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Re: best color opinions [iwantone]
by bvdj84
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Nov 30, 2008 (5:27 pm)
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Replying to: iwantone (Nov 30, 2008 10:34 am)
I think the black looks great, and so far the only colors I have seen on the car in person. I have seen the navy blue color, looks okay, a bit too casual for me, but I have never been a big fan of navy blue on a car. I would think the pearl white, red, gray, and the overly popular silver color probably look really nice. The black had tan leather interior, looked very sharp, the leather was a rich creamy tan. Higher upkeep, but the black/black looks very sleek. I could totally see the car in red with black interior! That would be hot! So, lol, not sure on what you would pick, but if you pick a color, go all out in this car, because it deserves a bold color to keep up with its outgoing exterior. Picking silver is okay, but safe, and typical.
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- #162 of 364
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Re: best color opinions [iwantone]
by bodble2
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Nov 30, 2008 (8:09 pm)
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Replying to: iwantone (Nov 30, 2008 10:34 am)
I'm partial to the Polish Metal/Taupe combo myself. Black always looks good when it's clean. But I've had a black car once, but never again. I'm too old to be a slave to it to keep it clean!
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- #163 of 364
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Re: best color opinions [bodble2]
by iwantone
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Dec 01, 2008 (7:43 am)
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Replying to: bodble2 (Nov 30, 2008 8:09 pm)
Thanks I like that polished metal too. Didn't think about the taupe interior though. I keep thinking about light gray on the Accord and I not a fan of that. Could you describe the taupe for me? I was considering the black interior. All I know is, I don't want the new Accord. It's a nice car, but I am from a small town everyone and their uncle has one. Besides coming from an Accord I want and deserve a change I love the Honda brand and I just want an upgrade.
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- #164 of 364
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Re: best color opinions [iwantone]
by bodble2
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Dec 01, 2008 (10:07 am)
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Replying to: iwantone (Dec 01, 2008 7:43 am)
I think the taupe is sort of like a sandy, beige color, but my description may not be 100% accurate. I also don't like the black interior. Just too gloomy looking, and I think a lighter color interior makes the car look more upscale.
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- #165 of 364
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Re: best color opinions [bodble2]
by iwantone
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Dec 01, 2008 (12:08 pm)
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Replying to: bodble2 (Dec 01, 2008 10:07 am)
I like the light interior too, but I am just scared about keeping it clean. I can see myself marking my interior with an ink pen while writing something or my teenager's blue jeans staining the seats. Any suggestions on protecting those light seats?
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- #166 of 364
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Re: best color opinions [iwantone]
by bodble2
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Dec 01, 2008 (1:35 pm)
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Replying to: iwantone (Dec 01, 2008 12:08 pm)
"Any suggestions on protecting those light seats?"
Require that all passengers ride naked!
Just kidding! Actually, leather is fairly easy to clean with a good leather cleaner and conditioner. But I agree than a light color leather will show dirt, but to me, that's a small price to pay for the added aesthetics. Of course, it's easy for me to say since I almost never have teenagers riding in the car except my 18-year-old son, but he's so house broken...... 
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- #167 of 364
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Re: best color opinions [iwantone]
by jpdisarro
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Dec 01, 2008 (2:13 pm)
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Replying to: iwantone (Dec 01, 2008 12:08 pm)
If you live in an area with hot summers, I would be hesitant to buy a car with a dark interior. Unfortunately, I used to own a black car with a black interior in South Florida. The inside of the car used to be so hot after sitting outside all day that I would burn my hands on the leather shifter and steering wheel.
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- #168 of 364
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Re: best color opinions [jpdisarro]
by iwantone
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Dec 01, 2008 (3:14 pm)
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Replying to: jpdisarro (Dec 01, 2008 2:13 pm)
Thanks for the advice and yes I live in a south eastern state. I like the light interior but I just figured that the ebony would be easier to maintain. A question regarding that taupe color interior. In the brochure and on the web it looks like a light gray color, but I always considered taupe more in the brown family. Is it more light gray like in the Accord? I do think the light interior looks classier, but I just hate that gray leather in the new Accord.
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- #169 of 364
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Re: best color opinions [iwantone]
by bodble2
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Dec 01, 2008 (3:25 pm)
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Replying to: iwantone (Dec 01, 2008 3:14 pm)
Now that I've thought more about it, I think the taupe is like the color of putty, a bit darker than sand/beige. Unfortunately my dealer didn't have any taupe interior on display when I was down there.
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- #170 of 364
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Re: best color opinions [iwantone]
by bobgwtw
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Dec 01, 2008 (9:51 pm)
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Replying to: iwantone (Dec 01, 2008 12:08 pm)
Try Lexol to preserve & protect the leather. Easy to use, works great & very reasonable cost; and if you ever do need a cleaner use the Lexol cleaner.
I've used it for years & the leather always looks great. 126,000 miles on my 06 Avalon & not a crease, wrinkle or blemish on the drivers seat.
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