Can't decide on color

phareous · 07-13-03, 08:54

I am thinking about buying a 2003 Honda Accord...

I have ruled out white (too much dirt), black (got one...shows everything), blue (brother has one), green (forced to have ivory interior), silver and gold (last 2 just didn't do it for me).

I'm down to Graphite Pearl or Redondo Red Pearl and can't decide...

The Graphite is really cool...its a dark gray with a hint of blue in it. The red is also cool...its so deep and its a nice deep, dark shade.

FUEL · 07-13-03, 09:27

Go red! I am not a big red fan but that color is a beauty! Nice choice in purchase BTW!

tkr128 · 07-13-03, 09:47

Wow! I'll be getting one in a few months and have narrowed down my choices to the Graphite Pearl or Satin Silver. I really like the gray because it has a bluish tint to it and just looks awesome. I'm not a big fan of the gray interior though. Silver is easy to maintain and is the only one with the black interior, but we already have 2 silver cars. On the other hand, my friend just bought the Redondo Red and it looks absolutely stunning. It looks better than those bright reds yet isn't as dark as burgandy.

My vote is for the graphite. The red looks great, but just doesn't do it for me.

BTW, which trim level are you getting?

phareous · 07-13-03, 10:20

I'm looking at a V6 EX with Leather and Navigation. I don't care for the creme interior but gray or black is great. I wished they would let you pick the interior independent of the exterior, but hey I guess those Honda engineers know best

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Originally posted by tkr128
BTW, which trim level are you getting?

tkr128 · 07-13-03, 10:26

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Originally posted by phareous
I'm looking at a V6 EX with Leather and Navigation. I don't care for the creme interior but gray or black is great. I wished they would let you pick the interior independent of the exterior, but hey I guess those Honda engineers know best

Cool, I'm looking at a EX-V6 without the NAV. Yep, Honda knows best. In order to choose your interior color, you pretty much have to step up to an Acura. The color combination I can't figure out is Black with tan. Black on black is so much nicer, but they don't offer it.

Well, good luck with your car and choosing a color!

Brad B. · 07-14-03, 07:03

I took the poll and it's all tied up! They both look cool!

I hate choosing colors. Such a big decision. I change my mind 100 times and then worry I made the wrong one!

phareous · 07-14-03, 07:06

Well last time I saw the black and it was instant love...looked like a mirror and so pretty. Then after a few months acid rain, etc. set in and it was heart break

phareous · 07-14-03, 02:04

Ok so i talked to some people around here and they all think red is a cop magnet. I know thats popular opinion and who knows what the truth is, but anyways I think I am going with the graphite. Its nice and dark and that blue tint is cool. On the other hand...if I got red I'd never have trouble finding it in a parking lot

Nikon · 07-14-03, 02:23

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Originally posted by tkr128
The color combination I can't figure out is Black with tan. Black on black is so much nicer

Each to his own I guess, I really like black with tan leather interior.

Almost forgot. I like the Graphite.

Gdubb · 07-14-03, 02:50

I would have to go with the Graphite Pearl. This would be own personal first choice as well

stockychaser · 07-14-03, 03:18

Black or Red... simple choice for me...
No doubt about it !
and for once.. we Europeans get the nicer Accord... I've always prefered the US model untill now... the Europe version is way cooler !
check it out at
http://www.honda.co.uk/newcars/accordSaloon.html
or the way cool station wagon
http://www.honda.co.uk/newcars/accordTourer.html

IndigoGTI · 07-14-03, 03:25

Definitely the red. My best friend's fiance' just got hers and it is the most beautiful red after Porsche's Guards red; I know they are two completely different types of red, but I digress. Honda paint has always been nice, but the paint on the new Accords is just awesome. That red looks miles deep, and the metal flakes are just right to have it glimmering in the sun when you waly by it. Toss on the Klasse twins and a topper of Souveran, and it would be perfect.