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You're going to get a lot of subjective replies regarding this topic.
But I'll break down my experience for you based on my previous ownership of a black RSX and now a white BRZ.
Black definitely has that luster when clean, that the white just does not have. But it dirties much more quickly, so often times, that luster is relatively short-lived. One thing about black is that you need to keep the tires clean as well, else it does not look right on a clean, black paint. With white, the threshold of visual acceptability is higher, since you have no real other good-looking black surface to compare against. Additionally, not only do you need to keep the car clean to look good, but you also need to have proper washing, drying, and detailing technique to maintain paint quality and minimize swirls and marring since these are very visible on black. I am also finding that rock chips are much less apparent on white than it is on black.
Black also gets much hotter than white. I am not sure of the average weather in MA, but you may want to keep this in mind if you do not enjoy getting into a hot car.
I have heard paint-matching with white is more difficult, but I have no first-hand experience with it to confirm. The answer is probably one of those "it depends." Anyway, if you live in areas where you think you will have to repaint a panel, or a portion of it, in the future, this is a good point to keep in mind.
As you know, the decision is really up to you and you can't go wrong with any color on this beautiful car. But, it is best to weigh these pros and cons of each color for yourself. As for me, I'm pretty sold on white!
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