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b15 03-19-2013 03:22 PM

I could do without the Yellow. I think yellow cheapens the look of a car....with the exception of supercars :)

Z370Z011 03-19-2013 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by axmea? (Post 2221790)
I love the color I chose but Nissan should bring the metallic blue, the yellow, and the copper from the 350Z. Would really enjoy seeing them on a Z34.

:iagree::iagree: i think those colors would really stand out with the body lines of our Z

Z370Z011 03-19-2013 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by b15 (Post 2221804)
I could do without the Yellow. I think yellow cheapens the look of a car....with the exception of supercars :)

yellow looks nice if done right. someone on the forum as yellow Z that looks badass!

ajc1884 03-19-2013 03:30 PM

Platinum Graphite Metallic. no regrets.

JohnsZ 03-19-2013 04:21 PM

Before buying my 370Z, my first choice was red. But after I saw a CY, it just looked right on the Z. It's definately a head turner! Funny thing is however as much as I love the color yellow on the outside, there's something about driving it and seeing a yellow hood that I'm still not used to and I've had the car for almost 10 months. Maybe it's because I've never had a yellow car before. Hard to explain! Anyway, my next Z will either be red or white or maybe black cherry! Oh ya, I should add that yellow is very easy to keep clean.

XiP 03-19-2013 04:25 PM

I wish they offered a green Z, black is tough looking but hard to keep clean....

Z370Z011 03-19-2013 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by XiP (Post 2221946)
I wish they offered a green Z, black is tough looking but hard to keep clean....

green seems interesting!.. not a very popular color these days though.

Montez 03-19-2013 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JungleZ (Post 2220145)
Premium Pearl White, after 10 years i didnt have one rock chip,crack, yellowing.. You could still see the pearls in the paint. The only pearl white that compares is Cadillac Escalade Pearl or possibly lexus Pearl.
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Well Nissan did have a great pearl white paint code QX1 (Glacier Pearl/Pikes Peak) that they used on the 02/03 Maxima's and 03-08 350z's. The pearl on my Max is much better than on my 370's (although still subject to the chippy front end), I had this 03 Max since it was new and everyone is like wow on the condition of it and its paint!

Amuse370z 03-19-2013 05:02 PM

I wish they still had the Yellow, that would've been my choice. Looks amazing with the amuse kit and bronze TE37

Z370Z011 03-19-2013 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Amuse370z (Post 2221994)
I wish they still had the Yellow, that would've been my choice. Looks amazing with the amuse kit and bronze TE37

:iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree:

Cbtech 03-19-2013 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Montez (Post 2221964)
Well Nissan did have a great pearl white paint code QX1 (Glacier Pearl/Pikes Peak) that they used on the 02/03 Maxima's and 03-08 350z's. The pearl on my Max is much better than on my 370's (although still subject to the chippy front end), I had this 03 Max since it was new and everyone is like wow on the condition of it and its paint!

I would have to say the best Pearl white color was the 1995 "Performance White" Ford Thunderbird. they had brightest and colorful pearlescent white ive ever seen. They were known to take 3 different coats to make the right shimmer if something needed to be repainted.

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Dwight Frye 03-19-2013 05:21 PM

I don't know that I regret the color but it wasn't my first choice. I looked all over SouCal for a Magnetic Black Touring/Sports 6 speed with no navigation for several weeks. Finally located one. Called the dealer, asked how many miles on the car. Was told about 7, they just got it in. Asked to confirm it was a 6MT. Check. OK, I'll be up tomorrow morning to buy it. I drove 100 miles, got to the dealership, saw the car on the lot. Looked in the window. It was an AT. No others on the lot. The salesman who I talked to on the phone the day before was nowhere to be found. Another salesman located a Platinum Graphite at another dealer about 30 miles away with the options I wanted, and I ended up with it but it was the same color as the G35 I traded in and I wanted something different.
Black 370Z's seem scarce and they sure do look good when clean and waxed.
I'm still bummed I didn't get the black color.

Highway 03-19-2013 05:50 PM

Mine had to be PW with black interior. Got lucky cause one showed up here in town a few weeks later. No regrets.

Quick370z 03-19-2013 05:56 PM

the thing is up here in Canada, 370z I would say is pretty rare, it not like a mustang offered in everything (grabber blue/green etc).

I wish they never stopped making the Daytona Blue, or even had yellow for just 2009.

