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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 12:31 PM
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http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...19346598&Log=0


The price is damn good, imo, but I'm not sold on white. Car looks good, but....white?...in Seattle?

I've had my mind set on black (yea, still not a great color for the rainy PNW), but I feel that if I "settle" I will have regrets.

Still, the dealer is asking $25k for that Pony....makes me wonder what you could drive it off the lot for?
Old Jun 21, 2012 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by acctingman
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...19346598&Log=0


The price is damn good, imo, but I'm not sold on white. Car looks good, but....white?...in Seattle?

I've had my mind set on black (yea, still not a great color for the rainy PNW), but I feel that if I "settle" I will have regrets.

Still, the dealer is asking $25k for that Pony....makes me wonder what you could drive it off the lot for?
Heck, windows are already tinted, has a rear decklid, and good black vinyl to offset all the white - Win/Win? Oh hai, it has that annoying tan interior like mine, wtf was in their minds in 2011 to put tan seats/interior panels against black/chrome interior pieces?

Short of that little detail, looks good, break them down to 23k?
Old Jun 21, 2012 | 01:06 PM
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White is a canvas and makes everything you do to it stand out. Just dont leave it stock appearance wise.
Old Jun 21, 2012 | 01:37 PM
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I love black, but I have found that it takes so much to keep it looking good. I was always much happier with the white.. but I am on the dry side of the state (near Walla Walla)....perhaps it does make a difference on your wet side. Regardless, that is a fine looking GT, and I love the black on white...don't think you could go wrong with it.
Old Jun 21, 2012 | 01:41 PM
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White looks clean even while its dirty...easy color to maintain. I am a bit biased though...


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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 02:11 PM
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you're concerned about white in Seattle? you should be more concerned about black.

neither are easy colors to maintain, but white hides paint flaws extremely well, and stays cleaner looking a lot longer then black.

my car is white and in Seattle.. zero regrets. it was my color of choice.

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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 02:14 PM
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sorry .. I love black cars too - they look the best when properly maintained and clean ... it's just few and far between. I am pretty convinced I will never own a black car again. did it once, what a nightmare! three of my car pals with black cars all say they wish they didn't have a black car too.
Old Jun 21, 2012 | 02:44 PM
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Looks like a pretty good deal. Also, as mentioned, white always looks clean. Even when slightly dirty, a white Mustang will still give the appearance of a clean Look. With the right Color combination and mods, you can turn that Stang into a beast!!!
Old Jun 21, 2012 | 02:56 PM
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the black trim on the underside catches a lot of what you fear about driving a white car in the rain. the thing I love about white is how well it hides swirls, scratches etc.
Old Jun 21, 2012 | 03:42 PM
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@ Roy & Entallie

Both of your Ponies are AMAZING.

Seriously....your two cars are making me re-think my "black" preference

Curse you both!



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