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040 Black vs 197 Obsidian Black...

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Old 10-05-2006, 04:56 PM
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040 Black vs 197 Obsidian Black...

I'm interested in what opinions are on these two color selections. I know 197 costs more, so let's make the discussion with cost aside. Thanks for your input.
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Ob. black looks nicer in direct sunlight.
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I love my Obsidian black over my friends regular black and the black SUV in my garage.
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I like both. The 197 hides dust better, since it always looks dusty. Both are black and EVIL!!
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Thanks for the feedback. I'm going with the 197, but all of the dealers kept saying, "Naw, black (040) is better." and "they look the same". (me: "uh, what?")

I'm pretty sure that's because 95% of what they sell is 040 black, and they don't want someone looking for something that they don't have.

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