First post which WRX color buy?

[Shelsey Walsh]

Hi all

I have lurked a while and would ask your opinion

Newbie here....I am deciding between two 03 Subaru WRXs, black and a silver.

I drive 50 miles each way daily am very likely to move to a farm house 4 miles down a dirt road, (has an awesome barn/garage but that is another story!!)

I love the look of a black detailed car, hate the look of a dirty black car. Given the above can I ever keep a black car up to a reasonable standard and keep a life outside of detialing my car?

I have also read that the WRX silver is a harder paint as well.

Given everything else is equal which is a better practical choice, I have too many other things to do and cannot devote myself totally to the car..................... shame!! Do black cars actually get hotter than others in summer, is this soemthing I should be concerned about it MI?

Black knowing it will never look its best or silver which should be easier to keep at a more acceptable level.

[Michael H]

I have a black WRX (http://www.autopia.org/gallery/showg...at=500&thumb=1). I have also detailed silver WRXs. Some observation:

1. black looks better than silver, but silver is still a nice colour
2. silver hides swirls much better than black.
3. silver is probably a better colour from what you say.

[Magellan498]

Well I voted black. That was before I read the post *tisk, tisk*. I'd say go silver. First off, dirt roads are not too nice on the dust and there are the occasional rocks that come up and hit something on the car. Those nicks show up real nice on black. Along with not being able to keep it in a clean room and the 50 mile drive, I'd say get Silver, it is very easy to keep presentable. Its not that bad a color either anyway, I know there are plenty of Silver paint lovers here...

[2500Hemi]

I voted silver although nothing looks like a detailed black vehicle. Silver hides dirt and scratches well and I think it looks great all cleaned up.

[BradE]

The more pratical of the 2 is silver. It's much easier to maintain than a black vehicle.

[WRXedUSA]

I got a WRB WRX. That color sucks.

Its eye catching, but keeping it clean and spot free, no way man. If I had to do it over, Id get a silver one with painted side skirts, spoiler, Eibach 1" lowering springs and some anthracite P1's.

Go silver.

[94NDTA]

I voted black before reading your post, sorry, I would probably get the silver in your case. I couldn't imagine having a black car. I am too anal about my white car as it is.

[JayC]

WTF? Where is the choice for Sonic Yellow?

Everyone has blue or silver. Go for the Sonic Yellow!!!!!

Here are some pictures of mine.

[WRXedUSA]

Did I mention the thin paint on the front hood and quarters on a WRB or Midnight Black Swirl finish show rock chips and sandblasting like a mother?

Go silver.

[TortoiseAWD]

Unfortunately, the silver really isn't any better at fending off rock chips . . . Great for keeping the swirls at bay, though.

Silver's probably your best bet with the possibility of a dirt road in the future. You might consider something like StonGard or X-pel (clear bra kits) for fending off the rock chips on the front end.

Tort

[blkZ28Conv]

Everyone knows my preference for black ( 4 vehicles ) but sliver on a car that size will look better and larger. Black tends to make things appear smaller. With your situation ( 50 miles/day and dirt roads) silver is the only way to go.

[BW]

Silver is more practical, but I would choose black to camouflage the weird 2003 styling. Why not go for the 2004? It looks ten times better (especially the wagon fenders), and would be happy in silver paint.