Colours Colour Dilemma

coolice · 1st April 2008, 22:07

Hey All,

Ok, thanks to a very nice and friendly salesman Adam at Honda in Letchworth, Hertfordshire I finally got an oppotunity to test drive a space ship.
Actually I got to keep it for 24 hours, which allowed me to test it in the all important night time driving which is one area I had read about on this forum as being a nightmare with the glare.
I'll happily report this was non-existant, the dash lights dimmed automatically when the lights were turned on & were perfect.

Anyway, it turned out the model they lent me was a Type S GT and considering I was going to go for the lower spec Type S it worked out well as I am now going to plump for the GT version. Was not really into having the glass roof, but love cruise control, electric mirrors, dual climate etc. taht the GT brings with it.
This decision was easy in terms of equipment, but the colour choice is stumping me.

My current car, a Pug 307 in Paprika (burnt orange) is great, I love the colour even if others dont. It's different without being to in ya face if you know what I mean. Of course guess what demo car I had?
Yep a Tangerine one

Loved it, I really did and fitted with 18" blades it was awesome & with the sun out for a change it looked good.

So now to my problem, Tangerine or NHB?
My partener (soon to be wife in May 2009) is not into the Tangerine at all, me on the other hand I love it. Friends are trying to warn me off it to, but I am leaning either way.

On one hand I want the Tangerine for me as it's different to what I see mainly on the roads, but on the other I want the black as it does look mean and the other half will most likely be more keen to drive the car.

Help!

Honest opinions please on your feelings. I know this has been brought up time & time again but what the hell lets hear it. I want to give the salesman my order tomorrow.

I have attached a picture of my current car and the Civic I test drove.

Thanks all.

Ian

Coldwarkid · 1st April 2008, 22:22

Get a red one.

Dimplyred · 1st April 2008, 22:31

Yes get a red one, or failing that go for the NHB.

Your partner is right about the Tangerine. If you play your cards right you could convince her you wanted the Tangerine but are going for the NHB cos she likes it.

Topcat · 1st April 2008, 22:35

Black or Red

Bob H · 1st April 2008, 22:36

Or Royal Blue?

At Long Last!

You may end up regretting asking!!

Cheers,

Bob...

coolice · 1st April 2008, 22:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dimplyred

If you play your cards right you could convince her you wanted the Tangerine but are going for the NHB cos she likes it.

LOL, I like your train of thought matey

Would make for an easy life thats for sure

Of course I can say that now as she's out for the night

Im must admit the Civic is one of only a few cars which look good in Red, the Milano Red suits the Civic very nicely.

Ian

coolice · 1st April 2008, 22:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob H

Or Royal Blue?

At Long Last!

You may end up regretting asking!!

Cheers,

Bob...

Hey,

Yeah, I did consider not asking but I like a good debate plus we'll get some good, funny comments

No ones said a bad word about the Pug yet though which I'm glad to see, must look reasonable in the company it's in.

Ian

R-2 · 1st April 2008, 22:44

Black will still be a very popular colour in 3 - 4 years time which will help when it comes to getting a good second hand price. Tangerine however may look very dated by then and be difficult to sell.

If it is a company car go with whatever YOU like best. You will be the one driving it every day

lippy · 1st April 2008, 23:18

Hi there,

I've got the same dilemma! Currently have a Alabaster Silver spaceship, but love the Tango. Seriously thinking about changing - am checking out finance, dealers, internet car dealers, the lot!!

You're the one driving it, so never mind what everyone else thinks!! Good luck!

terry · 1st April 2008, 23:18

Coolice:
I was hoping that one would be available as a loan car while mine was being seen to....but I got a Jazz!

Terry

Civic_Fan · 1st April 2008, 23:36

I'm still waiting for mine in black. Nothing like seeing that baby down the road in black reflecting every last little street light as you pass by, and it does look awesome. Problem will be maintanence and embracing yourself for those scratches

Will it be worth it or am i just mad? well if you wait a couple more months i'l let you know

P.S. I must add shampagne is also a nice colour, infact i saw my old car being driven by a woman in her 20's, brought a tear to my eye. Nothing like that first car

1800sport · 2nd April 2008, 00:15

Don't follow the crowd. Go with what your heart is saying and get the Orange! You know it makes sense. And when the sun is out you'll always be smiling

I've got a red one btw

simon1 · 2nd April 2008, 01:28

I dearly wanted the orange but it never worked out. Get the Orange - it's a brilliant colour! Looks absolutely fantastic!

ADENGUNNER · 2nd April 2008, 08:56

Black is georgeous, but you have to keep it clean to look that way, red suffers the dirt more easily. Can't help thinking that I would be a bit dissappionted if I was in orange Civic and an orange ST pulled up next to me! Just my opinion, but I think Honda should have made the orange a bit more outrageous, still looks good though.

Foggy69 · 2nd April 2008, 10:00

Go for a nearly new Vivid Blue, the colour that Tangerine replaced

And the sensible answer is I would go for the Tangerine WITH the Blades and the front splitter. That is as long as you can afford to take the loss on what you will get back for it when you sell it.

Life is dull enough already, so bring some colour into your life. It also matches the colour of your drive

illegalhunter · 2nd April 2008, 10:42

orange is for the Focus ST

coolice · 4th April 2008, 12:48

ORDERED!!!!

Tangerine, with 18" Blades & spare wheel for now. Will add on image pack later.

It was such a hard decision as my other half hates the colour and feels embarressed, but I truly hope it will grow on her as I truly love it.

Black is awesome but I was worried about getting a few months down the road and the dark colour showing up any swirls or scratches in the paint, which in turn would have upset me. So I've gone Tango to be different and individual.

Resale vaules who cares for now, deal with that later on if need be but for now atleast I will enjoy my new car when it comes.

