2nd Generation Specific 1986-1992 Discussion
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white
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black
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keep the red
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What Color Should I Paint...

Old Sep 9, 2003 | 11:15 AM
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From what Ive seen, red is the least desirable color. Takes longer to sell, and doesnt sell for as much as other colors. This car wont be all-original anyways, so I dont think changing the color will actually drop the price.



Dark silvers and pewters dont look right on FC's. I havent seen one I liked yet.



But thanks for the opinions.
Old Sep 9, 2003 | 11:17 AM
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unless you're painting every square inch keep it red. red verts bring an extra $1000 over any other color, i dunno about the coupes though



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Old Sep 9, 2003 | 11:29 AM
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You could always just paint it a different shade of red. This is what I plan on doing. Kandy apple red is the leader so far....
Old Sep 9, 2003 | 01:24 PM
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i'm still torn between painting mine the origonal color and going red with black wheels... i'd like that alot
Old Sep 9, 2003 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by j9fd3s' date='Sep 9 2003, 08:17 AM
unless you're painting every square inch keep it red.
That was my plan, no matter what color I paint it. Other reds are an option too, but I definately need to see the color on the car. Some colors that are very nice on their own just look aweful on FC's.



At one point, I wanted to paint this car a deep crimson metallic. I love that color, but Ive only seen it on one FC, and didn't like it. But the pics were limited, and I may like it when done right. Im open to suggestions, especially if you have pics.
Old Sep 9, 2003 | 07:17 PM
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I really like the look of dark red second gens. Not maroon or metallic, just a few shades darker than blaze.
Old Sep 9, 2003 | 08:44 PM
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I was really expecting white to do better...
Old Sep 9, 2003 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by mazdaspeed7' date='Sep 9 2003, 05:44 PM
I was really expecting white to do better...
i like the white



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Old Sep 9, 2003 | 11:11 PM
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mine is white.... i hate red.... LOL



i have owned two white FC's, one blue, one black, one silverish color SE



black,blue,white are my fav's
Old Sep 9, 2003 | 11:25 PM
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Maybe black is my destiny....of the 4 FC's I have owned, all have been S5's, and 3 of them have been black. The TII was the only non-black FC Ive had.

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