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Which color tC should I try and get?

Old May 26, 2005 | 09:20 PM
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I'm probably going to be buying a tC very soon. The salesman made it sound like it would be no problem trying to find another color, although it may take a week or two. Is there any truth to this?

I can't seem to decide which color I want. I've been thinking about azure pearl, but now I'm kinda liking white. Indigo ink pearl isn't that bad either.

I just can't seem to decide.
Old May 26, 2005 | 10:13 PM
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Looks like this is going to be the last year for IIP. If thats the color you want better jump on a 2005 before the 2006 come out. Azure Pearl and White will be easier to keep clean but I really enjoy my IIP even knowing it's a pain to keep up at times.
Old May 26, 2005 | 10:18 PM
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i like black cherry pearl.

i like red-metallic cars because they look soooo damn good when they're properly waxed and shiny. it makes me all warm inside.
Old May 26, 2005 | 10:19 PM
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your dealer is not feeding you crap. it is possible to swap with another dealership or find your tC in the color you want, but if it's not on the lot it really may take some time. i reccomend you decide soon and get the order out, cause these cars are in high demand and low supply.
Old May 26, 2005 | 10:20 PM
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if you want the indigo ink pearl, then get it now. it is not going to be a color choice for the 06s
Old May 26, 2005 | 10:25 PM
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What I think about the colors on tCs

More Popular Colors:
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Black Sand Pearl - Looks classy if clean, cheap dirt if dirty
Flint Mica - Very close to Black color, but with some silver dot spray looking on it.
Super White - Very import looking on the tC!
Silver Streak Mica - Looks average, popular color, even dirty u wont feel much

Less Popular Colors:
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Black Cherry Pearl - If you like it, you like it. Otherwise, you know!
Azure Pearl - Rare color = less on the street. Sometimes it looks like Silver Streak too
Old May 26, 2005 | 10:53 PM
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flint mica is so hot when washed and waxed, the purple and green metallic flakes are blinding. sorry if i'm a bit biased. Super white was my second choice but i woulda had to wait and i wanted to have mine that night.
Old May 26, 2005 | 11:28 PM
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the multi-colored flakes in the flint mica when the car is clean and the sun is out are classy but i'm still partial to azure pearl. saw an azure pearl well done with 19s and dropped and loved the color. just couldn't find one before i bought the flint mica. i like the fm but kinda settled because it had the options i wanted (none!, except six disc and auto).

on cloudy days the depth of paint and flakes aren't that noticeable.
Old May 26, 2005 | 11:41 PM
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Just wait for the 2006 models. Audio controls on the steering wheel, ipod hookup, and a **** on the stereo. I think there will be 2 new colors available also.
Old May 27, 2005 | 12:03 AM
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I say go with SUPER WHITE . That way when you get paint chips you can fill them in with wax when you wax your car INSTANT TOUCH UP JOB LOL . all kidding aside I like the white but I went with the red LOL
Old May 27, 2005 | 02:38 PM
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I like the white but went with silver cuz i was tired of waiting for a white one
Old May 27, 2005 | 07:28 PM
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I have IIP, I wish I had got White because of the crappy paint. I was planning on Wheels and Tires, but now I am just going to do wheel spacers and use the money on a paint job. Not sure if a good IIP paint job is the way I wanna go with a heavy clear coat or have it repainted Super White.
Old May 27, 2005 | 07:43 PM
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Flint Mica
----------It looks crazy when the sun hits it.
Old May 27, 2005 | 08:32 PM
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Get the color you like the most.

Yeah, it's probably not the answer you're looking for, but it's the only one that makes any sense.
Old May 27, 2005 | 10:59 PM
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Dont get an IIP because there will be too many of us out there! i wanna stay different!
Old May 27, 2005 | 11:03 PM
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I like the lighter colors to show off the dark top, but I'd also go for what's rare (and my TC and color are becoming the norm from the time I bought it), so I'd vote for azure pearl.
Old May 31, 2005 | 10:21 PM
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AP looks good in the day and night. I have had many compliments from both men and women.
Old May 31, 2005 | 11:19 PM
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metalic silver new one, gg, goes good with the scratches
Old May 31, 2005 | 11:22 PM
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At this point, I'd just like to be able to find a tc with a manual tranny
Old Jun 1, 2005 | 01:18 AM
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ok, I found a dealership that has the a SSM and BSP (both manuals) in stock. Now I'm kinda stuck. I think I like the BSP a bit more but I've never owned a dark car.

Everyone seems to say they get dirtier quicker.

I am so indecisive.

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