What color?
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08 Malibu LT :( Future C300 Sport
What color?
Hey guys, I'm sure you guys have seen this type of post many times, but I am having a hard time deciding what color to get the C300 in. What were some of the things that made you pick the color of your car? Perhaps it could then help me chose the right color for me.
What I would be purchasing: (2010 or 2011)
P2
Multimedia Package
Panorama Roof
Harman/Kardon Speakers
Maybe the AMG Wheels
What I would be purchasing: (2010 or 2011)
P2
Multimedia Package
Panorama Roof
Harman/Kardon Speakers
Maybe the AMG Wheels
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From: Boston, Massachusetts
2014 Mercedes-Benz E350 4Matic Sport
Mine is black and I love it. However it doesn't hold up as well here in the Northeast because of all that snow and ice, so there are quite a few scratch marks on it.
In Florida it was really great but did get a little hot sometimes because of the heat and sun.
It depends where you live but i'd recommend a dark grey or light blue color after the black.
In Florida it was really great but did get a little hot sometimes because of the heat and sun.
It depends where you live but i'd recommend a dark grey or light blue color after the black.
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I start with the premise that metallic paints look more upscale and refined. Straight shades of red, black, and white are sportier and younger looking, which is not my preference. Then, the "non-color" colors, such as Steel, Palladium, Iridium, etc. emphasize the steel sculpture of the body. Colors such as metallic reds, blues, etc. are nice, but take away from that purer perception. My result was Palladium as that was the only metallic Sport manual trans available in 6 states around here.
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2011 E350 4 Matic
Tanzanite Blue. Depending at the lighting condition the car "changes" color, in the sun light it looks beautiful (IMO) it has a little purple hue to it, then in the evening it looks black. I get lots of comments about it during the summer
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'08 C300 Lux Barolo Red Beige Leather P2 MM 18" wheels '84 944
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Hey guys, I'm sure you guys have seen this type of post many times, but I am having a hard time deciding what color to get the C300 in. What were some of the things that made you pick the color of your car? Perhaps it could then help me chose the right color for me.
What I would be purchasing: (2010 or 2011)
P2
Multimedia Package
Panorama Roof
Harman/Kardon Speakers
Maybe the AMG Wheels
What I would be purchasing: (2010 or 2011)
P2
Multimedia Package
Panorama Roof
Harman/Kardon Speakers
Maybe the AMG Wheels
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I went with Black just because. The MB was my first real car purchase, being that every other car I had was a hand me down, so I went with black because I never had a black car.
Today, I would have probably went with a dark grey. It's different and when you take the car, mix a dark grey body color and throw in some matte black accents, the result is complete ecstasy.
Conclusion is, my next car will be a dark grey and you should consider it as the for yourself as well
Today, I would have probably went with a dark grey. It's different and when you take the car, mix a dark grey body color and throw in some matte black accents, the result is complete ecstasy.
Conclusion is, my next car will be a dark grey and you should consider it as the for yourself as well
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W204, W220, S15 Silvia
be different
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nah srsly, black is all good if u dont mind to get obvious swirl marks which u will have to polish often. and if you don't mind that it is a common color
palladium silver would be much easier to maintain and it gives excellent effect from the right angle
arctic white is good too
in fact all color is gooooood so up to u :P
PINK!
nah srsly, black is all good if u dont mind to get obvious swirl marks which u will have to polish often. and if you don't mind that it is a common color
palladium silver would be much easier to maintain and it gives excellent effect from the right angle
arctic white is good too
in fact all color is gooooood so up to u :P
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08 c350
i bought black because you can never go really wrong with black. but if i had searched and joined this forum before i got the car i probably would have gotten white. black is beautiful ! just go through the picture thread and see what you like !
edit: if you cant choose between black and white - go with the silver look lol.
edit: if you cant choose between black and white - go with the silver look lol.
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2011 C350
I ordered mine yesterday in Palladium Silver. My reasoning is because:
- I always go with black, and I'm not so good about washing my car.
- I wanted to try a new color and something that hid the dirt better.
- Not too crazy about going too far away from my normal color spectrum like red or blue.
- I really liked the Steel gray but the dealer said that it's dark enough that it may as well be black in terms of how much dirt it shows.
- I always go with black, and I'm not so good about washing my car.
- I wanted to try a new color and something that hid the dirt better.
- Not too crazy about going too far away from my normal color spectrum like red or blue.
- I really liked the Steel gray but the dealer said that it's dark enough that it may as well be black in terms of how much dirt it shows.
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There's three colors I considered:
White - When auto racing first started, each country was assigned a color for their vehicles. White is the German national racing color.
