Five Cars With A Pitiful Color Selection

"Satish Kondapavulur" (becauseCAR) 11/02/2013 at 00:28 • Filed to: MY STUPID LISTS

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Apart from playing too much solitaire for my own good and writing these lists, I spend a lot of time on online car configurators. You know, those sections of an automaker's website where you can create your dream car, feel a sense of accomplishment for five seconds, and then get back to that paper you were writing. (Though in my case, it's more like " Let's see what I can do to double the price of that Cayman... ")

Well, one thing I've noticed is that some cars don't have very many colors to choose from, short of a $99 Maaco paint job, with the reason being sales numbers for these cars is low.

As a result, I’ve decided to mention the vehicles that have a paltry selection of colors, lest you go into a showroom and have a sales consultant try his absolute hardest to convince you beige is the new brown and how "stylish" it is, never mind his white shirt, khakis, and likely clip-on tie.

Author's Note: If you've been mercifully reading these lists for the last two or three weeks, I need list ideas, before I, like every other automotive writer, do a "Five Cars Sold Elsewhere That Should Be Sold In America" list. Any suggestions are much appreciated and I'll give credit where it's due.

Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet

When I spend over $40,000 to purchase a vehicle like the Murano CrossCabriolet, I'd like to actually have a palette of more than five colors to choose from. After all, I'm going to have a difficult time selling it, and it won't be because of the color. (This is, of course, if I was the type of person who buys a CrossCabriolet. Which'll probably be in a couple years when the value hits rock-bottom.)

That's a pity, because the only colors offered now are black, white, silver, and burgundy, instead of that light teal that served as the launch color (and is in the picture). And the people who would buy the CrossCab would want a baby blue, possibly a nice pink, and a bronze that would remind you of Paris Hilton's skin (that last one was offered at launch too).

Hyundai Genesis 5.0 R-Spec

As I've waxed poetic before, !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! But I didn’t mention a downside to it, which, apart from being a $47,000 Hyundai, turned out to be color selection according to the Jalopnik commenters. Therefore, I promptly went to Hyundai's configurator and discovered the ugly truth for myself, though I was more taken in with the comparison to the Lincoln MKS, something I was surprised Hyundai bothered with.

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This may be due to a major 2014 redesign of the Genesis, since there was no updated webpage for a 2014 model. Personally, I'm fine with the R-Spec's color palette, which consists of white, black, grey, silver, and red, but not blue. Honestly, to fulfill the car's purpose of being completely anonymous and being mistaken for something else (John Krafcik may heavily disagree with me), the colors do their job.

Any manual transmission-equipped Honda Accord sedan

Just be aware. If you consider an Accord sedan with a manual, you will have a choice of only two colors. Either silver or grey. No white. No blue. No red. Unless you go for a manual Sport version, in which case you get !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . In other words, Honda couldn't care less about manual Accord buyers, many of whom will have to pay list price, because manual Accords are so rare.

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That's a shame because the Accord, especially with a manual, is among the best front-drive midsize sedans on the market. Meanwhile, the Mazda6 offers an equal-opportunity experience in selecting hues whether the car has an automatic or manual. And the Mazda6 sells nowhere in the volumes that Accords do. On the other hand, the Camry doesn't even offer a manual.

Mazda MX-5

Maybe the lack of color selection is due to a future update of the MX-5. But there are only four or five colors available on this car, none of them being orange or any shade of blue. But that's what you would want with a sports car like the MX-5, especially since you need to stand out from the other MX-5 owners at the autocross course.

The most Jalop of all the MX-5's, the Club version, only has four color options: silver, black, red, and white. This, ladies and gentlemen, is a disgrace because colors like orange, a light blue, and yellow would go fantastically with those black wheels. Though let's face it. People will voluntarily become colorblind to buy the MX-5 since no other two-seat roadsters can match its price.

Any flagship German luxury sedan

Believe it or not, the Audi A8, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and BMW 7-Series offer brown (a favorite Jalopnik color, since we all love the 1970s) apart from the usual five or six shades of black. I can understand why the colors tend to be quite boring, since the super-rich who drive and are driven in them need the color to match their suits.

