Why Don't manufacturers Offer Top Spec Cars In Base Spec Colours?

"Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again." (sir-stig)
06/03/2014 at 12:33 • Filed to: None

I have been looking into the new Ford Focus ST and I have discovered that my favourite colour, blue candy metallic, isn't available on the ST.

This isn't the first time I have noticed a manufacture doing this sort of thing, what is the deal? It is clearly a colour that they have on hand, why won't they offer all the colours they produce?

DISCUSSION (16)

PushToStart > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
06/03/2014 at 12:35

I've wondered the same thing, I think they (the manufacturers) figure that people won't want the lower spec colors, but people will want the higher spec colors, influencing them to pay a little more.

RazoE > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
06/03/2014 at 12:36

So it won't be confused with the "lesser" models.

For Sweden > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
06/03/2014 at 12:37

Kinja'd!!!

Because Performance Blue is prettier.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
06/03/2014 at 12:39

I've noticed this to I mean the GTI can only be had in like wite, black, or red. It's really stupid of you ask me. These cars(cars like the ST sisters and the GTI) are made for people that love cars and probably want there car to stand out, so they should offer MORE colors on the fun models not less.

Also that Candy blue is awesome. The car pictured above is exactly what my wife and I want as her next car, except she wants a sedan...ew. But I love the blacked out headlights, and black wheels.

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > For Sweden
06/03/2014 at 12:42

If you like a boring blue colour. I'm all about turquoise highlights.

camaroboy68ss > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
06/03/2014 at 12:43

I agree with you but it seems most "performace"/high spec cars stick to black and red for colors. I've been looking at new camaro SS cars and almost every one on local lots is either black or a dark grey. No silvers or bright colors half the time. I wish they would paint the camaro in blue topaz metallic like on a silverado and impalas

Where have all the lightweights gone? > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
06/03/2014 at 12:43

I really don't get this either. Candy Blue Metallic is a premium color on the base cars. Why don't they offer it as an option/premium for the ST?

nafsucof > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
06/03/2014 at 12:45

it's anything but boring, changing several shades between blue and purple(affectionately known as blurple). But it doesn't have turquoise.

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > PushToStart
06/03/2014 at 12:49

But oftentimes higher spec models will have less selection, although there are some notable exceptions (I'm looking at you, R34 GT-R and E36 M3)

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > RazoE
06/03/2014 at 12:50

The people who care about the car won't look down on you because you have a "lesser" color. I sure as hell wouldn't.

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > nafsucof
06/03/2014 at 12:55

Maybe it's better in person, but I just love turquoise on cars. My first car was a 2002 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V in turquoise, I miss that ugly mugg :*(

Kinja'd!!!

(Not mine, but I had the same colour/bumper).

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > camaroboy68ss
06/03/2014 at 12:56

They do have a gorgeous blue for the camaro, not sure why more people don't go for it.

cazzyodo > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
06/03/2014 at 13:09

I was doing the same thing...wanted a blue ST and just wasn't overly impressed with the blue offered.

So I went in the other direction and got red. Gorgeous in every light.

camaroboy68ss > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
06/03/2014 at 13:11

Kinja'd!!!

Well the only blue offered on 14 camaro is super dark almost black. It doesn't stand out unless you get right up to it or put it next to a black car. In 2010 they had aqua blue metallic and it was beautiful but they dropped it after like 6 months. I still look for a used ss stick car to pop up. the hot wheels edition cars had a really pretty blue

Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again. > camaroboy68ss
06/03/2014 at 13:15

Oh I didn't realize they stopped offering that colour, it was by far the best.

camaroboy68ss > Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
06/03/2014 at 13:28

yeah I was upset when they dropped it so quickly. Most SS cars are either black, red, or orange.