hey everybody,

first off let me say that this site rocks! i stumbled on it a week or so ago and have been addicted ever since -- not to mention learning a ton about the 350z.

i've been in love with the 350z ever since it came out, and i think i'm just about ready to pull the trigger and order an '06 touring (w/ AT). only one small problem left, i feel deadlocked as to which color to choose: silverstone w/burnt orange interior or le mans sunset w/black interior?

literally everybody i've asked has suggested silverstone, but i like how the le mans is a throwback to the original. i know this is mainly a matter of personal taste, but i'm curious to see what everyone else thought of when they chose their colors.

 

You're right in stating that it is a matter of taste. Both colors are good choices. My only comment would be "why AT?" Unless you're driving in stop-and-go traffic all the time, 6MT is the best for a "true" sports car, IMO.

 

I would really wait to see the Lemans in Sunlight as it changes color. I get compliments on the color all the time however it is a love it or hate it. The silverstone is a color you see everywhere unlike the Lemans which is rare but sexy.

 

Silverstone, duh

 

I have to say that a silver car is the most common color around. Wouldn't you rather have something a little more unique? If you really like the Lemans, get it. Don't worry about what others might think or say.

 

Scratch both go and buy an Evo

 

you know, i caught some flack for that, but i live in downtown chicago where it's always stop and go. i already test drove the AT and it wasn't that bad, not to mention that it was cheaper as well

 

noticed u been telling everyone to get a EVO on a Z forum. tryin to stirr up trouble are we?

 

hard choice... but I think I would go with the silverstone w/burnt orange interior

 

5AT is really good for driving in traffic. (I have a 5AT as well ). But, you may end up just like me and get two Zs. The 5AT for daily driving, and the 6MT for cruizing. I have more fun driving the 6MT. Then you can get both colors.

 

+1 for Silverstone w/ burnt orange interior....

I don't care for lemans as much in the bright sunlight...

I like lemans at dusk...more bronze than orange...WOW

You can't go wrong either way though.

 

I agree and thats why i didnt get CS.

 

haha, believe me, if i had the money, i would definitely spring for two. thanks to all for the replies -- as much as i love the color itself of LS, i'm slightly leaning towards the SS simply because i think it looks better on the car overall.

 

Well, just wait on the color selection. They are going to add 2 more colors to the group and get rid of the brickyard and some other color. I actually think the le mans is going to be called something else, and is going to be a little more reddish orange, just like on the new C6 vetts.

 

Le mans sunset w burnt orange leather with almost orange brembo brakes with orange dash board light.

you can't beat that

 

Lemans Sunset if you want to get attention.
Silverstone if you want to blend in.

 

oh really?! i think brickyard has been gone for some time now, but any clue as to what the two new colors would be? i should hit up a dealership and see if they have any info on that yet

 

LeMans with Orange interior Although the orange leather is tough to keep clean compared to black.

 

silver cars are the easiest to keep clean...and it looks solid to me....if i had to get another Z i would get it in yellow, i dont care much for the orange

 

Brickyard has been gone since the 04s came out. Liquid Aluminum was a one year color too. Those cars look really good in person, but not worth the $1100 extra. I think black is one of the best colors for the Z, but black is black, which means plan on washing your car at least once a week. My buddy has the Lemans....it is a cool color, but as mentioned above it is a love it or hate it color.

Somebody kick SweetSilverZ off. He is stirring up EVO sh*t everywhyere.