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soldierguy
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Posted: Dec 31, 2004, 5:51 PM
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I was just thinking about how the color of the convertible really changes the character of the car (at least to me). I think the convertible's character is affected more by the color than the regular wagon is, and it's definetly affected more by color than pretty much any other car on the road...most other cars seem to have a character that is set, and the color really doesn't change it much.
I was kinda curious to see what others thought about this. Here's my take on colors:
Cool Vanilla: looks best with the taupe top...gives it a nice cross between a street rod and a luxury car character.
Bright silver & Electric Blue: Very street rod looking when combined with the black top & chrome wheels. Sliver seems to add a little James Dean bad-boy, while Electric Blue adds a 50's drive-in restaurant feel.
Inferno Red: Makes the convertible look like a sports car. Beige top & interior softens the sports car look, while black enhances it.
Linen Gold & Midnight Blue: gives it a total luxury car look, especially with the light interior & top.
Plum: Total retro fun color..comes across as a very friendly car, especially with the light interior.
Black: Gives it kind of a sinister, mob/gangster getaway car look.
Thoughts?
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soldierguy
Current Vehicles:
2000 Dodge Dakota 4X4 Club Cab 4.7L V8
2002 Kia Visto 800cc 50 hp city car
On Order for July 05 delivery: 2005 Cruiser GT Convertible, silver w/black top, chrome wheels, beige interior, 5 speed
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lindwood
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Posted: Mar 13, 2005, 7:12 AM
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Hey Soldierguy,
i think you are right on about the colors and character/personality of the cruiser convertibles. I own an Inferno Red one, myself. Yes, sporty is good. BUT, I absolutely get lost in the red...what a great red...there simply is not a better red on any car. I look at the other cars on the road and they all LOOK THE SAME to me, too. What have I become???? Haha...
Linda
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lindwood
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Posted: Mar 13, 2005, 7:15 AM
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One other thing about the colors of these HOT cars...
We almost got a vanilla, as my husband thought it looked so classy. The deciding factor was that our Golden Retriever looks better in red. Seriously, haha.
Linda
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sess1327
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Posted: Dec 16, 2005, 9:05 AM
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Hey, you forgot the Dream Cruiser color.......Deep lava red pearl coat!!!!!
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Capt Kidd
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Posted: Dec 16, 2005, 1:48 PM
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So soldier guy what does my Graphite with taupe top do for you. It is lowered 1 1/2" in front only with after market wheels and silver racing stripes.
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mikemcl
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Posted: Dec 18, 2005, 4:41 PM
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I got the cool vanilla with black top and interior...I think it has a cross between the mobster rodder with the the top up...and a classy ride with the top down and all black on the inside...I alos just cruised through the closed delaer ship and eyeballed the new solar yellow route 66 2006 model...pretty nice! They had a couple of cool 05's on the lot...including a LE 180hp silver 05. These cars are so nice...I really opened her up on the raod today and this 2.4 turbo really FLIES!!!! Can't wait for spring her on the east coast!
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Automatic, cool vanilla, faux Street Edition badging, K&N drop in filter, modded airbox, mini-chrome side flames, chrome gas cap cover, customized rear mud flaps, flying siberian husky fur when top dropped.
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MountainBlue1
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Posted: Jan 8, 2006, 3:09 PM
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The thing I love about my midnight blue vert w/blk top, is that it looks black at night. Especially with the full dark tint job I have. But during the day, the deep metallic sparkles and with the light interior just has that luxo look and feel. And on that occasion when a ricer snickers at a convertible PT, I put him in his place- 10 cars behind me!! They get this "Huh?!" look on their face as I smoke the S out of them.
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jouster
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Posted: Jan 28, 2006, 8:32 AM
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after i got my cool vanilla with the taupe top, people actually stopped me and asked if it was an antique. how cool was that  the look of it really takes you to the next level.
enjoy
jouster
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pt dave
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Posted: Mar 18, 2006, 11:38 PM
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Looks like a match with silver
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PTPenguin
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Posted: Mar 24, 2006, 5:22 PM
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You are absolutely right on the silver with black top. I have that combination and everyone tells me it looks like a 50's hot rod. Which, is exactly the look I wanted. I have helped matters with a little extra chrome, chrome strips on the grill, chrome antenna bezel and a stainless steel antenna with black anodized flames, chrome bumper trim around the license plate (don't know exactly what it's called but my wife calls it a "chrome butt"), and to really give it a great 50's street rod look, chrome smoothies and baby moons! This car really loves chrome...
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2005 Bright Silver Convertible, 5 speed with 8 ball knob, chrome door spears, chrome gas cap door, chrome antenna bezel, chrome grill kit, chrome rear bumper pillows, chrome bumper trim, stainless antenna with flames, stainless door panel trim, chrome smoothies with baby moons, 2" wide "gangster" white walls, chrome tail light trim, K&N air filter element in a modified airbox and an oogah horn. Hmmm, what have I forgotten???
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Posts: 221 | From: Sin City
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silvereagle
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Posted: Mar 24, 2006, 7:35 PM
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You missed another Color, it's Marine Blue Pearl ,That's the color on our 06 Convertible. with a black top.
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rane13
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Posted: Mar 25, 2006, 9:24 PM
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Black and taupe(beige) does it for me.
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(This post was edited by rane13 on Mar 25, 2006, 9:27 PM)
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Posts: 108 | From: HAYDEN,IDAHO
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