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Old 07-04-2011, 02:09 PM
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Default Daytona Blue vs. Carbon Silver?

I know there are loads of threads as to which color people like for the Z, but none for these two colors against each other. But I'm about to get an 07 model, the coupe...

And I can't decide on the color Daytona Blue or Carbon Silver.... Opinions? Thanks
Old 07-04-2011, 02:30 PM
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What is there to decide on? Get the one that YOU like. Don't ask other people which one they like, they aren't buying the car. Don't ask which is better - that's personal preference - you have to decide which one you like.

Obviously, you've seen the pics. Do you want a bright blue car or do you want a gray one?

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DB for me
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i vote DB as well!
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Originally Posted by DavesZ#3
What is there to decide on? Get the one that YOU like. Don't ask other people which one they like, they aren't buying the car. Don't ask which is better - that's personal preference - you have to decide which one you like.

Obviously, you've seen the pics. Do you want a bright blue car or do you want a gray one?
I really love them both equally, so a little insight would be nice. I get you though.
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If you want a technical analysis, then look at it this way. DB is a bright sports car color. Looks incredible in the sun and bright lights. It shows dirt and swirl marks so it has to be cared for properly. People will notice it.

Silvers and Grays are the most common car colors. The majority of all cars on the road are in those color families so CS will blend in with the rest. Because CS is a dark silver/gray it never appears to be dirty. You don't have to worry about swirls or other paint imperfections, they are hardly noticible.

The bottom line is this - are you buying a color because of the way it looks or how easy it is to keep clean and cared for?

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Originally Posted by DavesZ#3
If you want a technical analysis, then look at it this way. DB is a bright sports car color. Looks incredible in the sun and bright lights. It shows dirt and swirl marks so it has to be cared for properly. People will notice it.

Silvers and Grays are the most common car colors. The majority of all cars on the road are in those color families so CS will blend in with the rest. Because CS is a dark silver/gray it never appears to be dirty. You don't have to worry about swirls or other paint imperfections, they are hardly noticible.
Oh my you just helped me so much. Daytona Blue it is lmao xD
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You won't regret it. I had an 04 DB and I miss it. I have an SMB now and though it's still attractive as well, it doesn't pop out like a DB.
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I see an SMB occasionally - while I love the color, it's just a little too dark. Most of the time they look black, the sun has to hit them just right to see that it's a blue.
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I love carbon silver I rarely see any cs in my area
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Originally Posted by DavesZ#3
I see an SMB occasionally - while I love the color, it's just a little too dark. Most of the time they look black, the sun has to hit them just right to see that it's a blue.
I completely agree. The first time I saw a DB, there were a lot of blue cars on the road, but this particular Z just caught my eye. It wasn't the shape of the car, it was just the way the sunset hit the color. I knew I just had to get one. Fast forward to 2008 when I was shopping for my next Z. DB wasn't available anymore so I went with SMB. No regrets, but DB was surely my first pick.
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DB just cuz i have one...jk both are attractive!!
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DB.
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carbon silver...
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DB. So what's your choice?
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DB. Not e even a difficult choice
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Originally Posted by DavesZ#3
I see an SMB occasionally - while I love the color, it's just a little too dark. Most of the time they look black, the sun has to hit them just right to see that it's a blue.
I love an SMB, too. That's nice color!!!!
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DB stands out, 350 is a sports car...

i think the answer is pretty simple
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You want me to pick your outfit for tomorrow?
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Originally Posted by davidv

You want me to pick your outfit for tomorrow?
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