Major Problem with the color.

DooDooBrown · 01-23-2010, 11:40 AM

Not a fan of the roadster, but if you are gonna get it, I wouldn't get black... My buddy just unloaded his 08 Tahoe (Black in color), and that thing had so many swirls on it, it took us HOURS to detail it... There is nothing better than a clean, black car, the problem is, it is damn near impossible to keep em clean!

SigPapa226 · 01-23-2010, 12:56 PM

I was just down at the dealesr in Fairfax, VA and the have a Black Cherry Coupe. It looked pretty nice.

zmyride · 01-23-2010, 01:43 PM

I have a black car. I look good in it. I dont see myself in any other colors.

The black Z chose me.

Its impossible to see swirls unless you two feet from the car. But when i drive on the freeway, people turn their heads i know they're looking at me and my Z, not the swirls. when i turn my head and look at them, i know i get respect from driving a black Z.

Thats all that matters.

JimB · 01-23-2010, 01:56 PM

I've been going through the same thing for a couple of weeks, deciding on options and colors. I think the reason it's been hard is that the Z looks good no matter what. You can't go wrong.

I like the roadster a lot. My wife likes the coupe because she thinks the top spoils the lines, so she suggested we get black. That way the top would blend in better with the lines of the car.

I've never had black for the reasons we all know and I don't think I'm going to start now.

I have had a red sports car before, and they are definitely head turners. You can't go wrong with red.

On the Z, I've decided I like the white over black. The contrast doesn't bother me and the PW is a nice looking color that doesn't show dirt and is easy to see on the road.

I think the PG is awesome also. There's something about it that makes the lines of the car stand out, and I like the look of the door handles etc against that color the best.

So for me, it will be the PW, the SR, or the PG. I'd be happy with any of them.

mick · 01-23-2010, 02:04 PM

i bought silver for my last 3 cars.

it's been raining hard for more than a week in california and i drove the 370z every day, but it's looking like it's just been washed.

fullmonty · 01-23-2010, 03:48 PM

Go with red is a nice color fairly easy to keep clean as well. Black when clean looks greats, but I had a big black truck and trying to keep that beast clean was well a beast. Had to wash it weekly and the next day it would be dirty again, showed every single imperfection. You can't go wrong with red... Or Monterey Blue

370Zsteve · 01-23-2010, 04:04 PM

I had a black truck once. I will never own another black vehicle again. Take it for what it's worth.

zentropy · 01-23-2010, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalparadise

I used to carry a bottle of Quick Detailer and a towel in the trunk for emergencies.

I think only car people would understand the necessity for an emergency quick detailing.

John Bradley · 01-23-2010, 05:26 PM

Silver 

rudi · 01-23-2010, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WICKED_GRIN

Another comment that I’ve heard more than once is that black is really hot in the summer. I live in New England and we get 2-3 weeks a summer where it’s Hot and Humid (thank god for AC).

Color won't make a difference to how hot it is in the car. All the heat comes through the windows. A recent test at Fords car lot of various colors showed an immeasurable difference between different colors. There was however, a less than 1 deg C difference from black to white so I wouldn't let that be a deciding factor.

PapoZalsa · 01-23-2010, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DooDooBrown

Not a fan of the roadster, but if you are gonna get it, I wouldn't get black...There is nothing better than a clean, black car, the problem is, it is damn near impossible to keep em clean!

SophiaZ · 01-23-2010, 07:28 PM

I LOVE my black Z but keeping it clean is crazy. Its more of a pain in the azz than anything. The first hour or two after a wash is flawless (if your not close to see all the swirls and scratches from the car wash) This is why I'm going to paint it 3/4 QAB Pearl white. Dirt won't be so obvious anymore. Black IS gorgeous but definitly won't stay clean for long!

onekneedown · 01-23-2010, 08:28 PM

I always thought I would get the black when shopping for the 370Z. However once I saw it in person, I thought the black overwhelmed the shape, contours of the car.

feelzpwr91 · 01-23-2010, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonybui

I own a black car and yes it looks pretty damn good when clean but it's really easy to get dirty and show every little detail. And yes swirl marks shows. I also own a red car before and love it. I wouldn't get black again for my next car, but it's up to you

agree, shows every swirl but looks the best when its clean

m4a1mustang · 01-23-2010, 08:36 PM

Red is a very emotional color. I love it and hate it at the same time. Best color ever.