However, none of them offer red. Which irritates both me and presumably foreign royalty. Yes, you probably can specify a certain red from the through BMW Individual, Audi exclusive, or Mercedes-Benz designo for a high price, but there's nothing wrong with offering red for normal buyers.

I was reminded of this when I saw an older Barolo Red Metallic S-Class pass by a couple weeks ago and wondered if I could get that color on the new car. Unfortunately, the answer was no on the configurator, leading to this list. Hopefully, Mercedes-Benz sees fit to offer red on the S-Class to put an end to the $99 Maaco paint job special.

Which other cars offer a trivial selection of colors?

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Photographs courtesy respective manufacturers.

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 00:34

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You were only allowed to have silver or black (or green for the EV.)

Satish Kondapavulur > Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura 11/02/2013 at 00:37

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Was this when Smarts first came out?

POD > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 00:47

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Colors that work all the way round.

Dunnik > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 00:49

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The Ford Model T was available in any color you wanted.

So long as it was black.

Satish Kondapavulur > Dunnik 11/02/2013 at 01:04

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But Henry Ford eventually realized the error of his ways and offered more colors. Now that was progress.

George McNally > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 01:08

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Bring back teal.

Seriously, everything is some shade of black,gray or silver.....yawn.

Dunnik > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 01:10

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Indeed, but it wasn't an error on his part to offer only black at first, because at first, the Model T was essentially in a class of itself. Once he started to face competition as "me too!" companies copied his production methods and started to make cheap cars for the masses, he wisely offered more choice.

Satish Kondapavulur > George McNally 11/02/2013 at 01:11

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They should, but it only looks good on convertibles, and absolutely nothing else.

Satoshi "Zipang" Katsura > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 01:40

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Yep.

Stef Schrader > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 02:05

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Aw, man. I love red. I like the German sedans. A lot. Those NEED to come in red. Bright red. Because they do.

Satish Kondapavulur > Stef Schrader 11/02/2013 at 02:15

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I KNOW! How else can I tell the trophy wives from the boring businessmen?!

Rainbow > Dunnik 11/02/2013 at 02:35

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I thought he always offered other colors, but only by special order. They were all painted black unless someone put money down before the painting process, or something like that.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > George McNally 11/02/2013 at 03:30

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You can get teal on some BMW sedans so long as you don't pick the M-sport option pack. Apparently if you want to spend money, you don't like color.

McSchmalex > Dunnik 11/02/2013 at 07:23

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My understanding was that he would only offer black... until he died, and by that point his son Edsel was a broken and sad man... and the board of directors at Ford approached a young man by the name of Henry Ford II who did such awesome things as hire Carroll Shelby and fund the Fort GT Le Mans project...

... wait for it...

... BECAUSE RACECAR

IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK > Dunnik 11/02/2013 at 07:45

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This is something of a myth. Initially the model T was available in many different colors, I've ridden in an early green one. Later once they really went into mass production was it changed to all black.

Tony Montana > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 08:55

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So then don't buy a flagship German... buy the XJ. You'll have a prettier car in the color you want with what is arguably one of the best-designed interiors. Ever. And it's still fantastic to drive/be driven in.

Kookanoodles > Stef Schrader 11/02/2013 at 09:24

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PotbellyJoe and 42 others > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 12:17

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Any list like this that doesn't mention the Manual Transmission Mazda5 is lacking.
Three colors only; Silver, Dark Silver or a Medium Maroon.

ClassicMotoringLLC > Dunnik 11/02/2013 at 12:17

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Not to be THAT guy, but all of this is BS. The model T was offered in several colors from its inception in 1908, and the color varied depending on the body style. It wasn't until 1914 that the Model T was offered in only black. That change took place because offering one color meant the paint dried at a uniform rate which further streamlined assembly. Also, black was cheap and easy to apply, keeping costs down.

duurtlang > Stef Schrader 11/02/2013 at 12:18

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Red German sedans? I was just considering getting this '89.

