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Why do black Lexus cars look better

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Old 09-21-15, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by flektone
Its depends on the body style and curves. Lighter colors tend to show off curves a little more. While black tends to hide them. Some lighter colors for example white are more of a womens color depending on the verhicles body style
Funny you mentioned that, white are of a woman's color, cause I would clown on my boyz if they had a white car and now look at me. lol.
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I love black on black in Lexus. I will admit that I'm biased though because all of my cars are black.
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I do have to admit, every other day I pass a new black 3IS on my way home and I do find myself looking at it longer than most vehicles on the road. A white I wouldn't see myself caring too much to look for so long; but there's just something about the black ones.

Not looking forward to all of the paint up-keeping on my wife's future black on black Ford Explorer. She has no idea what it is to own a black vehicle and what is all needed to keep it looking good.
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Yeh well that's just like your opinion man.
Originally Posted by srt1
than most other colors out there?! Saw a black 3 Gen and it looked sweet. I didn't like the white for some reason but that black is smooth lookin. Most vehicles, too me, that are black look better than any stock color. You can never go wrong with black, as far as color is concerned.
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For me I love silver and white color.
Old 09-21-15, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by srt1
Funny you mentioned that, white are of a woman's color, cause I would clown on my boyz if they had a white car and now look at me. lol.
Not all styles. Id take a stock white BMW M3 or 335xi coupe any day. The IS white, stock in my opinion is a womens color. But its a total game changer when dropped with some wheels, tint, and black roof.
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Originally Posted by flektone
Not all styles. Id take a stock white BMW M3 or 335xi coupe any day. The IS white, stock in my opinion is a womens color. But its a total game changer when dropped with some wheels, tint, and black roof.
I totally agree bout a white IS hooked up. One of my boyz had a dumped white vert bmw with a full kit on 19's and it was sick.
Everyone has their own opinion and there's nothing wrong with that. The one thing Lexus white has over any other "white" is the pearl, it's the best stock white out there. Again IMO.
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Old 09-22-15, 08:08 PM
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I've always despised black for my cars and would never have considered buying one.....

Until this Lexus IS250. Dayum, it looks good.......
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Originally Posted by metaleckz
That's nice and clean.
Old 09-23-15, 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by SparkLex
I've always despised black for my cars and would never have considered buying one.....

Until this Lexus IS250. Dayum, it looks good.......
Yeah I bet it does. Pics of this black beauty?
Man my white Lex shows too much dirt as does my black suv.

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Originally Posted by metaleckz
Very clean. White is an awesome color on a 2IS

Im really digging those wheels too. What are they?
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Metaleckz how do you drive in tha City being so low?
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Since we're on the topic about black cars, anyone recommend whats the best black detailing/waxing you can get on the market to make the black car look shiny (:
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I'd say that Starfire Pearl looks really nice on Lexus'. However it does blend in a bit more with the crowd compared to black, which iMO really does a good job of making these cars stand out.

I'm glad I was able to get my '12 IS250 in black. Almost got one in Nebula Grey since I was getting a solid deal on a CPO one, but I just absolutely despised the color. It looks disgusting and hides the beauty of the car. Car was perfect but I passed on it due to the color. If you ask me, Nebula Grey is the worst possible color you can get on the IS and pretty much any Lexus.

Black makes the IS look very sleek, sporty, and classy. With the tasteful chrome accents the car just stands out on the road. Can't beat it.

But yes it does show every imperfection and gets dirty quickly. Oh well.


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