Can't! Decide! Which color are you getting?

[BluestarE3]

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If they're ICEd Out, they won't go with a Tesla.

 

[BluestarE3]

I wanted silver before the unveiling, the alpha in silver looked great (which confirmed that further) and then the latest RC picture also looks great (although it seems to be a slightly different type of silver from the alpha). Still siding on silver (although if it's a $1000+ option, I might reconsider).

I'm assuming any color other than black (maybe white) will be an extra charge based on the S and X? If so, I'm just resigning myself to having to pay more since I do not want black (or white).

 

[stopcrazypp]

I'm assuming any color other than black (maybe white) will be an extra charge based on the S and X? If so, I'm just resigning myself to having to pay more since I do not want black (or white).

I'm expecting to pay more too, but depends on how much more.

 

[Stirfelt]

There was a picture of a metallic bronze on the forum that really really looks nice. I have no idea if it will be offered, or what the name of it is.

 

[ELRev]

Aiming for the original Model S green, if they bring it back, or the matte black from the reveal event, if Elon makes good on his comments about bringing it to production and/or if I can convince myself to handle the maintenance required on a matte finish.

Anyone ever had a matte finish on their car? Is it a huge chore to maintain?

 

[Xevex]

Does Midnight Silver catch dust as easy as Blue one? Seems like the Blue one gets dusty after only a few days.

 

[Twiglett]

I reckon on whatever color is the no cost option, then either wrap or dip it to the color I really want.
I'm assuming there will be the same "colors" as the current S & X, not of which appeal enough to pay extra for them.
Having said that, current costs are 1K and 1.5K extra, am guessing it could be cheaper on the Model 3.

 

[timk225]

I want white. The base white, not the pearl white. I do not want to pay extra for paint colors.

I'm hoping Tesla emails us some sort of survey soon. Give us maybe 15 colors to pick from, with photos of the 3 in each color, we get to vote for 2 or 3 choices, and the top 7 or 8 become production colors.

And Tesla, before it becomes an issue, we do not need 3 different variants of BLACK!!! Or really dark blue that is almost black!!!

I hope Tesla doesn't make the 3 only in dull, mostly dark colors like the S and X. Include some bright, happy, fun colors, like bright yellow, orange, green, and the 1971 Dodge B3 Petty Blue that Ford is now copying on Mustangs. Then I will have a much harder choice to make.

This is not a luxury car only driven by stuffy old poo-poos and retired people or career professionals. This car is for more normal people, and me.

 

[jsrawa]

I really hope they bring back the standard white, I'm not interested in pearl white. It would be nice to see some bolder color choices but I doubt that will happen. Blue and red are the "bold" choices for the S and X.

 

[1208]

It would be sick if the only way to get white is paying extra for pearl white.

White is the most popular car colour.

This is supposed to be a car for the masses.

 

[cizUK]

White is the most popular car colour.

Exactly why they charge more for it

 

[Rockster]

What colors did they offer with the roadster? I've seen some out there colors but I always assumed they were custom.

This list is not a great representation, but it's something. 2008 Tesla Roadster Color Options - CarsDirect

 

[melindav]

There was a picture of a metallic bronze on the forum that really really looks nice. I have no idea if it will be offered, or what the name of it is.

Titanium Metallic maybe? if so, it was discontinued last summer

 

[jbcarioca]

My S is MCR, most of my Italian cars have been some variant of Italian Racing Red (exception I had a Ferrari that was s...t brown to avoid police attention. did.not.work). My British ones have been BRG and the French ones Blue. I am partial to BRG, but my 3's, both of them, will be MCR.

 

[Chris L]

Solid white standard color! Since Tesla M3 will outsell other EVs, color selection should at least be as good as -

Chevy Bolt standard colors: Arctic Blue Metallic, Black Metallic, Gray Metallic, White. For $395 extra: Red Tintcoat, Blue Metallic, Orange Metallic
Hyundai Ioniq standard colors: White, Black Pearl, Silver, Blue Metallic
Leaf SV standard colors: Glacier White, Deep Blue Pearl, Forged Bronze, Oculis Red, Black, Gun Metallic, Silver. For $395 extra: Pearl White

 

[Twiglett]

Solid white standard color! Since Tesla M3 will outsell other EVs, color selection should at least be as good as -

Chevy Bolt standard colors: Arctic Blue Metallic, Black Metallic, Gray Metallic, White. For $395 extra: Red Tintcoat, Blue Metallic, Orange Metallic
Hyundai Ioniq standard colors: White, Black Pearl, Silver, Blue Metallic
Leaf SV standard colors: Glacier White, Deep Blue Pearl, Forged Bronze, Oculis Red, Black, Gun Metallic, Silver. For $395 extra: Pearl White

To add - most BMWs have at least black or white solid as standard, metallic paint in various colors $700 extra. BMW 7 series has most colors built into the cost, but charge $1700 extra for a different color palette.
Having black as the only no-cost color is very retro.

 

[T34ME]

I don't know what I'm talking about but my WAG is that the 3 will have 3 base colors- basic blue, basic white, and a basic silver. I believe that it will have about 4 additional colors, probably from the S palette - multi-coat red, metallic dark silver, metallic blue, and metallic black. YMMV.

 

[BluestarE3]

I don't know what I'm talking about but my WAG is that the 3 will have 3 base colors- basic blue, basic white, and a basic silver. I believe that it will have about 4 additional colors, probably from the S palette - multi-coat red, metallic dark silver, metallic blue, and metallic black. YMMV.

Why not basic black as one of the base colors, since that's what's offered on the S and X?

 

[T34ME]

Why not basic black as one of the base colors, since that's what's offered on the S and X?

I don't know, I just have a feeling, the same way I didn't include Pearl White in the mix anywhere. Perhaps they will want to change up the colors a bit to differentiate the 3 from the S/X. The 3 is meant to be a "Volks Auto" and to appeal to the masses, a much different market than the S/X.

I think maybe black will be included in the Premium colors as Obsidian Black. I meant to add, but was too late to edit, that I think the Premium colors will be somewhere between $500 to $700 more. I think there will be only two color choices for the basic interior - dark grey and tan/beige, both with very dark blackish accents.

Your guess is as good as mine.

 

[Sonny Daze]

Last time I looked, Red was only at 10%. I suggest that anyone thinking of Red should reconsider. It will be way too expensive and not worth the cost.