BMWF10 > Tony Montana 11/02/2013 at 12:18

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Unless you are over 6'2". Then you head hits the roof of the XJ, even with the seat all the way down. I lived this car too until I test drive it and realized the cramped head room

chriswhotakesphotos > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 12:20

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Is anyone else getting bored of red? I feel like it's become the quintessential "Watch out everybody, Barb did something slightly over the top!" color.

speeddemon807 > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 12:23

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Hammond embarrased to drive a pink car. :D

AZRCD > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 12:25

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Fuck that, you be this OCD and anal-retentive about your paint then try owning any other color besides silver!

AZRCD > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 12:25

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Yeah, damn Jews and their colors...

Daddio > Dunnik 11/02/2013 at 12:27

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Semi urban legend
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Mode…

GiftedPlacebo > PotbellyJoe and 42 others 11/02/2013 at 12:29

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This. Which is why I bought my Manual Mazda5 in the red. (Zeal Red Mica is the official name).

G8GT364 > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 12:31

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The Chevy SS only offers five colors. Black, Red, Silver, White and some weird silverish Green color Which is a shame because the Commodore(the same friggen car) has some really cool options.

Daddio > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 12:32

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Amen to the Accord MT. The Canadian market gets more colors then we do. And I really dig the blue. But I ended up with a grey Sport because at least it wasn't black. And I do like the way the wheels coordinate. And as a side benefit, every time I see a colorful Sport, I become a smug a-hole with a manual transmission superiority complex.

NigelAstydameiaburn4 > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 12:32

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I think the biggest surprise is the Accord, since stereotypes and assumptions would indicate that anybody who buys the manual would want a "fun" color as well.

Silver/Grey manual sedans remind me of French taxis (not necessarily in a bad way).

MooseKnuckles > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 12:32

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The new Chevy SS . 5 Colours - silver, black, red, white, green. And the options list: full size spare, sun roof. That's it, two options. It is pretty loaded otherwise, I will give it that. But no manual.

Configurator tool, click here!

Daddio > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 12:34

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How about a list of top five cars for middle class dads who aren't totally beat down yet but have bills to pay. I'll nominate my Accord Sport 6MT. :-)

chuckslovenia > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 12:35

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"Honda could care less about manual Accord buyers.."

Grammar Nazi here. It's COULDN'T care less!

Bravawatch > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 12:38

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I hate the black, grey and anything inbetween default colours these days. My red Einser...

KillerBee > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 12:39

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In defense of the MX-5, 2013 was the first year they didn't offer a blue, and I'm certain the lack of color options is due to the impending model change.

Over the years, they have offered several different shades of blue, red and green, Competition Yellow, Evolution Orange, and the ever-popular Mariner (Smurf) Blue.

So while the selection right now may now be so spectacular, I think we can cut Mazda a little slack. Because Miata.

thisusernameforsale > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 12:40

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The new Renault Clio RS will only available in white, red, yellow, black and grey (at least in Australia) - which means, for me, only black or white. It'll be here next month, so I'll know whether I care about the limited selection in the near future.

deekster_caddy > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 12:45

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Okay, nothing (or maybe something) to do with color selection... but are there numbers on manual sales for the Accord and Mazda 6?

seriouslywhyiskinjastillterrible > MooseKnuckles 11/02/2013 at 12:50

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that seems pretty standard across all makes really. not to say its not unforgivably boring though.

G8GT364 > MooseKnuckles 11/02/2013 at 12:54

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Was my recommendation as well. Talk about boring. Especially since the Commodore's have like 15 choices!

seriouslywhyiskinjastillterrible > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 12:56

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an epic two colors. what ever happened to the iconic blue van.

d_funkwriter > G8GT364 11/02/2013 at 12:57

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http://www.vecommodore.com/colours.html

G8GT364 > d_funkwriter 11/02/2013 at 12:59

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Apparently the VF only has nine options now. Still better than Chevy's though.

