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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 12:23 AM
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Between these two colors, which would you choose, both would be with black leather interior.

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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 12:27 AM
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 12:28 AM
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I'd take the Black Onyx, so in that case take teh SGM
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 06:54 AM
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I'm equally torn b/w these two colors. I'm leaning towards SGM right now though. Another plus to SMG is if I went black, I would then have to choose between cashmere and black, whereas with SGM I know I want black. I feel SGM will look cleaner longer, no?
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 08:17 AM
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Yeah, I agree SGM I believe has an extra clear coat on the car, so I believe scratches will come out a little easier, that's what I've been told. Just looked at a black onyx in the dealer showroom and it ALREADY has a couple minor scratches near the door, reminded me of how much imperfection black shows! BUT, I've been a black on black car person for some time and I feel it just has a special class to it. However, of all the "dark gray" colors out there I think the SGM is one of the best, it appears darker than many, almost looks black at night, and the metallic in the sunlight is out of this world, in person! Anymore thoughts anyone?
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 08:36 AM
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You just sold me on SGM, so thanks. I just don't want to deal w/ the scratches/dust that black will bring with it. It may stay marginally cooler in the summer too, which is another plus.
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 08:40 AM
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+1, I' ve seen both colors in person, SGM looks really classy
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 08:52 AM
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You just sold me on SGM, so thanks. I just don't want to deal w/ the scratches/dust that black will bring with it. It may stay marginally cooler in the summer too, which is another plus.
Ha! Glad I could help, I'll probably go SGM too or (black pearl) as I think it's called on the dealer order sheet. The ONLY thing I don't want to do is have regret every time I see a newly waxed black on black on the street. But I think the fact that the SGM is really two colors in one and LOTS easier to maintain, will help!
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Old Nov 5, 2005 | 11:51 PM
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Anyone purchase either an SGM or black onyx yet? Any other thoughts on which color you'll go with, between the two?
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 04:10 PM
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I say SGM - easier to maintain and still looks great.
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Old Nov 13, 2005 | 11:35 AM
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Anyone else in the same predicament? Any other opinions?
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Old Nov 13, 2005 | 12:11 PM
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Black Onyx with black leather. Then get it tinted, get black rims, and find aftermarket Blackwood dash kit. Wear black at all times when driving. Dark sunglasses optional at night...
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Old Nov 13, 2005 | 12:23 PM
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Smokey Granite all the way!
Gorgeous in the sun.
lowered with tourmalines
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Old Nov 13, 2005 | 12:51 PM
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SGM is a nice color, but Black will always have that 'G' look. Especially if you go with black faced rims with that 3-4 in chrome lip! When you see a black G'd Up ride rolling with the 20's and can see only the chrome spinning, it looks tight! But go with the color that YOU want, don't regret it!
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Old Nov 13, 2005 | 01:07 PM
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Here is an example I mocked up
Attached Thumbnails SGM or Black Onyx?-is350.jpg  
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