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We just pulled the trigger on a green (Verde Brook Metallic) 2016 S550. As others have observed, the color is quite dark in low light conditions, but the olive green really pops under any sort of light. So far I haven't seen another green S on the road (either this shade, or the lighter Emerald Green Metallic), but when I finally do I'll be sure to wave hello!
2020 S560 Sedan, 2019 SL450, 2019 E450 Luxury Trim Wagon
I wish that MB would offer more in the way of color choices that were not yet another shade of BLACK. I would also like to see more non-metallic colors. Right now, on most higher end models, your solid color choices are black and maybe a red, with all other colors being metallic, pearl or matte. Why not a magnificent British Racing Green, a wonderful Sepia Brown, a lovely Maple Yellow, or even a crisp Alpine White? In trying to be so creative, I find that all MB has ended up with are various shades of black and gray. Survey says: BORING!
2015 S550 Palladium/Deep Sea Blue, 2016 Tesla Model S 70D, 2015 Volvo XC70
Originally Posted by Streamliner
I wish that MB would offer more in the way of color choices that were not yet another shade of BLACK. I would also like to see more non-metallic colors. Right now, on most higher end models, your solid color choices are black and maybe a red, with all other colors being metallic, pearl or matte. Why not a magnificent British Racing Green, a wonderful Sepia Brown, a lovely Maple Yellow, or even a crisp Alpine White? In trying to be so creative, I find that all MB has ended up with are various shades of black and gray. Survey says: BORING!
Absolutely agree. I'd like to see a blue-gray. An olive. A light gold.
Here are two photos of the 2016 Verde Brook Metallic S550 taken a couple of hours ago during a break in this SoCal rain storm. You can see the interesting variation in color between shaded and sun-reflective areas.
Do you happen to know roughly how much that would run? Knowing MB, I'm guessing it would be more than I'm willing to pay.
I believe prices for custom paint jobs have actually come down this year.
To paint your car any Mercedes-Benz color that has been used before, is $5,150. In addition to that, you would have to pay the $2,500 PA1 custom charge.
I am not sure for colors other than MB colors. I am sure it's a lot more, and whether they would do it or not, depends on the drying time for the color, and it's compatibility with their paint booths.
Last edited by LovinMercedes; 01-31-2016 at 11:18 PM.
2020 S560 Sedan, 2019 SL450, 2019 E450 Luxury Trim Wagon
Originally Posted by jenz
You can get any color MB sprays, and they have some very bold colors, as long as you're willing to pay the custom spray fee
If it were like Porsche, where they would do a "Color to Sample," for like $4,000.00, that would be a home run. But I think the charge at MB is something over $20K to use one of their existing colors, which I feel is just ridiculous.
If it were like Porsche, where they would do a "Color to Sample," for like $4,000.00, that would be a home run. But I think the charge at MB is something over $20K to use one of their existing colors, which I feel is just ridiculous.
Cost is now almost 6K, and there is a pre approved slate from which you can choose (like MB). If you want something beyond those choices, you have to give P about 12 months to vet the paint and schedule your build. Now you see why vinyl wrapping has exploded. Cost TBD, and I'm sure MB would do similar as Lovin mentioned.
Everything except a leather headliner has its price.
Wow, those WHEELS are SUPER SLICK, and off course a gorgeous car, more pictures please.
Originally Posted by GoRovers
Here are two photos of the 2016 Verde Brook Metallic S550 taken a couple of hours ago during a break in this SoCal rain storm. You can see the interesting variation in color between shaded and sun-reflective areas.
Could you please post more photos, interior as well?
Hi, e_dasani, here's a photo of the interior, described as Silk Beige / Espresso Brown Leather with Burl Walnut Wood Trim. (Seems to complement the Verde Brook Metallic exterior.)
01-30-2016, 07:04 PM
