Help me decide my new car's color

"gabdere" (gabdere)
03/13/2014 at 00:04 • Filed to: None

So like I said previously, I ordered a 2014 Civic Si Sedan. But I still can't decide on the colour...

Don't forget that 14 Si now have the two tone interior and 18" wheels. My car will also have tinted windows. New wheels:

New interior:

First is Dyno blue pearl... Looks meh IMO and weird with red interior

You have Modern steel metallic, I think the colour combo would be pretty nice but its a pretty common color:

Crystal black pearl, my first pick, again colour combo would be nice with red inserts but cleaning would be a bitch

Then there's Rally red, an other bright colour since I come from orange and I think they're pretty rare and look amazing. But red on red, is it gonna be the same red?

Finally you have Taffeta white, which usually looks girly but i'm still not sure on this car

What would you choose? My fav 3 are red, grey and black.

DISCUSSION (32)

Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager > gabdere
03/13/2014 at 00:07

* BLACK * because it looks the best.

MC_Leon6494 > gabdere
03/13/2014 at 00:07

black I'd say

Burrito de EJ25 > Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager
03/13/2014 at 00:15

Yeah, but for how long?

I'd go with white or red.

Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager > Burrito de EJ25
03/13/2014 at 00:16

I just happen to think most cars look good in black, provided you keep them clean.

thedevilinside > gabdere
03/13/2014 at 00:19

Red, with different wheels.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > gabdere
03/13/2014 at 00:19

RED
REDREDREDRED
REEEEEEED

Burrito de EJ25 > Nighthawkwill7, Hoon Depot Manager
03/13/2014 at 00:22

Black looks good. It's just a pain to keep it that way.

gabdere > thedevilinside
03/13/2014 at 00:25

Than the new ones?

gabdere > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power
03/13/2014 at 00:25

I was hoping people say red, so....

GeorgeyBoy > gabdere
03/13/2014 at 00:25

I always liked grey cars. Easy to care for too, perfect mix between black and white.

I had a grey 2002 Focus way back, it still looked like a relatively new car when I sold it.

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > gabdere
03/13/2014 at 00:26

yellow

Team6.1 > gabdere
03/13/2014 at 00:29

How does one order a car and not choose a color? Also my black stays clean for about half a day. I'd say silver is the best looking/cleanest staying color

GoliathRex > gabdere
03/13/2014 at 00:31

I'd say the red really does look best on that car in person. But- for some reason I just like blue cars. Here is my 2013 si coupe

Kinja'd!!!

Aaron James > gabdere
03/13/2014 at 00:34

Another vote for Black

maddvayne > gabdere
03/13/2014 at 00:50

White with black and lightly red wheels would look killer.

lonestranger > gabdere
03/13/2014 at 00:50

If it weren't for the red interior accents, It'd be harder to choose. But with the red, white is a no-brainer.

Kinja'd!!!

Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna > gabdere
03/13/2014 at 00:50

ORANGE. All cars need to be orange.

Red is close enough.

RotaryLover > gabdere
03/13/2014 at 02:04

Rouge! De loin!

Garrett Davis > gabdere
03/13/2014 at 04:33

Just curious, what was is that made you go with the Si over something like the Fiesta ST, GTI, or Focus ST? Not knocking your decision at all, I'm just in the market for the same type of vehicle and want to see all sides.

Pitchblende > gabdere
03/13/2014 at 06:09

Invisible!

Kinja'd!!!

Seriously, my taste would be more towards the grey or blue, or maybe the white. Nothing in this range really jumps out at me, respray it bright green.

theuserformerlyknownasaluminumfoil > gabdere
03/13/2014 at 08:07

White.. and maybe later down the line, if you mod your car, some gold or SBC RPF1s.

thedevilinside > gabdere
03/13/2014 at 08:32

Correct, I think those are ugly wheels. But I got a Focus ST because I didn't like the Si.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Garrett Davis
03/13/2014 at 09:05

Civic Si can be had for ~20k after discounts, easy. A civic sedan will baby while also being cheap on insurance. Fiesta STs are near that price but cramped back seats make car seats or 4 adults a chore. Focus STs and GTIs cost more to buy and insure. If your budget won't go that high, the civic Si is a pretty solid all rounder for 20k.

SpeedSix > gabdere
03/13/2014 at 15:44

I'd get white and then a repaint in burgundy or dark red if possible, though it might just be me since I'm more of a fan of darker colors.

gabdere > SpeedSix
03/13/2014 at 16:39

Not gonna be possible since it's a lease!

gabdere > thedevilinside
03/13/2014 at 16:39

I think they look similar to the 2015 GTI's wheels

gabdere > Garrett Davis
03/13/2014 at 16:45

Circumstances really... I have a 07 GTI but its approaching the end of the warranty and hasn't been reliable in the last few months. I wanted the 15 GTi, but 3-door is only here end of summer and a 5-door is a no for me and i'm changing before pouring more money into the GTI. I'm a die-hard VW fan tho, but since I'm in school for the next few years i needed to make a smart move. I didn't really go over at Ford, I wanted to test drive the Focus ST but I'm still not sure of the looks. Plus, it'll change next year and I want something fresh as long as possible. The Fiesta ST would be cool, but I think it's girly. And my uncle works at Honda, so trading-in the GTI and leasing the SI for 24 months doesn't cost me a dime. In fact, I'll "make" 2 grand at the end of the lease. That was the major factor, because I never was a fan of Hondas and never thought about getting a SI. But the 14 has some major upgrades, so all this together made me take this!

gabdere > GoliathRex
03/13/2014 at 16:47

How do you feel seeing the new 2014?

gabdere > Team6.1
03/13/2014 at 16:48

They'll be delivered end of april, plenty of time to decide the colour!

gabdere > Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna
03/13/2014 at 16:48

Damn

GoliathRex > gabdere
03/14/2014 at 12:38

-I like the rear bumper treatment, but not the front.

-More power is good- but the difference is minimal.

-If they upgraded interior materials, thats cool, but I dont think it (2013) needed it. I haven't seen one in person to really make an opinion.

-I am not clear on what they did with the suspension. The 2013 is compliant enough to be decent on rutted roads. It corners nice and flat on an autocross course. Compared to my 2009 Mazdaspeed3, it rides vastly smoother and quieter, without giving up any "handling" IMO. I hope they didnt ruin the 2014 with stiff springs.

-The new wheels are bigger. This will harm ride quality and make tires a little more expensive, but they are nice looking.

gabdere > GoliathRex
03/14/2014 at 15:12

I'll quote an article the seller (my uncle) sent me.

-"Modified exhaust system to gain some hp", so yeah that's minimal

-"Modifications to the suspension to reduced body roll and floating sensation over bumps"

-"New multimedia system with HDMI port and HondaLink"

-"LaneWatch feature"

-"New more robust interior cloth"

-"Keyless entry and start-up system"

This come from a french article tho, that's not the exact quotes! IMO the old cloth interior looked ridiculous, I'm still not sure that apart from the colour they changed anything else on SIs. And I like a firm ride, so 18s won't be a problem. I' coming from 18 too.