Projected around the 16th give or take a few days so thats good.
Old Pug on Ebay to save a trade in maybe but we'll see.

SO HAPPY & EXCITED!!!!

Ian

simon1 · 4th April 2008, 14:07

Good choice of colour. It looks different but not so different like the awful orange of the Focus. I envy you!

coolice · 4th April 2008, 14:42

Thanks matey, I thought I was making the right decision to as like you say it is different without being to silly. We'll thats my feelings anyway.

I will post some pictures as soon as I get it, now counting down the days till I can pick it up.

Ian

lippy · 4th April 2008, 14:46

As I said above, have been making enquires about a tango, but in 5 door. Unfortunately it is a special order in 5 door and is quoted as a 20 week wait!!!!

Prob go for another colour now - will change to an EX soon.

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Coldwarkid Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 5th February 2008 Location: A van down by the river Posts: 285 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Get a red one.

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Dimplyred Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 5,678 Thanks: 21 Thanked 211 Times in 204 Posts iTrader: (0)	Yes get a red one, or failing that go for the NHB. Your partner is right about the Tangerine. If you play your cards right you could convince her you wanted the Tangerine but are going for the NHB cos she likes it.

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Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,753 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader: (0)	Black or Red

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Bob H Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 9th October 2007 Location: Jersey Posts: 212 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Or Royal Blue? At Long Last! You may end up regretting asking!! Cheers, Bob...

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R-2 Type R Brigade member Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 1st October 2007 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 842 Thanks: 27 Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts iTrader: (0)	Black will still be a very popular colour in 3 - 4 years time which will help when it comes to getting a good second hand price. Tangerine however may look very dated by then and be difficult to sell. If it is a company car go with whatever YOU like best. You will be the one driving it every day

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lippy Bournemouth Belle Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 10th January 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 506 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi there, I've got the same dilemma! Currently have a Alabaster Silver spaceship, but love the Tango. Seriously thinking about changing - am checking out finance, dealers, internet car dealers, the lot!! You're the one driving it, so never mind what everyone else thinks!! Good luck!

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terry Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th September 2006 Location: Cambridge Posts: 358 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Coolice: I was hoping that one would be available as a loan car while mine was being seen to....but I got a Jazz! Terry

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Civic_Fan Valve Cap Join Date: 24th May 2007 Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I'm still waiting for mine in black. Nothing like seeing that baby down the road in black reflecting every last little street light as you pass by, and it does look awesome. Problem will be maintanence and embracing yourself for those scratches Will it be worth it or am i just mad? well if you wait a couple more months i'l let you know P.S. I must add shampagne is also a nice colour, infact i saw my old car being driven by a woman in her 20's, brought a tear to my eye. Nothing like that first car

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1800sport Valve Cap Join Date: 14th March 2008 Location: nottinghamshire Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Don't follow the crowd. Go with what your heart is saying and get the Orange! You know it makes sense. And when the sun is out you'll always be smiling I've got a red one btw

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simon1 Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 10th December 2007 Location: UK Posts: 361 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader: (0)	I dearly wanted the orange but it never worked out. Get the Orange - it's a brilliant colour! Looks absolutely fantastic!

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ADENGUNNER Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 28th November 2007 Location: Somerset Posts: 110 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Black is georgeous, but you have to keep it clean to look that way, red suffers the dirt more easily. Can't help thinking that I would be a bit dissappionted if I was in orange Civic and an orange ST pulled up next to me! Just my opinion, but I think Honda should have made the orange a bit more outrageous, still looks good though.

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Foggy69 Vivid Blue Rocks!!! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th December 2006 Location: Westerham Posts: 1,102 Thanks: 4 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts iTrader: (0)	Go for a nearly new Vivid Blue, the colour that Tangerine replaced And the sensible answer is I would go for the Tangerine WITH the Blades and the front splitter. That is as long as you can afford to take the loss on what you will get back for it when you sell it. Life is dull enough already, so bring some colour into your life. It also matches the colour of your drive

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illegalhunter RELOADING FOR ELK Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: FILLING THE HILLS WITH LEAD Posts: 3,234 Thanks: 7 Thanked 39 Times in 38 Posts iTrader: (0)	orange is for the Focus ST

4th April 2008, 12:48	#17 (permalink)
coolice Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 14th March 2008 Location: UK Posts: 225 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	ORDERED!!!! Tangerine, with 18" Blades & spare wheel for now. Will add on image pack later. It was such a hard decision as my other half hates the colour and feels embarressed, but I truly hope it will grow on her as I truly love it. Black is awesome but I was worried about getting a few months down the road and the dark colour showing up any swirls or scratches in the paint, which in turn would have upset me. So I've gone Tango to be different and individual. Resale vaules who cares for now, deal with that later on if need be but for now atleast I will enjoy my new car when it comes. Projected around the 16th give or take a few days so thats good. Old Pug on Ebay to save a trade in maybe but we'll see. SO HAPPY & EXCITED!!!! Ian

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simon1 Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 10th December 2007 Location: UK Posts: 361 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader: (0)	Good choice of colour. It looks different but not so different like the awful orange of the Focus. I envy you!

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coolice Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 14th March 2008 Location: UK Posts: 225 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks matey, I thought I was making the right decision to as like you say it is different without being to silly. We'll thats my feelings anyway. I will post some pictures as soon as I get it, now counting down the days till I can pick it up. Ian

4th April 2008, 14:46	#20 (permalink)
lippy Bournemouth Belle Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 10th January 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 506 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts iTrader: (0)	As I said above, have been making enquires about a tango, but in 5 door. Unfortunately it is a special order in 5 door and is quoted as a 20 week wait!!!! Prob go for another colour now - will change to an EX soon.