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Old 09-20-15, 10:56 AM
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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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I disagree, I think the Lexus Pearl white is a nicer looking color than Black. I like black if its really clean like a mirror but Pearl white is sporty and classy at the same time and easier to keep clean.. Everyone has their preferences but Pearl white is the most sought after color in the lexus lineup and rarer too.. (half of lexus cars are black) I'm not sure why they make so many but if they're buying them, there are more people like you then me.. lol
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I hate black
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My last car, an Audi S4 was black and while gorgeous when freshly washed, I remember:

1. Looked filthy a few days later, even just from dust and tree pollen.
2. Shows every scratch, ding and imperfection, even minor ones that would be all but invisible or a white or silver car.
3. Swirl marks are pretty much inevitable, even with careful handwashing.
4. Hot as blazes after being parked in the sun all day.
5. Birds loved pooping on it. (I think I read that they mistake it for open water)

There is also a study showing that black cars are 47% more likely to be involved in a crash, but I take that one with a grain of salt. http://www.dailyexaminer.com.au/news...-cars/2730435/
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Originally Posted by 1QWKGS4
I disagree, I think the Lexus Pearl white is a nicer looking color than Black. I like black if its really clean like a mirror but Pearl white is sporty and classy at the same time and easier to keep clean.. Everyone has their preferences but Pearl white is the most sought after color in the lexus lineup and rarer too.. (half of lexus cars are black) I'm not sure why they make so many but if they're buying them, there are more people like you then me.. lol
Luxury cars look good in black

Originally Posted by kolyan
I hate black
That's racists...................lol I'm playin

Originally Posted by Bichon
My last car, an Audi S4 was black and while gorgeous when freshly washed, I remember:

1. Looked filthy a few days later, even just from dust and tree pollen.
2. Shows every scratch, ding and imperfection, even minor ones that would be all but invisible or a white or silver car.
3. Swirl marks are pretty much inevitable, even with careful handwashing.
4. Hot as blazes after being parked in the sun all day.
5. Birds loved pooping on it. (I think I read that they mistake it for open water)

There is also a study showing that black cars are 47% more likely to be involved in a crash, but I take that one with a grain of salt. http://www.dailyexaminer.com.au/news...-cars/2730435/
Um that's why I said color not the pros and cons. I can go on for days about white cars, like mine, that irritate me. But the "color" black looks best on most cars well too me
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Black only looks good when its freshly washed I do agree though, our obsidian looks better than any other make out there.
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Originally Posted by srt1
Luxury cars look good in black
Actually Luxury cars can be any color.. Like I said, everyone has their own preferences.. but Blk doesn't ensues pure luxury or anything.. its just another color.. Sure, its sleek and shiny If Clean.. but its not the default Luxury color IMO..
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Originally Posted by srt1
Most vehicles, too me, that are black look better than any stock color.

i think you just answered your own question. its personal preference and you prefer black.
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Noooo star fire Pearl FTW.


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Originally Posted by heyarms
Noooo star fire Pearl FTW.


LOL! what Adam said 👍 though I did consider black at the time I was buying my second 2is bc I couldn't find a sfp near by. Only other color I woulda considered woulda been usb. But SFP ftw!

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Originally Posted by jaynz
i think you just answered your own question. its personal preference and you prefer black.
Uh yeah that's why I stated that. There's a white 3gen down the street from me and imo it s not too appealing. Saw the black 3 gen and changed my mind about the new body style.
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Originally Posted by RDIS250AWD
LOL! what Adam said �� though I did consider black at the time I was buying my second 2is bc I couldn't find a sfp near by. Only other color I woulda considered woulda been usb. But SFP ftw!

Originally Posted by heyarms
Noooo star fire Pearl FTW.


Daylight:


Night:


SFP for life. The most beautiful color I have ever seen on any car. Other "Pearl Whites" on other brand of vehicles seem dull and not as shiny as compared to ours in the Lexus line up.

P.S. Took me close to 3 years to find my ISF JUST because of the color (there were too many USBs and Silver).

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oooo a thread to showoff paint Ferrari Grigio Medio looks best

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I prefer white.

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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


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