Josh > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 13:06

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I have no idea how Subaru didn't make this list. Outside of the WRX/STi/BRZ models, their available color schemes are literally terrible. Take the base Impreza for example: you can get it in a palette of boring ass colors. Even better, the only adequate colors (white, black, even the deep red maybe) have TAN INTERIORS ONLY. Why for the love of god do car manufacturers even still make a tan interior? Is there any human anywhere that says "Wow, this tan interior is significantly better than this black or gray interior?" - I DON'T THINK SO. I can forgive white/almond interiors in certain cars because they can pull off classy (see: Land Rover).

mathiassssss > Tony Montana 11/02/2013 at 13:12

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The only color Jaguars should be seen in is British Racing Green.

ShivvySmurf > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 13:18

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Driving down the street the other day i noticed just how boring car colors have become for the most part. All of them parked on one block were silver, white, black or a shade of grey. You could take pictures of cars in black and white these days and it wouldn't matter.

Satish Kondapavulur > Daddio 11/02/2013 at 13:19

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Really? Canada gets more colors than the US?! Sacrilege!

sbblakey777 > George McNally 11/02/2013 at 13:19

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Tahitian Green?

Satish Kondapavulur > G8GT364 11/02/2013 at 13:21

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I thought about including the SS, but then I realized the colors would be fine for most buyers. I'm hoping they come out with some SS special editions in the future with some special colors.

llensart > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 13:22

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Audistein > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 13:23

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What's strange about the flagship German sedans is that they did come in those colors just a couple years ago. When the new A8 launched in 2011 it was available in a deep blue, and possibly a red. The last generation S-Class was definitely available in blue and red, and the 7 Series still has blue (and a weird turquoise) but not the red it used to. These colors used to be available, but have been removed, probably because no one bought them. One thing that I find very interesting though is that a new color has been added for the BMW and the Audi that they did not have before: A Gold/Champagne color.

Satish Kondapavulur > chriswhotakesphotos 11/02/2013 at 13:23

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Not me. I've found drivers of red cars generally more careless than others so I'm happy they stand out so I can avoid them. Especially Ferraris.

Satish Kondapavulur > PotbellyJoe and 42 others 11/02/2013 at 13:24

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Wow, I didn't even bother checking the Mazda5 manual. I'm just surprised there's no white!

Satish Kondapavulur > MooseKnuckles 11/02/2013 at 13:25

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I'm hoping for some future special editions that will rectify that.

syrgrad91 > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 13:27

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Here's one that got omitted, the Toyota FJ Cruiser. Get it with an automatic and you get a whopping 6 colors, and if you get it with stick you get only 5 choices. $32,000 and only 5 color choices? Really Toyota?

bwwooster > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 13:28

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I was sure Audi would get mentioned in here somewhere:

Satish Kondapavulur > Daddio 11/02/2013 at 13:29

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Let's see (and I'm attempting to keep this under $30K):

Accord Sport 6MT, Mazda6 manual, BMW E39 530i (under $10k easily, but maintenance adds up), Ford Fusion Ecoboost, Dodge Charger/Chrysler 300 SRT8, and a used Hyundai Genesis 4.6 or future Genesis 5.0 R-Spec.

Obruni > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 13:29

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Kia has to be the worst overall.

base fortes and optima hybrids are only available in 3 colors

and in most of the lineup, upgrading to the top spec from mid-spec results in fewer color choices. so bizarre.

Satish Kondapavulur > chuckslovenia 11/02/2013 at 13:31

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Thankfully, you didn't see the original draft of this. It had a lot more errors.

AthomSfere > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 13:31

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When do we get to paint / interior trim choice issues?

I can only think of one brand that really lets me customize this and get anywhere near what I want. Black paint and red leather. The NSX let me... But now, just

Yes, its not perfect... I want two-tone red leather or red trim / accents. Not all red in there.

Satish Kondapavulur > KillerBee 11/02/2013 at 13:34

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That Mariner Blue would have looked perfect on the MX-5 Club with the black wheels and black stripes.

Satish Kondapavulur > thisusernameforsale 11/02/2013 at 13:35

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Well, it also doesn't come with a manual...

