What Exterior Color Should I Get My Variant In?

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LelloBeetle

Discussion Starter · Dec 1, 2001

Yes, I'm getting yet another new car. This will be my third car purchase this year (B5.5 in Feb., 01 Saturn in March, '02 Variant in Dec.). As some of you might remember, I'm moving from Houston to Old Bridge NJ. I know just get snow tires VWGuy4Ever, but I just HAD to get 4-Mo.
Anyway....
I was disappointed that my favorite Houston dealer, Advantage, didn't want to provide me with the deal I wanted. So, I have a deposit at Archer VW here in town. They're going to the Port of Houston early next week to pick one up for me and I gave them three color choices but now I'm wondering.
Here's my line-up:
Black/Black
Silverstone/Black
Indigo/Black
Tell me what you think and offer your thoughts on others. I know Reflex will hide stuff, but I just think I see so many vehicles of that color that I'd like to do something different.
Thanks in advance for your help!

P.S. If anyone wants to offer suggestions on good lease specials they've heard I'd LOVE to hear them. Also, I'm looking for good prices on accessories. I've asked the dealer to provide me with their best price on everything but they've not gotten back to me.

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mauslick

· #2 · Dec 1, 2001

Re: What Exterior Color Should I Get My Variant In? (LelloBeetle)

looks like a fresco green/grey or a pine green/biege might round out the color pallette.....unless red works for you

Iron Sun

· #3 · Dec 1, 2001

Re: What Exterior Color Should I Get My Variant In? (LelloBeetle)

Oh, if it were MY car, I'd definately pick out the Indigo/Black combo
That color is just sharp! http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

[Modified by Iron Sun, 3:10 AM 12-1-2001]

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passaturge

· #4 · Dec 1, 2001

Re: What Exterior Color Should I Get My Variant In? (Iron Sun)

I went black/black. I've gotten nothing but compliments on how awesome it looks (though admittedly most haven't seen the Indigo/black combo). I love my choice, and would absolutely recommend it to anyone else. The only drawback is that black shows dirt very well, but for me it's just incentive to keep it clean

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A4Jetta

· #5 · Dec 1, 2001

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Re: What Exterior Color Should I Get My Variant In? (LelloBeetle)

Of all 3, I would choose Black/Black simply because its a great color combo. Its sharp and match B5.5's chrome surroudings in a classy manner. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

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vwguild

· #6 · Dec 1, 2001

Re: What Exterior Color Should I Get My Variant In? (LelloBeetle)

Laura... I hate to burst your bubble, but...you will be dealing with snow, ice,
and salt in the late fall & winter, and plenty of thunder storms in the summer.
A light color car will most probably be a blessing to you when it comes to keeping
your 4MO looking great with the least amount of effort...Born, raised and
spent my first 21 years in those Middle Atlantic states...but; just one man's
opinion...

car_nut

· #7 · Dec 1, 2001

Neighbors have fresco/grey. Looks alot better than it sounds.

vwguild

· #8 · Dec 1, 2001

Re: What Exterior Color Should I Get My Variant In? (car_nut)

Most popular color combo out here... http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

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mgan

· #9 · Dec 1, 2001

Re: What Exterior Color Should I Get My Variant In? (vwguild)

VWGUILD, just wondering if you could shed some light on what the proportions by color that VWOA have been importing the Passats?

passaturge

· #10 · Dec 1, 2001

Re: What Exterior Color Should I Get My Variant In? (mgan)

I still say black/black is one of the better combinations you can find

sbachmeier

· #11 · Dec 3, 2001

Re: What Exterior Color Should I Get My Variant In? (passaturge)

Black is a beautiful colour, if you have the time to wash every other day. I loved my black E30 BMW, but I was single then, so finding the time for frequent car washes was no big deal. Now, I have no garage, and I live in Wisconsin (known for its morbid fascination with road salt)...and silver has been a boon to my sanity. I don't freak out if I haven't had time to wash the car for a week or two -- and the damn thing still looks good. It's not a hot colour in the summer...and it almost kind of blends in with the road salt residue in winter (for the first few hours, anyway). Then again, it would be somewhat of an understatement to claim that silver is a "popular" automotive colour these days...

Orjan

· #12 · Dec 3, 2001

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Re: What Exterior Color Should I Get My Variant In? (LelloBeetle)

Have you considered Blue Anthracite? Great looking color http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
I guess a pic or two of the fantastic Variant from "Wörthersee-treffen 2001" won't hurt

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precious

· #13 · Dec 3, 2001

Re: What Exterior Color Should I Get My Variant In? (LelloBeetle)

Anthracite Blue is my favorite color for the B5 (although I got Black Magic, long story). With the new trim work on the B5.5, the chrome compliments the white very nicely, particularly in GLX form.
I had a previous Honda in white and it was a very simple color to keep up, always looked good and did not tire of it. As far as accessories go, http://www.drewparts.com has a 20% HOLIDAY coupon until 12/24.
BTW - how are you so fortunate to get three new cars in the same year???

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MTBer

· #14 · Dec 3, 2001

Re: What Exterior Color Should I Get My Variant In? (LelloBeetle)

RED. We have had off and on rain for 3 weeks so our wagon hasn't been washed for about a month and it still looks clean. BTW, This is my wife's car and she loves the color. Grey may be the best interior choice to help hide all the stuff that gets tracked onto the floormats, but black interior is so refined. Here are a few pics of our red wagon.

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?u=1791052&a=13875134
*edited to appease Nick.

[Modified by MTBer, 10:32 AM 12-3-2001]

Nick1

· #15 · Dec 3, 2001

Re: What Exterior Color Should I Get My Variant In? (MTBer)

MTBer are you retarded or something man??

DavidMcC

· #16 · Dec 3, 2001

Re: What Exterior Color Should I Get My Variant In? (LelloBeetle)

Well, I'd go with Indigo / Grey myself (and I did - see the link in my sig)
If those are your only three choices, Indigo / Black is my vote

atomicalex

· #17 · Dec 3, 2001

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Re: What Exterior Color Should I Get My Variant In? (DavidMcC)

Me too!!
Lello - too bad you want 4mo, or you could get a stick!

Really, you won't need it up there. I did the ice in Philly last winter with no problems at all on the stock Contis. Either that is one good-handling car or I am a great driver. The latter is probably a stretch.

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dankatz

· #18 · Dec 3, 2001

Re: What Exterior Color Should I Get My Variant In? (atomicalex)

I ended up going with Silverstone gray on black leather in a variant. It looks very sophisticated with the luxury package. I could send you a pic or post one if interested -just not at the moment.
Daniel

jdibb

· #19 · Dec 3, 2001

Re: What Exterior Color Should I Get My Variant In? (dankatz)

I got silverstone/black variant as well. But, it was my second choice after my fresco green/black one got damaged waiting at the port.

Kellar

· #20 · Dec 4, 2001

Re: What Exterior Color Should I Get My Variant In? (jdibb)

My vote is for INK:

[Modified by Kellar, 8:31 PM 12-3-2001]

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