insaneoctane
Active Member
Wouldn't one assume that SN001 will be one of the production colors? It stands to reason that it represents the first off the "assembly line" and would, thus, have to be one of the available colors at launch. My bet is on the deep metallic blue we've seen on the RC cars since the M3 is bluestar.
Yes, you could assume that, but we really don't know what the production colors are (only what they painted the RCs). It may turn out that the RC colors are the available colors, but until they tell us . . . And interiors — hopefully black is not the only choice.
I actually read something about clothing a while back that said you could basically predict the economy performance based on whether or not people dressed colorfully. Basically blacks and greys meant that people thought the economy was in bad shape and vice versa. I wonder if that applies to car colors as well.
ikjadoon
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It's crazy. When I've traveled outside the US, I've always been happily surprised how many buildings and cars were something with real color (not 10 gradations of gray). There are a few theories; metallic paint, "boldness", risk aversion, etc. Most boil down to, from what I can tell, "safety". How many customers, what's the resale value, does it draw attention, etc.
A Brief History Of Car Colors — And Why Are We So Boring Now?
Why Are Our Cars Painted Such Boring Colors?
https://www.usnews.com/news/article...h-the-whole-world-prefers-boring-colored-cars
Is this safety just in car colors or a societal shift? Who knows. For what it's worth, my car is red and I love red.
ummgood
Member
Mine is fire engine red and it sure is easy to spot in a crowded parking lot.
I really wish some colors would come back. At least some are starting to show up on new mustangs. There is an Audi S3 always parked at Chick-fil-A that is really bright orange like a 50/50 ice cream bar. It looks stunning.
I really wish some colors would come back. At least some are starting to show up on new mustangs. There is an Audi S3 always parked at Chick-fil-A that is really bright orange like a 50/50 ice cream bar. It looks stunning.
AlanSqB
Dog Chauffeur
Apparently they painted it stealth because nobody can see it.
Sorry. I'll see myself out.
Sorry. I'll see myself out.
N5329K
Active Member
It might have something to do with the colors dealers think their customers want, or are willing to accept. Since their business model is selling cars on the lot, not to order, buyers are subject to what sales people have sitting around (unless they're willing to order and wait for what they might prefer). Lots of pressure to sell what's out there instead.It's crazy. When I've traveled outside the US, I've always been happily surprised how many buildings and cars were something with real color (not 10 gradations of gray). There are a few theories; metallic paint, "boldness", risk aversion, etc. Most boil down to, from what I can tell, "safety". How many customers, what's the resale value, does it draw attention, etc.
A Brief History Of Car Colors — And Why Are We So Boring Now?
Why Are Our Cars Painted Such Boring Colors?
https://www.usnews.com/news/article...h-the-whole-world-prefers-boring-colored-cars
Is this safety just in car colors or a societal shift? Who knows. For what it's worth, my car is red and I love red.
Whatever the reason, I agree with you. I am done with rolling appliances painted in cookie cutter colors in white/gray/silver/black.
I have orange, red and deep blue in my garage.
Robin
wallstguy
Member
SageBrush
REJECT Fascism
I like something in the spectrum of grey with a hint of a metallic color.
Sue me, but I appreciate subtlety
Sue me, but I appreciate subtlety
BluestarE3
Active Member
I think many people (manufacturers, dealers, owners) may be afraid of ending up with the automotive equivalent of avocado or burnt sienna refrigerators. What may be a trendy color now may seem dated a few years down the line, especially if you keep your cars for a long time. Blah colors may be more timeless because they're never "in style".
Blue, red, green or yellow are never going to date a car. Those colors have been available for decades. Matte black will probably look dated a decade from now though.
Boring makes sense from the standpoint of a dealer, that was never in question. What I don't get is how many people are excited by these colors. White and black, while both are fine to me if I'm buying a used vehicle, are not anything I would pick customizing my own.
Mark Z
Active Member
While we are waiting to discover the color of SN1, why not listen to appropriately themed music?
smartypnz
Supporting Member
bonnie
I play a nice person on twitter.
The color of VIN1 will be determined by the customer lucky enough to be getting it. They get to configure their car the way they want (from available options). In the past, that's been Elon or a board member. But I have no idea for the Model 3. I kind of hope it's whatever non-exec employee was first in line.
Do we really know that VIN1 will go to a customer? If QA reveals minor problems with VIN1 they might just decide not to give it out.
Or maybe they give the VIN1 # to another car? Of course we'll likely never know..
Or maybe they give the VIN1 # to another car? Of course we'll likely never know..
bonnie
I play a nice person on twitter.
Steve Jurvetson got Model S Founders VIN 1. Elon got the Model X Founders VIN 1. A forum member here received Signature VIN 1 for the Model X. I'm pretty sure they'll give it out.
In any case, it's up to the customer to pick the paint color from available options.
jelloslug
Active Member
Elon Musk on Twitter
"Production unit 1 of Model 3 is now built and going through final checkout. Pics soon."
"Production unit 1 of Model 3 is now built and going through final checkout. Pics soon."