Satish Kondapavulur > deekster_caddy 11/02/2013 at 13:37

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I don't know. I tried Googling for them, but couldn't find an answer. Usually the manufacturers give anecdotal evidence about manual take rates.

KillerBee > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 13:37

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Yes! In fact, it would look a lot like the Limited Edition Sport Graphite, which is available in the UK. So, technically, they DO still make one in blue... just not in the US.

Satish Kondapavulur > seriouslywhyiskinjastillterrible 11/02/2013 at 13:38

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Well, they are replacing it next year...

V8Demon - Prefers Autos for drag racing. Fite me! > IDROVEAPICKUPTRUCK 11/02/2013 at 13:38

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Indeed. The model T did in fact have a nice run where it was offered in black only, but this was after it was being produced in multiple colors for a few years.

vc-10 > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 13:38

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I saw a Suzuki Kizashi for the first time 2 days ago. I had no idea that they sold them in the UK. So I looked it up on their website, and the colours they have available are white, black, grey, and silver. I mean, how dull can you get?

Satish Kondapavulur > Josh 11/02/2013 at 13:39

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The interior selections are worth a rant in themselves, especially on the Japanese economy cars.

ZeGermanPwa > Stef Schrader 11/02/2013 at 13:41

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A friend of mine bought an M3 sedan about 3 years ago. It was bright red as in firetruck red. When he ordered it at his local dealer he had to sign like three papers saying he is fully aware he is buying a red car. When he asked his dealer why they need an additional agreement on the color the salesman told him that in the past there have been actual cases where people were forced to buy cars in shiny bright colors so they would lose money (because you know how hard it is in Germany to sell a car that has a color other black or silver)

Pdexter > Stef Schrader 11/02/2013 at 13:43

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I love red, but to me it just seems wrong in a S series or any of the other German flagships.

Not that they should not offer more colour options.

Satish Kondapavulur > vc-10 11/02/2013 at 13:44

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I'm surprised they don't offer red anymore, since that was the Kizashi's launch color.

Steve > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 13:45

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How about any Audi? Oolong grey, Meteor grey, Daytona grey, Monsoon grey, grey GREY!

Satish Kondapavulur > AthomSfere 11/02/2013 at 13:46

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Go on the Rolls-Royce configurator. You will spend hours perfecting the interior and exterior color combinations. There are no prices listed, but at least you get the car of your dreams. Even the Bentley or Bugatti configurator might come close. Actually, even the McLaren and Ferrari ones might do that too.

Satish Kondapavulur > Obruni 11/02/2013 at 13:47

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Then again, I don't think many people buy the top-spec Kias.

Satish Kondapavulur > syrgrad91 11/02/2013 at 13:48

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Wow! They don't even have that blue or yellow anymore!

Satish Kondapavulur > llensart 11/02/2013 at 13:49

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I loved the many different colors the W123s came in. Along with their wheels.

smrtypants44 > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 13:50

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You forgot the GTI... Red, black, white, light grey, dark grey

Compare to the Euro color selection

Satish Kondapavulur > Steve 11/02/2013 at 13:50

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But they have Audi exclusive, which takes out some of the sting. So if I want Nogaro Blue on an A8, well...

vc-10 > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 13:52

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Very odd. And going on their Japanese website, I think (not speaking Japanese) that they only offer the silver, white, and black. Maybe it's not long for this world?

Gloff > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 13:54

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Explorer Sport.

Only four color options, White Platinum Tri-Coat Metallic, Ingot Silver Metallic, Ruby Red Metallic, and Tuxedo Black Metallic. White and Red are $495 option colors.

To be fair, the only answer to "Which color should I get on my Explorer Sport?" is indeed black.

Satish Kondapavulur > smrtypants44 11/02/2013 at 13:56

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I was thinking of putting the Golf R on the list for that very reason, but when cars in the US are sold off the lot instead of being ordered like in Europe, the colors they offered seemed reasonable for a VW imported from Germany.

G8GT364 > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 13:56

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WOTS(word on the street for you unhip people) is that Mark Reuss tweeted that the SS is going to be offered with the full palette of Commodore colors. Which is awesome because that Orange is sexy.

