupe, but the c7 is not mentioned under options for the coupe.
And, while the listing mentions the the c7 package has been eliminated for the sedans and wagans, implying it has not for the coupe, but the c7 is not mentioned under options for the coupe.
Regards, BT
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So, can I propose a hypothetical question here? Let’s say I do go through with a lemon law suit and get a 2003. Can I have the shifter from the sports package put in a 2003?
thx
thx
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Originally posted by galaxygrrl
What is interesting, is they are going with wood in the coupe too.
What is interesting, is they are going with wood in the coupe too.
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Originally posted by galaxygrrl
So, can I propose a hypothetical question here? Let’s say I do go through with a lemon law suit and get a 2003. Can I have the shifter from the sports package put in a 2003?
thx
So, can I propose a hypothetical question here? Let’s say I do go through with a lemon law suit and get a 2003. Can I have the shifter from the sports package put in a 2003?
thx
Regards, BT
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Trench,
thanks!
Well, if I take this route, then, MB will need to do that change as part of the settlement.
Beth
thanks!
Well, if I take this route, then, MB will need to do that change as part of the settlement.
Beth