Silver - In 1934, Mercedes racing exceeded their weight allowance by slightly less than the weight of their paint. They decided to strip the paint of their cars, and the "Silver Arrow" was born. The 1937 W125 produced 646 hp, a number not exceeded on the racetrack until turbocharged Formula One racers broke it in the 1980s.
Black - This is the traditional limousine color, and what Brabus considers the standard color for their super-tuned monstrosities.
If you're interested in any other colors, then you are probably making a stylistic choice, and who are any of us to decide what you should like?
White - When auto racing first started, each country was assigned a color for their vehicles. White is the German national racing color.
Silver - In 1934, Mercedes racing exceeded their weight allowance by slightly less than the weight of their paint. They decided to strip the paint of their cars, and the "Silver Arrow" was born. The 1937 W125 produced 646 hp, a number not exceeded on the racetrack until turbocharged Formula One racers broke it in the 1980s.
Black - This is the traditional limousine color, and what Brabus considers the standard color for their super-tuned monstrosities.
If you're interested in any other colors, then you are probably making a stylistic choice, and who are any of us to decide what you should like?
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A little note of great advice: Always pick your color for how the car will look at its best, not at its worst. If you're not big on hand washing your car then you might as well just use the auto wash when you fill up, and apply a synthetic sealant (this one lasts for one year) as needed to protect the paint.
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2009 c300 sport 4 matic
IMO: In sporty cars there is only 3 colors white, black and silver/gray`s. This has been traditional accross the board with Mfg`s. they sell far more of these colors than anything else. I`ve owned many blacks years ago but gave up trying to keep them looking good, so white and silver are my choices for a long time. I`ve had 5 Mercedes that are white. 
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08 Malibu LT :( Future C300 Sport
Thanks for all of the comments. I've been looking at the picture thread and you guys have some great looking cars!
I think I fall under this category lol. I love this car in black and white, but since I would be getting the Panorama Roof, the white would really give the car the black accents i would be looking for. The silver look is not bad either lol.
I think I fall under this category lol. I love this car in black and white, but since I would be getting the Panorama Roof, the white would really give the car the black accents i would be looking for. The silver look is not bad either lol.
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2018 E300 4MATIC Sedan
My C350 is black ( as was my last 5 cars ) but if I had to do it again I think I would choose either steel grey, iridium silver, or palladium silver ( black looks great when it's clean, it just seems impossible to keep it that way ).
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08 Malibu LT :( Future C300 Sport
I have given it a lot of thought and decided that I am going to go with the arctic white. Thanks for all of the suggestions. It really did help.
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Also on black you see very clear any scratch no matter how fine.
My next car will be white.
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Lexus IS 350 F Sport
I luv luv luv my steel grey
When it's shiny it the metallic paint stands out along with a slight hint of purple hues but when it's dirty the color hides the dirt very well !!!
When it's shiny it the metallic paint stands out along with a slight hint of purple hues but when it's dirty the color hides the dirt very well
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I love my obsidian black car.. it looks purely ... amazing... after a wash and polish.. however it doesnt quite show off the pano roof and gets dirty hours after a wash...
Its tough though.. as much maintenance as the black requires I still think I would consider black again... dark tints just make the car look incredible after its been washed and polished..
As a side note, my original 1st choice was white, however I simply fell in love with the black once i saw it...
the other day coming home from work I saw a white 350 next to me, identical options with a blonde girl driving it (except p2, DAMN!).. it now has made me think that the white is a more feminine color.. and also I would like to track down my soulmate... so if you were the blonde girl in the white 350 with pano and amg wheels.. call meeee!!!
Its tough though.. as much maintenance as the black requires I still think I would consider black again... dark tints just make the car look incredible after its been washed and polished..
As a side note, my original 1st choice was white, however I simply fell in love with the black once i saw it...
the other day coming home from work I saw a white 350 next to me, identical options with a blonde girl driving it (except p2, DAMN!).. it now has made me think that the white is a more feminine color.. and also I would like to track down my soulmate... so if you were the blonde girl in the white 350 with pano and amg wheels.. call meeee!!!
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Haha, I Just found out one other very important piece of information. Black cars are a lot harder to hit with a laser than white cars. So if you like to speed, having a black car definitely helps avoid tickets.
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08 Malibu LT :( Future C300 Sport
the other day coming home from work I saw a white 350 next to me, identical options with a blonde girl driving it (except p2, DAMN!).. it now has made me think that the white is a more feminine color.. and also I would like to track down my soulmate... so if you were the blonde girl in the white 350 with pano and amg wheels.. call meeee!!!