Tim Tom > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 14:01

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With the 7/A8/S class I don't find it so critical to have the very limited color selection, 80% are sold as black anyway, and on these cars paying extra for custom is almost nothing in comparison to other extras.

What I currently really miss is red color for BMW 5, the great Imola red would look fantastic. Audi and Mercedes offer red color for A6/E and especially the E class T model in red looks very very good.

Ltd783 > Josh 11/02/2013 at 14:02

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Eh, depending on the car, and paint color, tan interiors look fine on some cars, just like on other cars gray or black interiors can make the inside seem cheap, or like a dark prison cell.

Personally I wish there were more interior color choices on mainstream cars; blues, reds, greens, etc.

Donk > Josh 11/02/2013 at 14:05

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I'm guessing you don't live in the south? One of our cars has black interior and is like the fires of hell 8 months out of the year. Our new Jetta Sportwagon has the tan interior, however that is only for the seats and some of the trim and it makes a tremendous difference in the summer. That said, a nice black interior always LOOKS better than the tan.

bafazane2 > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 14:07

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Seriously agree with Audi. They USED to have a great selection of colours, and they were well considered and looked terrific. Not so any more. Beige, taupe, light brown, black and sort of red. Yuck. Mercedes isn't too far off.

I'm amazed at Ford and Hyundai....great colours, and a really well done gloss coat. They stand out from a distance.

Satish Kondapavulur > vc-10 11/02/2013 at 14:09

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Probably not. And I never got to drive it!

Eric Hoepner > Tony Montana 11/02/2013 at 14:09

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The D pillar only comes in one color

seriouslywhyiskinjastillterrible > George McNally 11/02/2013 at 14:09

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Ford Australia had a teal like color called breeze for a short time. Maybe it was unpopular or something, but now it is certainly rare and eye catching.

Satish Kondapavulur > G8GT364 11/02/2013 at 14:11

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Note to GM: Never let Mark Reuss go. You lost Lutz at your peril.

Cé hé sin > vc-10 11/02/2013 at 14:12

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You can buy that? Has anybody, ever?

Satish Kondapavulur > Tim Tom 11/02/2013 at 14:13

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You can order an F10 M5 with Imola Red. Though I'm sure it's down to BMW Individual...

chickengoat > Stef Schrader 11/02/2013 at 14:21

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I and this S 63 agree with you.

fintail > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 14:22

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People are boring today, it's a beige world. Back in the adventurous olden days, there was a lot more color/interior/engine variety. Through its lifespan, the W126 could be ordered in a vast array of colors:

http://www.mercedes500.de/galerie_farben…

thisusernameforsale > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 14:24

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Not a problem. I know there are some bigoted Jalops that think you're not a 'real' driver unless you drive stick, but I have a physical issue which makes using a clutch safely all but impossible, so I have only ever done it once. I might have bought a Clio before, but Renault hasn't offered a self-shifting version until now.

Satish Kondapavulur > fintail 11/02/2013 at 14:25

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And don't get me started on the W123...

asshat52 > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 14:37

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Honda stopped caring about manual transmissions many years ago. A lot of dealerships don't even carry manuals and they have to be special ordered. Since most people would never buy a car they can't test drive, its paucity increases even further. I honestly don't understand why they even bother to make them anymore since they clearly don't care about that market.

TheSmokingTire > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 14:44

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Ref. #4 - For $2,500 you can get an Audi A8 painted any color of the spectrum you'd like through the "Audi Exclusive" program. They will even guarantee the residual on a lease for it, if you choose something like "Taco Night Shits Brown"

shitheelandtoe > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 14:48

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About the list idea. I know that like me, you're of Indian origin. How about N strangest things seen on the road in India? Where N is an element of the set {5,10}.

MooseKnuckles > Satish Kondapavulur 11/02/2013 at 14:48

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Needs blue.. and that blue interior from the limited 'midnight' CTS-V

MooseKnuckles > G8GT364 11/02/2013 at 14:50

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Probably just to keep costs done on such a limited availability car. Takes a month or more to ship them here