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MVJ1975 07-30-2012 09:42 AM

All of the colors look pretty good on this car, but the "colorless" ones like Argento, Whiteout, and Asphalt are my least favorite. I've said this before, but IMO this car deserves something flashy and sexy.

Project_GT86 07-30-2012 09:56 AM

Im stuck between the firestorm and whiteout. I have a feeling i would end up with a white color seeing as my previous cars have been white. Remember, this is your car. You wouldn't want to regret afterwards that you picked the wrong color because majority preferred that specific color. If you have to see every color at first in person then do so.

Wolfking 07-30-2012 10:22 AM

Chip, here's what you must ask yourself! "Do I hate washing and waxing?" I'm always on my bike so I don't spend a great deal of time in a "cage" nor do I want to devote ride time washing! It was this mentality that led me to believe that wanted Whiteout. White is very JDM, but the fact of the matter is "everyone" bought Whiteout. Still this color will appear to be clean longer!

I went with Asphalt which is essentially your Black without all the maintenance. It's one hell of a color. Online pics do it no justice. I almost bought one in black. I'm sooooooo glad went with Asphalt! Good luck!

white_knight 07-30-2012 10:34 AM

There are pros and cons of every colour, IMO:

Black
Pros - sexy; mysterious; stealth
Cons - hides a lot of the car's curves/lines; diffuser/grilles no longer stand out; is HELL to keep clean; very unforgiving to incorrect washing/buffing techniques; is a bit old-hat in 2012

Red
Pros - eye-catching; sexy; exotic; looks great in photos
Cons - looks cheap and tacky in real life; more liable to fade; unless it's a Ferrari, don't buy a red car.

Silver
Pros - smart; elegant; mature; safe choice
Cons - usually associated with owners who aren't passionate about their cars; underwhelming

White
Pros - so hot right now; elegant; prestige; makes the car look more expensive than it is
Cons - can be perceived as boring, no personality; hell to keep clean

Orange
Pros - eye-catching; different
Cons - polarises opinions; may not have a very long "shelf-life"; you may want to sell it in 6 months

Dark Blue
Pros - same as black
Cons - underwhelming

I've ordered the GTS in white, so of course white is the best colour :)

a-spec 07-30-2012 10:45 AM

Tangerine Orange, what else ?

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Dadhawk 07-30-2012 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by white_knight (Post 347223)
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Red
Pros - eye-catching; sexy; exotic; looks great in photos
Cons - looks cheap and tacky in real life; more liable to fade; unless it's a Ferrari, don't buy a red car.
....

Man, now I have to rebadge my FR-S as a Ferrari.... :)

CBThib307 07-30-2012 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by white_knight (Post 347223)
White
Pros - so hot right now; elegant; prestige; makes the car look more expensive than it is
Cons - can be perceived as boring, no personality; hell to keep clean

White does make the car more expensive. $220 more.

But anyway I had the same problem choosing between Asphalt and Raven. I haven't seen Raven in person but I like black cars normally so I ordered it but I told them if its faster to get one in Asphalt then Id take it.

tnt 07-30-2012 01:03 PM

raven

russv 07-30-2012 01:35 PM

I originally ordered the Orange, saw the Firestorm at the 1st 86 event and loved it. But I had a red Mini Cooper that looked terrible after a few road chips. I settled on Argento because it always looks clean and classy and if it does get road chips it won't show as much. The car actually looks great in any color, so it's personal choice.

Addendum: I will have to say that the Firestorm captures the essence of the car. A week after picking mine up. the dealer had a Firestorm on the lot. I HAD to stop and admire it, much like I would a beautiful woman.

Re~Mix 07-30-2012 06:16 PM

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...lt+compilation

Asphalt all day.

Neziah 07-30-2012 06:36 PM

Go look at them and pick out which one you like the best, it is your car!
=]

adprokid 07-30-2012 07:27 PM

I saw the white color in person, its a bit yellowish, and i think that any of the other colors are better easily


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