01-23-2010, 12:56 PM	#17 (permalink)
SigPapa226 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 205 Drives: 300 ZXTT, 370 ZR Rep Power: 15	I was just down at the dealesr in Fairfax, VA and the have a Black Cherry Coupe. It looked pretty nice. __________________ Black 300ZX TT Stock + Megan CBE; Black Cherry 370Z Roadster, 6MT, Touring, Sport, Nav., 3-way Fog Light (Running, brake & flashing backup), Triple Tone Air Horns.

01-23-2010, 04:04 PM	#22 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 42	I had a black truck once. I will never own another black vehicle again. Take it for what it's worth. __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

01-23-2010, 08:36 PM	#30 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Red is a very emotional color. I love it and hate it at the same time. Best color ever. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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01-23-2010, 11:40 AM	#16 (permalink)
DooDooBrown Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ranson, WV Posts: 178 Drives: 09 370 Touring w/spt Rep Power: 16	Not a fan of the roadster, but if you are gonna get it, I wouldn't get black... My buddy just unloaded his 08 Tahoe (Black in color), and that thing had so many swirls on it, it took us HOURS to detail it... There is nothing better than a clean, black car, the problem is, it is damn near impossible to keep em clean!

01-23-2010, 01:43 PM	#18 (permalink)
zmyride Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 631 Drives: 10 Black Sports 7AT Rep Power: 16	I have a black car. I look good in it. I dont see myself in any other colors. The black Z chose me. Its impossible to see swirls unless you two feet from the car. But when i drive on the freeway, people turn their heads i know they're looking at me and my Z, not the swirls. when i turn my head and look at them, i know i get respect from driving a black Z. Thats all that matters.

01-23-2010, 01:56 PM	#19 (permalink)
JimB Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 15 Drives: '10 370Z Roadster Rep Power: 15	I've been going through the same thing for a couple of weeks, deciding on options and colors. I think the reason it's been hard is that the Z looks good no matter what. You can't go wrong. I like the roadster a lot. My wife likes the coupe because she thinks the top spoils the lines, so she suggested we get black. That way the top would blend in better with the lines of the car. I've never had black for the reasons we all know and I don't think I'm going to start now. I have had a red sports car before, and they are definitely head turners. You can't go wrong with red. On the Z, I've decided I like the white over black. The contrast doesn't bother me and the PW is a nice looking color that doesn't show dirt and is easy to see on the road. I think the PG is awesome also. There's something about it that makes the lines of the car stand out, and I like the look of the door handles etc against that color the best. So for me, it will be the PW, the SR, or the PG. I'd be happy with any of them.

01-23-2010, 02:04 PM	#20 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 16	i bought silver for my last 3 cars. it's been raining hard for more than a week in california and i drove the 370z every day, but it's looking like it's just been washed.

01-23-2010, 03:48 PM	#21 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 33	Go with red is a nice color fairly easy to keep clean as well. Black when clean looks greats, but I had a big black truck and trying to keep that beast clean was well a beast. Had to wash it weekly and the next day it would be dirty again, showed every single imperfection. You can't go wrong with red... Or Monterey Blue

01-23-2010, 05:26 PM	#24 (permalink)
John Bradley Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 419 Drives: 2010 Silver RDZTER Rep Power: 15	Silver 

01-23-2010, 07:28 PM	#27 (permalink)
SophiaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,463 Drives: 2020 50th anniv 7AT Rep Power: 6732	I LOVE my black Z but keeping it clean is crazy. Its more of a pain in the azz than anything. The first hour or two after a wash is flawless (if your not close to see all the swirls and scratches from the car wash) This is why I'm going to paint it 3/4 QAB Pearl white. Dirt won't be so obvious anymore. Black IS gorgeous but definitly won't stay clean for long!

01-23-2010, 08:28 PM	#28 (permalink)
onekneedown Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Norcal Posts: 33 Drives: 2009-370z-PG-M6 Rep Power: 15	I always thought I would get the black when shopping for the 370Z. However once I saw it in person, I thought the black overwhelmed the shape, contours of the car.