IS F (2008-2014) Discussion topics related to the IS F model
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IS-F color debate/discussion (need help please)

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Old 01-25-09, 06:44 PM
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Silver looks clean even when dirty (all you have to do is clean the wheels) and it hides rock chips well. When clean, the silver on the IS-F sparkles like no other...my second choice was white...

Old 01-28-09, 12:31 AM
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Don't know how to edit and add it to my poll, but I'm throwing in SGM.

I dislike the color in the shade, but in the light, it's great. Have you guys seen this link?



Old 01-28-09, 06:14 AM
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Haven't seen that link before. Those are some great pictures I'm still going to stick with my original vote of silver with SGM second (ahead of my original second, white)
Old 01-28-09, 07:18 AM
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I like the darker colors (have SGM myself)....yes, gray and white hide dirt better, etc. But, I don't like seeing all the cut lines on the lighter color cars (trunk, fenders, doors, tow bar cutouts, etc.)...looks like a big jigsaw puzzle to me...the darker colors hide all these seams better. Just my .02.
Old 01-28-09, 09:50 AM
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My 3 choices when I first picked out my IS F where Starfire, smoky granite and mercury metallic. I chose Starfire because it is definitely easier to maintain, plus it stands out. No offense to the darker colored IS F owners, but Obsidian and SGM hides the lines of the F and makes it look like any ordinary 2IS on the road sorry to say. Standout colors for the F are obviously Ultrasonic Blue, Starfire and Mercury Metallic.



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Old 01-28-09, 10:21 AM
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White please....dramatic in appearance and easier to maintain!

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Old 01-28-09, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by ISF FAN
White please....dramatic in appearance and easier to maintain!

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Old 01-28-09, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by flipside909
No offense to the darker colored IS F owners, but Obsidian and SGM hides the lines of the F and makes it look like any ordinary 2IS on the road sorry to say.
I like being incognito.
Old 01-28-09, 03:34 PM
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I voted for Starfire Pearl as it was the color I originally planned to get my F in. But I went with Matador Red and I love it!
Old 01-29-09, 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by mondo540
I like the darker colors (have SGM myself)....yes, gray and white hide dirt better, etc. But, I don't like seeing all the cut lines on the lighter color cars (trunk, fenders, doors, tow bar cutouts, etc.)...looks like a big jigsaw puzzle to me...the darker colors hide all these seams better. Just my .02.
Was black ever a consideration? I'm on the fence between the 2. In fact almost bought SGM on my IS350, but went with black. Now, 3 years later I'm right back where I started.

Flipside, your car looks great, and whilte looks great overall, but I kinda feel like any car in white makes the car look a bit heavier than it really is. It's clean and dramatic and does show the lings, but I kinda like the svelte look of a darker color.
Old 01-31-09, 01:58 PM
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I have a thing for the spectra blue mica. I am infatuated with that color! Yes, I remember you talking about the SGM for your IS350. My suggestion is go with the SGM, you have always been attracted to it.

My gripe with SGM that it has to be spotless, and super shinny to look clean, if not it looks as if it is dirty.
Old 01-31-09, 03:29 PM
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I voted Black because i have black but i love the starfire and wish i would have gotten it! Fleadog99 has one and i just love the color! but i always buy black or silver!
Old 01-31-09, 03:31 PM
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oh another reason was becuase it i ever turbo the car without cats i did not want my bumper to get discolored like it did on my pearl white 2007 STI.
Old 01-31-09, 03:41 PM
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Aren't we all going to vote for the color we already chose? SGM...ftw.
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Old 01-31-09, 04:56 PM
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I voted for white out of the 3 choices offered but I had to buy USB with alpine white on black! I love the blue!
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