RedWhite19
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One of my neighbors has a silver one and I’ve seen the obsidian one in person as well. It is quite shinny.
The silver was originally going to look like this.
But it was a bit different.
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Help me finalize color choice! Blue vs White vs Red
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The silver was originally going to look like this.
But it was a bit different.
Destiny1701
22’ M3LR ‘DrkNite’/ 22’ MYP BliueRocket
This was my obsidian black 2017 P100D…gorgeous metallic black. Too bad they took this away . Slightly less black than solid black but not as soft.
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LBM4
Tesla Fealty
Blue... You won't see many in the wild. Everybody and their mother have white. Way too common.
Here's my opinion and experience:
I have driven long-term a white Model Y, red Model 3, and blue (and previously black) Model S. The white and red have white interiors, and the blue and black have/had black interiors.
I strongly recommend the white interior. Initially I thought the cabin was too bright, like you said, but appropriately tinted, it's not bad. And it's just such a unique feel, everyone notices it, and the seating surfaces are also a bit softer/more plush than the black.
Regarding exterior, I'm not a big fan of the blue. When it gets a bit dirty, it gets very dull. Also, I don't think the body shape of the M3 looks that great in blue; the MY and MS look better in blue.
The red is stunning! With white interior I think it's the best looking of all Teslas, and you did say you want to look back at the car when you are walking away. It does also get a bit dull when dirty. All of the colors look fantastic when clean (except MSM which kinda looks the same dirty/clean).
While I've never been a fan of white cars, I have to say the white MYP has really grown on me. The black accents make it look really sharp, and that goes for the white M3 as well.
Ultimately you said you want sporty and to get compliments. That means red with white interior.
Yeah I think I’m going to change to red or white but probably going to go with the black interior. I sat in the white interior 2 days ago and it didn’t feel too bright, but I still preferred the black interior. Idk everyone seems to LOVE the white interior, but I really didn’t care for it. Like I sat in both and liked that the black was darker and thus felt more calm. I like the wood trim as well. I also know it’s easy to clean up but it still is more maintenance than black.
I do want compliments, but if I’m going to be alone driving it 90% of the time I should get the interior I prefer.
Did you get more speeding tickets with red?
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Definitely get the interior that makes you happy! Nothing wrong with black, and since you're in the PNW you don't have to worry about the interior getting hot.
I think the speeding tickets will have more to do with the way you drive than the color of your car. There are plenty of red cars out there.
Definitely get the interior that makes you happy! Nothing wrong with black, and since you're in the PNW you don't have to worry about the interior getting hot.
I think the speeding tickets will have more to do with the way you drive than the color of your car. There are plenty of red cars out there.
I thought about white but came to my senses when I remembered a friends tan BMW seats from blue jeans... Does the Tesla white have the same problem? He literally can not get the color out of his seat.
Oh yeah, I think if I lived in CA or TX or FL, there would be no way I got black interior. But it rarely gets above 80 here even in the summer. And on those daysDefinitely get the interior that makes you happy! Nothing wrong with black, and since you're in the PNW you don't have to worry about the interior getting hot.
I think the speeding tickets will have more to do with the way you drive than the color of your car. There are plenty of red cars out there.
i heard tesla white seats are easier to clean than black. Cleaning wasn’t my worry
Thank you this helps a lot!Definitely get the interior that makes you happy! Nothing wrong with black, and since you're in the PNW you don't have to worry about the interior getting hot.
I think the speeding tickets will have more to do with the way you drive than the color of your car. There are plenty of red cars out there.
what were your thoughts on MSM btw?
White .. shows all the muck and dirtI did read the other thread but feel my situation is different and the other thread didn’t discuss blue and red in depth.
Getting 18” aero wheels. I’m leaning towards black interior. I might be open to white but only downsides of it are that it really brightens up the exterior from the outside. Kinda dislike that fishbowl look. But I do like that it makes the cabin feel more airy. I also do eat food in the car, so while it is easy to cleanup, might still be more hassle.
I live in the PNW, and noticed the Red looks a bit dull. But at night and in the sunshine it looks amazing.
Blue is kind of the middle road. I like that I’m choosing a color that isn’t some version of off-white like 90% of cars.
White I think makes the cars curves look good, but as a driver I didn’t like looking at the white hood of the car since it’s really bright (idk weird OCD stuff LOL). And idk, everyone has white. But tbh white looks the best on this car, especially the rear quarter view. I think I could probably get over the hood thing.
The benefit is that I can wrap white it since it’s free. But honestly I would rather not have to spend another $3-$4k for something that doesn’t last forever.
Red and Blue would look good in white or black interior. White and white for me is too much white personally.
Idk how to decide, how do the blue and red paint hold up?
I’m in my mid 20s so I do want to have the feeling of looking back at my car as I walk away
Red .. too "look at me!!!"
Blue .. hides the dirt, warms the car a bit in winter
My second favourite, but saw one up close yesterday (cloudy) and dirty and just didn't do it for me. It sucks that so many are white but i feel it will stand the test of time better than the others.
Keep in mind that wraps have a finite lifespan. As someone who likes to set up the car and then not deal with it, I'd get the color you want from the factory. If you want something very unique, or like to tinker with the car a lot, you can get a wrap. The wraps also aren't cheap. So paint color will be the durable, long lasting choice.
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