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Old May 5, 2006 | 04:56 PM
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I know it is personal preference, but I need any advice anyone has on their black or daytona blue Z's. I can't decide between the two because everytime that I see one in either color I then decide to get that color. Any pros or cons would help because right now I really can't decide and need to pick one soon because I need to order my 07 Z this month in order to receive it by this fall. Thanks.
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Old May 5, 2006 | 04:58 PM
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I love my SB, but if they offered a deeper blue, I would have gone with that. If continually needing to clean your car doesn't bother you go with the black.
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Old May 5, 2006 | 04:59 PM
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Personally, I believe Daytona Blue would get.. annoying after a while. It's an amazing color, but I know I would get pissed at myself for not getting black after a few weeks. Actually, not black, silverstone. :-P
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Old May 5, 2006 | 05:03 PM
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I say DB! My first Z was Daytona Blue and I loved it, I have Redline now and love it even more
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Old May 5, 2006 | 05:05 PM
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I am a mark for white cars, but I would have kicked my own *** if I didn't get DB. I still remember the first time I saw a DB Z, I was utterly amazed.

The only better/equal blue(s) I am aware of are Nogaro (audi) and Avus (BMW)


Black, ehh.....so common, but very nice when clean
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Old May 5, 2006 | 05:11 PM
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I would suggest anything and I mean ANYTHING but black. Unless you are willing to spend a rediculous amount of time trying to keep it clean. Its almost like a second job. I have owned 2 black vehichles and they are awesome looking when clean but that lasts about a day or so...
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Old May 5, 2006 | 05:12 PM
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In '06, I'd buy Daytona Blue. Magnetic Black is very nice, but it's more upkeep. If you order an '06 now, you'll be driving a 350Z in August! If you order an '07, you'll be driving a Z in [Oct/Nov]???? I'd wait to see what the '07 models offer, their prices and what the new color for '07 will be, before I'd order one. My dealership ordered my 350Z in January '06, it was built in February '06 and it was delivered in April '06.

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Old May 5, 2006 | 05:19 PM
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tomorow you will wear black pants, a red t-shirt and green socks
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Old May 5, 2006 | 05:30 PM
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I have a black and if I could do it all over I would get blue. Black is a pain in the a s s to keep clean, I have to wash it every other day to keep it clean.

GET BLUE!!!
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Old May 5, 2006 | 05:30 PM
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I have a black and if I could do it all over I would get blue. Black is a pain in the a s s to keep clean, I have to wash it every other day to keep it clean. The more I think about it GET BLUE!!!!!!!!!!
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Old May 5, 2006 | 05:34 PM
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get black.. definitely black.. i already see way too many blue z's other than mine.. let's try to keep the number of blue z's down..
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Old May 5, 2006 | 05:50 PM
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Its sujective, kind of depends on where you live really. If you live in the desert, or it rains alot, black might get on your nerves. It hides nothing. Also, chips in the paint are heart breaking cuz the plastic underneath is WHITE.

But if I had it to do all over again, I'd still go with black. The extra car washes are worth it. When its clean this baby stops traffic.
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Old May 5, 2006 | 07:05 PM
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Blue, black is gay, scratches can be seen a mile away on black... not to say blue is that much better but none the less it is better. Plus blue stands out
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Old May 5, 2006 | 07:18 PM
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i freaken hate black 350z's. i don't think Z's look good in black. Black is more for luxury sedans, or maybe mustangs. 350z's are sleak. it should be red, orange, or blue or yellow.
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Old May 5, 2006 | 08:05 PM
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2007 deliveries begin in the fall of 2006? Are you certain about that?
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Old May 5, 2006 | 08:12 PM
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I would go with the daytona blue.
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Old May 5, 2006 | 08:25 PM
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Yes, according to the dealer, if I put a down payment on my car now and order one of the 07 models, then i should have it by October or November. This suites me well as I just graduated college and want a couple of months to get my feet grounded.
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Old May 5, 2006 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by CaliforniaZman
I would suggest anything and I mean ANYTHING but black. Unless you are willing to spend a rediculous amount of time trying to keep it clean. Its almost like a second job. I have owned 2 black vehichles and they are awesome looking when clean but that lasts about a day or so...
I have a '06 magnetic black ZR. This is absolutely true.

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Old May 5, 2006 | 08:26 PM
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This is like a 50/50 split between blue and black. Oh well. Thanks for the input though everyone.
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Old May 5, 2006 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by uncutZ00
i freaken hate black 350z's. i don't think Z's look good in black. Black is more for luxury sedans, or maybe mustangs. 350z's are sleak. it should be red, orange, or blue or yellow.
When clean black Zs are beautiful; when clean!

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