Which color Protege? (pics inside) - Page 2

Accumulator · 03-13-05, 02:52

Much as I wanted to pick something more interesting, I went with silver [sigh]. It does IMO make for a classy little car.

Mazda silver seems like a very easy color to keep *very* nice, based on our MPV. Since you're buying used, I wouldn't pick a color that might have some questionable-to-safely-fix issues. You'd hate to find something awful on a black/red/blue car after you got it home and detailed it. With silver I don't think such a discovery would bother you as much. And it's nice to have a car that doesn't require constant perfection.

The old style grills look sorta like the one on the MPV. Dozens of little slots that only *really* come clean when you poke something in each and every one of them

White95Max · 03-13-05, 02:58

Exactly my thoughts. I also see silver as very classy color when done right. This picture really makes me want to get silver.

The paint on this car looks excellent, and we know that's how it would be in my hands.

So that pic represents how it would look if I got silver. I would also be concerned with polishing too much if I got black, since I would probably see little scratches on the paint pretty frequently. And as stated before, I spend a lot of time in the car in the summer, so black may not be the wisest choice for me.

Airborne Ranger · 03-13-05, 03:17

I'm not much for small cars but I do agree with Max about the silver one above. I like those rims and spoiler. Gives it a more sharp look to it. Paint seems wet and glossy looking so that's a plus. Good luck dude

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Slackmeister · 03-13-05, 03:20

I think that the darker colors look really nice on that car. Seems to make econo cars look a little less "econo". But personally, I wouldn't pass up a good car just because I didn't like the color.

jchetty · 03-13-05, 03:26

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Originally posted by Slackmeister
But personally, I wouldn't pass up a good car just because I didn't like the color.

Bluesbrekr · 03-13-05, 03:48

I vote for black, Paul. Big surprise, right? My second choice would be red.

But I like the wheels on the silver one in the second pic.

White95Max · 03-13-05, 04:00

As far as those wheels go, they aren't stock unfortunately. The stock wheels on the ES are 15", like the ones shown on the red pics...

White95Max · 03-13-05, 05:53

Ah looks like silver is taking over. I'm surprised at the lack of votes for blue.

Does anyone have a certain reason for not picking blue? Is it the actual color, or is it the car styling???

colche · 03-13-05, 06:29

1 vote for silver from me :O -- just looks...classier...
Since its light coloured like your white -- you could reuse all your AIO, UPP etc. for it as well! :O

FalconGuy · 03-13-05, 07:16

Im not a slilver fan but on that car silver looks best to me. In red to looks smaller than it should and in blue it loses some style IMO.

Plus silver is Easy to keep looking great....

White95Max · 03-14-05, 08:48

Any more comments? If I get silver I'm definitely reserving a full jar of Paste Glaz for it!

eclipsegt05 · 03-14-05, 09:10

hey Paul, I would go with silver; it's a great color on the protege and a fun color to detail....good choice on the car (very solid machine).