I have black because well it was only option, did I fall in love with it though - yes.

Drodriguez06 03-19-2013 06:15 PM

I would get PW, my G35 was white and I miss having that color

forza370z 03-19-2013 07:11 PM

I really think OP's case is "the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence" thing...

Black and white are 2 of my favorite colors on cars in general. When I had my black g35 coupe, I got bored and always envy others have the white ones. Now I finally got my white 370 I started to miss the black so much!

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You are not the only one here OP.:tup:

caneman88 03-19-2013 09:41 PM

Black and White make Platinum Graphite the best color for Texas dirt

Montez 03-19-2013 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Drodriguez06 (Post 2222082)
I would get PW, my G35 was white and I miss having that color

Thats the same same Pearl white that was on the 02/03 Max and 03-08 350's paint code QX1. Dunno why they ditched it for this current way more bland pearl white!

forza370z 03-19-2013 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by caneman88 (Post 2222511)
Black and White make Platinum Graphite the best color for Texas dirt

:icon18::tup:

bimmer 03-19-2013 10:51 PM

My friend,
Pearl White really rocks, it's an awesome colour, my son has the same colour, I could not find that colour so I settled for Black Rosé

caneman88 03-19-2013 11:30 PM

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My truck is Tri-coat white Fords Pearl White so I guess I like PG and PW my Z parked in the garage:tup:

KERMIT 03-20-2013 12:41 AM

It ain't easy being green

Telephone 03-20-2013 02:43 AM

I should have gotten red.
I really like bright white, but not pearl white.

JohnsZ 03-20-2013 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Telephone (Post 2222919)
I should have gotten red.
I really like bright white, but not pearl white.

I suppose that it's human nature but it seems that we're never satisfied. Do you know how many people would love to have a 370Z whether it's red, blue, black, white, pink, or purple????? Hey....how about pink? I know my wife would love one! I'm happy to see that many of you like yellow. I need to take another good look at mine! You know what they say, the grass is always yellower!!!
:tiphat:

forza370z 03-20-2013 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnsZ (Post 2223345)
I suppose that it's human nature but it seems that we're never satisfied. Do you know how many people would love to have a 370Z whether it's red, blue, black, white, pink, or purple????? Hey....how about pink? I know my wife would love one! I'm happy to see that many of you like yellow. I need to take another good look at mine! You know what they say, the grass is always yellower!!!
:tiphat:

LOL!! Or pinker or purpler depends on person to person.:icon18:

nmjaxx9 03-20-2013 11:03 AM

nope SR ftw!! :happydance:

Vaughanabe13 03-20-2013 11:10 AM

Chicane Yellow here. Love my color and I wouldn't change it. The only downside is that people who are knowledgeable can instantly date your car based on the limited run of the CY. But whatever, that's a minor thing. One thing I love about the yellow is that it reflects light in such a way that you can't see any dirt on it until you're within about 15 feet. So even when my car is filthy and desperately needs a wash, I'll be walking to my car and it still looks fresh until I get very close. Much easier to maintain than any other color I've owned, except for the aforementioned Nissan paint issues and chipping. You can't see swirls very easily unless you're looking in a spot of direct sunlight.

If I had to pick a brand new Z I would probably go with the darker blue or maybe magma red, but with the colors available at the time of my purchase I don't regret it at all. Plus I live in a college town where the primary team color is yellow/gold so I get all kinds of positive comments about it from everyone. I park next to a black 370 at work and my car always looks 100x more awesome (to me).

MX52Z 03-20-2013 11:15 AM

There's something about yellow that just makes me happy. I DD drive a dark silver Accord but I look forward to driving my yellow Z as a priviledge.

speedracer007 03-20-2013 12:26 PM

I love my Gun Metallic!!!

I prefer the look of the black trim, tires, tinted windows against another color (be it gray, white, yellow, red, etc). I can understand how some people the "blended" look of all black.

I really wish the base red color was metallic, I might have gotten that. I don't know why more car manufacturers dont make a metallic red color. I had it on my 2004 Mazda3 and I used to get compliments from strangers on it.

JohnsZ 03-20-2013 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Vaughanabe13 (Post 2223452)
Chicane Yellow here. Love my color and I wouldn't change it. The only downside is that people who are knowledgeable can instantly date your car based on the limited run of the CY. But whatever, that's a minor thing. One thing I love about the yellow is that it reflects light in such a way that you can't see any dirt on it until you're within about 15 feet. So even when my car is filthy and desperately needs a wash, I'll be walking to my car and it still looks fresh until I get very close. Much easier to maintain than any other color I've owned, except for the aforementioned Nissan paint issues and chipping. You can't see swirls very easily unless you're looking in a spot of direct sunlight.

If I had to pick a brand new Z I would probably go with the darker blue or maybe magma red, but with the colors available at the time of my purchase I don't regret it at all. Plus I live in a college town where the primary team color is yellow/gold so I get all kinds of positive comments about it from everyone. I park next to a black 370 at work and my car always looks 100x more awesome (to me).

I think it's cool that people can date my car. Makes it that more special IMHO. But anyway, the only ones that can date it are people who really know the Z. Totally agree that it hides dirt well. I haven't washed it in 6 weeks and have driven it all winter long, not in the snow of course. Seems that when it rains, most of the dirt washes off. Looking forward to some warm weather though so I can really detail it. It is Spring isn't it??? 3 inches of snow on the ground in Northern CT! WTF!!!!!

Read T 03-20-2013 03:34 PM

I LOVE the new blue and magma but my favorite color remains Black Cherry. Just sucks it shows dirt so much.

Read T 03-20-2013 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by KERMIT (Post 2222842)
It ain't easy being green

An olive color would look badass on this car

scgolfer7 03-20-2013 03:42 PM

I am a huge fan of my Chicane Yellow, wasn't for sure until I went and picked it up; fell in love and do not regret it at all.

speedfreek 03-20-2013 03:44 PM

This being my first white car I am happy with it. I have had the blacks and the dark greys and even had bright blue. I try not to get the same color back to back unless I just have to have it in that color on the particular vehicle.

With all that said I would like to see the 370Z in Nogaro Red. Always liked that red and Daytona Blue on the 350Z.

fell23 03-20-2013 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Vaughanabe13 (Post 2223452)
Chicane Yellow here. Love my color and I wouldn't change it. The only downside is that people who are knowledgeable can instantly date your car based on the limited run of the CY. But whatever, that's a minor thing. One thing I love about the yellow is that it reflects light in such a way that you can't see any dirt on it until you're within about 15 feet. So even when my car is filthy and desperately needs a wash, I'll be walking to my car and it still looks fresh until I get very close. Much easier to maintain than any other color I've owned, except for the aforementioned Nissan paint issues and chipping. You can't see swirls very easily unless you're looking in a spot of direct sunlight.

If I had to pick a brand new Z I would probably go with the darker blue or maybe magma red, but with the colors available at the time of my purchase I don't regret it at all. Plus I live in a college town where the primary team color is yellow/gold so I get all kinds of positive comments about it from everyone. I park next to a black 370 at work and my car always looks 100x more awesome (to me).

I just got a yellow one too! Go Hawks!

Tazicon 03-20-2013 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT (Post 2219999)
You'd regret choosing black. Pathetic to maintain.

But they do look good when they're detailed. Usually for about 5 minutes.

This my IPL is Malbec Black and I detailed it, drove it to my wifes work (less than 10 miles) and it was covered in dust. It looked like crap already. I love the look of it but it sucks to try to keep looking good.I swore after my black Jag I would never do black again, but I loved the look just too much and jumped on it. Now it spends most of its time in the garage. I am going to say it again, never again will I own a black car.

JohnsZ 03-20-2013 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by scgolfer7 (Post 2224067)
I am a huge fan of my Chicane Yellow, wasn't for sure until I went and picked it up; fell in love and do not regret it at all.

I didn't think I would like it either until I saw it! Actually, I thought I would never buy a yellow car! BTW, you must be looking forward to The Masters. I am! Who's your pick?

JohnsZ 03-20-2013 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by fell23 (Post 2224076)
I just got a yellow one too! Go Hawks!

Congrats! Be prepared for lots of looks and :tup:

m4a1mustang 03-20-2013 03:57 PM

I think if I were to do it all over again I'd go with a non-black metallic color like Monterrey Blue. SR just shows everything, and with Nissan's crappy clear and paint it's hard to keep looking nice.

Rui Z 03-20-2013 04:02 PM

My order of preference:
1. Chicken Yellow
2. Pearly White
3. 40th Quartz
4. Midnight Blue
5. Magma
6. Blue
7. Red
8. 50 shades of grey


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